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Vena demonstrates its ongoing commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology and driving innovation in FP&A through hackathons To fuel our mission of helping teams plan for anything, we pride ourselves on not waiting for the future. We like to create it, today. And we have fun doing it—by running and participating in hackathons. It all comes down to how we see innovation. It happens from the ground up. These events are like a playground for our teams—a place where they can experiment, push boundaries and dream up a groundbreaking idea that could potentially become the cornerstone of a new product offering or service. Hugh Cumming, Chief Technology Officer at Vena, understands that an innovative work environment is deeply engaging for employees. “Our best source of ideas comes from our people,” he says. “We listen to them. We ask them for feedback in all areas of our business, including how to improve our product capabilities and operational efficiency, and encourage them to have fun developing those ideas in our workplace with colleagues.” Innovation Is a Team Sport Innovation thrives when people from various departments and backgrounds come together, share ideas and bring a unique set of knowledge and skills to the table. “For us, hackathons are the ultimate bridge builders. They break down the barriers of cubicles or Zoom backgrounds and encourage cross-functional teams to collaborate like never before,” says Hugh. Vena’s hackathons, which take place quarterly, offer an oasis of creative freedom, where teams are encouraged to unleash their creativity and pitch their wildest ideas. At a Vena’s Microsoft Azure-focused hackathon , Shahin Imtiaz, Senior Software Developer at Vena, and her team, experienced firsthand how collaboration has the power to spark innovation. During the hackathon, Shahin and her team worked on adding version control in the Vena platform for data insights, using a new product called Microsoft Fabric and Azure Repos. In the version control feature they worked on, if a user was making some analysis and graphs and wanted to see their changes from a day or a week ago, they could do that with just a few clicks. Their team was selected as one of the winners of the hackathon. “Vena’s keenness to keep reinventing, developing and staying ahead of the curve really showed during the process of this recent hackathon and innovation,” Shahin explains. “We had all the support we could have wanted from our leadership, infrastructure teams and various people from product and tech. It is in large part, thanks to them, we were able to go all in and experiment, iterate and innovate. It was a team effort through and through.” Fueling Team Engagement, Pride and Satisfaction “Our team effort was a great example of an idea that was expanded into research and even became a part of our product roadmap.” —Olha Trostianchuk, Technical Lead - Staff Software Developer at Vena That feeling of triumph you get when you finally solve an impossible puzzle—that's the same satisfaction we want our team to feel when they transform their ideas into working prototypes during our Vena hackathons. Our hackathons are rooted in the Microsoft ecosystem to continuously help businesses get more out of their existing investments in the Microsoft Office suite. This happened for Olha Trostianchuk, Technical Lead - Staff Software Developer at Vena, and her team. “Vena decided to run hackathons frequently, which gives everyone a chance to try experimenting with Microsoft technologies, even if they missed previous events. During the hackathons, everyone has dedicated time, available environments, options to either do it solo or gather a team, everything to bring innovation into our product, as well as to stay on top of tech trends. Our team effort was a great example of an idea that was expanded into research and even became a part of our product roadmap,” she explains. The pride that comes from seeing one's idea evolve into a tangible reality is immeasurable. It's the equivalent of a digital high-five that boosts morale and reminds employees why they fell in love with tech and innovation in the first place. Showcasing Innovation in Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the Office of Finance “At Vena, we believe in the transformative power of technology to reshape the way organizations approach financial planning and analysis.” —Hugh Cumming, Chief Technology Officer at Vena Back in the summer, Vena was invited to participate in Vista Equity Partners’ (Vista) 2023 Global Hackathon, which focused on generative artificial intelligence (AI). Vista, an investor in Vena, brought together talented developers, engineers and data scientists from Vista portfolio companies from around the world to explore and advance the possibilities of generative AI to engage with customers and deliver value. All teams were joined by students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), providing hands-on experience, strengthening their knowledge and giving them real-world experience in leveraging emerging technology. "We were thrilled to participate in Vista’s hackathon dedicated to generative AI. At Vena, we believe in the transformative power of technology to reshape the way organizations approach financial planning and analysis," said Hugh. "Through our participation, we were looking to collaborate with talented individuals and organizations to develop innovative generative AI solutions that will enable our customers to unlock new insights and drive better business outcomes." Harnessing the Power of AI “Being a part of the data insights team, we felt the problem of deriving insightful needles from financial haystacks was well within our wheelhouse.” —Kevin Chan Staff Software Developer at Vena Vena’s participation in Vista’s Global Hackathon underscored its dedication to staying at the cutting edge of technological advancements. By harnessing the power of generative AI to empower finance and operations professionals, we’re enabling organizations to make data-driven decisions, optimize processes and gain a competitive edge. Vena aims to continue collaborating with other leading minds in the industry and collectively explore the potential of generative AI in revolutionizing financial planning, forecasting and analysis. During the hackathon, participants leveraged the power of generative AI models to assist in ideation, problem-solving and prototyping. This breakthrough technology empowered participants to explore novel solutions, generate creative ideas and receive real-time feedback to refine their concepts. Vena’s team of software developers and product managers, who were already familiar with running internal quarterly hackathons that nurture creativity, collaboration and innovation at Vena, worked on developing groundbreaking generative AI models specifically tailored for the office of finance. “It was a three-day event with an opening ceremony, 24 hours of non-stop coding and closing day with idea pitching and winners announced,” explains Olha. “There was a submission process where we had to put together a high-level problem statement that held promise from both a technical and business perspective,” says Kevin Chan. “Being a part of the data insights team, we felt the problem of deriving insightful needles from financial haystacks was well within our wheelhouse.” As part of their hackathon submission, the Vena team was also tasked with providing a Responsible AI Assessment, which is as crucial for generative AI technologies as understanding of their use cases and impact nature. How did the Vena team showcase innovation in generative AI for the Office of Finance? “We used generative AI to derive useful metrics, analysis and graphs from financial data with minimal handholding by the user.” —Shahin Imtiaz, Senior Software Developer at Vena Content generation was a big one, but another common theme at the hackathon was the ability to create highly personalized experiences for customers that could be shaped organically by industry. “We used generative AI to derive useful metrics, analysis and graphs from financial data with minimal hand-holding by the user. Given a question asked by a user about their financial data, such as ’What is my year-over-year growth? ’ we made a feature that would figure out what information is needed to answer the question, extract it, run analysis and metrics on it and then also generate some relevant graphs for it. All from just asking a single question,” explains Shahin. Unlocking New Insights and Driving Better Business Outcomes for Customers How are we applying our learnings from the Vista Global Hackathon to inform our product roadmap? The Vena team discovered that by training AI models on vast datasets, we can empower finance professionals with more accurate and efficient forecasting, scenario planning and decision-making capabilities. “I imagine it will free up our customers to do the deep work and focus on what's important to their business. I think of it as having a finance specialist at your fingertips who will write the reports and make the graphs with little to no direction,” says Shahin. As we continue to focus on innovation at Vena, we look forward to sharing our learnings and accomplishments from hackathons with our customers, partners and the broader industry. By harnessing the collective power of generative AI and other emerging technologies, we strive to revolutionize the FP&A landscape and help organizations navigate the ever-evolving business environment with confidence and agility. Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter or Facebook to learn more about life at Vena.

CPM leader recognized for workflow automation, planning integration and implementation strategy Vena has been named a Challenger in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant for Financial Planning Software. The report details the relative strengths of more than 15 vendors in the space including Vena, particularly calling out Vena Insights, Vena’s Intelligent Reporting and Analytics Solution that gives users prebuilt, interactive AI-powered insights and reports. "Being named a Challenger in Gartner's Magic Quadrant is a testament to Vena's leadership in delivering innovative financial planning solutions to our customers," said Hugh Cumming, Chief Technology Officer at Vena. "Our automated workflows, integrated planning features and strategic implementations empower finance teams to streamline complex processes and connect plans across the business. We believe this recognition reflects our commitment to enabling agile decision making through flexible, extensible technology to meet the evolving needs of today’s planning professionals." As defined by Gartner, a Challenger in the Magic Quadrant for Financial Planning Software is a company that demonstrates “strong execution and product capabilities that address customers’ diverse planning needs by offering customizable solutions that automate workflows and data processing.” The report identifies strengths in the Vena Complete Planning platform as: Automated workflows: Vena’s workflow automation feature provides a simplified programming interface that automatically handles planning or reporting tasks for users. It is also capable of automating tasks that initiate data processing, multiple-step allocations and report distribution, depending on the stage of the workflow. Integrated planning: Vena provides a comprehensive planning feature that comes with built-in functions for balance sheet logic, indirect cash flow logic and project-level capital planning. The integrated logic for balance sheets and cash flows decreases setup time, and its ready-to-use capital planning provides management abilities that aren’t included in all financial planning software. Strategic implementation: Vena collaborates closely with its customers to establish goals and targets, assemble the project team, set up change management and user involvement, as well as get existing data ready for implementation. This hands-on approach, which involves greater direct engagement, can enhance the success of implementation. Media Contact Jonathan Paul Vice President, Content Marketing jpaul@venacorp.com

