Layer: A web app and Google Sheets Add-on for CFO-approved business-case changes

Layer (Layer Software GmbH) is a Berlin-based fintech startup backed by leading investors and finance veterans, with a global mission to supercharge spreadsheets with state-of-the-art technology and design. It raised $6.8M in funding.

Spreadsheet processes for large teams are cumbersome: they often involve manual work, a lack of transparency and the potential for costly errors. The client needed a solution that could automate these processes while maintaining the flexibility of familiar tools like Excel and Google Sheets.

• Spreadsheet workflow automation for finance processes, so users manage and monitor their data more efficiently
• Web app for CFOs to set granular, per-manager permission levels across different parts of the business-case data
• Google Sheets Add-on for sub-managers (HR, accounting and other verticals) to submit proposed changes to the business case
• CFO review workflow to accept or reject submitted changes
• Sharing, reviewing and approving of changes within Google Sheets
• Revision history with rollback to any past version of the business case
• Backend data sync layer connecting the web app with Google Sheets and Google Drive, syncing data across different sources
• Automation of repetitive tasks

The solution has transformed how teams manage spreadsheets, reducing manual work and eliminating errors. Automating data-sharing processes has saved time while providing a higher level of control and visibility. By integrating smoothly with existing Google Sheets workflows, the platform has enabled businesses to optimize their spreadsheet management without disrupting their current operations.