Idea Zone Stage

Fueling Growth: The Role of Private Equity and Capital Raising in Transforming Payments Companies

Thursday, April 3, 2025

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM Pacific

Location: Idea Zone Stage

Moderator(s)

Diksha Gera

Senior Industry Analyst, Global Fintech and Payments
Bloomberg Intelligence

Panelist(s)

Jim Battista

Managing Partner
MAPP Advisors
Danny Mikhail

Founder & CEO
Melka Capital
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Afshin Yazdian

Executive Chairman & CEO
Electronic Merchant Systems
Cleveland, Ohio, United States

The payments industry is evolving rapidly, and private equity has emerged as a key driver of growth and transformation. In this session, industry leaders will explore the critical role of private equity investments and capital raising in scaling payments companies. Drawing from their extensive experience, they'll discuss how strategic funding can accelerate innovation, enable technology upgrades, and position companies for long-term success. Attendees will gain insights into the challenges and opportunities of partnering with private equity, the impact on company culture and operations, and strategies to ensure sustainable growth while navigating the expectations of investors.