Avalara

Avalara, Inc. provides cloud-based solutions for transaction tax compliance globally, assisting businesses in navigating the complexities of tax regulations. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Seattle, the company offers a comprehensive suite of tools that streamline tax compliance processes. Its flagship product, AvaTax, determines sales tax in the United States, while Avalara Returns facilitates tax return preparation and filing. The company also offers solutions for managing sales tax exemption certificates, tax registrations, and various indirect taxes, including VAT and GST. Avalara partners with ERP, accounting, and e-commerce platforms to deliver its services, which help businesses automate tax calculations, filing, and record-keeping, thereby reducing errors and compliance costs. Additional offerings include professional services for nexus studies and specialized tax research, as well as tools for product taxability and licensing. By focusing on automation and integration, Avalara aims to simplify the tax compliance landscape for businesses of all sizes.

Scott McFarlane

Co-Founder and CEO

Sudhir Singh

Managing Director of India

18 past transactions

Hopscotch

Acquisition in 2024
Hopscotch Inc. operates a mobile experiences platform tailored for sports teams, venues, and event organizers, aiming to enhance customer loyalty and create new revenue opportunities. The company offers a suite of plug-and-play mobile services supported by a content management system, which provides clients with valuable insights and scalable business solutions. Additionally, Hopscotch functions as a business payments network, allowing small businesses to manage invoicing and bill payments efficiently without incurring fees. Its primary revenue source is derived from Hopscotch Flow, an innovative approach to invoice factoring that leverages transaction data. Based in El Segundo, California, Hopscotch focuses on delivering streamlined financial management and mobile engagement solutions to its clients.

Paper Crane

Acquisition in 2022
Paper Crane is a startup focused on developing foundational artificial intelligence technologies aimed at enhancing accessibility to advanced geospatial data insights. The company’s technology platform provides users with licensed location and weather data, along with various analytical tools. This allows organizations and individuals to access and utilize geo data in a more flexible manner. By prioritizing accessibility, Paper Crane strives to make location intelligence available to a broader audience.

Crowdreason

Acquisition in 2021
CrowdReason is a developer of software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications focused on property tax compliance. The company offers tools designed to address the complexities of manual tax reporting, facilitating the extraction and management of unstructured tax data. In addition to its software solutions, CrowdReason provides property valuation and advisory services to assist clients in navigating property tax compliance challenges. By streamlining tax reporting processes and offering essential information for managing property tax obligations, CrowdReason aims to simplify the overall property tax compliance experience for its users.

3CE Technologies

Acquisition in 2021
3CE Technologies specializes in providing software solutions and IT services tailored for the international trade sector. The company focuses on commodity classification support, ERP integration, and compliance assistance for importers, exporters, and government agencies. Its software systems are designed to streamline regulatory processes, automate labor-intensive tasks, and enhance accuracy in customs filings. By offering full visibility into landed costs and facilitating the submission of detailed product descriptions, 3CE Technologies aids organizations in navigating the complexities of global trade, ultimately helping them reduce costs and mitigate associated risks.

Track1099

Acquisition in 2021
Track1099 provides a solution for online, paper-free and IRS e-file.

DAVO Technologies

Acquisition in 2021
DAVO Technologies, LLC specializes in developing automated sales tax payment solutions for small to mid-sized merchants and state governments. Founded in 2001 and based in Montclair, New Jersey, the company offers DAVO Sales Tax Merchants, which helps businesses seamlessly collect and manage sales tax directly from their POS systems, while also ensuring timely filing and payment to state authorities. Additionally, DAVO Sales Tax Government aids state governments in collecting current and outstanding sales taxes owed due to non-compliance. The company also provides DAVO FranchisePay, which automates the collection and remittance of franchise royalty and advertising fees from franchisees to franchisers. DAVO's solutions streamline the payment process, significantly reducing the time required for transactions, and are integrated with various cloud-based POS platforms, thereby enhancing compliance and allowing merchants to concentrate on their core business activities.

Inposia

Acquisition in 2020
Inposia is a digitization and business integration company that specializes in e-invoicing, digital tax reporting, and various business software solutions. The company provides advanced technology that facilitates the integration of business processes and data with B2B partners and governmental entities. Inposia's offerings include electronic data interchange (EDI), e-invoicing, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) add-ons, along with Internet of Things (IoT) and automation services. These solutions are available in various deployment models, including on-premise, software as a service (SaaS), and hybrid systems. By helping clients implement their digital transformation strategies, Inposia aims to enhance operational efficiency and streamline financial processes.

Business Licenses

Acquisition in 2020
Business Licenses offers software, services, and outsourcing for the procurement and management of governmental business licenses and permits on the federal, state, county, and municipal governmental levels. Business Licenses cover every location, industry, and business license type.

