Numeral

Numeral

AI-powered multi-jurisdiction sales tax platform

Overview

Numeral is an AI-powered sales tax compliance platform covering the full lifecycle for businesses and accounting firms, including nexus monitoring, registrations, rate calculation, filing, remittance, exemption certificate management, and virtual mailbox services, plus VAT and GST compliance in 90+ countries. It connects with more than 40 billing, financial, and ERP systems and uses a deterministic tax engine together with AI automation and in-house tax specialists to process tax work efficiently. Its differentiators are the combination of automated tax calculations with hands-on expert support, broad cross-border coverage, and deep system integrations, backed by an accounting partner program for referrals, resale, and implementation. The goal is to make multi-jurisdiction tax compliance scalable and efficient for businesses of all sizes while expanding product capabilities and partnerships to meet growing compliance needs.

YC Company
Funded Recently
Significant Headcount Growth

About Numeral

Simplify's Rating
Why Numeral is rated
B+
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated A on Growth Potential
Rated B on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Enterprise Software

Fintech

AI & Machine Learning

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$153.6M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2023

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What believers are saying

  • September 23, 2026 Series C raised $100 million from Insight Partners and Salesforce Ventures.
  • California SaaS taxation starting 2027 expands Numeral's addressable market immediately.
  • Over 80 million expected transactions and 327% growth signal strong product-market fit.

What critics are saying

  • Avalara, TaxJar, Vertex, and Anrok already own entrenched tax-compliance buyer relationships.
  • California SB 122 makes SaaS taxable January 1, 2027, inviting fast-follow regulations.
  • Stripe or ERP vendors can bundle tax compliance, crushing Numeral's standalone margins.

What makes Numeral unique

  • 2026: Numeral combines deterministic tax rules, AI automation, and in-house specialists.
  • Numeral connects to 40+ billing, financial, and ERP systems across full tax lifecycle.
  • September 2026 partner program lets accounting firms resell, implement, and refer clients.

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Funding

Total Funding

$153.6M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

5 Rounds

Series C funding is usually for startups that are doing well and are looking for more money to fuel major growth, such as acquiring other companies, expanding into global markets, or launching new product lines. Investors typically include larger venture capital firms and private equity.
Series C Funding Comparison
Above Average

Industry standards

$50M
$50M
Medium
$62M
SeatGeek
$100M
Oura
$100M
Numeral

Benefits

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 2%

1 year growth

↑ 2%

2 year growth

↓ -6%
Antlers American
Sep 23rd, 2026
Numeral raises $100M Series C to expand AI-powered sales tax compliance platform

Numeral, an AI-powered sales tax compliance platform, has raised $100 million in Series C funding led by Insight Partners. Salesforce Ventures, Geodesic, Benchmark, Mayfield, FCVC, Y Combinator, and Uncork also participated. The San Francisco-based company will use the funds to accelerate product development, expand its offering across software, manufacturing, distribution, and wholesale industries, and grow its team. Numeral recorded 327% year-over-year growth in transaction volume and expects to process over 80 million transactions through its tax engine. Founded in 2023 by Sam Ross and Matt DuVall, Numeral provides sales tax compliance services including nexus monitoring, registrations, tax calculation, and filings. The platform supports VAT and GST compliance in over 90 countries and integrates with more than 40 billing and financial systems. Numeral previously raised a $35 million Series B in September 2025, bringing total funding to $157 million.

SuperbCrew
Sep 21st, 2025
Numeral Raises $35M In Series B Funding Round Led by Mayfield

Numeral, the AI-powered sales tax compliance platform for ecommerce and SaaS businesses, raised $35 million in a Series B funding round, led by Mayfield with participation from Benchmark, Uncork Capital, Y Combinator, and Mantis.

TechCrunch
Sep 18th, 2025
Numeral raises $35M to automate sales tax with AI

On Thursday, Numeral announced that it raised $35 million in Series B funding, valuing the two-year-old company at $350 million.

TechCrunch
Sep 18th, 2025
Numeral raises $35M for AI sales tax

Numeral, a sales tax compliance startup founded by Sam Ross, raised $35 million in Series B funding, valuing the company at $350 million. The funding round was led by Mayfield, with participation from Benchmark, Uncork Capital, Y Combinator, and Mantis. Ross, inspired by his experiences managing sales tax for his e-commerce businesses, aims to automate sales tax management using AI. This funding comes just six months after Numeral's $18 million Series A round.

Beamstart
Sep 18th, 2025
Numeral Secures $35M to Revolutionize Sales Tax Compliance with AI Technology

Earlier this year, Numeral raised $18 million in a Series A round led by Benchmark Capital, a stepping stone that fueled its rapid development and market expansion.

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