Pepper Auditors, Inc.

Based in the US, Pepper Auditors, Inc. , operates as a modern, specialized audit firm focused exclusively on employee benefit plan audits, particularly 401(k) plans and Pooled Employer Plans (PEPs). Based in Columbus, the US and founded in 2026, Pepper Auditors, Inc. operates as a specialized audit firm.

The company focuses on employee benefit plan audits, particularly 401(k) plans and Pooled Employer Plans (PEPs). In September 2026, Pepper Auditors, Inc. raised USD 1. 90 mn in venture funding from unspecified investors.

Pepper Auditors specializes in providing fixed-price auditing services focused on employee benefit plans, including 401(k) and PEP audits. The firm emphasizes transparency and simplicity in its offerings, providing clients with published prices and eliminating hourly billing. This approach serves a diverse clientele, including over 100 clients collectively overseeing more than USD 500 mn in assets under audit, primarily targeting employers, recordkeepers, and third-party administrators (TPAs) in the US. Pepper Auditors generates revenue through a straightforward fixed-price model for their audit services, ensuring clients know the costs upfront.

The firm's primary revenue stream arises from engagements with employers and their affiliated entities for auditing services related to 401(k) plans and PEPs. Each engagement is structured as a direct-to-business transaction, where clients pay a predetermined fee for the audit, facilitating budgeting and financial planning. The company's transparent pricing model is a key factor in its customer relationships, bolstering client trust and satisfaction. The company plans to utilize the recent funding to enhance its technology-driven audit processes and expand its service offerings.

Current initiatives include developing AI-driven tools to further streamline the audit process and improve compliance for clients.