SumUp

SumUp is a global financial technology company founded in 2012, focused on empowering small businesses with accessible payment solutions. With a mission to simplify payment processing, SumUp serves over 4 million businesses worldwide, including street vendors, salons, and large sports stadiums. The company operates in 35 countries, including major markets in Europe, the Americas, and Australia. SumUp offers a variety of products designed to support small merchants. Their offerings include portable card readers, point-of-sale systems, online payment solutions, and a financial services super app that provides a free business account. Additionally, SumUp provides a merchant cash advance to help small businesses access capital. The company emphasizes transparency in its pricing model, ensuring no hidden fees, making it easier for small merchants to thrive. With a commitment to inclusivity, SumUp continues to innovate and expand its services to meet the needs of underserved businesses.

Financial Services United Kingdom Founded 2012 ~1,144 employees Private · Debt Financing

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Employees
1,144
-1.5% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$393K
Revenue ~$450M
Total funding
$2B
Last round Debt Financing, Aug 2023
12-month attrition
30.8%
Tech: 22.6%
H1B filings, FY2026
2
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
155
Last 30 days

Salaries at SumUp

All salaries

5 salary profiles in the US

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering4

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 2 filings.

Funding

  • Aug 2023 · Debt Financing · $100M · Victory Park Capital
  • Jun 2022 · $624M · Bain Capital Tech Opportunities, BlackRock, btov Partners
  • Mar 2021 · Debt Financing · $895M · Goldman Sachs, Temasek, Bain Capital Credit
  • Jul 2019 · Debt Financing · $330M · Bain Capital, LP, Goldman Sachs Private Capital, HPS Investment Partners, LLC
  • Feb 2016 · Series D · $10M · MePay, Seventure Partners, HV Holtzbrinck Ventures
  • Aug 2015 · Series D · $10M · BBVA Ventures, Groupon, American Express
  • Jun 2015 · Series D · $10M · BBVA Ventures, Groupon, American Express

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SumUp FAQ

How many employees does SumUp have?

SumUp has about 1,144 employees, down 1.5% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does SumUp sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. SumUp filed 2 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is SumUp's revenue per employee?

SumUp makes about $393K in revenue per employee, based on $450M annual revenue and 1,144 employees.

How much does SumUp pay?

6figr has 5 salary profiles for SumUp in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the SumUp salaries page. See SumUp salaries

How much funding has SumUp raised?

SumUp has raised $2.02B in total funding; its latest round was Debt Financing in Aug 2023.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.