BR-DGE Secures £10m to Scale Global Payment Orchestration and Intelligence

Quick Summary

BR-DGE has secured £10 million in funding to accelerate its payment orchestration platform's global expansion. Led by Bettor Capital, the investment supports BR-DGE's mission to optimize transaction performance for enterprise merchants in complex sectors like gaming and e-commerce, targeting over 100 million monthly transactions by year-end.

How does BR-DGE optimize payment orchestration for enterprises?

Payment orchestration is no longer just about connectivity; it is about the intelligence and optimization layer that sits above the transaction. BR-DGE solves complex infrastructure problems by providing a unified platform that integrates routing, tokenization, and data insights. This allows large-scale merchants to maximize transaction performance and maintain resilience in highly regulated markets.

• 15x volume growth achieved in less than two years.
• 100 million transactions per month projected by the end of 2026.
• Intelligent routing controls to improve merchant approval rates.

“The next generation of payment infrastructure is not about moving money; it's about optimising every transaction. We are building the intelligence and optimisation layer that enables merchants to maximise the performance of every payment.” said Thomas Gillan, CEO at BR-DGE.

What does the Bettor Capital partnership mean for global growth?

The addition of Bettor Capital as a growth partner signals a strategic move to dominate the gaming and gambling payments sector before pivoting into broader enterprise verticals. By leveraging specialist expertise in high-stakes regulated industries, BR-DGE is positioned to scale its go-to-market activity across new geographic territories in the second half of 2026.

• Specialist US-based backing from Bettor Capital to drive North American insights.
• New market launches scheduled for H2 2026.
• Enterprise sector expansion into retail and e-commerce via partners like The Hut Group.

“BR-DGE gives operators a smarter way to manage payments performance, resilience and data-driven decisions across a highly complex provider and regulatory landscape.” said Jake Kleiner, Partner at Bettor Capital.

How is BR-DGE strengthening its leadership for international expansion?

To navigate the complexities of global financial services, BR-DGE has appointed Perry Blacher as Chairman. With over 25 years of experience across technology and investment, Blacher provides the strategic board-level oversight required to transition from a high-growth startup to a global category leader in payment intelligence.

“BR-DGE has the technology, sector knowledge and customer focus to solve those problems at scale, and is well positioned to help define the next generation of enterprise payments.” said Perry Blacher, Chairman at BR-DGE.

FF NEWS TAKE:

This £10m round proves that payment orchestration is shifting from a 'nice-to-have' connectivity tool to a critical strategic priority for enterprise CFOs. BR-DGE’s massive 15x volume surge suggests they have found the sweet spot in high-volume, high-regulation sectors like gaming. By securing Bettor Capital, they aren't just getting cash; they are getting a specialist bridgehead into the lucrative US market. This definitely moves the needle for UK fintech exports.