Complete Planning platform noted for its innovation, responsiveness to customer needs and wants Vena has been named a Visionary by the research firm Gartner® in its 2023 Magic Quadrant© for Financial Close and Consolidation Services (FCCS). The analysis ranked Vena’s vision above seven companies, including Blackline, IBM, Solver, Jedox, Planful and Prophix. “To be named a Magic Quadrant Visionary means Gartner sees us as bringing a unique, ambitious and transformative approach to financial close and consolidation,” said Hugh Cumming, Chief Technology Officer at Vena. “This recognition validates that our product strategy and technology vision are right on target. The creativity, skill and effort demonstrated by everyone on the Vena team gives me great confidence that we will continue to lead the way in transforming the corporate performance management market.” Nisha Bhandare, Vice President Analyst; Permjeet Gale, Senior Director Analyst; Jeffrin Francis, Director; and Renata Viana, Director Analyst, wrote in the Magic Quadrant for Financial Close and Consolidation Solutions, “Financial Close and Consolidation Solutions enable finance teams to manage their organization’s close, consolidation and reporting processes. FCCS provides configurable workflows and dashboards for a centralized view that can be audited, enables financial consolidation for multiple legal entities and/or geographies, adheres to multiple accounting standards and generates reports that meet Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).” As defined by Gartner, a Visionary in the Magic Quadrant is a company that understands where the market is going and that has a vision for changing market rules. The report identifies strengths in the Vena Complete Planning platform as: Close management capabilities, including configurable workflows as well as multilevel approvals and certifications, alongside a dashboard that enables collaboration and improves the closing experience for users. Continued innovation, such as AI-enabled transaction matches, the ability to query data using natural language and planned integration of Microsoft’s AI capabilities into Vena’s reporting analytics. Responsiveness to customers, as evidenced by its use of feedback from customers, employees and external research to determine feature pipeline priorities. Recent enhancements like Vena Insights were cited as evidence of Vena’s strategic approach to feature development. Media Contact Jonathan Paul Vice President, Content Marketing jpaul@venacorp.com

Employee-first culture, hybrid work environment and employee resource groups validate CPM leader’s spot on prestigious list We're extremely proud to announce that Mediacorp Canada Inc. has named Vena to the 2024 list of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers. This is the second time Vena has appeared on the list, which evaluates Canadian employers on a wide range of criteria, including benefits and policies, training and development, workplace environment and corporate culture. “We are thrilled to be recognized again as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers, an achievement that reflects the work our entire team does every day to create support and build our culture,” said Vena CEO Hunter Madeley. “Being named to this elite list let’s us know we are heading in the right direction with the work we have done to make this an employee-first organization,” he continued. “In addition to offering outstanding benefits and providing opportunities for career development at all levels of the organization, our growing number of employee support groups enable every employee to be their authentic selves while at work. We will continue to find new ways to engage our people and help them thrive both professionally and personally." During the evaluation period (January 2022–May 2023), Vena established ongoing hybrid workforce support, with a one-time home office allowance and ongoing stipends for flex and full-time remote employees. Additionally, the company extended its Vena Resource Group framework with new groups for Black employees and LGBTQIA+ employees. Other recent accolades for Vena include its recertification for Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Culture by Waterstone Human Capital, multiple 'Best Of' Awards from TrustRadius, recognition from Ventana Research as a Vendor of Merit and validation of its DE&I, onboarding and leadership programs from Brandon Hall Group. “It’s thrilling to be named one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers again. Our people are at the core of every decision we make,” said Tracey Mikita, Chief People Person at Vena. “While we listen to what our team needs and do our best to create rewarding programs and policies, what makes Vena an awesome place to work are its people. This award validates those efforts and belongs to every employee here at Vena.” MEDIA CONTACT Jonathan Paul Vice President, Content Marketing, Vena jpaul@venacorp.com

Vena celebrates being listed among best-in-class Canadian organizations for its people-first culture We’re thrilled to announce that Waterstone Human Capital has recertified Vena for the Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures Award program. As a 2022 winner, we’re proud to be recognized for this award for the second year in a row, having demonstrated our commitment to preserving and strengthening our corporate culture this past year. The annual Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures program, presented by Waterstone Human Capital, recognizes organizations that demonstrate exemplary workplace cultures. "At Vena, our success is rooted in the strength of our culture and the passion of our people. Being recertified as one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures reflects our ongoing dedication to fostering a workplace where our employees can thrive, collaborate and innovate," said Tracey Mikita, Chief People Person at Vena. The evaluation process for Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures assesses various factors, including leadership, engagement and performance. Vena's recertification highlights our company's ability to consistently prioritize the well-being and development of our employees. "At Vena, our success is rooted in the strength of our culture and the passion of our people. Being recertified as one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures reflects our ongoing dedication to fostering a workplace where our employees can thrive, collaborate and innovate." —Tracey Mikita Chief People Person at Vena "We believe that a positive corporate culture is not only vital for our team's satisfaction, but also crucial for driving innovation and delivering exceptional value to our clients. This recertification serves as a motivating reminder that our efforts to create a supportive and empowering workplace are making a lasting impact," added Hunter Madeley, CEO of Vena. See also: Vena Joins List of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2022 Did you know that Vena also won a Best Global Culture 2023 Comparably Award? For the full list of Comparably Awards Vena won in 2023, click here.

Tina Goulbourne appointed as Chief Operating & Customer Officer and Ilene Landon joins Vena as Senior Vice President of Professional Services Vena, the Complete Planning platform loved by finance and trusted by business, is pleased to announce key changes to its executive leadership team, a strategic move to prioritize the needs and preferences of customers to inform product development, support and operational excellence. Tina Goulbourne, formerly Chief Operating Officer, has assumed an expanded role as Chief Operating & Customer Officer, emphasizing the company’s commitment to enhancing customers’ experience. Additionally, Vena welcomes Ilene Landon as Senior Vice President of Professional Services, reinforcing its dedication to delivering exceptional service to its growing customer base. In her new role, Tina Goulbourne will lead the teams responsible for the customer experience, aligning customer-centric initiatives with the company's broader operational goals. Goulbourne, a seasoned technology executive, brings a wealth of experience to this role, having successfully led strategic cross-functional initiatives designed to enhance company performance and customer value in her previous roles. "Our long-term vision is for every customer to consistently expand the value they derive from their investment in Vena, and to feel valued by the extended Vena team," said Goulbourne. “The evolution of my role allows us to orient all functions of the business around the customer journey and to elevate the voice of our customers.” Joining Vena as Senior Vice President of Professional Services, Ilene Landon will be instrumental in maintaining Vena’s tradition of excellence in customer satisfaction and trust while driving operational improvements and cost efficiency. Landon has built her career scaling, transforming and optimizing SaaS delivery organizations and will play a critical role in Vena’s growth story. "I am thrilled to be part of Vena's journey in enhancing customer satisfaction and trust," said Landon. "I look forward to working closely with teams across the organization to deliver exceptional services and business value to our customers." Hunter Madeley, CEO of Vena, expressed his confidence in the newly expanded leadership team. "At Vena, customer trust is at the core of everything we do. Tina's expanded role and Ilene's addition to the team signify our commitment to providing unparalleled customer experiences. In doing so, we are ensuring that every organization, regardless of size or industry, has the tools and insights needed to navigate the ever-changing business landscape successfully.” Vena's mission to help businesses plan for anything remains unwavering. The company continues to invest in building a robust product roadmap and to leveraging its strong relationship with Microsoft and its broader Partner ecosystem. For more information about Vena’s award-winning Complete Planning platform, please visit www.venasolutions.com. About Vena  Vena is the only Complete Planning platform that’s natively integrated with Microsoft 365, empowering teams to plan the way they think. Vena streamlines financial and operational planning, reporting and analysis processes, and provides advanced analytics and modeling capabilities to help business, finance and operations leaders make informed business decisions. With Vena, you can leverage the power of Excel and AI-powered insights in a unified, cloud-based platform that enhances collaboration, scalability and security. Over 1,600 of the world’s leading companies rely on Vena to power their planning. For more information, visit venasolutions.com. MEDIA CONTACT Jonathan Paul Senior Director, Content & Communications, Vena jpaul@venacorp.com

CPM leader receives recognition for “Best Of” in Feature Set, Relationship and Value for Price Vena, the Complete Planning platform loved by finance and trusted by business, today announced that it has earned 2023 TrustRadius Best Of Awards in three categories: Best Feature Set, Best Relationship and Best Value for Price. This recognition follows the company’s TrustRadius Top Rated Award and Tech Cares Award, announced earlier this year. The TrustRadius Best Of Awards recognize the strongest vendors in terms of three key insight scores: Best Value for Price, Best Feature Set and Best Relationship, all of which look at data from customer responses related to their purchase experience. “TrustRadius Awards mean more than other industry recognition programs because they are based on customer reviews of their experiences with Vena and our Complete Planning platform,” said Tim Szego, Vice President, Customer Success at Vena. “Ensuring that our users have an excellent experience using our platform is as key to our mission as ensuring our software remains at the leading edge of functionality. We are honored that our customers have again bestowed such high ratings on our platform and their experience working with Vena and our dynamic Partner community.” Vena Complete Planning is the only corporate performance management platform natively built for Microsoft Excel, with a number of out-of-the-box integrations with leading applications, including Intuit QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, NetSuite, Salesforce and more. "These TrustRadius Awards showcase vendors delivering top-notch customer satisfaction and the features they need to drive their business," said Hugh Cumming, Chief Technology Officer at Vena. “At Vena, we aim to empower organizations in finance and beyond with market-leading planning technologies. This recognition reflects our commitment to providing our customers with innovations that give them a competitive edge.” For more information on Vena Complete Planning or to request a demo, please visit www.venasolutions.com. About Vena Vena is the only Complete Planning platform that’s natively integrated with Microsoft 365, empowering teams to plan the way they think. Vena streamlines financial and operational planning, reporting and analysis processes, and provides advanced analytics and modeling capabilities to help business, finance and operations leaders make informed business decisions. With Vena, you can leverage the power of Excel and AI-powered insights in a unified, cloud-based platform that enhances collaboration, scalability and security. Over 1,600 of the world’s leading companies rely on Vena to power their planning. For more information, visit venasolutions.com. About TrustRadius TrustRadius is the most trusted research and review platform for business leaders to find and select the right software for their needs. Decision-makers across industries rely on verified, peer-based guidance and research from TrustRadius. Vendors engage and convert high-intent buyers by telling their unique stories through rich reviews. Over 12 million visitors a year create and engage with high-quality review content and data on Trustradius.com. Headquartered in Austin, TX, TrustRadius was founded by successful entrepreneurs and is backed by Mayfield Fund, LiveOak Venture Partners, and Next Coast Ventures. Media Contact Jonathan Paul Senior Director, Content & Communications, Vena jpaul@venacorp.com

