Tomo Matsuo

Tomo is an experienced fintech executive specializing in the broader alternative SMB lending space. He joined iPayment in 2017 as SVP, iPayment Capital, to launch and manage a new business unit that originates and services a merchant cash advance (MCA) portfolio. Prior to joining iPayment, Tomo served as COO of Bizfi, an online platform for small business financing that combines aggregation, funding, and a participation marketplace. He was instrumental in leveraging data science and technology to help establish Bizfi as one of the leading fintech players. During his tenure at Bizfi, he also led its expansion into Japan and partnered with Credit Saison Co., Ltd., one of the country’s largest credit card issuers to become the first company to originate MCAs in that market. Mr. Matsuo also served on the board of directors at Saison Bizfi, a joint venture between Bizfi and Credit Saison Co., Ltd. Tomo is a graduate of Yale University.