Zip

Zip

Platform for managing business spend controls

About Zip

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

Industries

Enterprise Software

Fintech

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$370.9M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2020

Overview

ZipHQ offers a platform that helps businesses manage their spending more effectively. The platform is designed to be easy to use, encouraging employees to engage with it, which leads to better visibility of spending for finance teams. This visibility helps prevent cash leakage and reduces risks associated with vendors. ZipHQ serves a variety of clients, including finance, procurement, IT, and legal teams, by providing tools that streamline vendor management and contract approvals. The software integrates with existing systems and operates on a subscription model. Key features include dynamic workflows for approvals and compliance, which help avoid duplicate vendors and minimize risk. Customers have reported that ZipHQ has automated their procurement processes and enhanced collaboration among different teams.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • ZipHQ's AI platform has driven $4.4 billion in savings since 2020.
  • The company is expanding globally, focusing on Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
  • ZipHQ's recognition as an innovative company boosts its market credibility.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from AI-powered procurement platforms may erode ZipHQ's market share.
  • Expansion into new regions presents regulatory challenges and potential operational delays.
  • Reliance on AI exposes ZipHQ to data privacy and security risks.

What makes Zip unique

  • ZipHQ offers a unified platform for purchase and vendor requests across teams.
  • The platform integrates with major ERP and P2P solutions for seamless procurement processes.
  • ZipHQ's AI capabilities enhance procurement efficiency and risk management.

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Funding

Total Funding

$370.9M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

5 Rounds

Notable Investors:
Series D funding is typically for companies that are already well-established but need more funding to continue their growth. This round is often used to stabilize the company or prepare for an IPO.
Series D Funding Comparison
Above Average

Industry standards

$77M
$70M
Twilio
$80M
Handshake
$100M
Affirm
$190M
Zip

Benefits

📈 Start-up equity

💸 401k plan

🦷 Full health, vision & dental coverage

🍽️ Catered lunches & dinners

🚍 Commuter benefit

🚠 Team building events & happy hours

🌴 Unlimited PTO

💻 Shiny new Apple equipment

🪑 Generous office stipend for remote employees

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
PYMNTS
Apr 1st, 2025
Zip Launches Supplier Risk Management Solution For Global Organizations

Zip has added a solution for supplier risk management to its procurement orchestration platform. The new Zip for Risk Orchestration enables global organizations to streamline supplier risk assessments, financial verification and regulatory compliance to mitigate risks related to fraud, security breaches and enforcement actions, the company said in a Tuesday (April 1) press release. “Just as we transformed procurement orchestration, we’re now helping businesses proactively manage regulatory and operational risks worldwide,” Zip Co-founder and CEO Rujul Zaparde said in the release

ZipHQ
Mar 18th, 2025
Zip joins Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies of 2025

And today, ZipHQ, Inc. is honored to share that Fast Company has named Zip one of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2025 in finance - placing ZipHQ, Inc. alongside groundbreaking brands like Nvidia, Waymo, and DuoLingo.

ZipHQ
Mar 6th, 2025
Zip named among Forbes' 'America's Best Startup Employers'

ZipHQ, Inc. is thrilled to announce that Zip has once again been recognized on Forbes' prestigious list of 'America's Best Startup Employers for 2025' - marking its third consecutive year receiving this honor.

Startupper
Oct 22nd, 2024
Zip: Στα 2,2 δισ. δολάρια εκτινάχθηκε η αξία της Startup εταιρικού λογισμικού

Η εταιρεία συγκέντρωσε το ποσό των 190 εκατ. δολαρίων σε έναν Series D γύρο χρηματοδότησης

Yahoo Finance
Oct 22nd, 2024
AI software firm Zip valued at $2.2 billion in latest funding round

Zip will use the $190 million raised in the Series D round for research and development, expanding its suite of artificial intelligence solutions, and supporting global expansion with a focus on Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The funding underscores investors' growing interest in companies looking to broaden out their AI capabilities. Growing expectations of a soft landing and the Federal Reserve's policy easing could also encourage more funding rounds, analysts have said.

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