Airbase

Airbase

Spend management platform with procurement automation

Overview

Airbase provides a spend management platform that consolidates procurement, AP automation, expense management, and corporate card programs in one cloud-based system. It works by offering guided procurement workflows, automatic AP processing, expense tracking, and real-time spend visibility with controls and compliance across users worldwide. Airbase differentiates itself by offering an integrated end-to-end solution with strong visibility and global deployment, rather than point solutions. Its goal is to help businesses simplify and automate how they procure, pay, and account for spend, reducing manual effort and improving financial control.

Significant Headcount Growth

About Airbase

Simplify's Rating
Why Airbase is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Enterprise Software

Fintech

Financial Services

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$565.5M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2017

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What believers are saying

  • Paylocity acquisition expands cross-selling to 30,000+ HCM customers since 2025.
  • Spend analytics launched June 2025 deliver real-time insights for mid-market decisions.
  • ERP integrations with NetSuite, Sage Intacct, QuickBooks, Xero reduce switching costs.

What critics are saying

  • Ramp's AI reimbursements capture 20% mid-market share in 12-24 months.
  • Brex overtakes corporate card issuance with higher limits in 12-18 months.
  • Paylocity HCM priorities delay Airbase P2P roadmap in 18-24 months.

What makes Airbase unique

  • Airbase integrates guided procurement, AP automation, expense management, and corporate cards seamlessly.
  • AI-powered Touchless AP launched September 2025 eliminates manual invoice processing.
  • Sardine partnership deploys behavior-based fraud detection for procure-to-pay security.

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Funding

Total Funding

$565.5M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

5 Rounds

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Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

8%

2 year growth

31%
Tech Funding News
Jun 16th, 2025
Ramp hits $16B valuation with $200M raise

Ramp, a fintech company, has reached a $16 billion valuation following a $200 million funding round. The company offers a platform that automates expense tracking, enforces spending policies, and provides real-time financial insights. Ramp differentiates itself by allowing businesses to issue unlimited virtual and physical corporate credit cards with customizable controls, such as spending limits and merchant category restrictions.

Paylocity
Mar 25th, 2025
Paylocity Scores Big with 26th Consecutive G2 Leader Ranking

Airbase was named the #1 Momentum Leader in by G2 in the most recent Spring reports, highlighting the increasing capabilities of the Paylocity platform.

Airbase
Sep 26th, 2024
Airbase Demonstrates the Transformational Power of AI with the Launch of Touchless Accounts Payable.

San Francisco, CA - September 26 - Airbase, the leading procure-to-pay solution for mid-market and larger organizations, is excited to announce a new era in financial operations with its launch of AI-powered Touchless AP (accounts payable).

Investing.com
Sep 5th, 2024
Paylocity shares retain Buy rating after Airbase acquisition

On Thursday, Paylocity (NASDAQ:PCTY) Holding Corporation (NASDAQ:PCTY) maintained its Buy rating and a stock price target of $171.00, following the announcement of its acquisition of Airbase, a private finance and spend management solution provider.

GlobeNewswire
Sep 4th, 2024
Paylocity Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Airbase Inc., a Leading Spend Management Software Solution Provider

Acquisition to expand Paylocity’s total addressable market to the Office of the CFO and provide capabilities for clients to holistically manage all...

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