Finch

Universal Payroll Access for Workforce-Informed Funding

Finch is the universal API that connects Founderpath to 200+ HR and payroll providers. No matter which payroll system you use, Finch enables workforce-informed funding by providing standardized access to your team data.

How Finch Works

Finch acts as a secure bridge between your payroll system and Founderpath. You connect once through Finch, and we receive standardized workforce data regardless of your underlying payroll provider.

One Connection, Many Providers

Whether you use Gusto, ADP, Paychex, Zenefits, BambooHR, Rippling, or any of 200+ other systems, Finch provides access.

Standardized Data Format

Different payroll systems structure data differently. Finch normalizes this into a consistent format for analysis.

Secure by Design

Finch is SOC 2 Type II certified. Your payroll credentials go directly to Finch, not to Founderpath. We never see your login information.

Payroll Systems Supported Through Finch

Finch connects to 200+ providers including:

Major Payroll Providers

• Gusto
• ADP (Workforce Now, Run)
• Paychex
• Paylocity
• Paycom
• Payroll Solutions

HR and People Platforms

• BambooHR
• Rippling
• Zenefits
• Namely
• Personio
• HiBob

PEO Services

• Justworks
• Trinet
• Sequoia
• Insperity

And Many More

If your payroll provider is not listed here, check Finch's provider directory. They support most commercial payroll systems.

What We Access Through Finch

When you connect through Finch, we receive aggregate workforce data:

Team Metrics

• Total headcount
• Department or cost center distribution
• Full-time vs. part-time breakdown
• Employment status categories

Payroll Data

• Total payroll expense
• Payroll trends over time
• Pay period information
• Aggregate compensation data

Growth Context

• Hiring patterns
• Team growth trajectory
• Turnover indicators
• Workforce stability signals

Privacy and Data Access

What We Access:

• Aggregate headcount by department
• Total payroll expense by period
• Workforce growth trends
• High-level employment data

What We Do Not Access:

• Social Security numbers
• Employee home addresses
• Personal bank account information
• Individual salary details
• Benefits elections or medical data

Finch provides company-level workforce aggregates, not personal employee information.

How Finch Integration Works

Step 1: Start Finch Connection

Click "Connect Payroll" in your Founderpath dashboard. You will be redirected to Finch's secure connection flow.

Step 2: Select Your Provider

Choose your payroll provider from Finch's list. Log in to your payroll system through Finch's encrypted interface.

Step 3: Authorize Access

Grant read-only access to company-level workforce data. Your credentials are handled by Finch, not Founderpath.

Step 4: Automatic Data Import

Finch pulls your workforce data and provides it to Founderpath in a standardized format. Most connections complete within minutes.

When to Use Finch vs. Direct Integration

Directly Integrated Providers:

• Gusto
• ADP
• Justworks
• Trinet

If your provider is listed above, you can connect directly. If not, Finch provides access.

Who Benefits from Finch Integration

Companies Using Less Common Payroll

If you use a payroll provider we have not directly integrated, Finch provides access to your workforce data.

Multi-Provider Organizations

Some companies use different payroll systems for different entities or regions. Finch can unify this data.

Rapid Payroll Migration

Switching payroll providers? Finch provides consistent access regardless of which system you use.

Finch + Financial Data = Complete Picture

Workforce data from Finch is most valuable alongside financial data:

Finch + Revenue:

• Team metrics from Finch
• Revenue from Stripe or other billing
• Calculate revenue per employee

Finch + Accounting:

• Payroll data from Finch
• Complete P&L from QuickBooks or Xero
• Validate payroll percentage of expenses

Finch + Bank:

• Payroll obligations from Finch
• Cash position from Plaid
• Assess payroll runway