Acquired.com

A great example of our 'All In. Together.' philosophy being delivered in real ways to push us forward 🤝

Meet Dennis, Acquired.com’s Head of Infrastructure & Network Security! 🐾💻 At just 6 months old, this teenage Old English Sheepdog (like the dog from the well-known paint brand!) is already taking a very hands-on approach to supporting our payment infrastructure. As you can see, he prefers to imbed himself directly into the hardware layer, right under the desk. Dennis runs a strict authentication protocol. If you try to access his server room, you will be met with a 5-minute security alert (barking). However, once your credentials pass his internal verification, he fast-tracks you to "Best Friend" status with maximum clearance. 🛡️🐕 Dennis’s core KPI: Maintain a 100% physical firewall barrier across the main office chair wheel-tracks to prevent sudden desk departures. 🛞💤 (Direct Report: Rowan M.)

Allyship is moving from conversation to execution. What matters now is how it shows up day-to-day. The upcoming Women in Open Banking meetup brings together voices from across the industry to explore how inclusive behaviours are being embedded into leadership, culture, and everyday decision-making. Drawing on lived experience, the discussion will highlight where progress is already being seen, and where there is still room to go further. On the panel: 🔹 Ellie Duncan, head of content, Open Banking Expo 🔹 Catherine Dixon, chair, The Payment Institutions Association 🔹 Eline Blomme, chief product and strategy officer, Acquired.com 🔹 Matt Jackson, vice president, partner management, Token.io 🔹 Pippa Byrne, director of people and talent, Yapily 📍 KPMG Canary Wharf, London 📅 17 June | 17:00–19:30 Register today: https://lnkd.in/e6-E4hrY This meetup is exclusive to Women in Open Banking members. Become a member: https://lnkd.in/eakZxNNw

We’re not just growing... we’re accelerating. 🚀 At Acquired.com, we don’t just keep pace with the payment sector; we set it. We’ve been winning awards and making waves, but we’re only getting started. Our secret? A culture built on being All In. Together. We move fast, we win as a team, and we’re looking for two new power players to help us scale even further. We are officially hiring for: 🔹 Business Development Manager – To drive strategic growth and hunt for new opportunities. 🔹 Sales Development Representative – To be the engine of our sales pipeline and the first point of contact for our future partners. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to be part of a team that is genuinely reshaping the industry, we want to hear from you. Ready to dive in? Apply below: 📍 BDM: https://lnkd.in/eR_db5Nf 📍 SDR: https://lnkd.in/e-cx2_uB #Hiring #Fintech #SalesJobs #Acquired #TeamCulture #AllInTogether

The word "culture" gets thrown around a lot in tech. But for Matt Fox, our Account Manager, it isn't a buzzword... it’s the reason he shows up every day. 🤝 ☕ The Social Start Matt’s "work mode" doesn't start with an app; it starts with his colleagues. He’s a big believer in getting the morning socialising out of the way first - catching up on weekend stories and evening plans - before grabbing a coffee and cracking on with the day. 🏗️ The "Happy Merchant" Mission To a non-tech person, Matt's job is simple: "I make customers happy and ensure they continue to like us."  In reality, that involves a lot of technical heavy lifting. Matt’s recent "win" was a major migration project, moving a partner from a legacy provider onto the shiny new Acquired.com platform to unlock better results. 💡 The Boredom Myth Think Operations is just spreadsheets and silence? Think again. “The biggest misconception about us is that we’re boring,” Matt says. The team's Slack mood can be described with the 😆 emoji, because while the work is serious, the team's dynamic is the opposite! ⛰️ Beyond the Desk When he isn’t ensuring merchant success, Matt is likely off the grid. You’ll find him on long walks with his dog, fishing, or hiking through the mountains. 🎣🥾 Why Acquired.com? “It sounds cliché, but the leadership here is by far the best I've experienced. It’s a team of smart, helpful people who genuinely have everyone's best interests at heart.”

