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SANTA BARBARA, CA – May 5th, 2026 – FastSpring, a leading all-in-one digital commerce platform for AI, gaming, SaaS, software and digital product companies, today announced it has secured a strategic investment from LLR Partners. LLR Partners joins existing financial backer Accel-KKR to support FastSpring’s continued mission to democratize global commerce for technology companies.
As a Merchant of Record, FastSpring’s enterprise-grade platform enables companies of all sizes to scale globally by offloading the operational complexities of payments, subscriptions, and international tax compliance. This new partnership with LLR Partners will allow FastSpring to further accelerate its product innovation, expand its go-to-market capabilities, and invest in strategic initiatives that deliver deeper value to its global customer base.
The investment from LRR arrives as global digital commerce faces a pivotal shift. Businesses are increasingly moving away from fragmented payment setups in favor of unified solutions that handle the “heavy lifting” of international expansion. LLR Partners, a private equity firm known for its deep roots in the technology sector, identified FastSpring as the primary engine for this transition.
“We see a unique opportunity to back one of the most experienced and capable teams within the ecommerce enablement category,” noted Devon Bembery, Vice President at LLR Partners.
Bembery emphasized that the partnership is designed to move beyond simple capital injection. By collaborating closely with both the FastSpring leadership and Accel-KKR, the goal is to aggressively push the boundaries of product innovation and launch strategic initiatives that solve the most pressing pain points for digital creators and software developers today.
Accel-KKR, which has anchored FastSpring’s growth through its most recent years of scaling, remains a cornerstone of the company’s board. Their continued involvement ensures a balance of historical institutional knowledge and fresh strategic perspectives.
“FastSpring has built a strong foundation as a leading digital commerce platform, and we’re proud of the progress the team has made,” said Andy Rich, Managing Director at Accel-KKR. “We’re excited to partner with LLR Partners on this next phase, combining our strengths to support continued innovation and help accelerate FastSpring’s long-term growth.”
This “powerhouse” partnership among the three entities signals a commitment to making global commerce more accessible. By combining LLR and Accel-KKR’s expertise with FastSpring’s operational excellence, the company is poised to redefine what it means to be a Merchant of Record today and in the future.
For more information on how FastSpring helps software companies scale, visit https://www.fastspring.com.
About FastSpring
FastSpring is how AI, SaaS, gaming, software, and digital product companies sell online in more places around the world. We handle all payment needs from checkout to taxes so you can go farther faster. Founded in 2005, we are a privately owned company headquartered in Santa Barbara with offices in Amsterdam, Austin, Belfast, Dublin, Halifax, and Singapore.
About LLR Partners
LLR Partners is a lower middle market private equity firm focused on investing in software and tech-enabled companies. LLR has raised over $7.5 billion and has partnered with over 130 companies. We believe in creating value through partnership to help companies grow every day. To learn more, visit www.llrpartners.com.
About Accel-KKR
Accel-KKR is a technology-focused investment firm with over $23 billion in cumulative capital commitments. The firm partners closely with management teams of software and tech-enabled businesses, working alongside them to build long-term value and drive sustainable growth by leveraging the resources of the Accel-KKR network. Headquartered in Menlo Park, Accel-KKR has offices in London, Atlanta, and Chicago. To learn more, visit https://www.accel-kkr.com/.
