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Conexiom

Conexiom automates order processing for manufacturers and distributors using AI.

Private Equity $170M total Founded 2005 Canada

Conexiom uses AI and OCR to automatically capture, correct, and transform purchase orders from emails and documents into ERP-ready data, eliminating manual order entry for manufacturers and distributors. The platform integrates with 40+ ERP systems and helps enterprises reduce order errors by 50%, cut late deliveries by 30%, and free up teams to focus on revenue growth. Trusted by 16 of the top 20 distributors and manufacturers representing over $1.5T in combined revenue.

Problem solved

Manual order entry creates errors, delays fulfillment, and wastes resources; businesses struggle to accurately capture and transform orders from diverse document formats into ERP systems.

Target customer

Mid-market to enterprise manufacturers and distributors processing high-volume purchase orders from multiple channels; companies with 14+ trading partners and existing ERP systems.

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Founders

Brent Halverson

Founder

Founded Conexiom in 2005; company evolved from ecMarket which began operations in 1995.

Darren Bonnstetter

CEO

Appointed CEO in August 2025; previously CEO of 280 Earth (climate-tech spinout from Google X) and co-led direct air capture initiative at Google's X lab.

Funding history

Unattributed Unknown March 2018 Led by Luminate Capital Partners · Unknown

Series C Unknown July 2020 Led by Iconiq Capital · Unknown

Series D $130M September 2021 Led by Warburg Pincus · Luminate Capital Partners, Iconiq Capital

Total raised: $170M

Industries

Manufacturing Software

Pricing

Not publicly available. Custom quote-based pricing model determined by implementation requirements and transaction volumes.

Notable customers

Werner Electric Supply, Genpak, Shop Tools, McNaughton-McKay, Graybar, 16 of top 20 distributors

Integrations

Microsoft Dynamics 365, Epicor Eclipse, Epicor Prophet 21, Infor M3, Infor CloudSuite ERP, NetSuite, Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, Sage 100, Salesforce, SAP ERP, SYSPRO ERP

Website

conexiom.com/

Competitors

Esker

Cloud-based automation for source-to-pay and order-to-cash cycles; broader platform focus vs. Conexiom's specialized order processing.

Artsyl

Document processing and AP automation platform; less specialized in order fulfillment optimization.

Tungsten Automation

Broader intelligent automation focus; less specialized in manufacturing and distribution order automation.

Revenue Grid

Sales intelligence and revenue operations platform; different use case vs. order automation.

Why this matters: Conexiom has achieved significant scale (trusted by top 20 distributors, $1.5T+ revenue base) and recently appointed a high-profile CEO from Google X, signaling aggressive expansion into AI-driven manufacturing automation. The February 2024 launch of their 'Ideal Order Platform' demonstrates commitment to next-generation AI capabilities in a large TAM.

Best for: Manufacturers and distributors processing hundreds of daily purchase orders from multiple channels who need to reduce manual data entry errors and accelerate fulfillment cycles.

Use cases

High-Volume Distributor Order Processing

A distributor receiving 1,200+ daily orders via email and PDF from trading partners can automatically capture order details, correct data inconsistencies (SKU mismatches, pricing errors), and route fulfillment-ready data directly to their ERP. This eliminates manual entry errors that cause delayed shipments and customer dissatisfaction.

Multi-Format Order Consolidation

Manufacturers receiving purchase orders in varied formats (emails, attachments, EDI, fax) use Conexiom to normalize all incoming orders into consistent, ERP-ready data structures. The AI resolves margin issues and fulfillment conflicts before orders enter the system, preventing costly fulfillment errors.

AP Invoice Automation

Enterprises automate incoming invoice processing by capturing supplier invoices, correcting line item discrepancies, and matching against purchase orders before entry into the ERP, reducing invoice processing time and payment disputes.

Alternatives

Esker Choose Esker if you need broader source-to-pay and order-to-cash automation beyond just order capture.

Artsyl Choose Artsyl if you prioritize AP invoice automation alongside order processing in a single platform.

Workist Choose Workist if you need lighter-weight document automation without deep ERP integration requirements.

FAQ

What does Conexiom do? +

Conexiom uses AI and optical character recognition to automatically capture purchase orders from emails, PDFs, and other document formats, correct data errors, and transform them into ERP-ready data. This eliminates manual order entry for manufacturers and distributors, reducing errors by 50% and accelerating fulfillment cycles.

How much does Conexiom cost? +

Conexiom pricing is not publicly available. The company uses a custom quote-based model that depends on implementation complexity and order volume processed.

What are alternatives to Conexiom? +

Esker (broader automation platform), Artsyl (document processing and AP automation), Tungsten Automation (intelligent process automation), and Revenue Grid (sales operations) are among the 48+ competitors in this space.

Who uses Conexiom? +

Conexiom serves mid-market to enterprise manufacturers and distributors. Notable customers include Werner Electric Supply, Genpak, Graybar ($2.5B+ revenue), and McNaughton-McKay. The platform is trusted by 16 of the top 20 distributors representing over $1.5T in combined revenue.

How does Conexiom compare to Esker? +

Conexiom specializes in order processing automation with deep ERP integration and margin/fulfillment optimization for manufacturers and distributors. Esker offers broader cloud-based automation across the entire source-to-pay and order-to-cash cycles, making it less specialized in order fulfillment but more comprehensive for finance and supply chain workflows.