Eric Hannelius
Eric Hannelius is a seasoned Fintech entrepreneur with 25 years of experience building, scaling, and leading successful companies in payments, venture capital, and financial technology. He founded Vision Payment Solutions Inc. (VPS), transforming it into a global payments provider before engineering its sale to EVO Payments International. Earlier in his career, he was a founding member of General Catalyst Partners and held leadership roles at Fleet Boston Financial, where he sharpened his strategic, investment, and analytical skills.
Today, Eric is the CEO of Pepper Pay LLC, a fast-growing Fintech venture focused on creating secure, modern payment solutions. Throughout his career, he has remained committed to innovation, data-driven decision-making, and delivering exceptional customer experiences.
Career Highlights
Founder of Vision Payment Solutions Inc.
Eric founded VPS and grew it into a global payments leader over 13 years, ultimately leading to its acquisition by EVO Payments International.
Founding Member of General Catalyst Partners
He helped establish one of the world’s leading venture capital firms, contributing to early investments in transformative companies.
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Leadership at Fleet Boston Financial
Eric held senior roles in corporate strategy and financial operations, shaping his analytical and customer-first approach.
ENTREPRENEURIAL IMPACT
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Eric has repeatedly taken payment products from early-stage concepts to globally competitive platforms.
His work bridges technology and finance, pushing the boundaries of digital payments and customer experience.
Eric consistently champions solutions that empower small and medium-sized businesses to scale efficiently.
His leadership at VPS culminated in a high-value acquisition, demonstrating his ability to build and transition companies effectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
We are often asked...
Eric Hannelius is a Fintech entrepreneur with 25 years of experience in payments, financial services, and venture capital. He currently leads Pepper Pay LLC.
He founded Vision Payment Solutions Inc. and later founded Pepper Pay LLC. He also played a pivotal role in launching General Catalyst Partners.
VPS was a global payments company led by Eric for 13 years before its acquisition by EVO Payments International.
Pepper Pay LLC is a Fintech company focused on modern, secure digital payment solutions for businesses.
Eric has experience in payments, venture capital, financial services, analytics, and financial technology.
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Whether you’re looking to discuss fintech innovation, explore business opportunities, or learn more about Eric’s work in the payments industry, you’re welcome to reach out. Eric values meaningful conversations, collaborative ideas, and partnerships that drive progress in financial technology.
