Rainforest is a Payments-as-a-Service (PaaS) provider focused on vertical SaaS platforms. Founded in 2022 by Joshua Silver, the company is backed by a leadership team with extensive experience in scaling software platforms and payment solutions. Rainforest aims to simplify the integration of payment services for software platforms, allowing them to embed payments without the complexities of risk and compliance. The company offers a range of services, including a customized risk model for merchant scoring, low-code integration technology, and platform-specific merchant underwriting. Rainforest also supports real-time merchant onboarding and provides contractual merchant portability, ensuring a smooth payment processing experience for its clients. The company serves various industries, including trucking, healthcare, specialty retail, and professional services, and has signed numerous platforms that collectively handle billions in processing volume. Rainforest has seen significant growth, with a 17x increase in payment volume since its seed round and has raised substantial funding to enhance its offerings and expand its market presence.