Built by people who actually process payments
We started CerevoVolt in early 2019 because we kept running into the same frustrating problems with payment systems. Transaction delays, confusing fee structures, platforms that couldn't talk to each other. After years working in fintech, we figured there had to be a better approach.
So we built one. Not from a boardroom, but from actual experience dealing with payment headaches day after day.
How we got here
Started in a shared office
Three of us working nights and weekends, testing our first automation prototype with local merchants in Blagoevgrad. We processed our first successful transaction in March that year.
Scaled beyond expectations
Hit 500 business clients by summer. Our system was handling transactions we never imagined in those early planning sessions. Had to completely rebuild our infrastructure that fall.
Expanded our capabilities
Launched multi-currency support and introduced real-time reconciliation features. Started working with larger retail chains and discovered entirely new problems to solve.
Where we are now
Processing over 2 million transactions monthly across Bulgaria. Our team has grown to 18 people, and we're still learning something new about payment systems every week.
What drives our work
These aren't corporate values we put on a wall. They're the things that actually guide our decisions when we're deep in code at midnight or talking through a client's integration challenges.
Transparent pricing
We show you exactly what you're paying for. No hidden fees, no surprise charges at month-end. If a transaction costs you 1.2%, that's what it costs. Period.
Real responsiveness
When something breaks with payment processing, you need answers now. Our support team actually understands the technical side and can walk you through solutions, not just escalate tickets.
Built for reality
We design for how businesses actually operate, not theoretical perfect scenarios. That means handling edge cases, messy data, and the unexpected situations that happen in real commerce.
Meet Teodor
Teodor leads our technical development and has been with CerevoVolt since those first prototypes in 2019. Before this, he spent six years building banking software where he got tired of watching good ideas die in corporate bureaucracy.
He's the one who figured out our transaction batching system that cut processing times by 40%. Most mornings you'll find him testing new features with actual merchant data, because he doesn't trust anything that hasn't been stress-tested against real-world chaos.
When he's not debugging payment flows, Teodor hikes the Rila Mountains and takes way too many photos of old architecture around Bulgaria. He speaks fluent Bulgarian, English, and can get by in German when working with EU payment providers.
What makes our approach different
We get asked this a lot. Here's an honest comparison of what we prioritize versus what you'll typically find with other payment processors.
| Feature | Our Approach | Typical Providers |
|---|---|---|
| Setup complexity | API integration in under 2 hours for standard setups | Often requires weeks of back-and-forth documentation |
| Fee visibility | All costs shown upfront in dashboard | Fees often buried in monthly statements |
| Technical support | Direct access to developers who built the system | Multi-tier support requiring ticket escalation |
| Settlement timing | Next-business-day for standard transactions | Typically 3-5 business days |
| Custom integrations | Available for businesses processing 10k+ monthly | Usually enterprise-only feature |
| Real-time reporting | Live transaction monitoring included | Often premium add-on feature |
| Multi-currency | 12 currencies with transparent conversion rates | Limited currencies or high conversion fees |
| Contract terms | Month-to-month, cancel anytime | Annual contracts with termination penalties |
Our workspace and daily operations
