Tradeshift
San Francisco, US · Founded 2011 · 6 known investors
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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.
Founders & leadership
Tradeshift was founded in 2011 by Christian Lanng, Gert Sylvest, and Mikkel Hippe Brun.
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Christian LannginCEO, Cofounder2009–2023Christian Lanng is a co-founder of Tradeshift, which provides accounts payable automation and e-invoicing software for enterprise buyers. He studied sociology and has developed expertise in supply chain technology.
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Gert SylvestinCo-founder, SVP of Fintech Products, Tradeshift2024–2024Gert Sylvest co-founded Tradeshift in 2010, a B2B SaaS platform for supply chain and payment processing used by major organizations globally. He previously led strategy for Semfi, an embedded fintech venture between Tradeshift and HSBC, and served as implementation and protocol design lead for European B2B/B2G infrastructure now adopted across 37 countries.
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Mikkel Hippe BruninVP of Global Strategy, Co-Founder2013–2013Mikkel Hippe Brun is co-founder of Tradeshift, an AI-powered accounts payable automation and e-invoicing platform for enterprise buyers. He holds a Master's degree in Computer Science.
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Peter van PruisseninSenior Vice President International Partnerships and Investments2020–2020
Board
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Stephen ChandlerBoard director
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Noriaki OkuboBoard director
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Ian SwycherBoard director
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Edward ShenderovichBoard director
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Lone FonnsBoard director
Investors · 6
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$101.2M disclosed across 5 rounds · 2013–2018
▶$20.2MraisedDec 2018 · 35 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$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
▶$2.3MraisedJun 2016 · 6 investors · Other Technology
▶$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
▶$20MraisedMar 2016 · 2 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$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
▶$28.8MraisedAug 2015 · 5 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$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
▶$30MraisedMay 2014 · 1 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$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
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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4 people who came through Tradeshift went on to found or lead other companies.
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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, Gert Sylvest, Mikkel Hippe Brun 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.