PayToMe.co Accepted into NVIDIA Inception Program, Joining Elite 1% of Global AI Startups

AI fintech platform gains access to NVIDIA's world-class AI resources and AWS Strategic Startups Team support, validating its mission to solve the $46B SMB finance challenge.

PALO ALTO, Calif., June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PayToMe.co, an award-winning AI-powered fintech platform transforming global payments and compliance for small and midsize businesses (SMBs), today announced its acceptance into the NVIDIA Inception Program—a prestigious accelerator for cutting-edge AI startups. Fewer than 1% of startups globally are selected, placing PayToMe.co among an elite group of innovators shaping the future of artificial intelligence.

"This is more than a milestone—it's a moment of validation," said Mike Ulker, Founder and CEO of PayToMe.co. "With NVIDIA's support, we can scale faster, build smarter, and deepen our impact on the $46 billion challenge SMBs face in cross-border payments, fraud prevention, and compliance."

Unlocking AI-Powered Infrastructure for SMBs Worldwide

PayToMe.co's intelligent platform allows SMBs to operate globally with enterprise-grade infrastructure, built specifically for compliance-heavy, cross-border operations. Core capabilities include:

• Patented Text-to-Pay® technology for SMS-based invoicing and payments
• AI-powered bookkeeping, fraud detection, and real-time financial compliance
• Seamless KYC/KYB, tax automation, and multi-currency reconciliation
• Deep integration with 12,000+ financial institutions and 7,000+ fintech applications

With active customers in over 100+ countries, the platform helps digital exporters, logistics firms, and global e-commerce vendors move money faster, safer, and more affordably—without the friction of legacy financial systems.

NVIDIA Inception: Resources for Acceleration

Through the NVIDIA Inception Program, PayToMe.co gains access to:

• High-performance GPUs and AI software development kits (SDKs)
• Hands-on training via the NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute
• Exposure to NVIDIA's global investor and partner ecosystem
• Co-branding and go-to-market collaboration with one of the world's top AI firms

This collaboration is expected to significantly accelerate PayToMe.co's AI roadmap—particularly in the areas of financial automation, fraud analytics, and intelligent compliance.

Reinforced by AWS Strategic Startups Team

In parallel with the NVIDIA milestone, PayToMe.co has also been selected by the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Strategic Startups Team—a highly selective initiative that supports the most promising global technology ventures.

Benefits of AWS support include:

• A dedicated AWS technical and account team
• AWS Activate credits and architectural scaling support
• Strategic intros to ecosystem partners like Vanta, Alloy, and Socure
• Infrastructure guidance to fast-track AI deployment and compliance integration

"This dual endorsement from NVIDIA and AWS positions us at the center of global AI-fintech convergence," Ulker noted. "We're not just building a product—we're redefining what financial infrastructure means for 400 million SMBs worldwide."

Strategic Recognition & Market Traction

PayToMe.co's momentum is reinforced by:

• Partnerships with Stripe and Plaid
• Ranking as the #2 global startup in Hatcher+'s venture portfolio
• Selection by Startupbootcamp, Europe's #1 accelerator
• Features in The Nilson Report, SVB Nexus, and PitchBook
• Nine international awards for technology, compliance, and ESG leadership

With a capital-efficient model and global traction, PayToMe.co is actively seeking aligned investors and enterprise partners.

About PayToMe.co

Headquartered in Silicon Valley, PayToMe.co is an AI-first fintech marketplace helping SMBs automate payments, streamline compliance, and scale cross-border operations. Backed by AWS, NVIDIA Inception, Hatcher+, and Startupbootcamp, the platform supports businesses in over 100 countries and is on a mission to close the $46B finance gap faced by small businesses worldwide.
 www.paytome.co

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Founder & CEO
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