BoardPro
By BoardPro Limited
BoardPro is a New Zealand-based SaaS company that provides board management software designed to simplify governance for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and nonprofit organizations. The platform streamlines board operations by centralizing meeting agendas, board packs, minutes, decisions, and action items into one intuitive interface. BoardPro is known for its “brilliant simplicity,” offering a user-friendly experience that requires minimal training and delivers high governance value.
BoardPro was founded in 2015 by Brett Herkt and Kim Thibault in Auckland, New Zealand. The idea emerged from their earlier startup experience, where they identified a gap in board reporting and governance tools for smaller organizations. Herkt, previously CEO of Maxnet, brought deep entrepreneurial experience, while Thibault contributed governance expertise.
The company quickly gained traction in New Zealand and Australia, expanding to nine countries. Its customer base includes schools, nonprofits, and SMEs such as Queensland Sport and Surf Lifesaving NSW. BoardPro has grown steadily, with a five-year goal to reach $100 million in annual revenue.
BoardPro has raised approximately $3 million in funding, including a $1 million seed round in 2017 and a later-stage VC round in 2021. Although a planned funding round in 2021 was cancelled, the company remains venture-backed and profitable. It has attracted interest from major investors like Insight Venture Partners, though no acquisition or exit is planned in the near term.
BoardPro’s platform includes a comprehensive suite of governance tools:
Recent updates include features like multiple agenda presenters, board pack version tracking, and guest access with confidentiality controls.
BoardPro has not made any public acquisitions to date. Instead, it has focused on organic growth and product innovation, expanding its feature set to meet evolving governance needs. The company has integrated with tools like Zoom and Microsoft Teams and continues to enhance its platform with AI-compatible workflows and document automation.
In 2024, BoardPro introduced several new features:
These features reflect BoardPro’s commitment to simplifying governance while maintaining security and compliance.
BoardPro fosters a culture of innovation, grit, and simplicity. Its core values include:
The company promotes flexible work arrangements, celebrates milestones, and encourages creativity. It positions itself as “humans serving humans,” with a strong emphasis on empathy and impact.
BoardPro serves over 30,000 board members across 38 countries, with a strong presence in New Zealand, Australia, Europe, and the Middle East. Its users include:
The platform is praised for its ease of use, especially by non-tech-savvy users. BoardPro maintains high engagement metrics, including:
BoardPro also invests in community education through webinars, masterclasses, and governance templates, helping users improve their board practices beyond software.