Complete Planning platform scores high marks in Customer Experience, TCO/ROI and Validation in 2023 Buyers Guide for Business Planning Vena, the Complete Planning platform loved by finance and trusted by business, announced today it has been listed as a Vendor of Merit by Ventana Research in its 2023 Buyers Guide for Business Planning. This is the second consecutive year Vena has received this ranking, scoring its highest marks in Customer Experience, Total Cost of Ownership/Return on Investment and Validation. During challenging times and in a dynamic business environment, Vena’s corporate performance management platform helps finance teams model different scenarios to see how changes in the business may impact revenue, cost, cash flow and other metrics. This allows companies to be proactive in their financial and operational planning, rather than reactive to changes in the economic environment. Vena provides a single source of truth, consolidates processes such as budgeting, forecasting, reporting and analysis, workforce planning, revenue planning, as well as financial close management and incentive compensation management into a single platform with one centralized data set and model. Vena leverages native integrations with Microsoft 365, Excel, automation and practical applications of AI to drive greater operational efficiency, flexibility and accelerated data intelligence and insights. “Vena distinguished itself as a standout planning provider through its dedication to meeting the expanding needs of modern FP&A professionals,” said Rob Kugel, Senior Vice President and Research Director of Business Research at Ventana Research. “Vena addresses the performance management gaps that can hinder finance teams from delivering relevant insights and offers the end-to-end functionality that organizations require to navigate today’s turbulent business times. Vena’s commitment to comprehensive financial planning makes them a Vendor of Merit.” The 2023 Buyers Guide for Business Planning uses Ventana's Value Index methodology to assess software vendors across seven crucial categories. The weightings for each category reflect the priorities of buyers, based on Ventana's market expertise and research. In total, 13 business planning software products were evaluated for this year’s guide. These products were assessed on their ability to address key business planning needs as defined by Ventana. “It is an honor to again be recognized as a Vendor of Merit by Rob’s team at Ventana Research,” said Hugh Cumming, Chief Technology Officer at Vena. “This validation reflects our commitment to delivering continuous innovation that empowers organizations with the agility, insight and foresight needed to drive business performance, no matter how uncertain the environment.” About Vena Vena is the only Complete Planning platform that’s natively integrated with Microsoft 365, empowering teams to plan the way they think. Vena streamlines financial and operational planning, reporting and analysis processes, and provides advanced analytics and modeling capabilities to help business, finance and operations leaders make informed business decisions. With Vena, you can leverage the power of Excel and AI-powered insights in a unified, cloud-based platform that enhances collaboration, scalability and security. Over 1,600 of the world’s leading companies rely on Vena to power their planning. For more information, visit venasolutions.com. MEDIA CONTACT Jonathan Paul Senior Director, Content & Communications, Vena jpaul@venacorp.com

Strategic partnership strengthens company’s ongoing commitment to safeguarding customer data Vena, the Complete Planning platform loved by finance and trusted by business, today announced that it has joined the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), the world’s leading organization dedicated to defining and raising awareness of best practices to help ensure a secure cloud computing environment. This strategic partnership underscores Vena's unwavering commitment to safeguarding its customers’ data. As a Trusted Cloud Provider with the Cloud Security Alliance, Vena reinforces its dedication to the security of its cloud-based corporate performance management software—which is trusted by over 1,600 leading organizations worldwide. "Joining the Cloud Security Alliance further strengthens our commitment to data security at Vena," said Steve Browning, VP of Data Privacy & Corporate Security at Vena. "In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, data security is paramount. By collaborating with other CSA members and industry experts, Vena will have access to the latest insights, research and resources to continually enhance its security measures and foster knowledge exchange and innovation in cloud security.” Vena remains focused on providing its customers with secure, reliable and user-friendly CPM software. As a Trusted Cloud Provider with CSA, Vena will continue to refine its security posture and practices, ensuring the highest level of data protection for its customers. “This partnership exemplifies our dedication to providing our customers with the highest level of data protection, ensuring their trust and confidence in our services,” said Hugh Cumming, Chief Technology Officer at Vena. “Together, with other CSA members, we are shaping the future of secure cloud computing, setting new standards and reaffirming our promise to prioritize the privacy and security of our valued customers." To learn more about Vena’s commitment to Customer Trust, please visit www.venasolutions.com/trust. About Vena  Vena is the only Complete Planning platform that’s natively integrated with Microsoft 365, empowering teams to plan the way they think. Vena streamlines financial and operational planning, reporting and analysis processes, and provides advanced analytics and modeling capabilities to help business, finance and operations leaders make informed business decisions. With Vena, you can leverage the power of Excel and AI-powered insights in a unified, cloud-based platform that enhances collaboration, scalability and security. Over 1,600 of the world’s leading companies rely on Vena to power their planning. For more information, visit venasolutions.com. About the Cloud Security Alliance The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) is the world’s leading organization dedicated to defining and raising awareness of best practices to help ensure a secure cloud computing environment. CSA harnesses the subject matter expertise of industry practitioners, associations, governments, and its corporate and individual members to offer cloud security-specific research, education, certification, events and products. CSA’s activities, knowledge and extensive network benefit the entire community impacted by cloud—from providers and customers, to governments, entrepreneurs and the assurance industry—and provide a forum through which diverse parties can work together to create and maintain a trusted cloud ecosystem. For further information, visit us at www.cloudsecurityalliance.org, and follow us on Twitter @cloudsa. MEDIA CONTACT Jonathan Paul Senior Director, Content & Communications, Vena jpaul@venacorp.com

Complete Planning platform integrates financial and operational data for strategic practice management for legal firms Vena, the Complete Planning platform loved by finance and trusted by business, today announced the launch of Vena for Legal by ProLytics, a best-practice, preconfigured corporate performance management solution purpose-built to help law firms power flexible and more efficient financial, operational and strategic planning. ProLytics Consulting Group, the Vena Solutions Partner who developed this vertical solution on the Vena platform, is a consulting firm that specializes in performance management, data analytics and business intelligence. ProLytics will also implement the solution through its consultancy.  Vena for Legal by ProLytics provides proven methodologies for streamlining a firm’s profitability analysis, offering cost and revenue transparency, and generating powerful insights into the firm’s financial performance. Pre-built planning templates and reports for timekeeper revenue, fee income planning, partner and employee compensation, and expense allocations leverage Vena’s native integrations with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365 within its Intelligent Complete Planning platform to drive increased productivity, collaboration and powerful modeling capabilities. Through the flexibility and extensibility of the Vena platform, firms can integrate financial and operational data into a single source of truth to model, plan and scale with a complete view of business health as they extend to new types of planning based on their business requirements at any stage of growth or planning maturity. “Vena for Legal by ProLytics represents the first of the partner-built preconfigured solution we previewed at Excelerate 2023,” said Allison Munro, Chief Marketing & Ecosystem Officer at Vena. “Our Partner network has been a key driver of Vena’s continued growth, and it’s through the work of companies such as ProLytics that we will continue to expand our solutions portfolio and support customers eager to plan for their own financial growth and well-being.”  As a law firm grows, it becomes increasingly important to have a streamlined and efficient system for data and practice management. Vena for Legal by ProLytics leverages Vena CubeFLEX™ database technology, purpose-built for the flexibility of Microsoft Excel, which consolidates and incorporates data from enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms, including TR ProLaw, Aderant, Clio, Oracle, Elite 3E, as well as software systems such as HCM Workday and ADP. These integrations result in a single source of truth for a firm’s data, ensuring their finance department has access to accurate and current information, regardless of the size or complexity of its operations. “For more than 10 years, ProLytics has delivered innovative data management and analytics solutions for the legal profession, and Vena for Legal by ProLytics is the latest in our long tradition of serving this market,” said William Liang, Managing Director at ProLytics Consulting Group. “Together, ProLytics and Vena have developed a solution that empowers finance and operations teams with a complete 360-view into the firm’s business through a consolidated database and dashboard that puts core metrics and KPIs at their fingertips.”  Vena for Legal by ProLytics is now available. For more information about Vena for Legal by ProLytics, please visit www.venasolutions.com/industries/legal. About Vena  Vena is the only Complete Planning platform that’s natively integrated with Microsoft 365, empowering teams to plan the way they think. Vena streamlines financial and operational planning, reporting and analysis processes, and provides advanced analytics and modeling capabilities to help business, finance and operations leaders make informed business decisions. With Vena, you can leverage the power of Excel and AI-powered insights in a unified, cloud-based platform that enhances collaboration, scalability and security. Over 1,600 of the world’s leading companies rely on Vena to power their planning. For more information, visit venasolutions.com. About ProLytics Consulting Group In 2021, ProLytics Consulting Group was honored as the Vena Partner of the Year. ProLytics has led the way in numerous implementations, serving organizations of varying sizes across diverse industry sectors. From legal and professional services to non-profits, senior living and manufacturing, ProLytics adopts a personalized approach that places the client's requirements at the forefront. Their guiding mission is, "Our customer's success is a measure of our success." This philosophy guides their work, as they strive to involve clients in every step of the process, from the initial discovery phase to post-implementation support. For more information, visit prolyticsgroup.com. MEDIA CONTACT Jonathan Paul Senior Director, Content & Communications, Vena jpaul@venacorp.com

