Aider Company Profile
Aider, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, is a 14-employee developer of advisory software for accountants and bookkeepers that automates compliance tasks and financial analysis, was formerly VC-backed with $4.62M raised, and was acquired by Karbon in 2025.
Company Overview
Aider is a developer of advisory software designed for accountants and bookkeepers to meet compliance requirements. The software pulls clients' data, pre-analyzes it, and presents it in a clear, succinct format in one place. It performs tasks such as paying invoices, offering advice, providing quick and easy cash flow estimates, data compliance checklists, and reporting tools. This enables clients to simplify compliance, save valuable time, and offer more proactive advisory services.
- Year Founded: 2018
- Status: Acquired/Merged
- Employees: 14
- Latest Deal Type: M&A
- Ownership Status: Acquired/Merged (Operating Subsidiary)
- Financing Status: Formerly VC-backed
- Headquarters: B:Hive, Smales Farm, 74 Taharoto Road, Takapuna, Auckland, 0622, New Zealand
- Parent Company: Karbon (San Francisco)
- Primary Industry: Business/Productivity Software
- Other Industries: Media and Information Services (B2B), Other Financial Services, Automation/Workflow Software
- Verticals: Big Data, SaaS, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, FinTech
Valuation & Funding
- Total Funding Raised: $4.62M
- Notable Funding Rounds:
- Seed Round: $1.19M (01-Dec-2018)
- Grant: $129K (01-Aug-2018)
- Multiple rounds including Early Stage VC, Accelerator/Incubator, and Grants
- Acquisition Date: 30-Sep-2025
Investors (Partial List)
- 1835i (Corporate Venture Capital)
- AICPA and CPA.com Startup Accelerator (Accelerator/Incubator)
- Callaghan Innovation (Government)
- Coca-Cola Europacific Partners API (Corporation)
- NetX (New Zealand) (Venture Capital)
Competitors
- Mentat (IT Consulting and Outsourcing): Accelerator/Incubator Backed, based in London, United Kingdom
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aider founded?
Aider was founded in 2018.
Where is Aider headquartered?
Aider is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
What is the size of Aider?
Aider has 14 total employees.
What industry is Aider in?
Aider’s primary industry is Business/Productivity Software.
Is Aider a private or public company?
Aider is a private company.
What is Aider’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Aider is not specified.
How much funding has Aider raised over time?
Aider has raised $4.62M.
Who are Aider’s investors?
1835i, AICPA and CPA.com Startup Accelerator, Callaghan Innovation, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners API, and NetX (New Zealand) are among the investors who have invested in Aider.
Who are Aider’s competitors?
Mentat (IT Consulting and Outsourcing) is a competitor of Aider.
When was Aider acquired?
Aider was acquired on 30-Sep-2025.
Who acquired Aider?
Aider was acquired by Karbon (San Francisco).