Sterling is a New Zealand-based AI startup that builds an autopilot platform for finance and accounting teams.
The company provides automated workflows for bank reconciliation, invoice processing, and month-end routines, integrating with existing finance tools to support enterprise customers across New Zealand, Australia, and the United States.
Leadership & Board
Key Executives
CEONik Wakelin
Co-FounderLudwig Wendzich
Current Number of Employees13
Current LinkedIn Followers437
Latest Estimated Valuation
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Total Amount Raised$3M
Total Amount Raised$3M
Total Funding Rounds1
Total Funding Rounds1
Latest Funding Amount$3M
Latest Funding Amount$3M
Latest Funding RoundSeed Round
Latest Funding RoundSeed Round
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Employee Trend
Sterling had 13 employees as of September 21, 2026. The number of employees increased by 1 (8.33%) week-over-week.
13Latest Employee Count
1(8.33%)Week-Over-Week Change
Employee Trend serves as a data-driven indicator of company growth and expansion. The measurement reflects how a company’s workforce size changes over time.
Social Trend
Sterling had 437 followers as of September 21, 2026. The number of followers increased by 3 (0.69%) week-over-week.
437Latest Followers Count
3(0.69%)Week-Over-Week Change
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Main Enterprise Clients
A snapshot of major enterprise customers that use this private company’s products or services, highlighting its commercial reach and market adoption.