Market Research Report: doxo Inc.
Company Overview
- Name: doxo Inc.
- Mission: The company aims to provide an easy, secure way for consumers to pay all their bills through a single account, using any payment method, on any device.
- Founded: 2008
- Founders/Key People:
- Mark Goris, CTO
- Roger Parks, VP Business Development
- Steve Shivers, CEO
- Headquarters: Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees: Approximately expected to rise to 200.
- Revenue: As of recent updates, doxo is generating annualized revenue above $40 million.
- What is the company known for: doxo is known for disrupting the bill payment market by providing a comprehensive and user-friendly platform to manage and pay bills efficiently. It serves over 10 million people and offers innovative features to ease bill payment.
Products
- doxo Platform
- Description: An all-in-one bill management platform that allows users to pay and schedule bills using various payment methods via a single login.
- Key Features:
- Payment to over 120,000 billers.
- Real-time payment tracking.
- Free payments with linked bank account.
- Includes five key protections, such as identity theft and credit score protections.
- Mobile and web app support enabling payments on any device.
- doxoPLUS
- Description: A premium service offering enhanced protections and additional features for a monthly subscription.
- Key Features:
- $1 Million Identity Theft Protection.
- Credit Score Protection.
- Overdraft Fee Protection.
- Late Fee Protection.
- Private Pay™ Protection.
Recent Developments
- Recent Funding:
- Raised $18.5 million Series C financing led by Jackson Square Ventures after 11 years of bootstrapping.
- Company valuation has increased more than fivefold compared to its previous mark.
- New Product Launches:
- Expanded B2B software offering to include solutions for billers such as utilities and healthcare providers, allowing for streamlined paper billing processes.
- Growth and Expansion:
- Focus on expanding the business-to-business segment initiated in 2015, leveraging a 10x revenue growth boost.
- The primary focus of the Series C funds will be to bolster the biller business and enhance the software.
- Strategic Decisions:
- Chose to limit venture capital engagement strategically to reduce company dilution and maintain control over growth milestones.
- Operational Enhancements:
- Plan to double the workforce to at least 200 employees to onboard more billers and improve the platform’s capabilities with new features.
- Market Positioning:
- Acknowledged as one of the fastest-growing companies in North America, recognized by Inc. Magazine and Deloitte, among others.
Conclusion
doxo Inc. has carved a strong niche in the bill management sector by providing consumers with a convenient, secure, and reliable way to manage household expenses. Through strategic funding and a focus on both B2C and B2B expansions, doxo continues to innovate and secure its position as a leader in the fintech space. The company’s recent funding round and operational enhancements mark a pivotal moment in its growth trajectory, setting it up for continued progress and market impact.