Fintech startup IppoPay names Atish Shelar as COO


Fintech startup IppoPay names Atish Shelar as COO
IppoPay, a fintech startup providing payment infrastructure to small businesses in Tier-2 and 3 cities, and rural areas, has appointed Atish Shelar as its chief operating officer (COO).
“IppoPay is one of the fastest growing offline and online payment businesses. The company has a strong and promising strategy for the next three years," said Shelar.
Shelar has 15 years of experience in the payments industry and was one of the initial members of HDFC’s merchant acquiring and payment gateway team. Previously, he handled product, sales, strategy, and leadership with companies such as BillDesk, Atom (now NTT Data), and M2P Fintech.
“Atish has profound knowledge and solid experience in digital payment processors, operations, and sales in India. We are thrilled to have him on board as our COO, a new designation at our growing hierarchical structure," said Mohan K, CEO, IppoPay.
The company, which has 200-odd employees, recently raised $2.1 million in from Coinbase Ventures, Better Capital, and Blume Founders Fund, along with participation from M2P Fintech founders Madhu R and Prabhu R and PointOne Capital partner Archana Priyadarshini.