ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.–Velera, a CUSO providing payments services and other financial technology solutions, has been named to the Forbes list of America’s Best Midsize Employers 2025. It marks the second time in three years the company has been named to the list.
Velera noted it is one of nearly 500 companies included among the best U.S. midsize employers, with a total of 1,000 large and midsize companies recognized across 25 industry sectors. The company ranked second in the Banking and Financial Services industry, and is in the top 35 of employers overall.
About the Award
Velera said the prestigious award is presented annually by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. Forbes and Statista selected America’s Best Employers 2025 through an independent survey from a diverse sample of over 217,000 U.S. employees working for companies employing at least 1,000 people within the U.S.
More than 6.5 million employer evaluations were considered. The final score is based on two types of evaluations: personal or those given by employees themselves and weighted the highest; and public, which encompassed those given by friends and family members of employees or members of the public who work in the same industry, Velera said.
‘Truly Honored’
“We are truly honored by this recognition and immensely proud of the exceptional team we have built at Velera,” said Velera President & CEO Chuck Fagan in a statement. “Our employees are our greatest asset, and this award underscores our commitment to fostering a workplace where every individual feels valued, supported and empowered. When our employees thrive, so does our company – and this recognition is a testament to that belief.”
Velera said it prides itself on cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization where differences are embraced and treasured.
Other Honors
In 2024, the company:
- Was named by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Women, ranking in the top 15 in its industry, as well as one of Forbes’ Dream Employers.
- Was named a winner of Glassdoor’s inaugural award for Best-Led U.S. Companies in 2024 and received a Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) in 2023.
- Was also listed as a Top 25 solution provider in IDC’s 2024 FinTech Rankings, which features technology companies from around the globe that are focused on providing solutions to the financial services and fintech industries.
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