Nuvei and Kolleno Partner to Accelerate B2B Payments via AI-Driven Integration

Nuvei and Kolleno have entered a strategic partnership to embed global payment capabilities directly into AI-driven order-to-cash workflows. For fintech professionals, this integration addresses the persistent friction in B2B collections by unifying automated invoice chasing with immediate payment acceptance, reducing manual reconciliation and accelerating the conversion of accounts receivable into working capital.

What was announced

The partnership integrates Nuvei’s global payments network into the Kolleno platform, an AI-powered environment used by finance teams to manage the entire order-to-cash lifecycle. By embedding payment functionality directly into existing workflows for collections, disputes, cash application, and forecasting, the collaboration allows customers to settle invoices without exiting the Kolleno interface.

The primary objective is to mitigate the structural gap that leads to more than half of all B2B invoices being paid late. Traditionally, the systems used to follow up on outstanding invoices are disconnected from the systems used to process and reconcile payments. This fragmentation often results in stalled payments, customer confusion, and intensive manual labor for finance departments attempting to match incoming funds to specific invoices.

Under this new arrangement, Kolleno’s AI automates the chasing process according to specific collections workflows defined by the finance team. Nuvei then facilitates the actual transaction, supporting various payment methods and geographies. This ensures that the payment remains within the same digital workflow that handles reconciliation, providing a more connected path from the initial invoice to final settlement. The integration is designed to help finance organizations shift their focus from managing fragmented administrative tasks to more strategic oversight of working capital.

"Finance teams are increasingly turning to AI to automate how they manage collections, cash application, and forecasting, but payments themselves have often been the one piece left out of that shift, handled by a separate system rather than the one finance teams live in. Embedding Nuvei directly into Kolleno removes that extra step."

A statement from Nuvei and Kolleno regarding the partnership.

The companies involved

Nuvei is a global fintech company focused on building the infrastructure for payment processing across diverse markets. With a presence that spans multiple continents, the company provides a suite of tools designed to streamline the payment lifecycle for businesses of all sizes. Nuvei has established itself as a significant player in the global payments landscape, often focusing on high-scale infrastructure and complex integrations.

Kolleno operates as an AI-powered order-to-cash platform, specifically designed to assist finance teams in automating accounts receivable. The platform focuses on the end-to-end management of the credit-to-cash cycle, utilizing artificial intelligence to optimize collections and financial forecasting. By centralizing these functions, Kolleno aims to reduce the manual burden on finance departments and improve cash flow predictability. Unlike traditional ERP modules, Kolleno’s specialized focus on the behavioral aspects of collections and AI-driven automation positions it as a niche provider in the financial operations software market. Together, these two entities represent a convergence of specialized AI financial management and broad-scale global payment processing.

What FF News has reported before

Nuvei has been a frequent subject of coverage, reflecting its aggressive expansion into various sectors. FF News recently reported on the company’s efforts to integrate financial services into industrial sectors, such as when Syspro and Nuvei Partner to Embed Integrated Payments into Manufacturing ERP. The scale of Nuvei’s operations was further highlighted when Nuvei Expands Partnership With Microsoft to Scale Global Payments Infrastructure to Support More Than 10,000 Transactions Per Second. Additionally, the firm has moved into the automotive space, as seen when Volkswagen Selects Nuvei to Launch Payment Solutions for Connected Vehicles. Nuvei’s focus on automation was also evident when Nuvei Launches First AI Integration Agent to Accelerate Client Onboarding.

What this means

This partnership signals a shift in the B2B payments landscape where embedded finance is moving beyond simple checkout buttons into deep operational workflows. By integrating payments into an AI-driven order-to-cash platform, the industry is addressing the last mile problem of B2B collections. Traditional ERP providers and legacy accounting software are under increasing pressure to offer similar native, automated reconciliation features or risk losing relevance to specialized platforms like Kolleno. The move raises questions about the future of manual treasury functions; as AI takes over the chasing and payments become invisible within the workflow, the role of the credit controller may shift entirely toward exception management.