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Abacum

YC W21

New York City, US · Founded 2020 · 125 employees · Hiring · 15 known investors

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Abacum is a financial planning and analysis (FP&A) platform designed for mid-market finance teams. The platform enables clients to manage planning models without requiring system administrators, supporting faster implementation and adoption across finance and broader organizational teams.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSFinOpsUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W21)

Abacum was founded in 2020 by Jorge Lluch and Julio Martinez.

JLJorge Lluch
Jorge LluchCo-Founder, COO and CFOJorge Lluch worked at three Spanish internet companies—Travelperk, Wallapop, and Privalia—and alongside entrepreneur Martín Varsavsky before founding Abacum, which focuses on startup financing.
JMJulio Martinez
Julio MartinezCo-Founder and CEOHe previously led a fintech venture builder and worked in investment banking at Citi across multiple global offices, and holds an MBA from IESE Business School and a Stanford executive program certificate.
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Claire Blood-CheneyChief of Staff
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Laia AleuTalent Aquisition
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Ashley MullanTalent Acquisition
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Sidney ForemanPeople Ops
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Stuart MannTalent Acquisitionformer

Investors · 15

Atomicolisted by AtomicoLondonvia Terese Hougaard · board

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FJ Labslisted by FJ LabsNew York · $100K – $3M

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Agrolimen Venturesreported

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Cathay InnovationreportedParis · $5M – $40M

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Miura Partners SGEIC,reportedBarcelona

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Web Republic Networks, S.L.reported

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$120M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2021–2025

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3 people who came through Abacum went on to found or lead other companies.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Abacum do?
Abacum is a financial planning and analysis (FP&A) platform designed for mid-market finance teams. The platform enables clients to manage planning models without requiring system administrators, supporting faster implementation and adoption across finance and broader organizational teams.
Who founded Abacum?
Abacum was founded by Jorge Lluch, Julio Martinez in 2020.
Who are Abacum's investors?
Abacum's investors include Atomico, Creandum, FJ Labs, FOG Ventures, Kfund, PROfounders Capital, Quint Ventures, Scale Venture Partners and 6 more.
How much funding has Abacum raised?
Abacum has disclosed $120M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is Abacum headquartered?
Abacum is headquartered in New York City, US.