Zebec’s Transformative Acquisitions: Building the One-Stop Payments Infrastructure for Global Finance
From the beginning, Zebec has pursued a focused mission: to become the one-stop provider of modern payment solutions for the global financial ecosystem. Strategic acquisitions have powered this vision, each adding a critical function to the Zebec suite. In 2025, that strategy advanced significantly with two major acquisitions that strengthened Zebec’s ability to unify traditional finance with on-chain innovation.
Zebec’s acquisition thesis is rooted in synergy — the belief that combining complementary capabilities creates outsized impact. These acquisitions push Zebec closer to delivering a comprehensive, real-time payment stack built for the next generation of global finance.
PayBridge & School Payroll Services: An Industry-First Acquisition
Zebec’s landmark acquisition of PayBridge in 2023 enabled the introduction of blockchain payroll for conventional businesses in the US. PayBridge, a leader in payroll and HCM solutions with more than $300 million in annual payroll volume, brings credibility, scale, and deep industry integration to Zebec’s ecosystem. Its infrastructure allows Zebec to modernize payroll operations for businesses across the United States.
The acquisition of School Payroll Services (SPS) in 2024 further broadened Zebec’s reach, creating a premier payroll solution for educators and administrators at more than one hundred schools nationwide. Together, PayBridge and SPS bridge established payroll operations with modern fintech capabilities, positioning Zebec at the forefront of real-time, programmable payroll innovation.
Science Card: Global Expansion and University Payments
The acquisition of Science Card marks Zebec’s entry onto the global stage. Science Card is a UK-based university payments platform used by over 50,000 students across leading institutions including Cambridge and Aston University. Its prepaid cards enable campus spending while supporting university research with every transaction.
By joining the Zebec ecosystem, Science Card will introduce crypto-enabled cards powered by Zebec’s on-chain infrastructure. This acquisition also further expands Zebec into tuition and education payments, reinforcing its mission to bring real-world utility to Web3 across payroll, DePIN, and education. Science Card extends Zebec’s reach geographically and deepens its focused across the education vertical, positioning the company for meaningful impact with younger generations.
Gatenox: The Compliance Layer Behind Zebec’s Future
Compliance is core to any scalable financial platform, and the acquisition of Gatenox reflects Zebec’s commitment to building compliant, enterprise-grade infrastructure. Gatenox provides enterprise-grade KYC, KYB, and AML solutions through a wallet-aware, API-first architecture built for Web3. Its technology enables exchanges, fintechs, and DAOs to onboard users in minutes while meeting stringent regulatory requirements.
Gatenox was instrumental in helping Zebec achieve SOC II, MiCA, and FCA compliance in record time, and its expertise supported Zebec’s push toward ISO 20022 compliance by the end of 2025. Soon, Gatenox’s compliance engine will form a foundational layer of the upcoming Zebec SuperApp, enabling global, real-time payments in a secure and regulated environment.
A Unified Infrastructure for the Future of Finance
Each acquisition — payroll infrastructure, education payments, and compliance intelligence — contributes a vital component to Zebec’s evolving platform. But their true power lies in combination. Together, they form a unified, end-to-end payment infrastructure designed for a world where money moves instantly and globally.
Zebec is building the one-stop payment shop that will power the next era of financial innovation, uniting traditional systems and blockchain technology into a single, seamless ecosystem.
