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Anrok

San Francisco, US · Founded 2020 · Delaware corporation · 178 employees on LinkedIn · 7 known investors

Anrok provides an automated tax compliance platform for software and digital goods companies, handling sales tax and VAT across multiple jurisdictions. The platform is designed specifically for modern companies with remote teams and complex billing models.

Also known as Anrok, Inc.

Founders & leadership

Anrok was founded in 2020 by Michelle Valentine, Kannan Goundan, and Michelle V.

MV
Michelle ValentineFounderInvestor at Index Ventures
KG
Kannan GoundanFounder
MV
Michelle VFounder

Investors · 7

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$106.9M disclosed across 3 of 4 rounds · 2020–2025

$47.6MraisedApr 2024 · 36 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Michelle ValentineExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Ayee Kannan GoundanDirector, Promoter
  • Ethan ChoiDirector
Offering amount
$50M
Amount sold
$47.6M
First sale
Mar 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$4.3MraisedAug 2021 · 18 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Michelle ValentineExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$4.3M
Amount sold
$4.3M
First sale
Dec 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Company profile

researched Aug 2026

Anrok is a global indirect tax compliance platform that manages the full compliance lifecycle for digital-first businesses: nexus and exposure monitoring, registration, tax calculation, filing, remittance, reconciliation and audit-ready reporting. The company positions the product as compliance infrastructure running on a single data model, so that US sales tax and international VAT/GST are handled from one system rather than through a combination of point tools, outside filing firms and manual spreadsheets. Coverage is described as 150+ countries and 11,000-13,000+ US taxing jurisdictions, including home-rule cities.

The platform connects to customers' billing, payments, ERP and ecommerce systems through 40+ no-code native integrations (named examples include Stripe, NetSuite, Salesforce, Zuora, Chargebee, QuickBooks, Workday, WooCommerce and Shopify) and also ingests employee location data via HRIS integrations to capture physical nexus created by remote staff. Transactions can also be routed through Anrok's API or, per the company, by agents. Anrok says it registers US customers for free in states and cities that tax digital sales, files US returns itself, and works with local partners for filings in other markets; it also covers e-invoicing requirements. Typical implementation is stated as one to four weeks, with pre-sale sandbox access for accuracy validation.

Alongside the product, Anrok publishes guides, reports and webinars for finance teams on topics such as e-invoicing mandates, sales tax treatment of AI products, audit preparation (including a playbook produced with KPMG's indirect tax practice and Fresh FP&A), and California's taxation of SaaS beginning January 1, 2027.

Compiled by commissioned research from 8 cited public sources — announcements, filings, and press listed under research sources below.

Key figures

latest reported
Countries coveredJan 2026150
Customers finance leadersOct 20253,000 finance leaders
Employee countJan 2026175 people
Forbes ai 50 penetrationOct 202540%
Monthly revenue analyzedOct 2025$1.4B
Monthly transactions analyzedOct 202532,000,000 transactions per month
Native integrationsJan 202640 integrations
Processed transaction volumeJan 2026$100B
Share of midmarket customers switching from avalaraJan 202640%
Tax professionals on platformJan 20265,550 tax professionals
Total fundingOct 2025$100M
Us jurisdictions coveredJan 202613,000 jurisdictions

Company-reported or press-reported figures, each dated to when it was claimed — not independently audited.

Competitors · 7

by search overlap
Avalara2951 shared keywordsAvalara provides tax calculation, returns and reporting, and compliance document management for businesses operating at global scale. The platform serves to power tax operations across millions of users worldwide.
Wise1978 shared keywordsWise is a financial platform offering international money transfers, multi-currency accounts, and debit cards with low fees and competitive exchange rates, serving millions of users globally.
Stripe1823 shared keywordsStripe provides financial infrastructure for businesses to accept payments, offer financial services, and implement custom revenue models across international markets in 135+ currencies.
TaxCloud1717 shared keywordsTaxCloud provides sales tax compliance software with automated calculations, filings, and registrations, paired with US-based support. It serves growing ecommerce and SaaS businesses.
Xero1314 shared keywordsXero provides cloud-based accounting software for small businesses and their advisors, serving around 5 million customers across 180+ countries including Australia, the UK, the US, and New Zealand. The page is an investor relations section covering financial results, annual reports, and shareholder information.
SmartAsset1110 shared keywordsFisher Investments is a global money management and financial advisory firm that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement planning services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages investments across equities, fixed income, and blended accounts using an active, forward-looking investment approach.
Intuit®900 shared keywordsIntuit develops financial software products—including TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp—for consumers and small businesses to manage taxes, credit, accounting, and marketing. It serves approximately 100 million customers worldwide.

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Timeline · 2

launches, deals, and filings
Oct 2025
Anrok raises $55M Series C led by Spark Capital

Anrok announced a $55 million Series C round led by Spark Capital with participation from Sapphire Ventures and existing investors Khosla Ventures, Sequoia Capital, and Index Ventures, bringing total funding to over $100 million. Proceeds are earmarked for product partnerships, compliance automation, and expanded AI R&D.

$55M source ↗

Jan 2025
Introduction of Anrok Atlas

Anrok published an article introducing Anrok Atlas, described as an intelligent tax partner giving finance teams AI-based capabilities comparable to those tax authorities use to screen businesses.

source ↗

Dated company events from announcements, filings, and press; legal rows summarize public dockets and regulator releases.

Legal entities · 1

corporate structure
AnrokDelaware

In the news

Research sources · 8

primary sources listed

8 public sources were cited for this profile; the first-party ones are listed here.

Frequently asked questions

What does Anrok do?
Anrok is an AI-native platform that automates global sales tax, VAT and GST compliance for digital-first companies.
Who founded Anrok?
Anrok was founded by Michelle Valentine, Kannan Goundan, Michelle V in 2020.
Who are Anrok's investors?
Anrok's investors include Sequoia Capital, Khosla Ventures, Spark Capital, Index Ventures, Position Ventures, Sapphire Ventures, SignalRank.
How much funding has Anrok raised?
Anrok has disclosed $106.9M raised across 3 of its 4 known rounds.
Where is Anrok headquartered?
Anrok is headquartered in San Francisco, US.