Bolt Group

AI-driven infrastructure for safer, smarter finance

At Bolt Group, we use AI to power every layer of our infrastructure — from real-time risk monitoring to intelligent onboarding and smarter money movement. Our platform doesn't just process payments — it learns, adapts, and helps our partners stay ahead of fraud, compliance risk, and operational delays.

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Who we are

Who we are

Born in Australia in 2020, Bolt Group is a financial technology company building the next generation of financial infrastructure; modular, scalable, and built for real-world use.

We’re not just moving money. We’re building the tools that power it - from BaaS APIs and multi-currency accounts to card issuing, onboarding, and local rails. Everything we offer is designed to meet the high standards of compliance in Australia and New Zealand - with the flexibility to adapt to your product, market, and growth.

Whether you're launching a super app, scaling a global exchange, or simplifying how your business pays and gets paid, we give you the foundation to build - faster, smarter, and with total confidence.

One Mission. One Platform. Powered by AI.

We believe modern finance should be smart, scalable, and safe. With AI-led infrastructure and a purpose-built platform, we’re helping shape what comes next.

Mission

To build reliable, secure, and adaptable financial infrastructure - giving modern businesses the power to launch and scale products that move money with ease and integrity.

Vision

To be the most trusted fintech infrastructure partner in APAC - powering the future of embedded finance, one scalable solution at a time.

Purpose

To empower businesses to build boldly - with locally compliant, tech-forward financial products that are as efficient as they are future-ready.

location

Locally built. Globally ready. Backed by people who know how it works.

From our roots in Sydney to growing operations across APAC, Bolt Group is led by a team that knows finance from the inside out. We’ve built the systems behind the systems - and we’re using that experience to shape what’s next.

Team

David Foster

David Foster

Chair

James Woodward

James Woodward

CEO ANZ

Scott Saunders

Scott Saunders

Board

Jarod Feng

Jarod Feng

Founder and Global CEO

Ritu Bhandari

Ritu Bhandari

CRO

Rt Honorable Sir John Key

Rt Honorable Sir John Key

Head of Advisory Board

Andrew Braund

Andrew Braund

Board

Dean Martin

Dean Martin

Head of Sales

Richard Galvin

Richard Galvin

Sales Director

Callum Juniper

Callum Juniper

Head of Acquiring and Commercialisation

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