Aurora Payments operates the ARISE platform, delivering embedded payments, zero-cost processing (dual pricing, surcharging, cash discount), in-person hardware, invoicing, customer vault, and real-time analytics to software platforms and merchants. The company maintains a fully active standalone brand at risewithaurora.com, with US-based support and explicit focus on ISV/SaaS embedded fintech, SMB verticals (ecommerce, retail, healthcare, wellness & fitness, jewelers), and PCI Level 1 compliance. It has grown to serve 27,000+ businesses processing $12B+ annually.
In December 2021 (announced January 2022 via BusinessWire), Corsair Capital acquired a majority stake in Aurora Payments. The PE-backed company has continued independent operations and growth under its own brand, including tuck-in acquisitions such as One Payment in 2022, while expanding its platform for ISOs, ISVs, and software partners. CEO Brian Goudie (founding leadership) has remained involved through the transition.
