Stuut Raises $40M to Help CFOs Use AI Agents to Collect Cash Faster | The SaaS CFO | Stuut
•February 12, 2026
0
Why It Matters
By automating the labor-intensive collections lifecycle, Stuut helps firms free up working capital, cut financing costs and scale revenue faster—critical for businesses where cash conversion drives growth. The $40M raise will accelerate product development and market expansion into capital-constrained, transaction-heavy sectors.
Summary
Stuut, an AI-focused order-to-cash startup, has raised $40 million to expand its suite of AI agents that automate invoice follow-up, dispute resolution, cash application and payments. The platform begins at invoice creation and works through collections, handling customer outreach, inquiry responses and cash posting to accelerate receivables. Stuut targets low-margin, high-volume industries—manufacturing, logistics, distributors and medical device companies—where faster cash conversion materially improves operations. The company positions its agents to replace manual AR workflows and reduce dependence on debt or manual cash-collection processes.
Original Description
On this episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast, host Ben Murray welcomes Ben Winter, co-founder and COO at Stuut. Ben Winter brings a dynamic background in management consulting, design agencies, and executive leadership roles within scaling SaaS companies. He shares the story behind founding Stuut—an AI-powered platform designed to transform the order-to-cash process for businesses where working capital and collection efficiency are essential.
Ben Winter reveals how Stuut’s AI agents streamline everything from invoice communication to payment collection, targeting verticals like manufacturing, logistics, and medical devices that rely on fast cash cycles. The discussion delves into Stuut’s journey—from early customer pain points to rapid fundraising, the importance of founder–investor alignment, and their innovative approach to go-to-market and brand differentiation in the crowded finance technology space.
Listen in for actionable insights on SaaS metrics, building AI-driven solutions, and lessons learned in scaling an operationally efficient company—straight from a COO who’s at the forefront of fintech innovation.
Show Notes:
00:00 "Automating AR with AI"
05:19 "Optimizing Cash Flow for Growth"
07:11 Evolving CFO Strategies for Collections
12:34 "Delivering Value to Customers"
16:25 In-Person Impact and Clear Value
19:14 "Non-Traditional Marketing Strategies"
21:16 "Digital Coworkers for Collections Teams"
24:09 "AP & AR Strategy Insights"
29:57 "Scaling Efficiently with AI"
31:28 "Rethinking Team Structures Efficiently"
Links:
To learn more about Ben check out the links below:
Subscribe to Ben’s SaaS newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/df1db6bf8bca/the-saas-cfo-sign-up-landing-page
#saas #thesaascfo #podcast #saasmetrics #saasmetricsschool #benmurray
0
Comments
Want to join the conversation?
Loading comments...