# Espresa

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/espresa

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Palo Alto, US
- Website: www.espresa.com
- Total disclosed funding: $21M
- Latest round: Series A (Aug 11, 2023)
- Investors on record: 7

## About

Espresa, Inc. is a US-based software company that specializes in employee benefits solutions, providing innovative tools to enhance workforce wellbeing and engagement through its leading platform, the Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) Plus.Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Palo Alto, US, Espresa, Inc. focuses on delivering employee benefits solutions. The company has secured a total of USD 16.28 mn in Series A funding led by Clear Ventures, along with other participating investors. The most recent deal occurred on August 11, 2023, and the company has completed four deals to date. The current company valuation stands at USD 59.34 mn. Alex Shubat serves as the CEO.Espresa offers a comprehensive suite of employee benefits solutions, centered around its flagship product, the Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) Plus. This all-in-one platform integrates wellbeing programs, recognition systems, and community engagement tools tailored for global enterprises. LSA Plus streamlines the management of reimbursements and allowances, enhancing employee wellbeing while fostering a culture of inclusivity and engagement. Espresa's clientele includes large enterprises across various sectors such as technology, healthcare, and finance, primarily targeting markets in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.Espresa generates revenue through a subscription-based model, targeting businesses aiming to enhance employee engagement and benefits. Clients typically enter annual agreements granting access to tools available on the platform, including LSA Plus and recognition systems. Pricing plans are tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, reflecting the scale of services utilized, particularly focusing on lifestyle spending accounts and recognition programs contributing to employee satisfaction and organizational health.In August 2023, Espresa, Inc. raised USD 16.28 mn in Series A funding, which will be used to scale up and expand sales and marketing efforts, enhance the LSA platform, and improve global support infrastructure. The company plans to launch new products and expand into new geographic markets, although specific details on these new products and targeted regions have not been disclosed. The funding round was part of a larger USD 22.8 mn Series A funding.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Aug 11, 2023, $16M — Crosslink Capital, Ridge Ventures, Clear Ventures, WestWave Capital, New Era Capital Partners, Moneta Venture Capital
- Seed, Sep 30, 2016, $4.3M — Crosslink Capital, TEC Ventures, Clear Ventures

## Investors

- Crosslink Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/crosslink-capital) — Seed, Series A
- TEC Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tec-ventures) — Seed
- Clear Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/clear-ventures) — Seed, Series A
- Ridge Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ridge-ventures) — Series A
- WestWave Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/westwave-capital) — Series A
- New Era Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/new-era-capital-partners) — Series A
- Moneta Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/moneta-venture-capital) — Series A