StoneCo Ltd. is a leading provider of financial technology solutions that empower merchants and integrated partners to conduct electronic commerce seamlessly across in-store, online, and mobile channels in Brazil. The company offers a comprehensive suite of financial services, including payment processing, prepayment options, digital banking, credit solutions, and insurance. Its software segment provides POS/ERP systems, TEF and QR Code gateways, reconciliation tools, CRM, order management systems, e-commerce platforms, engagement tools, advertising solutions, and marketplace hubs. StoneCo Ltd. primarily serves small- and medium-sized businesses (MSMBs), as well as marketplaces, e-commerce platforms, and integrated software vendors, through its proprietary and franchised Stone Hubs for hyper-local sales and services, and dedicated sales teams for brick-and-mortar and digital merchants. The Stone Business Model integrates end-to-end cloud-based technology platforms with differentiated distribution and white-glove customer service. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in George Town, Cayman Islands, StoneCo Ltd. operates as a one-stop ecosystem transforming Brazilian entrepreneurship.