Eric Hannelius
Founder of Vision Payment Solutions & CEO of Pepper Pay LLC
A Visionary in Fintech & Venture Capital
Eric Hannelius is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience founding, scaling, and leading companies in financial technology. From launching global payment platforms to driving early-stage investments, Eric’s strategic thinking and business acumen have shaped the modern fintech landscape.
Milestones in Leadership
Founder & CEO – Vision Payment Solutions Inc.
Built and led VPS to global success; sold to EVO Payments and remained CEO post-acquisition.
Founding Member – General Catalyst Partners
Instrumental in venture capital investments that shaped major fintech companies, including early-stage investments in transformative startups.
Executive Roles – Fleet Boston Financial
Held senior strategic positions, sharpening expertise in corporate finance and operational leadership.
CEO – Pepper Pay LLC (2022 – Present)
Currently leading this next-gen fintech company focused on simplifying and modernizing digital payment experiences for small and mid-sized businesses.
Unique Strengths Driving Fintech Innovation
Scalable Fintech Expertise
25+ years building growth-ready financial platforms.
Proven Exit Success
Led companies through acquisition and global expansion
Strategic Innovation
Combines analytics with a creative business vision
Trusted Leadership
Known for integrity, results, and forward-thinking strategy.
Powering Growth
in Key Markets
Eric Hannelius applies over 25 years of expertise across fintech, venture capital, payments, and SMB solutions. His work drives innovation, fuels strategic growth, and delivers results through mergers, acquisitions, and scalable technologies.
