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Glean

New York, US · Founded 2019 · 10 employees on LinkedIn · 28 known investors

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Glean AI provides automated accounts payable and spend management software that extracts invoice line items, analyzes vendor costs, and integrates with accounting systems. The platform serves finance and accounting teams seeking to reduce manual data entry and gain visibility into spending patterns.

Founders & leadership

Glean was founded in 2019 by Arvind Jain and Howard Katzenberg.

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Arvind JainFounder & CEOFounder & CEO of Glean
HKHoward Katzenberg
Howard KatzenbergFounder & CEOHoward Katzenberg served as CFO at two fintech companies (OnDeck and Better) before founding Glean.ai in 2020 to automate vendor spend analysis and cost recovery using AI and machine learning. He previously led finance teams focused on real-time financial visibility and identified opportunities for significant cost reduction through manual vendor audits.
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Ankur PatelNamed on SEC filing
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Alexander JiaNamed on SEC filing

Board

MGMatt Gorin
Matt GorinBoard directorManaging Partner at Contour Venture Partners

Investors · 28

AppOnboardreportedLondon

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Also in the syndicate · 1

SoftBank Vision Fund 2

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$159.2M disclosed across 3 of 6 rounds · 2020–2025

▶$6.3MraisedJul 2021 · 39 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Alexander JiaExecutive Officer
  • Matt GorinDirector
  • Ankur PatelExecutive Officer
  • Howard KatzenbergExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$6.8M
Amount sold
$6.3M
First sale
Jul 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2.9MraisedApr 2020 · 20 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Howard KatzenbergExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ankur PatelExecutive Officer
  • Alexander JiaExecutive Officer
  • Matt GorinDirector
Offering amount
$2.9M
Amount sold
$2.9M
First sale
Feb 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Frequently asked questions

What does Glean do?
Glean AI provides automated accounts payable and spend management software that extracts invoice line items, analyzes vendor costs, and integrates with accounting systems. The platform serves finance and accounting teams seeking to reduce manual data entry and gain visibility into spending patterns.
Who founded Glean?
Glean was founded by Arvind Jain, Howard Katzenberg in 2019.
Who are Glean's investors?
Glean's investors include Alumni Ventures, B Capital Group, B4 Capital, BORN CAPITAL CFOTECH, Clocktower Ventures, Contour Venture Partners, Evolution Ventures, Gaingels and 19 more.
How much funding has Glean raised?
Glean has disclosed $159.2M raised across 3 of its 6 known rounds.
Where is Glean headquartered?
Glean is headquartered in New York, US.