Cone

Cone, previously known as Cone Software Private Limited, operates from Hyderabad, Telangana, India, and offers remote services across India and South Asia. With a small team of 8 employees, Cone specializes in the B2B sector, particularly focusing on finance and accounting solutions. The company is a part of the Y-Combinator S22 batch and provides a range of products aimed at automating and simplifying business management tasks.

Cone’s flagship product, the Proposal-to-Payment platform, automates the creation and management of proposals, invoices, and payments. It features a flexible editor for customizing proposals with multimedia elements and supports multiple payment methods such as direct debit, credit/debit cards, and ACH payments, integrating with popular gateways like Stripe. The platform also includes a unified dashboard for managing client interactions and business performance, offering CRM and analytics tools. Additionally, it provides templates and tools tailored for various professional services, automating invoicing and billing processes to ensure timely payments and reduce manual work.

Cone’s commitment to security and privacy is evident in its SOC-2 Type-1 and GDPR compliance. The company also claims significant cost savings for its users, estimating a savings of at least $100 per month per user. This translates to over $12,000 annually for a 10-member team. Backed by notable investors including Y Combinator, General Catalyst, XYZ Ventures, and Khosla Ventures, Cone aims to replace multiple apps with an all-in-one solution, enhancing collaboration and client relationships through a modern, branded client portal and ensuring projects are delivered on time and profitably.