OpenPayd is set to enter the public markets through a merger with Titan Acquisition Corp in a transaction that values the financial infrastructure provider at $1.145 billion.
Key Takeaways
- OpenPayd plans to go public on Nasdaq through a business combination with Titan Acquisition Corp.
- The transaction values the company at $1.145 billion, giving it unicorn status.
- OpenPayd could receive up to $276 million in gross proceeds to support growth and expansion.
- The company processes more than $240 billion in annualized transaction volume and serves over 1,100 customers across 180 countries.
What Happened?
OpenPayd has signed a definitive business combination agreement with Titan Acquisition Corp, a special purpose acquisition company focused on high growth fintech firms. Once the deal closes, OpenPayd is expected to become a publicly traded company on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol OP.
The transaction gives the London headquartered fintech a pro forma equity valuation of $1.145 billion and is expected to provide up to $276 million in gross proceeds, assuming no redemptions from Titan shareholders.
Today marks an important milestone for OpenPayd.
— OpenPayd (@OpenPayd) June 1, 2026
We’ve announced an agreement with Titan Acquisition Corp. that will see OpenPayd become a publicly listed company on Nasdaq upon completion of the transaction.
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OpenPayd Bets on Growing Demand for Digital Financial Infrastructure
OpenPayd has built a platform that connects traditional financial services with digital asset networks through a single API. The company enables businesses to manage accounts, foreign exchange, domestic and international payments, open banking services, trading capabilities, and stablecoin transactions from one infrastructure layer.
The company operates across both traditional payment rails and blockchain networks, helping businesses move money globally while reducing the complexity of managing multiple financial providers.
Today, OpenPayd serves more than 1,100 businesses in 180 countries. Its customer roster includes well known digital asset and trading firms such as eToro, Kraken, OKX, and B2C2.
A key differentiator for the company is its broad regulatory footprint. OpenPayd maintains operations and regulatory coverage across the United States, United Kingdom, European Economic Area, Canada, and South Africa, allowing clients to access financial services across multiple jurisdictions through a single platform.
Strong Revenue and Transaction Growth Support Public Market Ambitions
OpenPayd enters the public listing process with significant scale already in place.
According to the company, it generated more than $85 million in annualized recurring revenue as of March 2026. It also processes more than $240 billion in annualized transaction volume, highlighting the growing demand for infrastructure that bridges fiat and digital assets.
The capital raised through the transaction is expected to strengthen OpenPayd’s balance sheet and support its next phase of growth. Management plans to invest in technology development, talent acquisition, regulatory compliance, and licensing efforts while accelerating expansion in the United States.
The company also sees opportunities in the emerging market for programmable payments and agent-driven financial transactions, areas that are attracting increasing attention as artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into financial services.
Executives Highlight Future of Programmable Money
Commenting on the transaction, OpenPayd Chief Executive Officer Iana Dimitrova described the agreement as a major milestone for the company.
Founder Ozan Ozerk emphasized the company’s long term vision for programmable finance.
Ozerk added that OpenPayd has spent years building infrastructure that connects traditional financial rails with blockchain-based networks and believes becoming a public company will provide the capital needed to expand that vision.
Titan Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Frank Mastrangelo said OpenPayd is well positioned to benefit from rising institutional adoption of digital assets and increasing demand for integrated fiat and digital asset infrastructure.
Deal Expected to Close in Late 2026
The business combination has received unanimous approval from the boards of both companies. The transaction is expected to close during the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to shareholder approval, regulatory clearances, and other customary closing conditions.
Following completion, OpenPayd will begin trading on Nasdaq under the ticker OP, marking a significant step for one of the fastest growing companies operating at the intersection of traditional finance and digital assets.
CoinLaw’s Takeaway
In my experience, public market investors have been looking for companies that offer real infrastructure rather than speculative exposure to digital assets. OpenPayd fits that narrative well because it generates revenue from the systems that power payments, banking connectivity, and stablecoin transactions.
I believe the company’s ability to bridge traditional finance and blockchain networks could make it one of the more closely watched fintech listings if the deal closes as planned. The combination of strong transaction volumes, recurring revenue, and global regulatory coverage gives OpenPayd a stronger foundation than many firms that entered public markets during previous crypto cycles.
