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Andrew Snavely
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Founder and Editor, Primer
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By Andrew Snavely Verified| Primer Verified This post may contain affiliate links, read about our editorial promiseThe first time I had heard of Japanese whisky was over a decade ago while on vacation in Texas nursing an afternoon Old Fashioned and scrapping with the chatty bartender about American versus Celtic whiskies. He got busy with something and disappeared for a bit then announced his return by sliding a new glass my way with a big smile on his face. “Try this.”For a long time, Scotch was the standard.
By Andrew Snavely Verified| Primer Verified This post may contain affiliate links, read about our editorial promiseThe first time I had heard of Japanese whisky was over a decade ago while on vacation in Texas nursing an afternoon Old Fashioned and scrapping with the chatty bartender about American versus Celtic whiskies. He got busy with something and disappeared for a bit then announced his return by sliding a new glass my way with a big smile on his face. “Try this.”For a long time, Scotch was the standard.
By Andrew Snavely Verified| Primer Verified This post may contain affiliate links, read about our editorial promiseYou know when you buy something cheap and you're like, “This will last two months, maybe three if I’m gentle, and then disintegrate the moment I look at it wrong”? Yeah, me too. Except these didn’t. These budget buys were supposed to be temporary—just-good-enough placeholders. But somehow, they became things I’ve used regularly, for years. Some of them have lasted longer than friendships. One might outlive me.
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Primer
Primer is a fintech company based in London, England, founded in 2020. It provides a unified infrastructure for global payments and commerce, helping businesses streamline payment processes and enhance checkout experiences. The company focuses on managing cross-border transactions through a single platform, addressing the complexities of fragmented payment ecosystems. Primer offers a range of services, including a Unified Payments API that integrates various payment service providers, fraud prevention tools, and performance analytics. Its Checkout SDKs allow businesses to create dynamic, localized checkout experiences. The company also supports global expansion by enabling rapid activation of region-specific payment methods. With a strong emphasis on flexibility, Primer allows enterprises to customize their payment stacks without coding, improving efficiency and reducing reliance on single providers. Having raised $74.1 million from notable investors, Primer serves sectors like e-commerce, retail, and entertainment, particularly for businesses looking to scale globally.
London, England, United Kingdom
Founded: 2020