UPAY

UPAY is a U.S.-based software and services company that develops cloud-based platforms for credit administration, payment collection, AML/compliance workflows, and related digital services. Its business is organized around products used in South Africa and newer offerings aimed at the U.S. and other markets, including ACPAS, AML GO, and the HUNTPAL marketplace.

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ACPAS software platform55% Cloud-based credit administration, loan origination, billing, and collections software for South African clients.
Transaction and payment services20% Debit-order collection and related transaction fees earned on successful payment processing.
Data, bureau, and insurance referrals10% Credit inquiries, embedded insurance referrals, and related value-added services sold through ACPAS.
AML GO compliance software5% Customer due diligence, enhanced due diligence, monitoring, and regulatory reporting tools.
HUNTPAL marketplace and services10% Seasonal hunt booking, financing, logistics, and marketing services for hunters and outfitters.

UPAY sells mainly to lenders and other recurring-payment businesses that need software to originate accounts, collect...

  • Online lendersprimary

    Digital-first credit providers that buy ACPAS and AML GO to automate origination, compliance, and servicing.

  • Storefront lenders and retail establishmentsprimary

    Microlenders, pawnshops, and retail chains using ACPAS for loan management and debit-order collections.

  • Financial institutions and fintech companiessecondary

    Banks and fintechs that use AML GO for customer due diligence, monitoring, and reporting.

  • Hunting enthusiasts and outfitterssecondary

    Consumers and partner operators using HUNTPAL for seasonal bookings, financing, and trip logistics.

  • Professional service providers and clubsemerging

    Recurring-billing businesses that use ACPAS for subscriptions, payment plans, and collections.

UPAY’s core operating base is South Africa, where ACPAS and AML GO are offered and where most employees are located...

  • •South Africa is the main operating market for ACPAS and AML GO
  • •Most employees are based at the South African office
  • •U.S. operations are coordinated from Dallas and Texas
  • •HUNTPAL targets hunting customers in key American states
  • •Expansion plans include broader Southern Africa markets

UPAY’s strategy is to monetize its installed South African software base while extending ACPAS and AML GO into...

01
Expand ACPAS and AML GO into new geographiesmedium-term

The company is trying to reduce dependence on South Africa and broaden its addressable market.

02
Scale HUNTPAL in the United Statesshort-term

HUNTPAL adds a consumer marketplace layer and can generate booking, financing, and partner revenue.

03
Grow recurring software and transaction revenuemedium-term

The model benefits from monthly licenses, transaction fees, and embedded service revenue.

UPAY is exposed to customer concentration, since a small number of customers account for a large share of revenue...

high

Customer concentration

A small number of customers represent a large share of revenue, so churn can materially reduce sales.

Scope
Two customers accounted for 28.32% and 9.86% of FY2025 revenue.
Materiality
high
high

Geographic concentration in South Africa

Most current operations and revenue generation are tied to one country and its regulatory environment.

Scope
ACPAS and AML GO are primarily offered in South Africa.
Materiality
high
medium

Market adoption risk for new products

Future growth depends on whether customers in other countries and segments adopt the software.

Scope
ACPAS adaptability outside South Africa; U.S. AML GO rollout.
Materiality
high
medium

Competitive pressure

The company competes with established South African credit software providers.

Scope
Compuloan, Delter, and Mycomax are named competitors.
Materiality
medium
medium

Seasonality and end-market cyclicality

HUNTPAL bookings depend on hunting seasons and discretionary travel demand.

Scope
Peak activity aligns with autumn and winter months.
Materiality
medium
Revenue recognition across multiple fee types
Can shift revenue between periods and affect comparability
Seasonality
Quarterly revenue and margin patterns may be uneven
Customer concentration disclosure
Revenue volatility and collectability risk
Debt settlement and financing effects
Can materially affect net income and liquidity presentation

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: 29/04/2026