Billforward

Founded in 2013 and part of the Y-Combinator S14 batch, Billforward is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and operates primarily in the United States and Canada. The company, with a team of eight, offers a robust platform that supports a variety of billing models such as flat-fees, usage-based, and event metered billing. Billforward’s platform is designed to handle multiple payment gateways, supports global sales, offline transactions, and point-of-sale (POS) sales. It features advanced tools for recurring billing and invoicing, including automated pro-rata calculations for service upgrades and downgrades, and smart dunning tools for managing unpaid invoices. The platform also supports complex pricing strategies, multiple types of billing components, and automated notifications, making it adaptable to various business needs. Additionally, Billforward provides international billing tools capable of handling multiple currencies and automating international tax calculations with integration to Avalara. The company offers a comprehensive affiliate marketplace to manage resellers and partnerships, and a robust API for seamless integration with external systems like Salesforce, QuickBooks, Shopify, and more. Billforward also emphasizes support for sales and marketing teams with tools to manage promotions, discounts, and customer subscriptions effectively. For businesses new to subscription models, Billforward offers specialized support and resources, including comprehensive API documentation and developer resources. The platform’s flexibility is further enhanced by its API-first approach, supporting headless commerce and integration with a wide range of tools. Billforward’s solutions cater to various roles within organizations, including finance, sales and marketing, and product managers, providing tailored resources and solutions to meet diverse business needs.