Zarna alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Zarna in B2B, ranked by how closely they match what Zarna actually does — not just by category.
How this list was built: every company here is Y Combinator-backed and shares at least one category with Zarna. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Zarna's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Zarna?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scanate/Fellow | API for Invoice Financing | Summer 2016 | 2 | Inactive |
| Fithub | — | Winter 2010 | — | Inactive |
| Insoshi | — | Winter 2008 | — | Inactive |
| Maroo | CRM for creatives (acquired by Helium Ventures) | Summer 2021 | 5 | Acquired |
| Sigma | Lakehouse-as-a-Service (LaaS) for pre and post-acquisition | Fall 2026 | 2 | Active |
| BHRD | BHRD ("Be Heard") helps public companies communicate with investors. | Summer 2018 | 3 | Inactive |
| Finmark | Financial planning software for startups | Summer 2020 | 14 | Acquired |
| Bluebook | AI for accounting | Winter 2025 | 4 | Active |
| Cashboard | Inventing the solo CFO. | Summer 2022 | 6 | Active |
| Minerva | AI native financial institution | Spring 2025 | 5 | Active |
| Crunched | Excel AI analyst for Power Users | Fall 2025 | 5 | Active |
| o11 | The AI Data Warehouse For Financial Firms | Winter 2026 | 2 | Active |
Is Zarna still active?
Zarna is still operating, so switching is a choice rather than a forced migration. Compare on fit and price rather than urgency.
How was this list put together?
Every company here is Y Combinator-backed and shares at least one category with Zarna. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Zarna's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.