Vena, the Intelligent Complete Planning platform loved by finance and trusted by business, today announced that it received recent recognition from the Brandon Hall Group in its 2023 HCM Excellence Awards™. The company received awards in the Leadership Development, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Talent Acquisition categories. This marks the second consecutive win for Vena in the last category, as the company took home honors in Talent Acquisition in 2022.  “We are honored to again receive recognition from the Brandon Hall Group,” said Tracey Mikita, Chief People Officer at Vena. “As Vena has grown as a business, we have scaled our people programs to keep pace with our growth into a global organization. This includes focusing in on and strengthening our leadership programs and doubling down on our ability to onboard, retain and engage employees. These investments have become competitive advantages for us as we recruit new employees across Canada, the U.S., U.K. and beyond.”  “As Vena has grown as a business, we have scaled our people programs to keep pace with our growth into a global organization. This includes focusing in on and strengthening our leadership programs and doubling down on our ability to onboard, retain and engage employees." —Tracey Mikita Chief People Officer, Vena The 2023 Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards™ recognize best practices for initiatives in Learning and Development, Talent Management, Leadership Development, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Sales Performance, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and the Future of Work. Vena was recognized for the following initiatives:  Leadership Development, Best Advance in Leadership Development: Vena received a silver award for Best Advance in Leadership Development for the expansion of its leadership development program into a three-year progressive curriculum. It has grown from one program and involves developing leadership skills at all levels of the organization, increasing retention of high-potential employees (HiPo) and closing identified skill gaps among newly promoted leaders.  The curriculum now comprises four programs: Early Foundations of Leadership to address future leaders (HiPo); Leadership Onboarding for newly promoted or new-to-Vena leaders; a redesigned Leadership Experience mid-level program; and the introduction of a Culture and Purpose program, all of which embody Vena’s Leadership Philosophy and CORE values.  Talent Acquisition, Best New Hire Onboarding Program:  The company was recognized with a bronze award for its redesigned onboarding program with an emphasis on providing a collaborative experience to new hires and building rapport even before Day One. This includes a technology platform that automates and measures employee experiences, as well as covers need-to-know new hire information.  The onboarding program maintains a strong focus on Vena’s people-centric culture and values, including personalized journeys with just-in-time training that is fully automated and measured at every step to support ongoing evolution and improvement.  Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Best Use of Employee Resource Groups to Address DE&I: Vena also received a bronze award for its deployment of a robust Employee Resource Group strategy to support the overall business objective of building and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture in which everyone has the freedom to be themselves.  From one group in 2018—Network4Women, which continues to serve as an inclusive group of women, gender non-conforming persons and their allies—the company now supports eight Vena Resource Groups in total:  Vena Cares, which supports the organization’s charitable efforts and community service  Melanite, a resource group for Vena’s Black employees and their allies  Mental Health, to foster mental health and well-being throughout the company Spectrum, which serves as a resource group for Vena’s 2SLGBTQIA+ members and allies Va11y, a resource group that is focused on disability and accessibility advocacy Green Team, the company’s sustainability and green initiatives resource group Families, which fosters a sense of community, support and resources for employees in a family caregiver or ally role "We’re overjoyed to receive this recognition for our efforts to promote diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as our investments in onboarding and developing future leaders,” said Vena CEO Hunter Madeley. “At Vena, we believe empowering employees to thrive fuels innovation and drives our success. These awards reflect our commitment to fostering a workplace in which all talent can maximize their potential. We truly appreciate the many individuals and teams across the organization who contribute their time, effort and passion to building and supporting an engaging and inclusive culture at Vena." "At Vena, we believe empowering employees to thrive fuels innovation and drives our success. These awards reflect our commitment to fostering a workplace in which all talent can maximize their potential." —Hunter Madeley Chief Executive Officer, Vena About Vena  Vena is the only Intelligent Platform for Complete Planning that’s natively integrated with Microsoft 365, empowering teams to plan the way they think. Vena streamlines financial and operational planning, reporting and analysis processes, and provides advanced analytics and modeling capabilities to help business, finance and operations leaders make informed business decisions. With Vena, you can leverage the power of Excel and AI-powered insights in a unified, cloud-based platform that enhances collaboration, scalability and security. Over 1,600 of the world’s leading companies rely on Vena to power their planning. For more information, visit venasolutions.com. MEDIA CONTACT Jonathan Paul Senior Director, Content & Communications, Vena jpaul@venacorp.com

CPM leader notches impressive year-over-year revenue growth alongside continued recognition of platform capabilities Vena, the Intelligent Complete Planning platform loved by finance and trusted by business, today announced that it entered the second half of 2023 with considerable customer momentum and revenue growth following fiscal H1. The company welcomed more than 200 new customer wins and saw continued success across Vena’s Services and Solutions Partner Ecosystem. Vena’s award-winning cloud corporate performance management (CPM) software empowers leading companies and organizations worldwide, such as Kansas City Chiefs, Coca-Cola Consolidated, WWF-Canada and over 1,600 more, to plan for anything and succeed through today’s uncertainty. For Metro Supply Chain Group, Vena has helped them run multiple scenarios and use multiple forecasts to aid decision making. “Operational metrics are important, but the story is not complete until you can see how they impact your costs, revenue and EBITDA margins. Vena is our way of bringing that all together and measuring the health of our business,” explains Paolo Mari, VP of Business Analytics and Commercial Management at Metro Supply Chain Group. According to Vena CEO Hunter Madeley, Vena’s growth has been fueled by the ever-increasing need for customers to derive insights from internal and external data and take purposeful action. “Our customers are leveraging Vena to navigate their best path through what continues to be highly variable market conditions for most organizations. The Vena Insights product, which puts the power of AI in the hands of our customers, has seen tremendous uptake this year as finance and operations teams become stronger strategic partners for their organizations. Whether leaning on the experience and knowledge of our service and support teams, or the strength of our expansive Partner ecosystem, our customers are taking full advantage of the investments we continue to make in our platform. We remain grateful to the entire Vena community for their continued support, and we look forward to serving record numbers of customers and partners in 2023,” says Madeley. "Whether leaning on the experience and knowledge of our service and support teams, or the strength of our expansive Partner ecosystem, our customers are taking full advantage of the investments we continue to make in our platform." —Hunter Madeley Chief Executive Officer, Vena The company, which offers an industry-leading corporate performance management platform that helps organizations plan for anything, also hosted another successful Excelerate Summit in May. The yearly global virtual summit and new this year, a local in-person event in the UK, featured 40+ speakers and drew more than 3,000 finance and business leaders from around the world. Vena previewed expanded solution offerings, including new Partner-built preconfigured solutions (PCS), at Excelerate Summit 2023. The annual conference saw record Partner participation rates with an increase of 80% over 2022 across Partner speakers, attendees and exhibitors. Growth in Vena’s revenue and customer base has been accompanied by numerous industry accolades, including: Recognized for the fourth consecutive year with a TrustRadius Tech Cares award for going above and beyond to support employees and communities across five areas of focus ( Volunteerism; Robust diversity, equity and inclusion programs; Charitable donations and fundraising; Workplace culture, including support for remote and in-office employees; Demonstrable support for environmental sustainability). Earning multiple 2023 TrustRadius Top Rated Awards in four categories: Corporate Performance Management (CPM); Budgeting and Forecasting; Financial Close; Cash Flow Management. Recognition as a Leader in the 2023 Nucleus Research CPM Technology Value Matrix, which acknowledged Vena’s enablement of “customers to make data-driven decisions, uncover actionable insights and drive growth across their business.” About Vena Vena is the only Intelligent Platform for Complete Planning that’s natively integrated with Microsoft 365, empowering teams to plan the way they think. Vena streamlines financial and operational planning, reporting and analysis processes, and provides advanced analytics and flexible modeling capabilities to help business, finance and operations leaders make informed business decisions. With Vena, you can leverage the power of Microsoft Excel and AI-powered insights in a unified, cloud-based platform that enhances collaboration, scalability and security. Over 1,600 of the world’s leading companies rely on Vena to power their planning. For more information, visit venasolutions.com. MEDIA CONTACT Jonathan Paul Senior Director, Content & Communications, Vena jpaul@venacorp.com

