StockTrim
By StockTrim
StockTrim is a private company headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, founded in 2017. It operates an advanced inventory forecasting platform designed to accurately predict future stock requirements. The software targets businesses in manufacturing, retail, ecommerce, wholesale, and distribution sectors. Its main purpose is optimizing inventory management to conserve working capital, reduce stock-outs, and prevent overstock situations.
StockTrim was co-founded by Paul Simpson, a software engineer, and Dominic Sutton, who brought firsthand experience of inventory challenges from his own retail business. The idea originated from understanding the difficulties small businesses face with inventory planning and demand forecasting. The company went global early on and has steadily grown its presence while remaining bootstrapped without external funding. Revenue grew from approximately $406K in 2021 to $1.2M in 2024, reflecting steady growth with a small team of around 8-10 employees.
The company operates leanly with around 8 employees and a revenue per employee of approximately $152,500.
The company has focused on organic growth and continuous product enhancement, including integration expansions with third-party inventory and ecommerce platforms to broaden its ecosystem and usability.
StockTrim embraces a pragmatic and user-focused culture originating from New Zealand’s ‘can-do’ attitude. The founders emphasize helping small to medium-sized businesses ease inventory challenges with accessible technology and responsive support regardless of customer location. The company promotes values such as simplicity, customer-centric development, and global accessibility.
StockTrim primarily serves small to medium-sized businesses in ecommerce, retail, manufacturing, and wholesale. The user base values the software’s ease of use, accuracy in demand forecasting, and integration capabilities. Reviews highlight improved cash flow, reduced stockouts, and significant time savings in inventory planning as key benefits. The community includes diverse industries, and ongoing communication with customers shapes product development.
