London, [21 Sept 2024] – In a significant development in the world of e-commerce, Simpler, a pioneering platform aimed at transforming merchants' checkout processes, has successfully secured €9M (£7.5M) in funding from a mix of new and existing investors. This group includes notable names such as VentureFriends, MMC Ventures, Lamda Development, and VGC, among others, while the lead investor has chosen to remain undisclosed. The infusion of this capital marks a pivotal moment for Simpler, enabling the company to expand its operations into key European markets, notably the UK, Italy, and Spain. The funds will be utilized to drive further innovation aimed at creating a faster, seamless, and more intuitive checkout experience for customers, which is crucial for enhancing overall consumer satisfaction.
Addressing a common challenge faced by merchants, Simpler provides a comprehensive solution to the issue of integrating various disjointed systems for checkout flow, payment processing, shipping, and loyalty programs.
Many merchants often encounter inefficiencies that arise from these complexities, resulting in heightened costs and diminished conversion rates. With its one-click purchase solution and an integrated payment suite, Simpler simplifies the entire checkout process, allowing merchants to enhance functionality for shoppers without the hassle of managing complicated infrastructure. By streamlining operations in this way, Simpler effectively improves conversion rates while simplifying the purchasing journey for customers.
As the company's Co-founder and CEO, Rania Lamprou, articulates, "Our mission has always been to eliminate the complexities of managing multiple systems and provide merchants with a single, unified checkout solution." The new funding serves to expedite Simpler’s already ambitious plans for growth across Europe and further develop its Checkout as a Service (CaaS) platform. This innovation empowers businesses to prioritize growth and profitability by offering a frictionless shopping experience that enhances customer loyalty. With a commitment to refining every aspect of the transaction process, Simpler aims to assist merchants—from small independent retailers to large enterprises—in unlocking the potential of their checkout infrastructure for an enhanced customer experience.
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