The CFO Show to offer insightful, timely commentary on the topics that are top of mind in finance and business Vena, the Intelligent Complete Planning platform loved by finance and trusted by business, today announced that Vena CFO Melissa Howatson has been tapped to host The CFO Show, a new audio and video podcast that aims to create a unique community for CFOs, those who aspire to the post, other finance professionals and business leaders. The show, which launched on September 19, features Howatson discussing current financial and business topics, industry best practices, economic trends and more. Audiences tuning in will gain access to strategies for professional, business and personal growth and success. Howatson will be joined by co-host, Tom Seegmiller, Vice President of FP&A at Vena. “My goal as host of The CFO Show is that finance and business professionals will find insightful, timely commentary on the biggest issues in finance and business that will help them grow in their careers.” —Melissa Howatson Chief Financial Officer, Vena “Finance leaders are taking on more than ever in this time of rapid change, but many wonder how they can drive strategic innovation and transform their business while still balancing day-to-day financial and operational needs,” Howatson said. “My goal as host of The CFO Show is that finance and business professionals will find insightful, timely commentary on the biggest issues in finance and business that will help them grow in their careers.” You can catch new episodes of The CFO Show every Tuesday on the podcast website and on YouTube. The series will also be available soon on all major podcast platforms including Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google and Amazon. About Vena Vena is the only Intelligent Platform for Complete Planning that’s natively integrated with Microsoft 365, empowering teams to plan the way they think. Vena streamlines financial and operational planning, reporting and analysis processes, and provides advanced analytics and modeling capabilities to help business, finance and operations leaders make informed business decisions. With Vena, you can leverage the power of Excel and AI-powered insights in a unified, cloud-based platform that enhances collaboration, scalability and security. Over 1,600 of the world’s leading companies rely on Vena to power their planning. For more information, visit venasolutions.com. Media Contact Jonathan Paul Senior Director, Content & Communications, Vena jpaul@venacorp.com

Leadership organization recognizes Munro's ecosystem transformation, thought leadership and strategic contributions to community TORONTO - Sept. 18, 2023 – Vena, the Intelligent Complete Planning platform loved by finance and trusted by business, is proud to announce that Partnership Leaders, the industry association for leaders in Partnership, Channel, Alliances and Business Development, has named Vena Chief Marketing and Ecosystem Officer Allison Munro as the recipient of the 2023 Award for Most Inspiring Woman in Partnerships. This award, presented at this year’s Partnership Leaders conference, Catalyst, acknowledged the exceptional women leaders doing highly impactful and innovative work in partnerships, and recognized the most inspiring woman excelling as an industry leader. “Supporting an environment in which women can thrive in the partnership industry has been a top priority since we started Partnership Leaders,” said Asher Mathew, Co-founder and CEO of Partnership Leaders. “This award was created and voted on by the Women in Partnerships group, which makes it even more of an accolade. Huge congratulations to Allison Munro for being such an inspiration to all.” Munro joined Vena in 2020 as Chief Marketing Officer and took on the additional role of Chief Ecosystem Officer in 2022 to drive an integrated, transformational approach to the business, as we work to have an integrated go-to-market motion that creates value for our Partners, the market and our customers’ ecosystem. Her thought leadership and strategic, forward-thinking approach to marketing was a natural springboard for driving ecosystem transformation at Vena. Building that ecosystem mindset prioritizes our values of customer trust, one team and execution excellence as we zero in on our ideal customer profile, next-gen enablement and GTM, assessing complementary sectors, integrating data across the ecosystem and measuring the right impact metrics. “Leading with an ecosystem mindset is about recognizing that your success is interconnected with the success of others in the ecosystem,” says Munro. “By adopting this mindset and taking deliberate actions to promote collaboration and sustainability, we can create a more resilient and prosperous ecosystem for all involved.” Vena CEO Hunter Madeley says that this honor recognizes Munro’s tremendous leadership in driving business transformation through strategic ecosystem initiatives as well as her dedication to the Partnership Leaders community. “We’re thrilled that Allison was named the 'Most Inspiring Woman in Partnerships’ by Partnership Leaders. Her ability to identify win-win opportunities with complementary brands has been invaluable at Vena. She has forged strong relationships at the highest levels and represents our brand with integrity and vision.”

Vena is acknowledged for going above and beyond to support employees and communities We’re thrilled to announce that Vena has been recognized for the fourth consecutive year with a TrustRadius Tech Cares award. The award acknowledges B2B technology companies that have gone above and beyond to support employees and communities across five areas of focus: Volunteerism Robust diversity, equity and inclusion programs Charitable donations and fundraising Workplace culture, including support for remote and in-office employees Demonstrable support for environmental sustainability This recent honor highlights our ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. According to Vena CEO Hunter Madeley, “Our talented and diverse team is the driving force behind Vena’s achievements. Their dedication to our CORE values of Customer Trust, One Team, Respect and Authenticity, and Execution Excellence shines through in all their work. It’s this commitment that helps us earn the confidence of our customers, partners, communities and the environment. This recognition from TrustRadius is a validation of Vena’s caring culture, which enables our employees to thrive professionally and personally.” “This recognition from TrustRadius is a validation of Vena’s caring culture, which enables our employees to thrive professionally and personally.” —Hunter Madeley CEO at Vena The TrustRadius TechCares award recognized Vena across a number of categories, including: Environmental Management - Vena provides opportunities for its employees to engage as global citizens in activities related to the environment. These range from comprehensive in-house waste reduction and recycling programs, a green procurement policy and participation in events such as World Clean Up Day and the WWF CN Tower Climb fundraiser. Diversity and Inclusion - In addition to a wide array of employee resource groups that support Vena’s diverse employee base, Vena also developed an Inclusive Language Guide for employees that raises awareness, guides learning and encourages the use of culturally sensitive terms and phrases that center the voices and perspectives of those who are often marginalized or stereotyped. Vena also implemented metrics in its applicant tracking system to gather data to assess the diversity of job candidates on aspects such as role applied for, functional team considered, recruiting source and more. Community Volunteerism - Vena provides all employees a Volunteer Day to support the organization, charity or cause of their choice. This is in addition to company-sponsored volunteer days and activities with organizations including Canadian Blood Services, Habitat for Humanity, the Red Cross Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal, Second Harvest and many more. “At Vena, our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is a collaborative effort across the organization,” said Tracey Mikita, Vena’s Chief People Person. “We’ve built our DEI efforts on four key pillars: Talent Attraction and Acquisition, Employee Experience, Leadership and Learning, and Community Impact. It’s gratifying to see our entire team engaged in shaping an inclusive culture. We recognize this is a continuous journey we’re on together to keep strengthening our DEI programs and outcomes.” “At Vena, our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is a collaborative effort across the organization.” —Tracey Mikita Chief People Person at Vena For more information on the only Intelligent Platform for Complete Planning that's natively integrated with Microsoft 365, or to request a demo, please visit venasolutions.com.

Vena repeats top rankings, receives perfect recommend score and outperforms some of the largest vendors in the industry Vena, the Intelligent Complete Planning platform loved by finance and trusted by business, today announced that it was recognized as an Overall Experience Leader and Trust Leader in the 2023 Dresner Wisdom of CrowdsⓇ Enterprise Performance Management Market Study. The study ranks vendors across a 33-point matrix and is based completely on the results of a user survey. It categorized Vena as an Overall Experience Leader in its Customer Experience Model and a Trust Leader in its Vendor Credibility Model. Vena customers who participated in the survey gave Vena a perfect Recommend score. Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) software enables businesses to forecast and strategically plan their finance operations, factoring in the internal and external factors that may influence their performance. In its 2023 report, Dresner found an uptick in adoption from the previous year, with 62% of respondents using EPM software (up nearly 10 percentage points from 2022). Midsize and small companies drove this increase, adopting the technology to better compete in today’s challenging macroeconomic conditions. “Vena continues to be a leader in this year’s Wisdom of Crowds EPM Market Study,” said Howard Dresner, Founder and Chief Research Officer of Dresner Advisory Services. “Its scores are generally above the overall sample, with key improvements in product, consulting and integrity. It is best in class in integration with third-party technologies, has a perfect recommend score and is an Overall Leader in the Customer Experience Model.” Vena empowers teams to plan the way they think. Vena makes financial and operational planning, reporting and analysis more efficient, increases financial intelligence across the organization and unlocks performance leveraging automation, uncompromised data modeling, industry-leading AI capabilities and the productivity tools teams already know and use, starting with Microsoft Excel. Vena is also highly flexible, adaptable and natively integrates with Microsoft 365. The Vena platform combines the power of Vena with Microsoft’s advanced productivity, collaboration, AI technology and innovation to help finance teams model, plan and scale based on their specific business requirements—all in an intuitive platform finance can own and operate. “Vena continues to be a leader in this year’s Wisdom of Crowds EPM Market Study. Its scores are generally above the overall sample, with key improvements in product, consulting and integrity. It is best in class in integration with third-party technologies, has a perfect recommend score and is an Overall Leader in the Customer Experience Model.” —Howard Dresner Founder and Chief Research Officer, Dresner Advisory Services “Vena’s top ranking in this year’s Dresner Wisdom of Crowd EPM Market Study is a testament not only to our outstanding customer success specialists, who work hand-in-hand with our users to ensure an excellent experience, but also the hard work of our dedicated product engineering team, which continues to refine and expand our platform’s capabilities,” said Hugh Cumming, Chief Technology Officer for Vena. “This recognition is a testament to our commitment to providing our user community a Complete Planning product to help them plan for anything.” The 2023 Dresner report builds upon Vena’s top ranking in its previous year’s report, as well as recent recognition from BPM Partners, which positioned Vena’s Intelligent Complete Planning platform as “Excellent” across numerous categories. “Vena’s top ranking in this year’s Dresner Wisdom of Crowd EPM Market Study is a testament not only to our outstanding customer success specialists, who work hand-in-hand with our users to ensure an excellent experience, but also the hard work of our dedicated product engineering team, which continues to refine and expand our platform’s capabilities.” —Hugh Cumming Chief Technology Officer at Vena Download the full report here to discover how Vena enables businesses to gain deeper insights into their performance and make more informed strategic decisions. For more information on Vena Intelligent Complete Planning or to request a demo, please visit venasolutions.com. About Vena Vena is the only Intelligent Platform for Complete Planning that’s natively integrated with Microsoft 365, empowering teams to plan the way they think. Vena streamlines financial and operational planning, reporting and analysis processes, and provides advanced analytics and modeling capabilities to help business, finance and operations leaders make informed business decisions. With Vena, you can leverage the power of Excel and AI-powered insights in a unified, cloud-based platform that enhances collaboration, scalability and security. Over 1,600 of the world’s leading companies rely on Vena to power their planning. For more information, visit venasolutions.com. About Dresner Advisory Services Dresner Advisory Services was formed by Howard Dresner, an independent analyst, author, lecturer, and business adviser. Dresner Advisory Services, LLC focuses on creating and sharing thought leadership for Business Intelligence (BI), Analytical Data Infrastructure, Performance Management, and related areas. Media Contact Jonathan Paul Senior Director, Content & Communications, Vena jpaul@venacorp.com

