Maroo
Maroo is a B2B financial services company specializing in payment solutions for the weddings and events industry, offering features like professional invoicing, flexible payment methods, and a suite of integrations.
History
Maroo was launched in 2021 and quickly became a significant player in the B2B finance and accounting sector, with a specific focus on the weddings and events industry. As a member of the Y Combinator S21 batch, Maroo has established itself as a trusted service for over 10,000 businesses, processing more than $230M in revenue for event professionals. The company is headquartered in New York, NY, USA but operates fully remotely, serving clients primarily in the United States and Canada.
Services
Maroo offers a comprehensive payments platform tailored to the unique needs of the weddings and events industry. The platform includes features for professional invoicing, such as setting up multiple payment milestones, enabling auto-reminders, and adding attachments. Clients can utilize flexible payment methods including bank transfers and cards, with the option to pass processing fees onto clients. Additionally, Maroo provides a gratuity feature for clients to express their gratitude directly through the invoice, and supports seamless guest payments without requiring client signup.
Products
Maroo offers a suite of products designed to streamline financial operations. These include integrations with major payment processors like American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Discover, Stripe, and Brex. Users can also integrate with CRMs using tools such as Zapier and Make.com, create custom APIs, and sync transactions with QuickBooks Online. Maroo is planning to launch Maroo Pro with additional features in the near future, and the soon-to-be-available Maroo AI will provide automated marketing materials and business insights.
Flexible Payment Methods
Maroo supports a variety of payment methods to accommodate both individual and business clients. Clients can pay via bank transfer (ACH) or debit/credit cards. The platform also allows bills to be paid using credit cards even if the supplier does not accept them, facilitating swift payments to freelancers and contractors, and the generation of 1099-NEC forms. The flexibility extends to clients being able to pay with zero processing fees by shifting those fees to clients.
Integrations
Maroo provides numerous integrations to enhance its capabilities. Users can integrate with QuickBooks Online to sync transactions effortlessly. Other supported integrations include custom API, Zapier, and Make.com, which can link Maroo with various CRMs and other tools used in business processes. These integrations allow businesses to expand their functionality and streamline their workflow efficiently.