CLEVELAND and RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Kurv, formerly known as Electronic Merchant Systems (EMS), a leader in the financial technology and payments sector, has completed its acquisition of Paysley, an omnichannel payment platform. Paysley will become a wholly owned subsidiary of the Kurv corporation, but will continue to operate as an independent brand, serving businesses directly and through agent, ISO, and ISV partnerships.
Paysley recently announced Paysley Tap to Pay on iPhone, adding to its all-in-one, cloud-based payment solution.
“Working with Paysley has been an incredible journey. Their innovation and drive have already made a strong impact, and now that they’ve formally joined the [Kurv] family, I can’t wait to see what we build together,” said Afshin Yazdian, CEO and Executive Chairman of Kurv.
“On behalf of everyone here at Paysley, we’re thrilled to officially join forces under the [Kurv] banner,” added Chris Roets, founder of Paysley. “We’re deeply grateful to Afshin and the entire [Kurv] team for their continued support and shared vision as we evolve our partnership and modernize the payment ecosystem.”
About Kurv
Kurv is a premier payment platform that caters to businesses of every size. Over 40,000 retail, internet, and omnichannel customers nationwide utilize our suite of modern payment solutions. From credit card processing and risk management to sales software, Kurv offers robust tools that empower businesses to thrive. Kurv further leverages the services of its subsidiaries to drive client success. Discover more at kurvpay.com.
About Paysley
Paysley is an innovative payment platform that equips businesses with the tools to accept payments anytime, anywhere, across both desktop and mobile devices. Understanding the needs of today’s merchants, Paysley supports a range of business functions from invoicing and inventory management to in-person transactions and online campaigns.
Its flexible, mobile-first approach is designed to enhance the customer experience through seamless text-based invoices, QR codes, and secure mobile links. This payment process delivers faster, more convenient, and more streamlined transactions. For more information, visit paysley.com.
