Built for the Realities of Modern Payments

Approvely provides payment infrastructure for businesses operating in regulated, specialized industries and fast-moving environments. We focus on stability, approval resilience, and long-term operability - not short-term processing shortcuts.

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75+ Industries

Industries supported across diverse verticals.

Partner Network Expansion

Access to multiple partners through relationships.

Global
Reach

Infrastructure supports cross-border operations.

Risk
Adaptive

Built for low-, mid-, and high-risk merchants.

Fast Internal Review

Complete applications are reviewed and done on the same day.

We are passionate about empowering businesses to thrive

Who We Are

Approvely was built to support businesses operating where payments are complex, regulated, and closely monitored. We focus on infrastructure; the systems behind payments that determine whether a business can operate reliably over time.

Rather than optimizing for speed alone, we design for durability: approvals, risk management, and operational continuity as volume and complexity increase.

Revolutionize payment processing for businesses, particularly those in underserved and high-risk sectors.

Why Approvely
Exists

Many payment platforms are built for low-risk use cases and break under regulatory pressure. Approvely was created to address that gap.

We work with businesses that are often underserved by legacy providers, not because they’re risky, but because they operate in environments that require more thoughtful infrastructure. Our approach prioritizes clarity, control, and long-term viability over one-size-fits-all solutions.

Leadership

Chelsie Cooper

Chief Executive Officer

Matthew David

Chief Revenue Officer

Elizabeth Balash

Director of Marketing

Justin Schoenfelder

Account Executive

Aaron Chavez

Chief Financial Officer

Tom Madej

Head of Engineering

Rye Lewis

Customer Success Associate

Megan Gunvaldsen

Customer Onboarding Manager

Want to be a part of our team? We’re currently hiring!

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Upcoming events and conferences

UPCOMING EVENT

Association of Payment Professionals

April 20 - 22

Park MGM

Las Vegas, NV

UPCOMING EVENT

Consensus

May 5 - 7, 2026

Miami Beach Convention Center

Miami, FL

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UPCOMING EVENT

SBC Summit Canada

May 19 - 21, 2026

Metro Toronto Convention Center

Toronto, Canada

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UPCOMING EVENT

SBC Summit Americas 2026

June 9 - 11, 2026

Broward County Convention Center

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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UPCOMING EVENT

FSGA Summer Conference 2026

June 30 - July 1. 2026

Logan Philadelphia, Curio Collection by Hilton

Philadelphia, PA

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Past events

AMOA

Mar. 17 – 20, 2025

Amusement Expo International is the largest conference and trade show sponsored by the leading professional associations in the amusement entertainment industry: Amusement & Music Operators Association (AMOA) and The American Amusement Machine Association (AAMA). This ensures exhibitors and attendees alike are given access to the latest innovations and industry experts who are turning virtual experiences into real income!

NEXT Summit NYC 2025

Mar. 12 - 13, 2025

NEXT: NYC is the biggest North America dedicated online gambling & sports betting summit, offering unparalleled opportunities for networking, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing. With a festival schedule of events, we’ve got your networking covered. Join us at NEXT Summit New York 2025.

Careers at Approvely

We’re building infrastructure for some of the most complex payment environments in the market. If you’re interested in working at the intersection of payments, risk, and regulated technology, we’re always open to thoughtful conversations.

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