Refrens started with the idea of building a “referral” network where businesses can help each other acquire more customers (yes, that’s where our name comes from).

Initially, we launched as a freelance marketplace, complemented by essential tools like a quotation generator, invoice generator, and more. However, something interesting happened—these tools didn’t just attract freelancers and agencies, but a wide range of businesses, from solo entrepreneurs to large enterprises, who found value in the simplicity and functionality of these offerings.

After engaging with our users, we uncovered a significant gap in the market: businesses were frustrated with overly complicated, hard-to-use software. There was a growing demand for more intuitive, user-friendly solutions to manage day-to-day operations. That’s when we decided to pivot.

Refrens has now evolved into a comprehensive business operating system that simplifies everything from invoicing and accounting to sales, compliance, business intelligence, payments, inventory, and more. Designed with ease of use in mind, Refrens helps businesses of all sizes streamline their operations and thrive.

As of Oct ‘24, over 150,000 businesses across 170 countries use Refrens to simplify their daily operations. Our goal for the next five years is to bring this same efficiency and ease to millions of businesses globally.