UK Fintech Ekko Opens Atlanta Office to Bring Climate Tools to US Payments Market

The London-based payments tech company selects Atlanta for its North American headquarters as it looks to grow its business in the US.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 4:31pm

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Ekko, a London-based payments technology company, has chosen Atlanta as the location for its North American headquarters. The company provides real-time carbon tracking and contribution tools that payment processors, banks, and merchants can embed directly into customer transactions. Ekko aims to help American financial institutions integrate environmental features into their checkout and transaction systems.

Why it matters

As consumer demand for sustainable financial options grows, Ekko's tools allow businesses to add eco-friendly features to existing payment flows without major infrastructure changes. Atlanta was selected for Ekko's US base due to the city's reputation for purpose-driven financial innovation and the company's existing partnerships with local fintech organizations.

The details

Ekko, which already operates in Europe and Asia-Pacific, announced it will base its North American operations in Atlanta. The company's platform enables businesses to track the carbon footprint of purchases in real time and allow customers to contribute small amounts to verified environmental projects at checkout. Ekko is responding to consumer behavior already seen in US markets, where surveys show growing concern for environmental quality and a sense of civic responsibility for caring for nature.

  • Ekko announced the opening of its Atlanta office on January 29, 2026.
  • A 2025 Gallup survey found 72% of US adults worry 'a great deal' or 'a fair amount' about environmental quality.
  • A 2024 World Wildlife Fund study showed 92% of Americans consider time outdoors important, and 73% view caring for nature as a civic responsibility.

The players

Ekko

A London-based payments technology company that provides real-time carbon tracking and contribution tools for payment processors, banks, and merchants.

Grant Wainscott

The general manager for North America at Ekko, who previously worked at the Metro Atlanta Chamber and has served on the Fintech Atlanta board.

Oli Cook

The CEO and co-founder of Ekko.

Ania Lackey

The executive director at Fintech Atlanta, a community that believes in collaboration and building better outcomes for both business and society.

NXTMOVES

A US-based partner that Ekko has already begun working with.

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What they’re saying

“Americans are already showing what matters to them. Our job is to make it easy for financial institutions to meet that demand in a way that grows their business.”

— Oli Cook, CEO and co-founder of Ekko

“They're entering the market and becoming part of a community that believes in collaboration and in building better outcomes for both business and society.”

— Ania Lackey, Executive director at Fintech Atlanta

What’s next

Ekko plans to expand its roster of financial services clients across North America from its new Atlanta headquarters.

The takeaway

Ekko's decision to establish its North American base in Atlanta highlights the city's growing reputation as a hub for purpose-driven financial innovation. As consumer demand for sustainable financial options increases, Ekko's tools provide a way for businesses to meet that demand and grow their operations in an environmentally conscious manner.