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PartnerStack

PartnerStack is a Toronto-based SaaS platform for partner-led growth, giving B2B software companies one system to recruit, manage and pay affiliates, resellers and referral partners. Its partner network has driven more than $3 billion in revenue for clients. Founded in 2015 as GrowSumo, it was acquired by AppDirect in 2026.

Partnerships SaaSTorontoFounded 2015partnerstack.com
$35M CADSeries B raised (2021, led by 3L)BetaKit
~$150M USDAppDirect acquisition price (2026)BetaKit
$3B+revenue driven for clients via partner networkBetaKit

The people

Bryn JonesCo-founder & CEO · 2 TechTO talks
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Luke SwanekCo-founderprofile coming
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Neil ChudleighCo-founderprofile coming
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Jon MendesCo-founderprofile coming

What they build

PartnerStackPartner-led growth platform to recruit, manage and pay affiliate, referral and reseller partners for B2B SaaS.Product page ↗

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Working at PartnerStack

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On the TechTO stage

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About

PartnerStack was founded in Toronto in 2015 by Bryn Jones, Luke Swanek, Neil Chudleigh and Jon Mendes under the name GrowSumo, later rebranding to PartnerStack. The platform helps SaaS companies grow through channel sales and partner ecosystems. It raised a $35 million CAD Series B in 2021 (led by 3L) and was acquired by AppDirect for upwards of $150 million USD in April 2026.

Backers

Backed by 3L, Whitecap Venture Partners, HarbourVest and RRE Ventures prior to its 2026 acquisition by AppDirect.

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Quick answers

What does PartnerStack do?

PartnerStack is a SaaS platform that lets B2B software companies recruit, manage and pay affiliate, referral and reseller partners in one place — partner-led growth.

Was PartnerStack always called PartnerStack?

No. It was founded in 2015 as GrowSumo and later rebranded to PartnerStack.

Who acquired PartnerStack?

AppDirect acquired PartnerStack in April 2026 for upwards of $150 million USD to build a unified subscription-commerce platform for partner-led growth.

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