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Xero

Wellington, NZ · Founded 2006 · New Zealand corporation · 1 known investors

xero.com

Xero 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.

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Founders & leadership

Xero was founded in 2006 by Rodney Drury.

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Rodney DruryChief Executive Officer, Executive Director
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Andy LarkChief Marketing Officer
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Angus NortonChief Product Officer
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Douglas JeffriesChief Financial Officer
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Ross JenkinsChief Operating Officer
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Duncan RitchieChief Platform Officer
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Matt VaughanCompany Secretary

Board

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Craig WinklerBoard director
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Sam MorganBoard director
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William VeghteBoard director
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Graham SmithBoard director
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Craig ElliottBoard director

Investors · 1

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$110.8M disclosed across 1 round · 2015

$110.8MraisedMar 2015 · 15 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Matt VaughanExecutive Officer
  • William VeghteDirector
  • Graham SmithDirector
  • Andy LarkExecutive Officer
  • Craig WinklerDirector
  • Angus NortonExecutive Officer
  • Douglas JeffriesExecutive Officer
  • Rodney DruryExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ross JenkinsExecutive Officer
  • Duncan RitchieExecutive Officer
  • Sam MorganDirector
  • Craig ElliottDirector
  • Lee HattonDirector
  • Chris LiddellDirector
  • Graham ShawDirector
Offering amount
$110.8M
Amount sold
$110.8M
Sales commissions
$2M
Placement agents
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC
First sale
Mar 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, New Zealand
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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Frequently asked questions

What does Xero do?
Xero 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.
Who founded Xero?
Xero was founded by Rodney Drury in 2006.
Who are Xero's investors?
Xero's investors include Valar Ventures Llc.
How much funding has Xero raised?
Xero has disclosed $110.8M raised across 1 round.
Where is Xero headquartered?
Xero is headquartered in Wellington, NZ.