Sphere, Inc.

Sphere is building the world's first AI-native tax compliance platform, tackling a massive challenge that costs businesses billions annually: navigating the labyrinth of global indirect tax regulations. When companies expand internationally, they face a fragmented web of sales tax, VAT, and GST requirements across 100+ jurisdictions. Traditional solutions force finance teams to choose between ignoring compliance (risking audits and penalties), relying on outdated legacy software, or hiring expensive local tax advisors. Sphere exists to solve this problem at scale.

The company's proprietary Tax Review and Assessment Model (TRAM) combines AI with human expertise to collect, codify, and monitor tax laws globally. Sphere has spent years building direct integrations with tax authorities worldwide - creating 'local rails' that automate registration, calculation, filing, and remittance. This infrastructure, combined with their AI engine, enables customers to implement the platform in less than 24 hours with 24/7 expert support. Trusted by companies like Lovable, Eleven Labs, Replit, Windsurf, Deel, and Linktree, Sphere is backed by Y Combinator, Andreessen Horowitz, Felicis Ventures, and 20VC following their $21M Series A. The company's vision extends beyond tax compliance to become the Deel for international billing - a comprehensive cross-border compliance platform that helps businesses transact seamlessly anywhere in the world.