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PayRange to acquire KioSoft, accelerate digital transformation of unattended retail
Monday, December 01, 2025 — 20:05:44 (UTC)
PayRange to Acquire KioSoft, Accelerating the Digital Transformation of Unattended Retail
Dec 01, 2025, 11:30 ET
Combination to accelerate the modernization of millions of unattended retail machines, elevating consumer experiences and creating greater value for machine operators worldwide
PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PayRange LLC ("PayRange"), the category-defining commerce platform for unattended retail, today announced the acquisition of KioSoft Technologies ("KioSoft"), a global provider of cashless payment and IoT solutions. The acquisition will allow the combined company to accelerate the transformation of millions of coin-operated machines, enabling consumers through digital payment convenience and empowering machine owners to deliver elevated engagement experiences and better insights into their business.
PayRange's acquisition of KioSoft represents a strategic step forward in modernizing the unattended retail industry. By combining PayRange's pioneering mobile-first payment platform with KioSoft's global footprint and strong operator network, PayRange will deliver a more powerful end-to-end solution to operators and, ultimately, consumers. The combined company will serve millions of connected machines in markets across the world, including the United States, Canada, Latin America, and Europe.
"Unattended retail is one of the last frontiers of digital transformation," said Paresh Patel, Founder and CEO of PayRange. "For the past decade, PayRange has focused on bringing convenient mobile-first connectivity to everyday transactions. Through the acquisition of KioSoft, we bring together our complementary skills and product offerings to reinvent self-service commerce and simplify how people pay for everyday items and experiences."
"Today's announcement represents a major leap forward in our shared vision to make everyday payments smarter, simpler, and more connected than ever," said Charles Lee, President of KioSoft. "This combination is about accelerating a modernized, convenient, and unified payment experience for the millions of consumers who use unattended retail machines every day. On behalf of my KioSoft colleagues, I am delighted to be joining the PayRange family and look forward to working together to accelerate innovation and bring more machines online."
KioSoft will operate under the PayRange brand and continue to serve existing customers and partners seamlessly. Charles Lee will become Vice Chairman of PayRange and retain a significant ownership stake in the business.
Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
About PayRange:
PayRange is revolutionizing the unattended retail industry with its advanced end-to-end IoT platform, offering a diverse ecosystem of connected solutions that enable seamless payment, identity verification, and commerce. By modernizing businesses with integrated cashless payment options, real-time analytics, and all-in-one POS systems, PayRange empowers operators to increase revenue, reduce operational expenses, and enhance customer experiences. With millions of users and seamless integration across thousands of machines, PayRange is the go-to solution for unattended retail, redefining the future of contactless payments.
About KioSoft Technologies:
KioSoft provides innovative and powerful unattended payment solutions for a wide variety of industries including Laundry Markets, Air Pump & Vac, Car Wash, Amusement, Parking, and Vending. KioSoft has offices in Boynton Beach, Florida, United States, Toronto, Canada, and Mexico City, Mexico. As a single-source provider, KioSoft controls all facets of the solutions it provides.
Media Contacts: Stephanie Cordisco Executive Vice President, PayRange (336) 508-0900 stephanie.cordisco@payrange.com
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