Payments technology company Nuvei Corporation (NVEI) has received investment from Hollywood actor, producer, and entrepreneur Ryan Reynolds. The firm has not disclosed the investment sum.

The latest investment comes in a period when the Canada-based provider of integrated payment and commerce solutions is trying to boost its local acquiring capabilities in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Australia.

"We’re a global company but extremely proud of our Canadian roots and values, so to have one of the most internationally recognizable Canadians, as well as an entrepreneur with such renowned business acumen, join our investors is a privilege", Chair and CEO Phil Fayer said. Find out more on benzinga.com.