Pilot

Pilot

Financial services for startups and small businesses

About Pilot

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

Industries

Fintech

Financial Services

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$158.3M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2016

Overview

Pilot provides financial services tailored for startups and small businesses, helping them manage their financial tasks such as bookkeeping, tax preparation, and CFO services. By outsourcing these functions to Pilot, business owners can focus on growing their companies without worrying about complex financial management. The company operates on a subscription-based model, where clients pay a recurring fee for access to a team of finance experts who ensure accurate and professional handling of their finances. This model not only provides predictable costs for clients but also generates a steady revenue stream for Pilot. With significant funding from notable investors, Pilot aims to continually enhance its services and expand its reach in the financial services market.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for digital financial services due to remote work trends benefits Pilot.
  • Growing interest in subscription-based models aligns with Pilot's business strategy.
  • Expansion of AI in automating financial tasks enhances Pilot's service efficiency.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from automated bookkeeping software like QuickBooks and Xero.
  • Economic downturns could reduce demand for outsourced financial services.
  • Data privacy concerns and regulatory changes may increase compliance costs for Pilot.

What makes Pilot unique

  • Pilot offers a comprehensive suite of financial services for startups and small businesses.
  • The company provides subscription-based services ensuring predictable costs for financial management.
  • Pilot's platform delivers automated, error-free financial reports and accrual basis bookkeeping.

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Funding

Total Funding

$158.3M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

4 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
Below Average

Industry standards

$50M
$40M
Pilot
$50M
Medium
$62M
SeatGeek
$100M
Oura

Benefits

We invest in our employees’ development and happiness because our employees are the keys to our success and ensuring happy customers

The opportunity to join a seasoned founding team that has led companies through two prior successful startups and acquisitions (by Oracle and Dropbox).

Flexible vacation/time-off policy

All federal holidays are observed

Competitive benefits package including wellness benefits such as Modern Health, Headscape, One Medical, Aaptiv and Rightway

Parental leave for birthing or non-birthing parents – 100% pay for 12 weeks

401(k) plan

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 0%

1 year growth

↓ -2%

2 year growth

↓ -5%
Matr
May 16th, 2024
Pilot and Zendesk Pitch Deck Teardown!

Zendesk has partnered with Pilot to spill the tea about perfect pitches.

Travel and Tour World
May 2nd, 2024
Pilot and Flying J Gear Up for Tourist Season with Over 10,000 New Job Openings in North America

Additionally, Pilot recently introduced an upgraded mobile app, facilitating seamless access to company updates, documents, training materials, and resources for team members.

Taranga News
Dec 24th, 2023
Lawyer claims Jimmy Haslam admitted bribery charges during recent testimony

And it underscores the fact that, as Pilot lawyers acknowledged in a previous hearing, federal prosecutors are investigating bribery allegations.

The Economic Times
Dec 23rd, 2023
Congress' reshuffle: Sachin Pilot appointed Chhattisgarh In-charge, Priyanka Gandhi removed as UP Chief ahead of 2024 polls

Congress' reshuffle: sachin Pilot appointed Chhattisgarh in-charge, priyanka gandhi removed as UP chief ahead of 2024 polls.

CStore Decisions
Nov 20th, 2023
Pilot Co. Names New Chief People Officer

Pilot Co. has appointed Julius Cox as its chief people officer.

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