The startup offers a price risk management platform that utilizes government indices and financial algorithms to help businesses mitigate exposure to fluctuating commodity prices. By enabling effective hedging strategies, the tool protects profit margins from the impact of price volatility and rising input costs.
Funding
$116.4M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Businesses face significant challenges due to the unpredictable nature of commodity prices, which can erode profit margins and destabilize financial planning. Traditional hedging methods are often complex, costly, and inaccessible for many businesses, particularly those dealing with less commonly traded commodities. This volatility makes it difficult for companies to accurately forecast costs, manage budgets, and invest confidently in future growth.
Solution
Stable provides a risk management platform that helps businesses mitigate exposure to fluctuating commodity prices. The platform uses AI-powered analysis of over 500 commodity markets, referencing third-party benchmarks like the USDA, to identify and understand potential risks. Businesses can stress-test budgets and forecasts, customize reports, and share insights with colleagues. Stable offers risk management products that allow businesses to protect themselves against price volatility by paying a premium, similar to insurance, and receiving automatic payouts if benchmark prices exceed the agreed-upon protection level.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes food manufacturers, food producers, restaurant chains, energy producers, CFOs, and procurement professionals seeking to manage commodity price risk and stabilize their supply chains.
Features
- AI-powered platform to track costs and stress-test budgets across 500+ commodity markets
- Scenario analysis generation with customizable reports for sharing insights
- Risk management products for protection against volatile prices
- API connectivity for automated premium payments based on supply chain data
- Access to a marketplace for managing risks at preferential rates
- "Smart Sync" feature for paying premiums at the exact moment risk changes
- Contracts backed by highly rated insurers