We’re excited to be exhibiting at Credit Strategy's #CreditWeek2026 at Celtic Manor! 🚀 Visit us at Stand 10 to discover how our next-gen infrastructure optimises recurring payments and collections specifically for lenders. Plus, take part in our stand competition for a chance to win an exclusive prize! 🏆 Don’t miss our Senior Product Manager, Lawrence Byers, on the Blue Stage. He’ll be discussing how to scale VRPs to meet borrower demand for flexibility and control. Keen to chat with Mark Johnson, Lee Clifton, Andy Drummond, AJ Davison or Lawrence Byers? Drop us a message or stop by the stand - we’d love to see you there. #CreditWeek2026 #Acquired #recurringpayments

From Behind the Desk to Deep in the Trenches! 🏃♂️💨 On May 16th, eight of our bravest (or perhaps most thrill-seeking) colleagues are swapping their office gear for trail shoes and a lot of mud. The Quint Group team is taking on Born Survivor - Obstacle Course - an elite 10km obstacle course designed to test physical grit and mental toughness. From crawling under barbed wire to scaling walls, this isn't just a race; it’s the ultimate test of teamwork 👊 The Squad of Survivors: Mia Dean • Dom Hill • Luke Robertson • Kate Cleavely• Michelle Dodd • Melissa Tyson • Jamie Young • Fatima Alabi Why we’re getting muddy: We’re raising vital funds for East Cheshire Hospice. Every bruise and muddy mile is worth it to support the incredible care they provide to our community. How you can help: Help us smash our fundraising target! Every penny boosts morale and supports a fantastic cause. 👉 Sponsor the team here: https://lnkd.in/eq3kDVNp #TeamQuint #BornSurvivor #EastCheshireHospice

Is your collections strategy stuck in the past? Traditional payment methods are failing. Rigid schedules and failed direct debits don't just hurt your recovery rates, they damage the customer experience. On June 18th, our very own Lawrence Byers (Principal Product Manager here at Acquired.com) is joining James Hill and Simon Pritchard from Flexys, to discuss how we’re fixing this with Variable Recurring Payments (VRPs). As the lead for our Account-to-Account strategy, Lawrence will be diving deep into: ☑️ Why legacy systems are creating unnecessary friction. ☑️ How to move from reactive recovery to adaptive, customer-centric journeys. ☑️ The roadmap for VRPs over the next two years. Don't let outdated infrastructure hold back your collections performance. 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eTBBZk7k #OpenBanking #VRP #Webinar #Acquired cc: David Edwards, Noori Nima Kanji MCIM, AJ Davison, Dan Thompson

Meet Walter, Acquired.com’s new Lead Compliance Auditor & Head of Neighbourhood Watch! 🐾🕵️♂️ Also known by his aliases Wally, Walmart, and Walton on Thames, Walter is a British Shorthair with an unprecedented commitment to high-level surveillance. Operating from his dedicated window perch satellite office, he spends each day processing real-time visual data on local perimeter activity. He’s known for his strict 'No External Vendors' rule - specifically, he is terrified of anyone entering his actual 'flat' headquarters. However, he is a dedicated physical security asset, leading the company’s anti-bug efforts (by eating all spiders). 🕷️💻 Walter’s core KPI: Successfully audit 100% of neighbourhood movements and cross-reference them against "normal" activity to ensure the entire street remains in full compliance. 🧐 (Direct Report: George Slader)

In the calendar: Celtic Manor for #CreditWeek2026! 🚀️ We aren't just there for the networking; we’re there to talk about the future of borrower control. Catch our Senior Product Manager, Lawrence Byers on the Blue Stage discussing the massive potential of Variable Recurring Payments (VRPs) for lenders. Whether you want to talk shop about next-gen infrastructure or just say hi to Mark, Lee, Andy, or AJ, we’d love to see you. 👇 DM us to skip the "hope we run into you" and get a meeting in the diary. #CreditWeek2026 #OpenBanking #FinTech #Acquired Mark Johnson, Lee Clifton, Andy Drummond, AJ Davison