Vena’s Intelligent Complete Planning FP&A platform lauded for ease of use, budgeting and planning capabilities, performance and ability to scale by leading analyst firm Vena, the Intelligent Complete Planning platform loved by finance and trusted by business, today announced that it has been recognized by the 2023 BPM Partners Vendor Landscape Matrix Report for Financial Operational and Strategic Business Performance Management (BPM) platforms, earning Excellent ratings in a number of categories. These include Ease of Use, Budgeting and Planning, and Performance and Scalability. Vena was also listed as a Leader and Core Vendor in the BPM market. BPM, also referred to as Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), is defined by BPM Partners as “a set of integrated, closed-loop management and analytic processes, supported by technology, that address financial as well as operational activities.” Vena’s Intelligent Complete Planning platform is an end-to-end FP&A solution that supports the entire cycle, from budgeting, forecasting and planning to consolidation, reporting and analytics. With Vena, organizations of all sizes can intelligently plan and quickly adapt based on today’s ever-changing macroeconomic conditions. “We recognize Vena as a leader providing an intuitive performance management solution that continues to earn high marks from its customers,” said Craig Schiff, President and CEO at BPM Partners. “Recent developments with Vena Insights, which delivers self-service AI to enhance strategic decision making, further strengthens their offerings.” This recognition from BPM Partners comes on the heels of similar honors from other technology analyst firms, including: Vena named a Challenger in the 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Financial Planning Software IDC MarketScape positioned Vena as a Major Player in Enterprise Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting Applications Vena recognized as a Leader in the 2023 Nucleus Research CPM Technology Value Matrix Additionally, Vena recently received four Top Rated awards based on user reviews on TrustRadius. These included Corporate Performance Management (CPM), Budgeting and Forecasting, Financial Close and Cash Flow Management. “Users of our planning solution can plan and grow with the confidence that their strategic decisions are based on solid data, analysis and insight from the latest in intelligent technologies.” —Hugh Cumming Chief Technology Officer at Vena “Today’s recognition from BPM Partners builds upon our Excellent ratings in the firm’s 2022 Performance Management Vendor Landscape Matrix and is a testament to Vena’s long tradition of providing customers with the latest innovations in FP&A like the recent release of Vena Insights,” said Hugh Cumming, Chief Technology Officer for Vena. “Users of our planning solution can plan and grow with the confidence that their strategic decisions are based on solid data, analysis and insight from the latest in intelligent technologies.” Download the full report here to discover how Vena is consistently named a core vendor year after year and continues to maintain core strengths for Ease of Use, Budgeting and Planning, and Performance and Scalability. For more information on Vena Intelligent Complete Planning or to request a demo, please visit venasolutions.com. About Vena Vena empowers businesses to plan for anything with the only native Excel Complete Planning platform built for Microsoft 365 with Power BI Embedded. Vena streamlines budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes, and provides advanced analytics and modeling capabilities to help business, finance and operations leaders make informed business decisions. With Vena, you can leverage the power of Excel and AI-powered insights in a unified, cloud-based platform that enhances collaboration, scalability and security. Over 1,500 of the world’s leading companies rely on Vena to power their planning. For more information, visit venasolutions.com. About BPM Partners BPM Partners is the leading independent authority on business performance management (BPM) and related business intelligence solutions and has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Management Consulting Firms. The company helps organizations address their budgeting, planning, financial consolidation, close, and reporting, regulatory compliance, profitability optimization, key performance indicator (KPI) development, and operational performance challenges with vendor-neutral experts who guide companies through their BPM initiatives from start to finish while both reducing risk and minimizing costs. For further details, go to bpmpartners.com. Media Contact Jonathan Paul Senior Director, Content & Communications, Vena jpaul@venacorp.com

Customer ratings boost Vena FP&A platform to top of Corporate Performance Management, Budgeting & Forecasting, Financial Close and Cash Flow Management categories Vena announced today that it has earned 2023 TrustRadius Top Rated Awards in four categories: Corporate Performance Management (CPM), Budgeting and Forecasting, Financial Close and Cash Flow Management. The TrustRadius Top Rated Awards are granted to vendors with the highest percentage of positive Key Insights statistics for Best Feature Set, Best Value for Price and Best Relationship in their product categories. Vena Intelligent Complete Planning previously received TrustRadius recognition for Top Rated and Best Software in 2022 and was the recipient of the Tech Cares award in 2020. “Our teams place as much effort on ensuring our customers have an excellent experience using our Intelligent Complete Planning platform as our engineering group puts into ensuring it keeps pace with industry innovations. We are incredibly proud to receive these honors again.” —Paula Batras Senior Customer Marketing Manager at Vena “At Vena, we truly appreciate recognition like these TrustRadius awards because they are based on the reviews and sentiment of our customers,” said Paula Batras, Senior Customer Marketing Manager at Vena. “Our teams place as much effort on ensuring our customers have an excellent experience using our Intelligent Complete Planning platform as our engineering group puts into ensuring it keeps pace with industry innovations. We are incredibly proud to receive these honors again.” Vena Intelligent Complete Planning is the only financial planning and analysis (FP&A) platform natively built for Microsoft Excel, with a number of out-of-the-box integrations with leading applications, including Intuit QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, NetSuite, Salesforce and more. “We are driven to empower businesses throughout the planning process, whether in finance or elsewhere within an organization, and we continually look for ways to add the latest technologies to our platform so our customers can stay ahead of the competition.” —Hugh Cumming Chief Technology Officer at Vena “The TrustRadius awards recognize vendors that provide excellent customer satisfaction, and the user-driven ratings help buyers make confident technology decisions as they plan for anything,” said Hugh Cumming, Chief Technology Officer at Vena. “We are driven to empower businesses throughout the planning process, whether in finance or elsewhere within an organization, and we continually look for ways to add the latest technologies to our platform so our customers can stay ahead of the competition.” For more information on Vena Intelligent Complete Planning or to request a demo, please visit www.venasolutions.com. About Vena Vena empowers businesses to plan for anything with the only native Excel Complete Planning platform built for Microsoft 365 with Power BI Embedded. Vena streamlines budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes, and provides advanced analytics and modeling capabilities to help business, finance and operations leaders make informed business decisions. With Vena, you can leverage the power of Excel and AI-powered insights in a unified, cloud-based platform that enhances collaboration, scalability and security. Over 1,500 of the world’s leading companies rely on Vena to power their planning. For more information, visit venasolutions.com. About TrustRadius TrustRadius is the most trusted research and review platform for business leaders to find and select the right software for their needs. Decision-makers across industries rely on verified, peer-based guidance and research from TrustRadius. Vendors engage and convert high-intent buyers by telling their unique stories through rich reviews. Over 12 million visitors a year create and engage with high-quality review content and data on Trustradius.com. Headquartered in Austin, TX, TrustRadius was founded by successful entrepreneurs and is backed by Mayfield Fund, LiveOak Venture Partners, and Next Coast Ventures. Media Contact Jonathan Paul Senior Director, Content & Communications, Vena jpaul@venacorp.com

