Why CoreTrust partnered with Ramp to close a critical gap in member spend management

Delivering scale, speed, and visibility for PE-backed companies

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CoreTrust exists to make sourcing smarter and faster for its members. As demand grew for expense management offerings, Ramp was considered for the supplier portfolio—following a recommendation from a trusted private equity partner. “We were hearing from members that they needed a more modern, flexible solution to manage expenses,” says Donato. “When we evaluated Ramp, it became clear they were solving more than just expense reporting—they were redefining how finance teams operate.”

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Ramp was selected through CoreTrust’s rigorous supplier vetting process, which evaluates not just product functionality, but scalability, speed of implementation, and the ability to serve a broad member base. “PE firms, in particular, are focused on outcomes—they want results, fast,” says Donato. “Ramp delivered immediate value, and the team’s ability to keep shipping meaningful new features made it clear this was a partner that could grow with us. Every few weeks, there’s something new that enhances how our members manage their spend—whether it’s smarter controls, deeper AP functionality, or better visibility.”

Since launching the partnership, over 30 CoreTrust-affiliated PE firms and their portfolio companies have adopted Ramp—quickly seeing improvements in how they track spend, manage policies, and increase visibility across the business. Implementation timelines have been cut from months to days. In one case, a member went from evaluation to rollout in a single call. “That’s the kind of speed that makes a real difference,” Donato notes.

Beyond implementation, Ramp is helping CoreTrust members simplify complexity and streamline financial operations. Companies have moved off legacy tools and consolidated workflows through Ramp’s intuitive interface, with seamless ERP integrations and built-in automation. AI-powered controls assist with transaction categorization and policy enforcement, enabling finance leaders to maintain compliance and focus on strategic initiatives. “We’ve seen teams go from reconciling transactions manually to managing spend dynamically and in real time,” says Donato.

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CoreTrust views this partnership as a model for how innovation and alignment can drive collective value. The relationship has opened new conversations with members, expanded CoreTrust’s offerings for spend management, and created a foundation for future collaboration. “Our members trust us to bring them not just pricing, but partnerships that accelerate outcomes,” says Donato. “Ramp is helping us deliver on that promise—and we’re just getting started.”

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Looking ahead, the partnership is poised to expand through deeper collaboration and strategic bundling with other CoreTrust suppliers. CoreTrust and Ramp are actively exploring opportunities to bundle Ramp’s offering with other strategic services, creating integrated solutions for categories like travel and logistics. As demand grows for smarter spend management across the member base, the partnership will continue to focus on delivering solutions that meet evolving needs and unlock new opportunities for efficiency, insight, and long-term value creation for shared customers.

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