(Impact Initiatives & Evolutionary Tech) RampRate is a leading global business planning & sourcing advisory firm serving some of the world’s most important brands and emerging companies. We operate an accelerator, fund and marketplace. We use data & analytics software to build partnerships between buyers and sellers ...reducing cost, time, and risk on both sides. Our domain is IT infrastructure: cloud, hosting, telecom, CDN, desktop & server support, hardware & software. Our core toolset for buyers comprises sourcing, negotiations, and planning for technology change. Our core tools for sellers comprises matchmaking with buyers, positioning, and service design. Typical results of a project average a 24% reduction in cost; 80% reduction in time to transact; a 99% reduction in risk of a failed relationship; and exceptional customer satisfaction. We are paid with flat project fees & contingency fees from buyers, and, optionally, referral fees from sellers. Our differentiators include 12 years of price, capacity, and service quality data; proprietary software toolsets; proven sourcing processes; 100+ buyer and 400+ supplier relationships which give access to unique wholesale channels; and a top-notch team with buy- and sell-side experience. We are a private, self-funded company with presence in Santa Monica (HQ), New York, and Boston, but our data and projects are worldwideIf you are in IT, procurement, or finance: If your current or projected spend on IT infrastructure contracts in excess of $1M per year, contact us today to see how we can help you cut costs, buy faster and smarter, and get peace of mind. If you are marketing IT services:  Join our partner program to get more qualified leads and reduce your cost of selling, all while receiving valuable feedback on every transaction and more visibility in the market.