Kintsugi AI Secures Strategic Investment from Vertex Inc.

by Kay Aloha Villamor in May 1st, 2025

Kintsugi AI, a San Francisco, CA-based tax automation platform for e-commerce and SaaS companies, has secured a strategic investment. 

Investors 

The round was backed by Vertex Inc., a global provider of indirect tax solutions, helping businesses manage transactions, compliance, and growth with confidence. They offer tailored solutions for sales, consumer use, value-added, and payroll taxes. Headquartered in North America, with offices in South America and Europe, Vertex simplifies continuous compliance for leading brands worldwide. 

Kintsugi AI Use of Funds 

The company will use the funding to accelerate product development, enhance its AI-driven tax automation capabilities, and expand its presence in the U.S. and international markets. 

About Kintsugi AI 

Founded by Pujun Bhatnagar and Jeff Gibson, Kintsugi provides an AI-powered tax automation platform designed to help businesses manage complex tax compliance. Its platform automates sales tax calculations, filings, and remittances across various jurisdictions. By leveraging artificial intelligence and seamless integrations, Kintsugi reduces preparation time and compliance costs for e-commerce and SaaS businesses. Kintsugi offers features like real-time tax calculations, seamless integrations with major platforms, automated nexus determination and registration, and AI-powered assistance.

Funding Details 

Company: Kintsugi AI, Inc. 

Amount Raised: Undisclosed 

Round: Strategic Investment 

Funding Date: April 2025 

Lead Investor: Vertex Inc. 

Additional Investors: 

Company Website: https://trykintsugi.com/  

Software Category: Tax Automation / AI Solutions 

Source: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kintsugi-the-ai-powered-tax-automation-platform-for-e-commerce-and-saas-companies-secures-strategic-investment-from-vertex-inc-302442069.html 

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