How Inhouse Founders saved $2,500+ annually on Inkle Services with Brex Card Rewards

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‍About:

‍Ryan Wenger is the co-founder and CEO of Inhouse, an AI-powered legal platform built to support growing businesses. Founded in 2023, Inhouse is trusted by over 600 customers and supported by a network of 1,000+ lawyers. As a second-time founder, Ryan relies on Inkle to streamline Inhouse’s tax, compliance, and bookkeeping needs.

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‍The Problem

Managing expenses while optimising cash flow is a persistent challenge for early-stage startups like Inhouse. Even with relatively low burn, Ryan has to balance the cost of essential operating tasks —such as tax, compliance and bookkeeping—against the need to conserve cash for growth.

At Inkle, delivering exceptional customer value is a core mission. However, one recurring concern among growing startups is the rising cost to run their company. Founders, on average, spend a minimum of 10 hours and approximately $2,500 monthly on back-office tasks—time and resources that could otherwise be invested in their businesses.

The Solution

As Inhouse scaled, introducing game-changing features like drafting agreements based on prompts and getting them verified by trusted lawyers, Ryan sought ways to optimize cash flow.

In his search for a solution, Ryan connected with the Inkle team and discovered their partnership with Brex—a financial platform trusted by 1 in 3 venture-backed U.S. startups. This collaboration enables Inhouse and other customers to redeem points earned with their Brex card to pay for Inkle services, turning everyday business spending into a powerful tool for reducing operational costs.

Why Brex?

“At Brex, we understand that startups need more than just a financial tool—they need a strategic partner. Our financial stack, inclusive of corporate cards and banking solutions, is designed to give founders the flexibility, speed, and financial intelligence they need to turn every transaction into an opportunity for growth.

Furthermore, we wanted to make Brex reward points exponentially more powerful, and through this partnership, we did just that.”

- Anshul Shah, Head of Accounting & CFO Partnerships, Brex

Brex’s corporate cards and business accounts are built for startups, offering:

• 💳 Virtual cards: Get up to 20x higher limits with no personal guarantee & issue unlimited cards globally.
• 💰 Rewards: Earn up to 7x points on card purchases and redeem for billboards, offsites, cash back, and more.
• 💸 Banking & Treasury: Send payments in 40+ currencies, earn high yield, and get up to $6M FDIC insurance.‍
• 🚀 Scale faster: Get the only financial stack designed to grow with you from startup to enterprise.

Through this integration, Inkle customers have already redeemed more than 2 million Brex points within the first 2 months, significantly offsetting their service costs.

Ryan of Inhouse quoted:‍

"We found it so easy to pay for Inkle services with our Brex card reward points. The cost savings were a big win for us, allowing us to allocate resources more strategically.

On top of that, as always the support teams from both Brex and Inkle went above and beyond, offering prompt assistance. Highly recommended this for all startups looking for cost-effective solutions with exceptional customer support."

Key Results

The Brex-Inkle partnership delivers significant value to startup founders:

• Cash Flow Optimization: Redeeming Brex card rewards points helps founders conserve cash for high-priority expenses like hiring, product development, and marketing.
• Smarter Spending Incentives: Points earned through routine business expenses now fund essential compliance services, maximising returns on everyday transactions.
• Runway Extension: Cost savings allow startups to extend their operational runway, giving them more time to achieve milestones and secure funding.
• Founder Peace of Mind: Founders gain emotional relief and confidence, knowing they can cover critical expenses without dipping into operating cash.
• Aligned Growth Incentives: By turning points into a strategic resource, Brex and Inkle empower startups to grow smarter and faster.

Ranvir Singh, Co-founder & CTO of Inkle quoted:

‘The ability to pay for Inkle’s services using Brex points has been a game-changer for our customers. It’s about creating flexibility and empowering founders to focus on growth while we handle the accounting & compliance requirements.

Brex has been an incredible partner, sharing our vision of simplifying life for startups and delivering real value to the ecosystem.’

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Final Remarks

This partnership was created to address the burning problems founders face. 

For early stage founders like Ryan, it’s more than just a financial benefit—it’s the peace of mind that comes with knowing his company’s compliance and back-office needs are handled efficiently. This innovation empowers startups to focus on what truly matters: building and scaling their businesses

Together, Inkle and Brex are empowering startups to thrive with smarter, more flexible solutions.