SpendLens

We started SpendLens in 2021 after running a small accounting practice and getting frustrated with the clunky expense tools available. Our clients were drowning in receipts, spreadsheets, and manual data entry. What SpendLens does: SpendLens connects to bank accounts and credit cards via Plaid, automatically categorizes transactions, and gives business owners a clear picture of where money is going. The mobile app lets employees snap receipts on the go, and everything syncs to QuickBooks, Xero, or FreshBooks. Core features: Bank/card connections via Plaid (12,000+ institutions) AI-powered transaction categorization (92% accuracy out of the box) Receipt capture with OCR extraction Spending dashboards with custom date ranges Budget alerts and anomaly detection Multi-user access with approval workflows Direct sync with QuickBooks Online, Xero, FreshBooks, Wave CSV/PDF export for everything API access for custom integrations White-label capabilities: Full rebranding (logo, colors, domain, emails) Custom onboarding flows Branded mobile apps (iOS/Android) - we handle App Store submission Your own Stripe/payment processing Client management portal for resellers Embeddable widgets for existing platforms Current state: We have 340 active business users and about $85K ARR. Growth has been steady but we're a two-person team and realized licensing could scale faster than direct sales. The tech is solid - 99.7% uptime over the past 18 months, and we've processed over 2M transactions. Honest limitations: US and Canada only right now (UK/EU bank connections need work) Mobile apps are functional but not beautiful - due for a redesign Best for businesses under 50 employees; enterprise needs more controls Receipt OCR struggles with handwritten notes