Sponsored by Chargebee, subscription and revenue management → check out their startup offer: https://www.chargebee.com/startupsJeff Gibson, Founder of Kintsugihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgibsonsf/?utm_source=chatgpt.com- Kintsugi, founded by Jeff Gibson, provides an AI-driven platform that automates global indirect tax compliance (VAT, GST, sales tax, etc.) for internet businesses, handling tax calculation, collection, and remittance.- The company targets SMBs and mid-market companies selling online, offering a simple, automated solution to a complex, high-risk compliance problem, resulting in high customer retention and low churn.- Kintsugi’s founding insight came from the realization that businesses were paying more for tax compliance than for billing solutions, and that the market was underserved, especially for SMBs and mid-market companies.- The company raised a $2M pre-seed round in September 2023 from angels, Khyber Knights, and GC India, followed by an $18M Series A led by Vertex, with participation from Link Ventures and other notable VCs.- Jeff emphasizes the importance of founder conviction, qualifying investors for deep understanding of the problem, and building trust with customers in a “boring but essential” fintech space.