Procure-to-pay platform Airbase announced the release of a generative AI-driven expense management module that provides users with a touchless expense report creation experience. Airbase uses generative AI and machine learning to automatically extract the details of each receipt, including generating the expense reason and details in the memo field. Airbase also announced that it now offers reimbursements across 46 countries and payments in 34 different currencies via the platform’s existing integration with TravelPerk. … Wolters Kluwer Corporate Performance and ESG announced it is integrating ESG reporting and disclosure functionality from CCH Tagetik into its Enablon ESG Excellence solution. New functionality allows users to collect, unify, and validate ESG data from 100-plus decentralized sources across the enterprise; map ESG data to frameworks and regulations; and govern and monitor the ESG process from source to disclosure. … Generative AI-centered accounting platform Puzzle announced $30 million in new funding co-led by VC firm S32. The round included participation from General Catalyst, Felicis, Kapor Capital, Sterling Road, Born Ventures, notable seed investors Soma Capital, Alumni Ventures, Gaingels, and an additional 50-plus CFOs and operator angel investors. … Small-business management platform Xero announced the 28 small businesses and nonprofits around the world that won a share of the $460,000 global prize pool as part of its inaugural Xero Beautiful Business Fund. U.S.-based winners include e-commerce solution Hand Me Up; eating disorder recovery support and resource provider Rock Recovery; film production and animation company SuvaNova; and nonprofit student learning center and community fabrication lab Moonlighter FabLab. … Lending platform Biz2X, a subsidiary of Biz2Credit, announced that it has been named a leader in two IDC MarketScape reports.