Transaction Tax Resources

Acquisition in 2020
Transaction Tax Resources, Inc. is a company that specializes in sales tax research services, consulting, and tax automation tools. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in McMinnville, Oregon, the company operates a subscription-based website that serves thousands of businesses seeking to ensure accurate tax compliance. Tax professionals utilize this platform to efficiently find tax answers and determine the appropriate sales and use tax applicable to their transactions. By providing access to comprehensive tax information, Transaction Tax Resources enables its clients to correctly invoice customers and pay the right amount of tax on purchases, thereby addressing their tax-related inquiries effectively. As of October 2020, the company functions as a subsidiary of Avalara, Inc.

Portway International

Acquisition in 2019
Portway International is a provider of business process outsourcing (BPO) services based in Ontario, Canada, specializing in the customs brokerage and logistics sectors. The company offers a range of services that include customs brokerage, freight services, customs compliance, and e-commerce solutions. With a focus on delivering high-quality data entry and operational support, Portway International enables businesses to outsource internal functions to skilled professionals, thereby reducing costs while leveraging extensive industry knowledge and expertise. The company's deep roots in the logistics sector position it as a reliable partner for clients seeking to streamline their operations and enhance efficiency.

Indix

Acquisition in 2019
Indix is a provider of product information management services that aims to assist businesses and developers in making informed decisions and enhancing sales. The company has developed a Products Platform that integrates artificial intelligence with an extensive collection of product data, including price, availability, and seller information, along with unique identifiers and attributes. This platform enables organizations to improve the size and quality of their digital product catalogs, while also offering tools for big data analytics and visualizations. By leveraging these capabilities, Indix helps clients optimize their product portfolios and increase operational efficiency.

Compli Beverage

Acquisition in 2019
Compli Beverage is a compliance service provider based in Paso Robles, California, specializing in the wine, beer, and spirits industries. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including consulting and full-service management, to assist producers, distributors, and importers of alcoholic beverages in meeting federal and state compliance requirements. Through its expertise, information resources, and technology solutions, Compli Beverage aims to ensure that its clients navigate the complexities of beverage compliance effectively.

VAT Applications

Acquisition in 2015
VAT Applications NV, also known as VAT@ NV, specializes in developing automated software solutions for VAT compliance. The company focuses on addressing complex compliance challenges related to Value Added Tax (VAT) through innovative technology. By streamlining the compliance process, VAT Applications aims to simplify the often intricate requirements businesses face in managing their VAT obligations. The company's mission centers on enhancing efficiency and accuracy in VAT reporting and management, thereby enabling businesses to navigate the regulatory landscape more effectively.

EZtax

Acquisition in 2015
EZtax, Inc. is a provider of indirect taxation software solutions designed for businesses globally. Established in 1997 and headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, the company specializes in various tax-related services, including sales tax, consumer use tax, VAT, GST, and telecommunications tax. Its offerings encompass tax calculation, jurisdictional registration, and tax data reference solutions, along with Geocoding services that enhance address validation and reduce manual interventions. EZtax also supports tax compliance through the preparation and filing of tax returns, remittance of payments, and communication with tax authorities to resolve disputes. Additionally, the company provides consulting and training services, addressing areas such as tax audits, nexus studies, and sales and use tax training. Founded by Tim Lopatofsky, who sought to address the inefficiencies in the existing taxation solutions, EZtax aims to deliver a comprehensive and efficient approach to the complexities of indirect taxation. As of June 1, 2015, it operates as a subsidiary of Avalara, Inc.

HotSpot Tax

Acquisition in 2015
HotSpot is the leader is sales, occupancy and hotel tax compliance solutions for the vacation rental industry. HotSpot’s powerful software platform provides an automated state and local tax compliance solution serving thousands of properties across the U.S. HotSpot’s unique and powerful solution manages all aspects of occupancy related tax requirements, including tax rate determination, obtaining and renewing required licenses, preparing and filing tax returns and tracking tax rate and law changes. They have a huge library of forms, an extensive database of tax rates and proprietary processes to make complex and burdensome occupancy tax requirements very simple for their customers.

VATlive

Acquisition in 2014
VATlive is an online resource dedicated to providing timely information and insights on value-added tax (VAT) and goods and services tax (GST) for international tax professionals and in-house specialists. The platform features contributions from indirect tax experts worldwide, offering daily updates on tax news, rate changes, and the complexities of EU and global indirect tax schemes. By delivering expert knowledge, VATlive aims to assist multinational businesses in navigating the challenges of cross-border trading.

Taxcient

Acquisition in 2010
Taxcient is a San Diego-based company that specializes in providing web-based sales tax automation services, along with tax filing and compliance solutions. The firm focuses on helping businesses manage exemption certificates and ensure compliance with sales and use tax regulations. Taxcient caters to a diverse clientele, including prominent enterprise clients, offering tools designed to streamline tax processes and reduce administrative burdens. By leveraging technology, Taxcient aims to simplify the complexities associated with tax compliance, making it easier for businesses to navigate their obligations efficiently.
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