Echelon Payments announced a strategic investment in CREATE. Payments. The investment builds on a partnership that began in September 2025. CREATE. joined Echelon's Strategic Partner Program at that time.
Partnership details
The companies spent the past year using their complementary strengths to find new opportunities. Echelon is now investing in CREATE. Payments to support its continued growth. The two organizations also plan to expand their collective reach.
Company backgrounds
CREATE. brings established expertise and relationships in the nonprofit sector. It also operates a technology stack designed for that market. Echelon was founded in 2006 by Brett Sturm and Richard Ross.
What the companies offer
CREATE. Payments serves agents, merchants, and partners in the payments market. Echelon provides payment solutions with security and support. It also gives sales partners contracts and resources to build their own businesses.
The investment represents a larger commitment by Echelon to its Strategic Partner Program. The two companies said the partnership has created value for both sides. They plan to continue working together as CREATE. accelerates its growth.