Sixteen years of building
payment infrastructure
The genesis of Ypsilon dates back to 2010 when the founders originally began crafting the foundations of the concept, then known as XLNT, based on vast experience and extensive networks in the world of payments.
OUR STORY
YPSILON IS BORN
From stadium terminals to
regulated rails.
2010
XLNT begins
The founders start crafting the concept, based on vast experience and extensive networks in the world of payments.
2010s
Events at scale
Large-scale deployments across events, stadiums and festivals, from early NFC-based systems to regulated, technology-driven platforms.
2022
Ypsilon Holding
Following a strategic reset after COVID-19, the business was re-established as Ypsilon Holding, with a renewed focus on scalable, governance-led wallet infrastructure.
Today
Growth phase
Major companies and banking institutions are adopting the technology and expertise, validating the long-term growth strategy.
ENTITIES
One holding. Defined roles.
Our core operational and regulatory structures that deliver the infrastructure, governance, and global capability across the Ypsilon group.
The central structure providing governance, strategic direction and unified oversight across every entity in the group.
The licensed regulatory entity within the group, establishing the legal and compliance framework enabling secure, structured payment and wallet programmes.
Delivers global wallet technology and expertise to implement and optimise payment infrastructures across jurisdictions.
BRANDS
Market-facing solutions on the
same core.
Our market-facing solutions built on top of this infrastructure, designed for specific use cases and customer environments.
The commercial brand for governance-first wallet infrastructure and white-label wallet ecosystems.
Closed-loop event payments and cash/CIT special use cases with ready-to-go products.
Future branding for guest-facing wallet app: balance, QR payment and top-up in one screen.
FOUNDING TEAM - SINCE 2016
A team with an unfair advantage.
With decades of payments, cash-management, EMI and compliance experience, meet the people who have built and run reglated payment businesses before.
Rob Rijsenbrij
Rob has over 25 years of experience in payments.
Before Ypsilon, he founded XLNT, an EMI focused on event payments.
As President, he brings deep industry expertise and a strong focus on people and culture, guiding Ypsilon’s vision and fostering a high-trust, high-performance organization.
Rob Rijsenbrij
President - Ypsilon Holding AG
President - Ypsilon Holding AG
Bernhard Nanninga
Bernhard is an experienced entrepreneur with a background in finance, compliance, and people operations.
Before Ypsilon, he founded BC Group, a leading Dutch HR and payroll firm. He brings a strong focus on culture and operational excellence, leading Ypsilon’s EMI with the precision and trust needed to scale a regulated financial institution.
CEO - Ypsilon EMI Services
Bernhard Nanninga
CEO - Ypsilon EMI Services
Achim brings over 20 years of experience in product and business development at Prosegur, a global cash management leader.
At Ypsilon, he drives international sales and partnerships, leveraging his industry expertise and network to expand Ypsilon’s reach and build scalable, trusted relationships with merchants and financial institutions.
Achim Boers
CEO - Ypsilon Services International
Achim Boers
CEO - Ypsilon Services International