FinTech Atlanta is a coalition of companies working to advance Atlanta as the recognized global capital of financial technology.

We unite fintech leaders, innovators, and ecosystem partners around a shared mission: building and sustaining a world-class fintech ecosystem and strengthening Atlanta’s leadership in financial technology through collaboration, innovation, and talent development.

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Fintech Atlanta

FinTech Atlanta 2025 Impact Report

See what we've been up to!

We're proud to share all that our ecosystem accomplished in 2025 and hope you'll join us in 2026 and beyond.

Technology Association of Georgia

2025 Fintech Ecosystem Report

Fall 2025

The theme of the 2025 report is Fueling the Fin in Fintech.

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Meaningful Connections. Global Opportunity.

Run It By The Buyers connects scaling fintechs with enterprise buyers.

Hear from Oli Cook of ekko and Jeff DeLong of Global Payments on the value of these connections and why Atlanta stands out for international companies. Filmed at our April event at Cox Enterprises.

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CASE STUDY: ASK AN ADVISOR

KYXStart and Cashela

CONNECTING THROUGH FASTER, TRUSTED PAYMENTS: FinTech Atlanta’s Ask an Advisor Program Helps Cashela Move from Vision to Execution

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CASE STUDY: RUN IT BY BUYERS

Rebillia and InsureShield

CONNECTIONS THAT COUNT: How FinTech Atlanta’s Run it by the Buyers Program Creates Game-Changing Partnerships

FinTech Atlanta 2025 Impact Report

See what we've been up to!

We're proud to share all that our ecosystem accomplished in 2025 and hope you'll join us in 2026 and beyond.

Technology Association of Georgia

2025 Fintech Ecosystem Report

Fall 2025

The theme of the 2025 report is Fueling the Fin in Fintech.

RIBTB White

Meaningful Connections. Global Opportunity.

Run It By The Buyers connects scaling fintechs with enterprise buyers.

Hear from Oli Cook of ekko and Jeff DeLong of Global Payments on the value of these connections and why Atlanta stands out for international companies. Filmed at our April event at Cox Enterprises.

A3 white

CASE STUDY: ASK AN ADVISOR

KYXStart and Cashela

CONNECTING THROUGH FASTER, TRUSTED PAYMENTS: FinTech Atlanta’s Ask an Advisor Program Helps Cashela Move from Vision to Execution

RIBTB White

CASE STUDY: RUN IT BY BUYERS

Rebillia and InsureShield

CONNECTIONS THAT COUNT: How FinTech Atlanta’s Run it by the Buyers Program Creates Game-Changing Partnerships

Did you know

FinTech in Georgia...

300B

Global payments transactions processed

42,500+

People employed

6 of 10

Largest U.S. payment processing firms

245

FinTech companies

$49B

Revenue generated from 10 public FinTechs alone

Over 2/3

Share of US Card Transactions Processed

Atlanta
Discover FinTech Atlanta’s Programs

FinTech Atlanta Founding Partners

Technology Association of Georgia

TAG drives innovation among Georgia’s technology community, inspires tech leaders, and fosters inclusivity through four foundational pillars: Connect, Promote, Influence and Educate. TAG serves more than 30,000 members statewide through regional chapters in Metro Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Macon/Middle Georgia, and Savannah. TAG hosts more than 150 events each year and serves as an umbrella organization for 18 professional societies, including the TAG Fintech Society. For more information visit the TAG website at https://tagonline.org

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SIX, formerly WNA, is a founding member of FinTech Atlanta and an Atlanta-based, AI-native transformation and technology solutions provider. Launched in 2026, SIX builds on more than 20 years of business transformation experience, combining expertise in AI, analytics, integration, change management and risk management. SIX helps clients tackle complex business and technology challenges, guiding programs from strategy through implementation and adoption to deliver measurable business results. To learn more about SIX, visit: https://six-ltd.com/about

Metro Atlanta Chamber MAC

The Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC) is a 165-year-old organization representing businesses, colleges and universities, and nonprofits across the 29-county region that makes up the nation’s sixth-largest market. Member companies invest in MAC’s work to attract and retain business, ensure a business-friendly climate through public policy efforts and market the region as a great place to live, work and play. To learn more about MAC, visit: https://www.metroatlantachamber.com/

The 2025 FinTech Atlanta

Impact Report

In 2025, FinTech Atlanta sharpened its focus and stepped into a new phase of clarity and momentum. With refreshed leadership and a renewed commitment to innovation, talent development, and promotion, the organization deepened collaboration across enterprises, startups, and the broader ecosystem while strengthening its role as a connector across Atlanta’s fintech landscape. From driving real business outcomes through programs like Run it by the Buyers and Ask an Advisor, FinTech Atlanta reinforced its position as a catalyst for growth, impact, and global relevance.

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Ania Lackey

Executive Director of FinTech Atlanta

Getting involved with FinTech Atlanta is an investment towards this industry movement that will benefit your organization and ensure you are seen as a global FinTech leader.

You can connect with our executive director, Ania Lackey by email at alackey@fintechatlanta.org.

Recent Announcements

04.21.2026

Finastra Bets Big on Atlanta, Planting Its U.S. Headquarters — and Its Top Executives — in the Perimeter

Atlanta’s fintech ecosystem landed another marquee name late last year when London-based Finastra announced it would plant its U.S. headquarters inside the iconic King Building on the Perimeter. […] The office currently employs around 50 people, but that number is set to double quickly.

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04.17.2026

Forager Capital Management Proposes to Acquire Repay Holdings Corporation for $4.80 Per Share in Cash

Forager Capital Management, LLC, the largest shareholder of Repay Holdings Corporation, with beneficial ownership of approximately 13% of the issued and outstanding shares, sent the below letter to the Board of Directors of the Company, which details its $4.80 per share, all-cash proposal to acquire the Company.

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04.09.2026

Georgia Fintech Academy Names Director of Strategic Partnerships to Scale Industry Engagement

The Georgia Fintech Academy has named Kerel Fryar, MBA as Director of Strategic Partnerships. Since joining the organization, Fryar has been focused on scaling industry engagement and strengthening partnerships that expand pathways from education to careers in fintech.

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03.18.2026

Wally Mlynarski named Elavon CEO

Wally Mlynarski has been named CEO of Elavon, a wholly owned subsidiary of U.S. Bank and one of the largest payments processors globally with two million customers in the United States, Europe, and Canada.

Mlynarski most recently led merchant services and receivables at Bank of America. He previously spent seven years with U.S. Bank supporting Elavon, where he held leadership roles including chief product officer.

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03.24.2026

KeyBank launches commercial banking operation in Atlanta

KeyBank launched a five-person Middle Market commercial banking team in Atlanta. The team will serve middle market companies with $10 million to $1 billion in annual revenues, spanning manufacturing, distribution, professional services, healthcare, and technology. The team builds on Key’s Atlanta investment banking presence, adding commercial banking to the region.

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03.19.2026

Electronic Transactions Association Consolidates Industry Leadership With Acquisition of the American Transaction Processors Coalition

The Electronic Transactions Association (ETA), the premier trade association for the digital payments industry, announced its acquisition of the American Transaction Processors Coalition (ATPC). The move strengthens ETA’s position as a central voice for the payments community and supports its leadership in a rapidly evolving marketplace.

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02.27.2026

Atlanta’s NCR split itself in two. One half is now being bought for $6.6B.

Atlanta-based NCR split into two businesses three years ago. Now, its automated teller–machine branch, NCR Atleos, is being acquired by out-of-state financial giant Brink’s Co.

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