Theatre Capital, a holding company specializing in transformative growth investments in technology firms, has completed the acquisition of AllPaid, Inc. AllPaid provides secure and compliant digital payment solutions for government agencies and municipalities nationwide. Following the acquisition, Geoff Knapp was appointed Chief Executive Officer, tasked with guiding AllPaid through its next growth phase.
Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, AllPaid offers citizens convenient and secure payment options for various government services, including court fees, fines, permits, licenses, and utilities. The company’s platform integrates with agency systems, supporting web, mobile, phone, and point-of-sale payment channels. AllPaid serves hundreds of state and local government entities across the United States, aiming to enhance the citizen experience while streamlining administrative processes for agencies.
Mr. Knapp brings over two decades of leadership experience in fintech and SaaS businesses, with a track record of developing high-growth, customer-centric organizations. He previously served as CEO of Allied Payment Network, where he oversaw significant expansion in digital bill pay and money-movement solutions. His career also includes senior leadership positions at 2Checkout, Fiserv, and CheckFree, where he played a key role in scaling digital and payments businesses globally.
Commenting on his appointment, Knapp stated, “As state and local governments face growing demands for secure, user-friendly digital services, AllPaid is uniquely positioned to meet those needs. I’m excited to join this outstanding team as we expand the platform, deepen our customer partnerships, and continue to innovate on behalf of agencies and their constituents.”
Known for his strategic leadership, ability to mentor leaders, and build high-performing teams, Knapp consistently drives operational excellence, customer success, and profitable growth. His appointment reinforces AllPaid’s commitment to accelerating innovation and delivering value to its government partners.
The transaction was led by Theatre Capital, with additional equity financing provided by LoneTree Capital. Theatre Capital focuses on making growth investments in technology companies, leveraging its principals’ two decades of experience in over 50 investments in software and tech-enabled services firms.
