Bench

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Vancouver, Canada · Founded 2012 · $103.0M raised

Headquarters
Vancouver
Employees
201–500
Founded
2012
Business Model
B2B
Website
bench.co
Total Funding
$103.0M
Last Round
$60.0M Series CJun 2021
Rounds
5

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About

Bench is North America's largest online bookkeeping service for small businesses, combining intuitive software with dedicated human bookkeepers. Founded in 2012 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Bench pairs every client with a specialized team of bookkeepers who handle monthly financial statements, expense tracking, and tax preparation. The platform integrates with major business tools including Shopify, Square, and Gusto. After abruptly shutting down in December 2024, Bench was acquired by Employer.com and resumed operations in January 2025, continuing to serve over 35,000 small business owners across the United States.

Summary

Bench is a Fintech company based in Vancouver, Canada, founded in 2012. It has raised $103.0M in total across 5 rounds, most recently a $60.0M Series C round in Jun 2021. Investors include Inovia Capital, Altos Ventures and Bain Capital Ventures.

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Funding History

Series CSeries CJun 2021
$60.0M

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