CASE STUDY
RoomZero: Turning Idle Cash into Revenue with Round
How asset management software provider, RoomZero boosted its bottom line without lifting a finger.
Nathan Alliston
Co-Founder & Director
A good problem to have
As RoomZero evolved from consultancy to software it started working with a number of enterprise clients and increased its cash balances from upfront licence fees.
Yet, as co-founder Nathan surveyed the numbers, he saw a missed opportunity. Their cash just sat there—flat, lifeless, and essentially invisible on the balance sheet.
Before Round, funds lingered in basic accounts, generating near-zero interest. The money was secure, but it wasn’t working for them.
Then Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse rattled the startup ecosystem. For Nathan, this was a wake-up call: their financial management needed to be smarter, simpler, and more adaptable.
A chance encounter
At a founder event, Nathan crossed paths with Pac, the CEO of Round. Like RoomZero, Round carried a startup mindset—nimble, curious, and hungry to add value. Round promised a simpler way: deposit, earn interest, withdraw when needed. No complexity, no treasury headaches.
RoomZero discovered a quick, “plug-and-play” approach that turned dormant cash into revenue. All while consuming zero additional time.
“If we can put money in and earn something meaningful without any extra effort, why wouldn’t we?” Nathan reasoned. The answer was clear.
Set-and-forget finances
Unlike traditional banking platforms that bury users in jargon, Round’s onboarding felt effortless. A few Slack messages, simple and clear documentation, efficient compliance checks and RoomZero were onboarded and ready to earn interest on autopilot.
Nathan recalls:
“It was genuinely painless. The UX and documentation felt tailored to startups. We didn’t have to reinvent processes—we just dropped our money in and started earning.”
This minimal friction was critical. As a co-founder, Nathan couldn’t afford to waste time on tedious treasury chores. Round eliminated that concern entirely.
From every acorn…
RoomZero soon saw the benefits piling up in the numbers. By year end, they will generate thousands in additional interest - cash that just wouldn’t have existed before.
“It all adds up” says Nathan. “We don’t monitor it obsessively. We just know the money’s working harder now and can invest it back in the team”
The customer is always right
Other solutions existed. But they often felt cumbersome, impersonal, or tailored to large enterprises. Round’s startup-first ethos resonated deeply with Nathan. Their team was responsive in Slack, open to feedback, and quick to implement tweaks that made RoomZero’s life easier.
“They asked for suggestions, and we saw changes rolled out not long after. For a treasury product, that’s unique. Usually, you just accept what you’re given. With Round, it felt like a partnership.”
Innovation at Round’s core
Round’s recent integrations, like connecting directly to Xero, promise even greater simplicity for RoomZero. This evolution is exactly what Nathan appreciates—continual improvement, more automation, and features that reduce admin. It’s the next step in creating a simple, set-and-forget financial environment for Nathan.
A No-Brainer for Busy Founders
Before Round, RoomZero’s cash lay dormant, losing value to inflation and lost opportunity. After partnering with Round, every last penny pulls its weight. For Nathan, that’s key - effortless earnings, funds when you need them… peace of mind.
“Round is a super-efficient, non-time-consuming way to make your money work for you. Don’t leave it sitting in a bank doing nothing. Build it into your operating model.”
