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Episode Six
Global payments & banking infrastructure
- 101-200 employees
- Fintech
- B2B
- Enterprise
- Banking
- Insurance
- Payments
- SaaS
- API
- Austin, TX
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Company mission
To help banks and brands leave legacy payments technology behind, leapfrog their competition and build payments products their customers love.
12% employee growth in 12 months
Our take
Episode Six (E6) was co-founded by a trio of fintech executives from Rêv Worldwide and NetSpend. They were in a position to see the rate at which digital and neobanks were developing new, API-enabled payment methods, and threatening to disrupt the market share of legacy financial institutions.
The main problem for legacy FIs is that their back-end infrastructure has not evolved quickly enough to keep up, so E6 offers them an API platform to more easily create products fit for today’s consumers. It’s safe to say that E6’s efforts are proving successful thus far, considering that its clients include Mastercard, HSBC, Visa, Microsoft, and Japan Airlines.
The company’s footprint has also expanded impressively since launching in 2015, and it now operates in major financial markets including London, Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Brisbane. It recently launched a first-of-its-kind solution it calls "Business Now, Pay Later", that enables commercial banks to meet the working capital needs of small and medium-sized enterprises through installment offerings.
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Benefits
- Career: From initial onboarding to ongoing training and professional development, we work with each E6er to develop and build a successful and fulfilling career. We promote sharing of regular and constructive feedback and we encourage mentorship and sponsorship among E6ers.
- Work-Life Balance: We practice a 360-wellness approach to support our team’s mental and physical wellbeing. We understand that having the time and ability to focus on family, friends, and personal wellbeing is paramount to every E6er’s success.
- Flexibility : We encourage a flexible work environment that provides E6ers with the freedom to work from home, work with their teammates in the office, or somewhere in between. We understand life happens, and empower all E6ers to have the ability to be where they need to be, when they need to be.
Company values
- Vision - We focus on the future with a sense of optimism and a passion for what is possible, and we're committed to leading the way
- People first - We recognize our people are our most valuable resource, and we put their personal needs and professional goals at the forefront
- Excellence - We take great pride in everything we do, no matter how big or small. We work hard, we work smart, and we sweat the details
- Respect - We recognize the vital role stakeholders, team members, and others play in E6 culture, and we value their ideas and beliefs
- Expertise - We value the importance of knowledge and expertise and strive to surround ourselves with thought leaders who will challenge us to be the best
- Flexibility - We recognize that today's expectations, limitations, and requirements can fade away tomorrow, so we emphasize flexibility in our thinking and design
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
May 2023
$48m
SERIES C
Feb 2022
$10m
SERIES B
Total funding: $98m
Leadership
John Mitchell
(CEO)Prior to Episode Six, they were CEO at Fintech company Rêv Worldwide, having previously spent six years at NetSpend in Business Development, Sales and Corporate Strategy.
Chermaine Hu
(CFO)Former Morgan Stanley Executive Director, M&A and Investment Banking. Served as Rêv Worldwide's CFO before co-founding Episode Six.
Futeh Kao
(CTO)Spent seven years as CTO of Rêv Worldwide. Was previously SVP of Technology at MPower Mobile, and Director of Software Architecture at NetSpend.
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