The Stripe-backed rapid checkout tool developer was valued at $1bn early last year but is closing its doors after failing to raise more cash.

US-based online checkout system developer Fast revealed on Tuesday it is shutting down just over a year after raising over $100m from investors including digital payment technology provider Stripe.

Founded in 2019, Fast is the creator of a frictionless checkout system which allowed users to pay for items with one click across a range of websites and apps. However, its burn rate was reportedly extremely quick, and the news came days after it revealed its 2021 revenue only came to…

Robert Lavine

Robert Lavine is special features editor for Global Venturing.