Learn how to build the agility and resilience you need to plan for anything Vena is getting ready to host Excelerate Summit 2023, our fourth annual global virtual conference for finance and operations professionals, business leaders and budget owners. Taking place May 9–10, the virtual live and on-demand conference experience features 30+ speakers, inspiring keynotes and sessions and 20+ hours of CPE/CPD live discussions, workshops and training. What’s Different This Year? Unlike other industry conferences, we’re laser-focused on giving actionable advice finance professionals can use to navigate the current business environment. We’re inviting our community of 5,000+ professionals to come together to learn how to excelerate their planning productivity, agility, resilience and their organization’s financial intelligence so they can plan for anything. Attendees gave last year’s event 4.4 stars out of 5 Excelerate will offer attendees the opportunity to: Engage and learn from finance peers, Vena Experts and executives, and finance and business leaders from organizations including Microsoft, Kansas City Chiefs, OpenAI and more Earn up to 22 CPE/CPD credits through live discussions, workshops and training Learn Excel and Power BI best practices and access templates for rolling forecasts, what-if analysis, workforce planning and more Learn how to empower your organization to adapt to current market realities with important strategies, best practices and technological innovations You can also look forward to insights from Vena keynote speakers, with sessions that have been designed to inspire you to build winning teams, stay ahead of technology innovation and drive growth, resilience and agility within your organizations. Excelerate Summit’s Exciting Lineup of Speakers Joining the speaker lineup this year are Austin Wiseman, Finance & Accounting at OpenAI, Nicolas Herman, CFO at Microsoft Canada and Mitch Holthus, Voice of the Kansas City Chiefs. Other speakers include: Hunter Madeley, CEO, Vena Melissa Howatson, CFO, Vena Purna Duggirala, Chief Excel Officer, Chandoo.org and Microsoft MVP Howard Dresner, Chief Research Officer, Dresner Advisory Services, LLC Speakers from 6Sense, BetMGM, Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLP, Fluence Technologies and more Feedback that makes us blush a little 😊 Attendees can earn free CPE/CPD credits through live conversations, interactive workshops, product demonstrations and training presented by Vena Academy. Sessions and panels will cover: Strategies for high-functioning finance teams The new tech empowering finance-led innovation Practical applications of AI and automation in FP&A Latest trends in FP&A, AI, extended planning and performance management Managing cash flow in complex business conditions Agile revenue forecasting Unlocking opportunities with finance systems and operations The Vena Product Roadmap Introduction to Vena Complete Planning and Insights Best practices for workforce planning, cash flow management, Microsoft Excel and more Excelerate’s jam-packed agenda includes multiple opportunities to learn, connect and grow with Vena Experts and Partners, Microsoft leaders and technology enthusiasts who will all be on hand to help you plan for anything—all while virtually networking in a global community of professionals. More feedback that makes us blush a little 😊 Save your free seat for Excelerate Summit 2023 today. For the latest Excelerate Summit 2023 news, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @venasolutions.

CPM software provider grows customer base, empowering companies to plan for anything amid global economic challenges Today, Vena announced record revenues and customer wins in its latest fiscal year despite significant economic headwinds. The company recognized significant year-over-year increases in revenue and customers added through FY 2023 (ending Jan. 31, 2023) and had record growth in expansion sales as customers leveraged Vena’s corporate performance management (CPM) software to plan for anything, leaving it well-positioned to ride continued business momentum in FY 2024. “Macroeconomic conditions have placed a new urgency on streamlining financial and operational planning,” said Hunter Madeley, CEO of Vena. “Companies trust Vena’s award-winning Complete Planning platform and Partner network to provide the planning capabilities and business insights required to thrive in any environment. Vena remains committed to empowering our customers to build agility and resilience into their business planning processes.” Other highlights achieved in Q4 FY 2023 include: Record subscription revenue and a new customer milestone, crossing the 1,500 threshold. A strategic partnership with Fluence Technologies offering an integrated solution that empowers FP&A, extended planning and financial close management for Vena and Fluence customers and enables a seamless digital transformation of the entire finance function. The expansion of Vena’s Partner network, with the addition of Cyberly Inc., McAlign Consulting Group, Nexcelsior Inc. and Varisource. These Partners add to Vena’s expertise in the Microsoft and Netsuite platforms, enhancing the Vena platform’s capabilities in functions including revenue operations and sales performance management. Ongoing hiring that grew Vena’s team by over 20%, attracting top talent despite a softening in overall technology industry headcount, due in large part to its recognition as a top place to work. These Q4 milestones capped a strong year for Vena, which earned a collection of industry awards, including recognition as a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Enterprise Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting Applications 2022 Vendor Assessment and a TrustRadius 2022 Best Software award for Vena Complete Planning. Vena also received high rankings from user-based rating sites TrustRadius (Best Corporate Performance Management, Budgeting and Forecasting and Financial Close software) and G2 (Best Software for Accounting and Finance). Other highlights in the year include: The announcement of a technology collaboration with Microsoft, including mutual investment in product, solution and platform innovation to empower the strategic office of finance. Strengthened leadership with the addition of Melissa Howatson as Chief Financial Officer, the appointment of Vena Chief Marketing Officer Allison Munro as Chief Marketing & Ecosystem Officer and the promotion of Le Huong Truong to Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, joining Vena’s executive leadership team. Industry recognition with Vena named an Overall Leader in the 2022 Wisdom of Crowds Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) Market Study conducted by Dresner Advisory Services. Recognition of Vena’s culture and workplace environment by Waterstone Human Capital on its 2022 list of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures. The launch of Vena with Microsoft Power BI Embedded, adding AI-powered advanced data analytics to the Vena platform. The launch of Vena Marketplace, where finance and operations professionals can access native Vena integrations and connect with Vena Partners that offer services, solutions and technologies that integrate into the Vena platform to automate financial planning processes, drive collaboration and deliver deep insights. Additional recognition for Vena’s culture with its third TrustRadius Tech Cares award, which recognizes tech companies’ support for employees, and several Comparably awards, including recognition of its diversity initiatives and company outlook. About Vena Vena empowers businesses to plan for anything with the only native Excel Complete Planning platform built for Microsoft 365 with Power BI Embedded. Vena streamlines budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes, and provides advanced analytics and modeling capabilities to help business, finance and operations leaders make informed business decisions. With Vena, you can leverage the power of Excel and AI-powered insights in a unified, cloud-based platform that enhances collaboration, scalability and security. Over 1,500 of the world’s leading companies rely on Vena to power their planning. For more information, visit venasolutions.com. Media Contact Jonathan Paul Senior Director, Content & Communications, Vena jpaul@venacorp.com

Nucleus highlights Vena’s platform usability, modern Microsoft 365 Integrations and Power BI Embedded experience Vena announced today that it has been recognized as a leader in the Nucleus Research CPM Value Matrix, marking the tenth straight year Vena has achieved this industry leader recognition. “This year's Nucleus Report revealed that present economic uncertainty and market volatility are leading financial professionals to turn to technology for agile planning and budgeting,” says Hugh Cumming, Chief Technology Officer at Vena. “This recognition validates our ongoing commitment to customers to do just that, giving them the confidence they need to transform the office of finance into a strategic partner to the entire organization. Vena’s mission is to help businesses plan for anything, providing customers with the ability to work the way they think—in a familiar environment and flexible platform—and leveraging advanced AI and ML capabilities to easily gain access to real-time data and insights to support greater strategic decision making and agile planning.” The Nucleus Research CPM Technology Value Matrix evaluates vendors based on greater usability and better functionality of their solutions. Vena positioned highest for greater usability in the leader quadrant. Also mentioned were Vena’s latest updates, including: Open Data API Strategy Fully Integrated Modern Microsoft 365 Integration Experience Fully Integrated Power BI Embedded Experience Combined With Azure Data Lake Infrastructure Enhanced Data Modeler With Data Model Optimization Isaac Gould, Research Manager, Nucleus Research, says, ”Vena Solutions continues to be a leader in the Value Matrix, for the 10th consecutive year. Differentiated by its high usability marks, Vena is focused on providing further functionality through its Power BI Embedded experience, open data API strategy with ease of use and product flexibility at its solutions core.” Earlier this year, IDC positioned Vena as a Major Player in Enterprise Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting Applications. Vena was also named a Challenger in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Financial Planning Software. To access the full Nucleus Research "CPM Technology Value Matrix" Report, click here. About Nucleus Research Nucleus Research is a global provider of investigative, case-based technology research and advisory services. The company's ROI-focused research approach provides unique insight into the actual results technology solutions deliver, allowing organizations to cut through marketing hype to understand real operational value and select or renew the best technology solution for their environment. For more information, visit NucleusResearch.com. About Vena Vena is the only native Excel Complete Planning platform built for Microsoft 365 with Power BI Embedded. Vena transforms how business, finance and operations leaders Plan To Grow™ with the Vena Growth Engine, the SaaS platform and methodology that empowers and inspires your plans and guides your growth journey. Over 1,300 of the world’s leading companies power their growth with Vena. For more information, visit venasolutions.com. Media Contact Jonathan Paul Senior Director, Content & Communications, Vena jpaul@venacorp.com

Today, Vena announced that it has been named a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Enterprise Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting Applications 2022 Vendor Assessment (doc #US48985622, December 2022). “Vena provides customers the ability to work the way they think, with familiarity, flexibility and deep, actionable insights that transform the office of finance into a strategic partner to the entire organization,” said Hugh Cumming, Chief Technology Officer for Vena. “We believe our recognition as a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape validates our ability to execute at a level on par with industry leaders in enhancing our customers’ ability to support greater decision-making and planning agility, which is a competitive asset during uncertain times.” The IDC MarketScape report is an assessment of enterprise planning, budgeting and forecasting application vendors in 2022. The IDC MarketScape evaluates the breadth of each vendor’s product portfolio and the level of innovation included, geographical presence and the satisfaction and perception of its customers, as well as the vendor’s overall health. Vena’s position in the IDC MarketScape follows a wave of industry and customer accolades the company received in 2022. Earlier this year, Vena was named a Challenger in the inaugural Gartner Magic Quadrant for financial planning software and was ranked as an Overall Leader in the Dresner Advisory Services 2022 Wisdom of Crowds Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) Market Study. Vena was recognized as a leader in the G2 Grid Report for Budgeting and Forecasting Winter 2023. Vena also received a 2022 Best Software award by TrustRadius, the community-driven product reviews site. About IDC MarketScape IDC MarketScape vendor assessment model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of ICT (information and communications technology) suppliers in a given market. The research methodology utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each vendor’s position within a given market. IDC MarketScape provides a clear framework in which the product and service offerings, capabilities and strategies, and current and future market success factors of IT and telecommunications vendors can be meaningfully compared. The framework also provides technology buyers with a 360-degree assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of current and prospective vendors. About Vena Vena is the only native Excel Complete Planning platform built for Microsoft 365 with Power BI Embedded. Vena transforms how business, finance and operations leaders Plan To Grow™ with the Vena Growth Engine, the SaaS platform and methodology that empowers and inspires your plans and guides your growth journey. Over 1,300 of the world’s leading companies power their growth with Vena. For more information, visit venasolutions.com. Media Contact Jonathan Paul Senior Director, Content & Communications, Vena jpaul@venacorp.com

