About Business Process Management Software sector in United States
The Business Process Management Software sector in United States comprises 1.1K companies, including 280 funded companies having collectively raised $7.55B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 149 are Series A+ funded, and 8 have achieved unicorn status.
Business Process Management Software sector in United States has seen 78 acquisitions and 8 IPOs. This represents almost 7.8% of all such companies - which is higher than the 5.0% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes software solutions which help in design and implementation of business processes. Ex: A software that helps banks design a process to shift from a paper-based account opening to a digitized one.
Business Process Management Software sector is also known as BPM Software or BPMS.
Software solutions assisting businesses in end to end process design and implementation. This includes process modelling tools, business rules engine, process mining software, and workflow automation tools. Full-service consulting firms, generic visual project management tools, personal task automation tools, robotic process automation platforms, and re-sellers are excluded.
Top Business Process Management Software Companies in United States
There are 1,104 Business Process Management Software startups in United States which include Box, Appian, Airtable, Intalio, Pipefy. Out of these, 280 startups are funded, with 149 having secured Series A+ funding, and 8 achieving unicorn status.
Over the past 10 years, an average of 57 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of Harvard University, Stanford University and Duke University.
Here is the list of top Business Process Management Software startups in United States
1. Box
Cloud-based platform for file sharing. It is a content management platform that provides secure file sharing, storage, and collaboration solutions. The product modules include workflow automation, file collaboration, electronic signature, whiteboarding and team collaboration tool, AI document summarizing, compliance management, note taking, API integration, and more. It is a tool available on the subscription based pricing model.
Key facts about Box
- Founded Year: 2005
- Location: Redwood City (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $693M
- Investors: DFJ, Andreessen Horowitz and 38 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, May 12, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 80/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 6,066 Competitors
2. Appian
Cloud based low code application development and automation platform. The platform offers a solution that enables users to build applications without coding. The features of the product include business process management, document processing, case management, integration, automation, requirements management, risk governance, data fabrication, process mining, and more. It also provides automation technologies such as RPA, AI, IDP, and API integration. It provides its solutions to industries such as healthcare, insurance, life sciences, and more.
Key facts about Appian
- Founded Year: 1999
- Location: Reston (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $47.5M
- Investors: New Enterprise Associates, Saints Capital and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Feb 28, 2014, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 78/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 1,078 Competitors
3. Airtable
Cloud and AI based low code workflow and app development platform. It offers a spreadsheet database hybrid model that allows users to develop applications using no code AI components. It enables users to collaborate and share data, monitor comments and changes on the database sheet. It offers tools to customize templates, generate product specifications, categorize user feedback, automate workflows, visualize reports, and more. It is a tool available on the subscription based pricing model.
Key facts about Airtable
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Series F
- Total Funding till date: $1.35B
- Investors: CRV, Caffeinated Capital and 56 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, Dec 13, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 72/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 7 of 2,726 Competitors
4. Intalio
Intalio provides open source tools and technologies that businesses use to build engaging, agile business applications. Intalio bpms features a visual designer and a high-performance process execution server. It also includes enterprise-level capabilities such as business activity and metrics monitoring, business rules and decision management, document management, mobility support, and system integration tools and portals. Clients include Deutsche Bank, General Electric, NTT, The Irish Revenue Commissions, Singapore Airlines and Vodafone.
Key facts about Intalio
- Founded Year: 1999
- Location: Palo Alto (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $55.4M
- Investors: Woodside Fund, Western Technology Investment and 7 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Feb 12, 2014, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 72/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 4 of 2,006 Competitors
5. Pipefy
Pipefy is a SaaS-based tool to manage tasks and workflows aimed at startups and SMBs. It allows users to create and manage workflows and tasks which can be assigned and automated with various rules to manage the operations on a single dashboard. Its features include auto-assign, triggers, email automation, lead time alerts, etc. Some of its clients include Accenture, Telefonica, Pfizer, Capgemini, Santander, and Gfk. It offers a subscription-based pricing model.
Key facts about Pipefy
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $149M
- Investors: Trinity Ventures, OpenView and 35 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Oct 15, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 71/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 1,548 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the Business Process Management Software sector in United States
94 Business Process Management Software startups in United States were founded in 2019 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | 34 |
2024 | 53 |
2023 | 51 |
2022 | 45 |
2021 | 76 |
2020 | 90 |
2019 | 94 |
2018 | 77 |
2017 | 52 |
Stage-wise distribution of Business Process Management Software sector companies in United States
Out of the total 1,104 Business Process Management Software companies in United States, 280 have secured funding. Among them, 149 have reached Series A or higher, and 111 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 1,104
Funded - 280
Series A+ - 149
Series B+ - 111
Series C+ - 96
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 1,104 |
Funded | 280 |
Series A+ | 149 |
Series B+ | 111 |
Series C+ | 96 |
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Funding Trends in the Business Process Management Software sector in United States
Total funding year-on-year in the Business Process Management Software sector in United States
The Business Process Management Software sector in United States saw a total funding of more than $6B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2021 at more than $2.53B.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2025 | $300M |
2024 | $505M |
2023 | $205M |
2022 | $419M |
2021 | $2.53B |
2020 | $803M |
2019 | $416M |
2018 | $542M |
2017 | $181M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Business Process Management Software in United States
In the year 2025, till December 2025, Business Process Management Software companies in United States have raised $300M in equity funding across 30 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till December 2024), Business Process Management Software companies in United States had raised $505M across 33 rounds.
