Speed

Speed is a U. S. -based company focusing on a robust payment platform for Bitcoin and stablecoin transactions, enabling businesses to efficiently handle cryptocurrency payments while ensuring regulatory compliance. Speed, Inc.

was founded in 2022 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, US. The company specializes in a payment platform that allows businesses to accept, send, and store cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC) and Tether (USDT). Speed has raised USD 8 mn in funding through a deal co-led by Tether Ventures and ego death capital, marking a significant milestone in its growth with a total of USD 8 mn raised. The company has completed one deal as of the latest funding round on December 16, 2025.

Speed offers a comprehensive Bitcoin and stablecoin payment platform designed for seamless digital asset transactions. Merchants can accept, send, and store cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) and Tether (USDT) with regulatory compliance. Key services include onramping and offramping for easy currency conversion, instant payouts, and transaction processing via both Lightning Network and on-chain methods. The company's client base spans numerous industries, such as eCommerce, gaming, hospitality, and financial services, focusing on markets in the United States, India, and the Middle East.

Speed facilitates the integration of its services using developer-friendly APIs. Speed generates revenue primarily through transaction fees linked to its payment services, covering both onramp and offramp functionalities. The structure involves fees for each payment processed, which can vary by payment volume and the service level chosen by businesses. By offering cryptocurrency payment options at the point of sale, Speed helps retailers attract customers who prefer digital asset transactions, while its compliance and security measures enhance its value proposition.

In December 2025, Speed raised USD 8 mn in venture funding to support its growth strategy focused on expanding operations, enhancing tools, and facilitating global transactions. The company aims to develop new products to enhance its payment platform and plans to enter additional markets, specifically targeting regions beyond its current focus, with timelines for these initiatives outlined in their strategic growth plans.