Opn

About Opn

Opn, formerly known as Omise and later SYNQA, is a financial technology firm specializing in online payment solutions and digital transformation. The company was established in 2013 by Jun Hasegawa and Ezra Don Harinsut to address the complex payment infrastructure challenges in Thailand and Southeast Asia. Jun Hasegawa, the current CEO, is a serial entrepreneur with a background in design engineering, e-commerce, and mobile payments, having founded previous tech ventures like LIFEmee. Co-founder Ezra Don Harinsut has a background in telecommunications and has been instrumental in the company's growth and international expansion.

Operating on a B2B model, Opn provides a one-stop service for businesses to accept and manage online payments. Its core offering is a payment gateway that allows merchants to process transactions through a variety of methods, including credit/debit cards and other local payment options. The business generates revenue through transaction fees, aiming to offer competitive rates to its clients. The client base ranges from small and medium-sized enterprises to large corporations across various industries. The company has a significant presence in Thailand, Japan, Singapore, and Malaysia and entered the U.S. market through the acquisition of MerchantE, a digital commerce platform.

Opn's platform is designed as an acquiring-as-a-service model, providing end-to-end solutions that include a payment API, a merchant dashboard for tracking transactions, advanced fraud management, and PCI DSS compliance to ensure security. Beyond its core payment gateway, the company has expanded its services to include digital transformation consulting, helping businesses transition from legacy systems. Opn also develops customized fintech solutions, such as branded digital wallets, e-commerce platforms, and card issuance services. The firm has also explored blockchain technology and developed OmiseGO, an Ethereum-based digital wallet platform aimed at facilitating peer-to-peer transactions.