Zebec Network Acquires Science Card, Expanding Mission-Driven Finance for Universities
London, UK, May 29th, 2025, Chainwire
Zebec Network, a Solana-based blockchain payment network, has acquired the assets of Science Card, Ltd, a UK university card platform dedicated to simplifying university research finance. This acquisition enriches Zebec’s robust card program, spanning payroll pay cards, crypto debit cards, and now Science Card’s mission-driven card, cementing Zebec’s leadership in bridging traditional and digital payments.
Science Card’s mission is to empower students, researchers, and university staff with secure, transparent financial tools. Science Card reaches over 50,000 students across the top 10 UK universities (with leading names like Cambridge and Aston University) and will offer prepaid cards to streamline campus spending, research grants, and budgeting.
By joining Zebec Network, Science Card’s vision gains global reach, integrating with Zebec’s innovative payment ecosystem.
“Science Card’s commitment to academic finance aligns perfectly with our mission to make payments seamless and inclusive,” said Simon Babakhani, Zebec’s COO. “Adding their mission card to our payroll and crypto card offerings creates a trifecta of financial empowerment for diverse users.”
“Science Card was built to remove financial barriers in academia,” said Daniel Baeriswyl, Science Card Founder. “With Zebec’s technology, infrastructure and on and off crypto rails, our mission evolves, capable to deliver next-generation stablecoin streaming payment solutions to campuses worldwide.”
The acquisition enhances Zebec’s portfolio, positioning it to operate within the growing EdTech, DeSci and FinTech space. For live discussion about the deal, join Zebec x Science Card Spaces on X Thursday, May 29th at 12 noon ET (9 am PT: 5 pm GMT) X @Zebec_HQ
About Zebec
Zebec Network is a leading crypto company enabling real-world value flows through blockchain-powered payroll, card, and payment solutions for both traditional and digital economies. Founded in 2021, Zebec has attracted $35 million in investments by Circle, Coinbase, Solana Ventures, Breyer Capital, Republic, and Lightspeed Venture Partners, among others.
About Science Card
Science Card is a UK academia-based card platform that channels a portion of every transaction to fund university research, enabling users to support science simply by spending.
