# Spotlight Reporting: Information technology & services, Lower Hutt, New Zealand

> Spotlight Reporting: Spotlight Reporting is a New Zealand-based software company that specializes in cloud-based business intelligence, financial reporting...

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# Spotlight Reporting

Spotlight Reporting is a New Zealand-based software company that specializes in cloud-based business intelligence, financial reporting, forecasting, and data analysis.

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Funding reported Last round: Series A

Information technology & services Lower Hutt, New Zealand

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Company summary

- **Founded:** 2010 16 years old
- **Team:** 39 11 to 50 people
- **Funding reported:** 8.1M as listed, currency not stated
- **Last round:** Series A Aug 2016

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for Spotlight Reporting has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About Spotlight Reporting

Spotlight Reporting is a New Zealand-based software company that specializes in cloud-based business intelligence, financial reporting, forecasting, and data analysis.

Founded in 2010 by Richard and Julie Francis, the company is headquartered in Petone, Wellington, and serves clients globally, including in North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region. Spotlight Reporting operates on a subscription model, providing access to its suite of advanced reporting tools. The company offers a comprehensive platform that automates the creation of financial dashboards, management reports, and forecasts. Key services include automated data import from various financial software, cash flow forecasting, multi-currency consolidation, and ESG reporting. Spotlight Reporting's tools are designed for a diverse range of users, including accounting firms, business owners, virtual CFOs, and not-for-profit organizations. Recognized as Xero's top reporting app, Spotlight Reporting is known for its user-friendly experience and ability to streamline complex financial processes.

## What company datasets say Spotlight Reporting raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **8.1M** in the source's currency

Rounds **2**

Last round **Series A**

Last round size **3.6M**

Last round date **Aug 2016**

Investors listed **5**

## Founders and team

From Spotlight Reporting's own website: 2 founders, 6 on the team.

**Richard Francis** CEO, Co-Founder

**Julie Francis** CFO, Co-Founder

- **Alexander Bull** Account Manager
- **Charles Austin** Business Development Manager
- **Kirsten Walton** ETS Manager
- **Lou Elliott** Business Development Manager
- **Miranda Kendall** Director of EMEA & North America
- **Vanessa Bosnich** Director of Sales APAC

## On 2 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

- [itventuresnz.com](https://millionrounds.com/fund/itventuresnz-com)
- [New Zealand Growth Capital Partners](https://millionrounds.com/fund/new-zealand-growth-capital-partners-nzgcp)

Each firm lists Spotlight Reporting on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

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- **Sector:** Information technology & services
- **Industry code:** NAICS 54161, 51321, SIC 7375, 7372
- **Region:** Wellington
- **Revenue:** 2.5M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/spotlight-reporting)

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