Payzli Recognized as a 2024 GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Honoree

TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Payzli, a leader in innovative payment processing solutions, is honored to announce its selection as a GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch honoree for 2024. Chosen from over 500 nominees, Payzli joins an elite group recognized for their positive impact on Florida's economy and communities. Now in its 14th year, the GrowFL program celebrates high-performing, second-stage businesses that demonstrate significant growth potential and strong leadership.

Recognized for Innovation and Industry Leadership

The GrowFL honor acknowledges Payzli's pioneering contributions to the fintech landscape through its innovative payment processing solutions, visionary leadership, and commitment to community engagement. Milestones in 2024 include a landmark investment from Esquire Bank and a strategic partnership with Visa Acceptance Solutions, underscoring Payzli's growth trajectory and influence in the industry.

"We're truly honored to be recognized by GrowFL," said Naim Hamdar, Payzli Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer. "This award is a testament to our team's relentless dedication to innovation and the communities we serve. We're excited to keep building a legacy that uplifts and empowers businesses across Florida and beyond."

Delivering Cutting-Edge Solutions for Business Success

Payzli has introduced many industry-leading payment technologies, in addition to industry-first solutions that redefine payment processing for modern businesses. Notable advancements include:

    --  Bolt Residuals: A groundbreaking tool that calculates residuals daily
        for sales partners.
    --  Custom Point-of-Sale System for Salons: Designed with Tap to Phone
        technology to provide a seamless, digital-first experience for
        merchants.
    --  Payzli Connect: A comprehensive CRM built specifically for the payments
        industry, supporting every stage of the sales journey--from lead
        management and onboarding to real-time insights and AI-powered
        automation.
    --  Tap to Phone: A revolutionary feature that transforms any smartphone or
        tablet with NFC capability into a contactless payments terminal,
        providing businesses with flexibility and ease of use.

"These innovations are just the beginning of what we envision for Payzli," said Kapil Pershad, Payzli Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer. "We're committed to building solutions that empower businesses with the technology they need to thrive, simplifying payment processes and creating meaningful value for our clients."

These innovations reflect Payzli's mission to provide merchants with the tools they need to succeed in a digital-first world.

A Rigorous Selection Process for Florida's Top Businesses

Each year, GrowFL recognizes second-stage companies in Florida, selecting 50 honorees after an extensive evaluation by past awardees, entrepreneurs, economic development professionals, and business leaders. Since the program's inception in 2011, 700 businesses have been celebrated for their positive economic and community impact.

"Since our founding in 2019, we've strived to make a difference in people's lives through innovative fintech solutions," shared Arash Izadpanah, Payzli Co-Founder and Chief Risk Officer. "This recognition from GrowFL affirms our mission, and we're just getting started. #ForTheJoyOfBusiness."

About the GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Program

GrowFL's Florida Companies to Watch program spotlights second-stage companies that play a critical role in Florida's economy, creating jobs, driving innovation, and contributing to sustainable growth. Since 2020, these honorees have collectively generated $2 billion in revenue and created nearly 1,500 jobs, reflecting an average annual revenue growth of 45% and a 32% increase in employee growth.

"The unwavering growth and resilience of Florida's entrepreneurial community continually inspires me," said Marius Dobren, Chair of the GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Awards Committee and President of Sawgrass Financial. "These honorees have consistently demonstrated a remarkable commitment to growth and success. Like their predecessors, they have met challenges with resilience, pushed the boundaries of their industries, and inspired their teams to achieve extraordinary results."

Joining Payzli on the GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch list are the following Florida-based businesses:


                   
            
              Company Name   
           
              Industry                 County



     Abacode                                           Management & Consulting        Hillsborough



     Above Group, Inc.                                 Architectural, Engineering     Brevard



     All Clean Facilities Services                     Management and Consulting      St. Johns



     Atlas Sign Industries                         
       Manufacturing                  Palm Beach



     BFARR Contracting                             
       Construction                   Orange



     Blue Chip Maintenance, LLC                    
       Construction                   Hillsborough



     Blue Frontier, Inc.                               Scientific Research and
                                                         Development                   Palm Beach



     Brooks Building Solutions                     
       Construction                   Duval



     Caring Therapists                                 Health Care and Social
                                                         Assistance                    Broward



     CLN of South Florida, Inc.                    
       Manufacturing                  Palm Beach



     ConnexPay                                     
       Finance and Insurance          Lee



     DirectMail2.0, LLC                                Advertising, Public Relations  Pinellas



     Drake Ready Mix, Inc                          
       Manufacturing                  Lee



     Emerson and Friends, LLC                      
       Retail Trade                   Pinellas



     Empire Aviation USA                               Transportation and Warehousing Palm Beach



     Eternal Life Services                             Health Care and Social
                                                         Assistance                    Miami-Dade



     Family First Firm                             
       Legal Services                 Orange



     FBR Aviation, Inc.                            
       Wholesale Trade                Broward



     Fire Neural Network                           
       Information Technology         Alachua



     FlightPath Golf LLC                           
       Wholesale Trade                Orange



     Focus GTS                                     
       Other Services                 Miami-Dade



     Frankndesign LLC                                  Specialized Design Services    Orange



     Fuse Specialty Appliances                     
       Retail                         Broward



     Golden Boat Lifts & Marine Systems            
       Manufacturing                  Lee



     GoTu Technology, Inc.                         
       Other Services                 Miami-Dade



     Haddy                                         
       Manufacturing                  Pinellas



     HCM Unlocked                                  
       Information Technology         Miami-Dade



     Kabinets By Kinsey                            
       Manufacturing                  Hillsborough



     Kalogon                                           Health Care and Social
                                                         Assistance                    Brevard



     Keel and Curley Winery                        
       Wholesale Trade                Hillsborough



     OnDefend                                      
       Information Technology         Duval



     Pangolin Laser Systems, Inc.                  
       Manufacturing                  Seminole



     Payzli                                        
       Finance and Insurance          Hillsborough



     Power Bolt and Tool                           
       Retail Trade                   Orange



     Protean BioDiagnostics                            Health Care and Social
                                                         Assistance                    Orange



     Rolle IT, LLC                                 
       Information Technology         Brevard



     Semipack Services, Inc.                       
       Manufacturing                  Brevard



     Semplastics EHC LLC                               Scientific Research and
                                                         Development                   Seminole



     Shark Coatings                                
       Construction                   Duval



     Signature Athletics, Inc.                     
       Manufacturing                  Hillsborough



     Sophros Recovery                                  Health Care and Social
                                                         Assistance                    Duval



     Stark Enterprises                             
       Wholesale Trade                Sarasota



     Tap N Go LLC                                  
       Information Technology         Orange



     The Good Pour                                 
       Retail Trade                   Orange



     The Launchpad Group                           
       Information Technology         Orange



     TSS Solutions                                 
       Telecommunications             Brevard



     VerdeGo Aero                                  
       Manufacturing                  Volusia



     Watermelon Swim                               
       Educational Services           Hillsborough



     Winter Park Veterinary Hospital               
       Other Services                 Orange



     X-lumin                                       
       Telecommunications             Brevard

About Payzli

Payzli, living up to its tagline "For the Joy of Business," is at the cutting edge of payment technology. It offers a streamlined yet powerful suite of advanced payment services, bespoke business management software and custom payments enablement for app developers and independent software vendors. Discover how Payzli is redefining the payment landscape at https://payzli.com

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