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Tradeshift

San Francisco, US · Founded 2011 · 6 known investors

tradeshift.com ↗

Tradeshift provides an AI-powered accounts payable automation and e-invoicing platform that helps enterprise buyers digitize invoice processing, onboard suppliers, and stay compliant with e-invoicing regulations. It covers compliance across 70 countries and integrates with existing ERP systems for large multinational organizations.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Founders & leadership

Tradeshift was founded in 2011 by Christian Lanng.

CLChristian Lanng
Christian LannginCEO, Cofounder2009–2023
PV
Peter van PruissenExecutive

Board

SC
Stephen ChandlerBoard director
NO
Noriaki OkuboBoard director
IS
Ian SwycherBoard director
ES
Edward ShenderovichBoard director
LF
Lone FonnsBoard director

Investors · 6

Fuel Venture CapitalMiami · $250K – $10M
Mouro CapitalLondon · $1M – $15M
Notion CapitalLondon · $1M – $100M
Runa CapitalSofia · $500K – $5M
10x FoundersreportedMünchen · $270K – $2.7M
Goldman SachsreportedNew York

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$101.2M disclosed across 5 rounds · 2013–2018

▶$20.2MraisedDec 2018 · 35 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Peter van PruissenExecutive Officer
  • Ian SwycherDirector
  • Mikkel Hippe BrunDirector
  • Noriaki OkuboDirector
  • Stephen ChandlerDirector
  • Edward ShenderovichDirector
  • Christian LanngExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$20.2M
Amount sold
$20.2M
First sale
Dec 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2.3MraisedJun 2016 · 6 investors · Other Technology
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Edward ShenderovichDirector
  • Peter van PruissenExecutive Officer
  • Ian SwycherDirector
  • Matt OckoDirector
  • Stephen ChandlerDirector
  • Christian LanngExecutive Officer, Director
  • Lone Fonss SchroderDirector
  • Noriaki OkuboDirector
Offering amount
$2.3M
Amount sold
$2.3M
First sale
May 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2011
Federal exemptions
05
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$20MraisedMar 2016 · 2 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Christian LanngExecutive Officer, Director
  • Lone Fonss SchroderDirector
  • Edward ShenderovichDirector
  • Matt OckoDirector
  • Noriaki OkuboDirector
  • Stephen ChandlerDirector
  • Peter van PruissenExecutive Officer
  • Ian SwycherDirector
Offering amount
$65M
Amount sold
$20M
First sale
Feb 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2011
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$28.8MraisedAug 2015 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Stephen ChandlerDirector
  • Christian LanngExecutive Officer, Director
  • Peter van PruissenExecutive Officer
  • Lone FonnsDirector
  • Noriaki OkuboDirector
  • Ian SwycherDirector
  • Edward ShenderovichDirector
Offering amount
$28.8M
Amount sold
$28.8M
First sale
Jul 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2011
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$30MraisedMay 2014 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ian SwycherDirector
  • Edward ShenderovichDirector
  • Noriaki OkuboDirector
  • Christian LanngExecutive Officer, Director
  • Stephen ChandlerDirector
  • Peter van PruissenExecutive Officer
Amount sold
$30M
Sales commissions
$905.3K
Finders' fees
$314.2K
First sale
Dec 2013
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2011
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

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Stampli152 shared keywordsStampli offers an accounts payable automation platform that centralizes invoice capture, coding, PO matching, approvals, and communication in an ERP-aligned system with a complete audit trail. It uses embedded AI to code, match, and route invoices for centralized, decentralized, and hybrid finance teams.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Tradeshift do?
Tradeshift provides an AI-powered accounts payable automation and e-invoicing platform that helps enterprise buyers digitize invoice processing, onboard suppliers, and stay compliant with e-invoicing regulations. It covers compliance across 70 countries and integrates with existing ERP systems for large multinational organizations.
Who founded Tradeshift?
Tradeshift was founded by Christian Lanng in 2011.
Who are Tradeshift's investors?
Tradeshift's investors include Fuel Venture Capital, Mouro Capital, Notion Capital, Runa Capital, 10x Founders, Goldman Sachs.
How much funding has Tradeshift raised?
Tradeshift has disclosed $101.2M raised across 5 rounds.
Where is Tradeshift headquartered?
Tradeshift is headquartered in San Francisco, US.