DotDashPay

Operating under the legal name Sumo Systems Inc., DotDashPay was established in 2015 by founders Colorado Reed and Sean Arietta. The San Francisco-based firm specializes in providing integrated hardware and software payment systems tailored for unattended physical locations.

The company's core business revolves around equipping machines such as those in car washes, parking garages, laundromats, arcades, and vending machines with modern payment capabilities. Its hardware devices are designed to integrate with existing equipment, enabling merchants to accept a wide array of payment methods, including debit and credit cards, Apple Pay, PayPal, and even Bitcoin. This approach allows businesses to upgrade their legacy systems without a complete overhaul.

On the software side, DotDashPay offers a platform that permits clients to remotely monitor their machines. This includes receiving real-time alerts and the ability to dynamically adjust system parameters. Business owners can implement discounts, manage promotional offers, and execute pricing changes from a distance, adding a layer of flexible management to previously static transaction points. DotDashPay secured $250,000 in a Grant round on December 18, 2015, with participation from investors like Cota Capital, CSC Upshot Ventures, Pear VC, and Highway1.

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