Avalara

Avalara helps businesses of all sizes get tax compliance right. In partnership with leading ERP, accounting, ecommerce, and other financial management system providers, Avalara delivers cloud-based compliance solutions for various transaction taxes, including sales and use, VAT, GST, excise, communications, lodging, and other indirect tax types. It was founded in 2004 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

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 designed 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, backed by a content management system that provides valuable insights and scalability for its clients. Additionally, Hopscotch functions as a business payments network, allowing small businesses to manage invoicing and bill payments without incurring fees. It leverages transaction data to fuel Hopscotch Flow, an innovative approach to invoice factoring that serves as a primary revenue source. Headquartered in El Segundo, California, Hopscotch was acquired by Avalara in August 2024.

Paper Crane

Acquisition in 2022
Paper Crane is a startup focused on developing foundational artificial intelligence technologies that enhance access to advanced geospatial data insights. The company offers a technology platform that simplifies the utilization of location intelligence for a wide range of users. This platform includes licensed location data and a variety of analytical tools, allowing organizations and individuals to access geo and weather data with flexible usage rights. By making these insights more accessible, Paper Crane aims to democratize location intelligence, benefiting various sectors and users in their decision-making processes.

Crowdreason

Acquisition in 2021
CrowdReason is a developer of software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications focused on property tax compliance. The company offers solutions designed to address the complexities associated with manual tax reporting and the management of unstructured tax data. By simplifying the extraction and organization of property tax return requirements, CrowdReason's software aids clients in effectively managing and paying their property taxes. In addition to its compliance applications, the company provides property valuation and advisory services to further assist clients in navigating property tax challenges.

3CE Technologies

Acquisition in 2021
3CE Technologies specializes in providing software solutions and IT services tailored for international trade. The company aids importers, exporters, and government agencies by offering commodity classification support and integrating enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. Its software systems address regulatory complexities, automate labor-intensive processes, and enhance compliance and accuracy in customs filings. Additionally, 3CE Technologies provides comprehensive visibility into landed costs and facilitates the submission of detailed commercial descriptions for products. By streamlining these processes, the company helps organizations navigate the complexities of international trade while reducing costs and mitigating risks.

Track1099

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

DAVO Technologies

Acquisition in 2021
DAVO was created to solve the pain points in the payor/payee relationship; optimizing any recurring payment cycle, compressing time. Whether it’s a small to mid-sized merchant looking to simplify their sales tax payment method, a state government looking to collect sales tax securely, or a franchisor looking to streamline the collection of franchise royalty and advertising fees, DAVO has the solution. Our process is passive, seamless, and automatic. We optimize any recurring payment cycle of 30, 60 or 90 days (etc) and reduce that to 24 hours, compressing time. DAVO Sales Tax is the automated solution to the number one problem small to mid-sized businesses face when it comes to sales tax- having the funds available when it is time to pay. DAVO’s patented process automatically impounds the total sales tax collected daily, and files and pays when due. No need to worry about late or incorrect filing or paying penalties ever again. DAVO is integrated with multiple cloud based Point of Sale (POS) platforms such as Clover, Square, Revel, Poynt and QuickBooks Online. The entire process is seamless and automatic, eliminating the risk of missed, short or late payments. DAVO removes the friction points associated with sales tax compliance, affording merchants more time to focus on the profitable aspects of their business. DAVO does for sales tax what ADP and Paychex did for payroll.

Inposia

Acquisition in 2020
Inposia is a digitization and business integration company specializing in e-invoicing, digital tax reporting, and business process integration. The firm provides a range of solutions, including Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), e-invoicing, and ERP add-ons, which can be delivered through various models such as on-premise, Software as a Service (SaaS), and cloud systems. By facilitating seamless integration of business processes and data among B2B partners and government entities, Inposia aids organizations in navigating their digital transformation strategies. Its innovative technology supports operations and finance teams in streamlining workflows and enhancing efficiency across multiple digital platforms.

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. (TTR), founded in 2006 and based in McMinnville, Oregon, specializes in sales tax research and consulting services, along with tax automation tools. The company operates a subscription-based website that serves thousands of businesses, providing tax professionals with the means to accurately determine sales and use tax obligations for various transactions. TTR's platform allows clients to efficiently find tax answers and rates, helping them invoice customers correctly and ensure compliance with tax regulations. As of October 2020, TTR functions as a subsidiary of Avalara, Inc.

Portway International

Acquisition in 2019
Portway International is a provider of outsourcing services based in Ontario, Canada, specializing in data entry and business process outsourcing (BPO) for the customs brokerage and logistics sectors. The company focuses on delivering a range of services, including customs brokerage, freight services, customs compliance, and e-commerce solutions. By leveraging a team of skilled professionals with extensive industry knowledge, Portway International enables businesses to outsource their internal functions, allowing for cost savings and increased efficiency.

Indix

Acquisition in 2019
Indix offers a comprehensive Products Platform that provides businesses with essential product information and commerce-ready services at a competitive cost. By leveraging artificial intelligence and a vast collection of product data—including pricing, availability, and seller information—Indix enables organizations to enhance their digital product catalogs. The platform also supports businesses in making informed decisions, improving their product portfolio management, and increasing sales efficiency. Through its focus on big data, analytics, and visualization, Indix empowers clients to develop innovative strategies for buying and selling products effectively.

Compli Beverage

Acquisition in 2019
Compli Beverage is a beverage compliance company serving the wine, beer and spirits industries. We provide a full spectrum of compliance services, from consulting to full-service management, to aid in the execution of ensuring full compliance at the federal and state level.

VAT Applications

Acquisition in 2015
VAT Applications NV, abbreviated to VAT@ NV, is aiming to develop an automated application to deal with the problematic issues.

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
provide free online information for international VAT & GST professionals and in-house specialists. All of our content is contributed by indirect tax experts from around the world. Contact us if you would like to become a Country Contributor.

Taxcient

Acquisition in 2010
Taxcient is a San Diego-based company that supplies Web-based sales tax automation services and also tax filing and compliance services.
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