So, 2025 has seen a 40.55% drop in funding in Business Process Management Software companies in United States as compared to 2024.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Business Process Management Software companies in United States:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 7286 | Dec 02, 2025 | and 6 more | |
Series B | 9540 | Nov 19, 2025 | ||
Seed | 8226 | Nov 04, 2025 | and 4 more | |
Series A | 1322 | Oct 14, 2025 | - | |
Seed | 3631 | Oct 02, 2025 |
Top Investors in Business Process Management Software in United States
Y Combinator is the top investor in Business Process Management Software companies in United States based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Business Process Management Software companies in United States:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Mountain View (United States) | ||
New York City (United States) | ||
Palo Alto (United States) | ||
Menlo Park (United States) | ||
Menlo Park (United States) |
M&A activity in Business Process Management Software sector in United States
In the year 2025, till November 2025, 8 acquisitions happened in Business Process Management Software sector in United States. Last year, in 2024, a total of 7 acquisitions happened in Business Process Management Software sector in United States.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Business Process Management Software sector in United States:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Nov 11, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 28, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Aug 28, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Aug 20, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 30, 2025 |
Acquisition trends in Business Process Management Software sector in United States
Here are the acquisition trends in Business Process Management Software sector in United States:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | 8 |
2024 | 7 |
2023 | 7 |
2022 | 6 |
2021 | 10 |
2020 | 4 |
2019 | 8 |
2018 | 11 |
2017 | 3 |
IPOs in Business Process Management Software in United States
In the year 2021, till June 2021, 1 IPO happened in Business Process Management Software sector in United States.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Business Process Management Software sector in United States:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Jun 16, 2021 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Oct 01, 2020 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Oct 13, 2017 | Nordic and Baltic regions (NASDAQ OMX) | |
May 25, 2017 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Jan 23, 2015 | New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) |
Colleges which produce the most Business Process Management Software companies in United States
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Business Process Management Software in United States
Most number of Business Process Management Software startups in United States have been founded by alumni from Harvard University, Stanford University and Duke University.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Harvard University | 13 |
Stanford University | 13 |
Duke University | 9 |
Harvard Business School | 6 |
IIT Kanpur | 5 |
Carnegie Mellon University | 4 |
University of California (Berkeley) | 4 |
University of California (Los Angeles) | 4 |
Cornell University | 3 |
IIM Calcutta | 3 |
Total funding in Business Process Management Software companies founded by alumni from top colleges in United States
In the last 10 years, Duke University graduates' Business Process Management Software companies in United States have raised the most funding among top colleges. University of California (Los Angeles) alumni are second, and IIT Madras alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Duke University | $3B |
University of California (Los Angeles) | $1.95B |
IIT Madras | $416M |
BITS Pilani | $71.5M |
Stanford University | $67.4M |
IIT Kanpur | $66M |
Harvard University | $57.2M |
University of Pennsylvania | $48M |
Wharton School | $47.5M |
Kellogg School of Management | $34.5M |
Top News in Business Process Management Software in United States
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Ebix Expands Risk Compliance Offerings with AI-Focused Platform UpgradeExpress Computer•Dec 18, 2025•Ebix
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MedEvolve CEO Discusses Disrupting Healthcare's Revenue Cycle with AIPR Newswire•Dec 04, 2025•MedEvolve
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Tungsten Automation Obtains FedRAMP ‘In-Process’ DesignationBusiness Wire•Nov 18, 2025•Tungsten Automation
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MedEvolve Announces Acquisition by Emergence to Accelerate AI-Driven Revenue Cycle TransformationSalesTech Star•Nov 12, 2025•MedEvolve
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Ebix launches ExposureHub in US: Platform for insurers, brokers, risk teamsLife Insurance International•Oct 24, 2025•Ebix
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Sinari partners with Esker to offer its customers a complete electronic billing management solutionGlobeNewswire•Sep 25, 2025•Sinari, Esker
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CFO Tech & Quickbase with Zaptiva AI: Next-Gen Automation LaunchedAiThority•Sep 18, 2025•CFO, Quickbase
