Adyen

Adyen is one of the few European companies operating a full-stack global payments platform, processing transactions for enterprises like Uber, Spotify, and Microsoft across more than 30 countries. Its single-platform architecture handles acquiring, processing, and settlement without relying on third-party intermediaries, giving it a structural advantage in unifying online and in-store payments. As a European-headquartered public company, Adyen provides a sovereign alternative to US-dominated payment rails in critical financial infrastructure.