Cone
Cone, formerly known as Cone Software Private Limited, is a B2B company based in Hyderabad, India, specializing in finance and accounting software. The company offers a comprehensive Proposal-to-Payment platform designed to automate and streamline various business processes including proposals, invoicing, and payments.
Company Overview
Cone, formerly known as Cone Software Private Limited, is a B2B company operating in the finance and accounting sector. Based out of Hyderabad, Telangana, India, the company also operates remotely. Launched in June 2022, Cone is part of the Y Combinator S22 batch and serves regions including India, South Asia, and fully remote locations.
Products and Services
Cone offers a diverse suite of products, including a free 'Proposal-to-Payment' platform and 'Business Management Software.' Their Proposal-to-Payment product automates crucial tasks such as sending proposals, electronic-signatures, invoicing, billing, and payment collections. Key features include a flexible editor for customizing proposals with multimedia, a unified dashboard for managing client interactions, and integrations with popular payment gateways like Stripe. The Business Management Software focuses on automating and tracking workflows to save time and costs, aiming to cut down expenses significantly for small and medium-sized businesses.
Client Solutions and Workflow Automation
Cone focuses on offering solutions that streamline workflows for professional services such as accounting, legal, marketing, and freelancing. Their all-in-one platform provides tools such as CRM and analytics for managing client interactions and tracking business performance. The platform helps avoid scope creep and ensures projects are delivered on time by managing day-to-day team capacities and tracking time. Additionally, projects can run on auto-pilot with streamlined project management and workflow automation, enhancing efficiency and profitability.
Security and Compliance
Cone prioritizes data security and privacy by offering SOC-2 Type-1 and GDPR compliance. This ensures the highest standards of data protection, making their platform trustworthy for sensitive financial and client information. These compliance measures are essential for maintaining the integrity and security of client data, which is crucial for businesses in finance and accounting sectors.
Funding and Partnerships
Cone is backed by prominent investors including Y Combinator, General Catalyst, XYZ Ventures, and Khosla Ventures. These partnerships provide strong financial support and resources that drive the company's growth and innovation. Being part of the Y Combinator S22 batch positions Cone among a prestigious group of early-stage companies with significant potential for scaling their operations and market reach.