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Ramp

Ramp Partner Profile

Company Overview

Ramp is a leading financial operations platform designed to help startups and high-growth companies save time and money through automation, intelligent controls, and unified workflows. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in New York City, Ramp serves over 30,000 businesses – including many of the fastest-growing startups in the U.S. – with a comprehensive suite of tools for spend management, corporate cards, bill payments, travel, procurement, and treasury. Ramp’s mission is to eliminate financial busywork, empower finance teams to focus on strategy, and maximize every dollar and hour spent.

Ramp Products for Venture-Funded Startups

Corporate Cards

  • No personal guarantee. Ramp cards are issued based on business financials, not personal credit, protecting founders from personal liability.
  • 1.5% cash back. Earn straightforward cash back on every purchase, with no points gimmicks or category restrictions.
  • Unlimited virtual and physical cards. Instantly issue cards for employees, departments, or vendors, each with custom limits and controls.
  • Real-time spend controls. Set granular policies, merchant restrictions, and approval workflows to prevent out-of-policy spending before it happens.
  • No fees. No annual, per-card, or subscription fees for the core offering.

Expense Management

  • Automated receipt capture. Snap a photo or forward receipts via text/email; Ramp’s AI matches and categorizes expenses automatically.
  • Policy enforcement. Customizable rules and automated workflows ensure compliance and reduce manual review.
  • Mobile and web access. Employees can submit expenses and receipts from anywhere, streamlining the process for distributed teams.
  • Accounting integrations. Seamless sync with QuickBooks, NetSuite, Xero, Sage Intacct, and more for faster, more accurate closes.

Bill Pay & Accounts Payable Automation

  • Automated invoice processing. OCR-powered data capture, coding, and error detection reduce manual entry and speed up approvals.
  • Multi-step approvals. Customizable workflows for payment authorization and compliance.
  • Batch payments. Combine multiple invoices for a single vendor into one transaction, decluttering your bank feed and reducing fees.
  • Virtual card payments. Pay bills with Ramp cards to earn cash back and automate reconciliation.
  • Tax management. Centralized W9 collection, TIN verification, and 1099 reporting simplify compliance.

Travel Management

  • Integrated booking. Book flights, hotels, and rental cars directly within Ramp, with all expenses automatically tracked and categorized.
  • Dynamic price protection. If a hotel price drops after booking, Ramp automatically rebooks at the lower rate.
  • Policy controls. Set travel policies, per diems, and approval workflows to manage spend and ensure compliance.
  • Real-time visibility. Monitor travel spend and policy adherence across the company in real time.

Treasury & Cash Management

  • Ramp treasury. Store operating cash in a business account earning 2.5% APY, or invest in money market funds for higher yields (up to 4.38%).
  • AI-powered automation. Predicts cash flow needs, auto-allocates funds for upcoming bills, and sends balance alerts.
  • No fees or minimums. No account fees, minimum deposits, or transfer limits; funds remain liquid for daily operations.
  • Integrated workflows. Treasury is fully integrated with Ramp’s AP and spend management tools, consolidating all financial operations in one platform.

Accounting Automation & Integrations

  • Automated reconciliation. Transactions, receipts, and approvals sync in real time with your accounting system, reducing manual work and errors.
  • ERP integrations. Direct connections to QuickBooks, NetSuite, Xero, Sage Intacct, Oracle Fusion Cloud, and Microsoft Dynamics 365.
  • Audit-ready records. Automated audit trails and documentation simplify compliance and financial reviews.

Security & Compliance

  • Enterprise-grade security. Built on Google Cloud with strong encryption, access controls, and operational resilience.
  • HR integrations. Role-based access and dynamic card deactivation when employees leave, reducing risk.
  • Centralized data. Real-time syncing of spend and vendor data across accounting and HR systems for complete visibility and compliance.

Why Startups Choose Ramp

Startups choose Ramp because it delivers a truly unified platform that brings together corporate cards, expense management, bill pay, travel, and treasury – all in one seamless experience. Ramp’s transparent, fee-free structure for most core services means startups can manage their finances without worrying about hidden costs or surprise charges.

The platform is designed to scale with businesses, offering flexible controls, automation, and integrations that adapt from seed stage through rapid growth. By automating routine finance tasks and integrating deeply with leading accounting software, Ramp helps startups reduce manual errors, close their books faster, and focus on strategic growth.

Exceptional customer support, robust security, and a relentless focus on product innovation make Ramp a trusted partner for venture-funded startups looking to maximize efficiency and extend their runway.

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