PADE is a mobile‑first payment and invoicing platform that lets freelancers, side‑hustlers, and small‑business owners accept card payments, send invoices, and track sales directly from their phones. It requires no hardware, monthly fees, or technical setup, instead connecting to an existing Stripe account to process transactions instantly. The app consolidates personal and business funds, providing a simple, tap‑to‑pay experience for on‑the‑go entrepreneurs.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Freelancers, gig workers, and small‑business owners often lack affordable tools to accept cash, card, and invoice payments on the go, forcing them to rely on separate apps, hardware readers, or costly merchant accounts.
Solution
PADE offers a mobile‑first payment app that lets users receive cash, card, and invoice payments directly from their smartphones without any hardware or monthly fees. By integrating with Stripe, each transaction is recorded instantly, and the app generates professional invoices and maintains an in‑app transaction history. Users can create and name individual gigs, add services or products, and track sales for each income stream, keeping personal and business finances organized. The solution provides tap‑to‑pay card processing using the phone’s NFC, one‑tap cash entry, and instant invoice generation, all within a single, low‑cost interface.
Target Audience
PADE is aimed at independent freelancers, gig economy workers, and small‑business owners who need a simple, low‑cost way to accept diverse payments and manage their finances from a mobile device.
Features
- NFC‑enabled tap‑to‑pay card processing without external readers
- One‑tap cash sale entry that appears instantly in the order history
- Integrated Stripe connection for secure payment processing and automatic record‑keeping
- In‑app professional invoice creation and tracking of open and paid orders
- Ability to set up multiple gigs or business profiles, each with its own services and products
- No hardware requirements, monthly fees, or complex setup steps