Today, Response, the Y Combinator-backed startup that simplifies indirect spend management for operations teams, announced the close of its $4 million Seed Funding. The round saw participation from Y Combinator, Twenty Two Ventures, and prominent angels and operators from Anduril, Flexport, Ramp, Scale AI, and more.

Unlike traditional procurement platforms designed for occasional, high-ticket purchases, Response is built for high-frequency, everyday spend. The platform integrates with nearly 100 top industrial vendors for real-time pricing and direct ordering, while enabling teams to manage purchase orders with any supplier globally—all in one place. With built-in controls, SKU-level visibility, and flexible multi-vendor management, Response helps companies eliminate waste and stay on budget.

Addressing a Hidden Drain on Revenue

Indirect spend—everyday purchases like packaging, maintenance supplies, and office essentials—typically consumes 10-15% of revenue and can quietly drain millions when unmanaged. Many companies rely on spreadsheets, corporate cards, and manual purchasing processes, leading to a lack of visibility, uncontrolled spending, and wasted time.

Response changes that by turning fragmented purchasing into a centralized, controlled process, unlocking measurable savings:

• Up to 91.6% faster ordering — reducing delays and freeing teams to focus on strategic work.
• Up to 13.2% cost savings — unlocked through vendor and product consolidation.

“With indirect spend quietly eating into margins and manual purchasing causing inefficiencies, our mission is clear: help companies cut costs and regain control,” said Keivan Shahida, co-founder and CEO of Response. “We’re not just saving businesses money—we’re giving them visibility and control over one of their most chaotic spend categories.”

Why Teams Choose Response

• Fast Implementation: Get up and running within a facility in less than a day, with no disruption to ongoing operations.
• SKU-Level Spend Visibility: Gain real-time insights into purchasing activity, down to specific items and departments.
• Purchase Controls: Set spend limits, define pre-approved product lists, and monitor compliance in real time.
• Multi-Vendor Flexibility: Easily consolidate purchases through integrations with nearly 100 top industrial vendors or manage POs with any supplier worldwide—all on one platform.

A Platform Designed for Savings and Simplicity

Response bridges the gap between operational efficiency and strategic cost management:

• Leadership teams gain powerful tools to enforce purchasing policies, uncover actionable insights, and strategically manage spend.
• Operators benefit from streamlined workflows, reduced manual effort, and a familiar interface that makes purchasing as simple as online shopping.

Looking ahead, Response is building toward fully automated indirect procurement, delivering even greater efficiency and savings through continuous spend monitoring, scheduled ordering, and inventory-based replenishment.

Funding and Traction Highlights:

• $4.3M total funding to date.
• Backed by Y Combinator, Twenty Two Ventures, and strategic angels from Anduril, Flexport, Ramp, Scale AI, and more.
• Supporting customers like publicly traded eCommerce aggregator Aterian (NASDAQ: ATER) and logistics leader Warehouse Specialists Inc. (WSI).
• Access to 20 million SKUs through nearly 100 leading industrial vendor integrations.