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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 payment technology behind, leapfrog their competition and build payment products their customers love.
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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. And it recently launched its payment services on AWS Marketplace, reflecting its increasing influence in the global financial landscape and also highlighting its ability to adapt to evolving market demands. With a broader reach and this strategic move into cloud-based services, the company is well-positioned for a future of success.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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
(Co-Founder & 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
(Co-Founder & CFO)Former Morgan Stanley Executive Director, M&A and Investment Banking. Served as Rêv Worldwide's CFO before co-founding Episode Six.
Futeh Kao
(Co-Founder & CTO)Previously 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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