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AI sales tax startup Kintsugi had doubled its valuation in 6 months

May 5, 2025
Kintsugi, a Silicon Valley startup, just doubled its valuation after raising $18 million. They specialize in automating sales tax compliance for businesses, making tax calculations a breeze. With new funding, their AI capabilities will soon empower small and medium enterprises worldwide. It's a game-changer in how e-commerce handles sales tax!
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INSIGHT

Kintsugi's Ambitious Automation Vision

  • Kintsugi aims to automate sales tax compliance like Uber did for taxis and Stripe for payments.
  • Its AI-powered software integrates with platforms like Shopify and QuickBooks for instant tax calculation.
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Easy Tax Compliance Installation

  • Regular users can install Kintsugi's app in minutes and easily determine sales tax liabilities.
  • Spend under three minutes monthly to file sales taxes and reduce reliance on CPAs.
INSIGHT

Flexible Tax Calculation and Filing

  • Kintsugi offers free sales tax liability calculation but charges for filing services.
  • It supports auto remit to automatically file taxes, streamlining compliance.
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