Recognized for its ability to execute and completeness of vision Today, Vena announced that it has been named a Challenger in the 2022 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Financial Planning Software. "We are delighted that Vena is positioned as a Challenger in the Magic Quadrant,” said Hugh Cumming, Chief Technology Officer for Vena. “ We believe our native integrations with Microsoft technology enable Vena customers to leverage Microsoft Excel, Power BI and Azure to gain deep insights from their financial and operational data through our advanced AI-driven analytics. We are proud of the Vena team and look forward to continuing to execute against our mission to elevate the strategic office of finance.” Gartner defines financial planning software as “the key tool that enables organizations to manage their enterprisewide financial planning, forecasting and budgeting processes. Financial planning software allows finance organizations to plan and analyze business financial strategy for the organization across all three financial statements (that is, profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flows). It supports modeling, collaboration, analytics and performance-reporting capabilities, all of which enhance a user’s ability to effectively manage financial performance.” This is the latest recognition for Vena in 2022. Earlier this year, the company was named an Overall Leader in the Dresner Advisory Services 2022 Wisdom of Crowds Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) Market Study. Vena was also recognized as a major player in the 2022 IDC Marketscape Enterprise Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting Applications report and as a leader in the G2 Grid Report for Budgeting and Forecasting Winter 2023. Vena also received a 2022 Best Software award by TrustRadius, the community-driven product reviews site. Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Financial Planning Software, Regina Crowder, Matthew Mowrey, et al.., 14 December 2022 . Gartner and Magic Quadrant are registered trademarks of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally and are used herein with permission. All rights reserved. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner’s research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. About Vena Vena is the only native Excel Complete Planning platform built for Microsoft 365 with Power BI Embedded. Vena transforms how business, finance and operations leaders Plan To Grow™ with the Vena Growth Engine, the SaaS platform and methodology that empowers and inspires your plans and guides your growth journey. Over 1,300 of the world’s leading companies power their growth with Vena. For more information, visit venasolutions.com. Media Contact Jonathan Paul Senior Director, Content & Communications, Vena jpaul@venacorp.com

Vena Complete Planning, now with Power BI Embedded, empowers strategic planning, connected decision making and business agility with AI-powered insights at scale and guided business intelligence for all TORONTO, November 3, 2022 - Vena, the Complete Planning platform loved by finance and trusted by business, today announced the integration of Vena with Microsoft Power BI Embedded as part of its Insights and Analysis solution. Vena with Power BI Embedded enriches Vena’s Insights and Analysis solution with advanced data analytics and AI-powered business insights embedded directly in Vena Complete Planning, powering FP&A, extended planning and beyond. This makes it the only Complete Planning platform with out-of-the-box, user-guided business intelligence for all. Companies can easily leverage up-to-the-minute analytics, share actionable, AI-driven insights at scale, improve communication and collaboration with interactive data visualizations and dashboards, power confident, connected decision making, and empower strategic planning and business agility at every level of their organization—all within the Vena they know and love. “Vena with Power BI Embedded ensures our customers have all the tools and capabilities they need to drive strategic business planning and better business outcomes,” said Hugh Cumming, Chief Technology Officer at Vena. “Not only can organizations leverage advanced data and analytics capabilities such as natural language querying, predictive modeling and decomposition trees to drive agile decision making, they can also benefit from the latest advances in Microsoft’s Power BI cloud and AI capabilities in an embedded, no-code solution with out-of-the-box functionality.” For over a decade, Vena Solutions has collaborated with Microsoft to create the only native Microsoft Excel, cloud-based CPM platform to empower the strategic office of finance—including Microsoft 365 and Power BI. Vena automates key planning processes and connects financial and operational data from across the business. This enables organizations to source meaningful insights through timely analysis and to drive agile planning decisions that deliver business value in the pursuit of sustained growth. Vena with Power BI Embedded enhances Vena’s Insights and Analysis solution as the next evolution of Vena’s ongoing strategic collaboration with Microsoft, which continues to transform how businesses Plan To Grow™. “Vena Complete Planning’s integration with Power BI combines modeling capabilities with embedded AI delivered by a business intelligence cloud in a Complete Planning platform anyone can use,” said Arun Ulagaratchagan, Corporate Vice President, Intelligence Platform at Microsoft Corp. “Uncovering deep insights at scale to maximize business performance is more efficient and easier.” Vena with Power BI Embedded leverages machine learning applied across end-to-end analytical workflows and an intuitive user experience to bring finance and operational teams together with at-a-glance visuals of key company KPIs. Businesses can future-proof their investment in advanced data analytics with free and instant access to the latest analytics and AI advancements in Microsoft Power BI. Plus, with the power of Vena’s analytical database—which connects existing source systems for optimized data readiness—they can maximize Microsoft Power BI’s AI-powered insights and analysis with Vena’s best-in-class, multi-dimensional modeling and scenario analysis capabilities to power business-wide planning. “Reporting, dashboards, integrated data and embedded BI with guided analytics are among the most sought-after capabilities today,” said Howard Dresner, Founder and Chief Research Officer at Dresner Advisory Services. “For finance, operations and business leaders, the ability to align teams around key goals and objectives, monitor performance against those goals and, ultimately, drive better decision making with democratized access to data is increasingly critical as they look to make sense of and navigate through quickly changing market conditions.” “Vena with Power BI Embedded is a game changer” added Dan Crumb, CFO of the Kansas City Chiefs. “With its easy-to-use, best-in-class AI capabilities, we will be able to create a collaborative data-driven culture that leverages instant, scalable insights to drive strategic planning and decision making at every level of our organization. We will be well-positioned as industry leaders in strategic finance and analytics with automated, AI-enabled insights and business intelligence capabilities at our fingertips.” To learn more about Vena with Power BI Embedded, visit venasolutions.com or watch The Reporting and Analytics Livestream on demand at plantogrow.com. About Vena Vena is the only native Excel Complete Planning Platform built for Microsoft 365 with Power BI Embedded. Vena transforms how business, finance and operations leaders Plan To Grow™ with the Vena Growth Engine, the SaaS platform and methodology that empowers and inspires your plans and guides your growth journey. Over 1,300 of the world's leading companies power their growth with Vena. For more information, visit venasolutions.com.

Truong to guide Vena’s legal affairs as SVP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Today, we're delighted to announce that Le Huong Truong has been promoted to Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary and will join Vena’s executive leadership team led by CEO Hunter Madeley. “It’s important for all leaders to find the right balance of speed and certainty, especially in our high-growth environment,” said Madeley. “Le’s strong, stable advice and counsel have provided a solid foundation for Vena’s continued success. We are fortunate to be able to lean on and learn from Le as we continue to build our company and culture.” Truong joined Vena as Vice President and General Counsel in 2020, leading the legal function to deliver on its core mandate of managing risk and driving growth at scale. She was also instrumental in completing Vena’s Series C funding round, which raised approximately $300 million in one of the largest funding rounds for a Canadian tech company. Previously, Truong served as Senior Corporate Counsel at technology solutions provider CDW, overseeing the company’s Canadian legal function as a member of its Canadian leadership team. Prior to that, she served as Legal Counsel for the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation and as an associate at the law firm Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP. Truong holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Waterloo. She also earned a master’s degree in Business Administration and a Juris Doctor from the University of Toronto. “It’s an honor and a privilege to serve on the executive leadership team alongside Hunter and so many other talented Venanites,” Truong said. “Coming off a record-setting first half, I am excited at the opportunity to help guide our company in its mission and in the continued service of our customers.”

Supported by over 120 partners, Vena’s cloud-based corporate performance management (CPM) platform helps 1,300+ customers achieve business agility in an uncertain economy Today, we are thrilled to announce that Vena has achieved banner year-to-date growth, reaching new milestones in its ecosystem of strategic partners and engagements with global customers. These milestones were driven by our dedicated employee base—which has grown to more than 650 Venanites—all committed to the company’s mission to transform the way organizations Plan to Grow™. Since the start of the year, Vena has added nearly 200 new customers globally. Companies choose Vena for its ability to drive agility and resilience in their financial and operational planning processes as they deal with the uncertainty of the current economic climate. New customers include growth-focused organizations in professional sports, financial services, healthcare, logistics and more. “We are grateful to have the trust of global organizations as they seek to get ahead of constant shifts in their operating environment. It’s clear that these teams are creating real customer value and developing organizational resilience, and we are thrilled to be contributing to their success.” —Hunter Madeley CEO, Vena Additionally, Vena has made some significant moves to expand its ecosystem footprint and market presence. The company recently appointed Allison Munro as Chief Marketing & Ecosystem Officer and expanded its ecosystem and presence in markets, including the UK and EMEA, with 20 new partner organizations, including Verostone, Moore Insight, GRF CPAs & Advisors and Stoneridge Software. They join a thriving partner ecosystem that includes leading organizations such as Microsoft, Citrin Cooperman, Finext, Fluence, Prolytics, Syvance, the Kansas City Chiefs and more. Vena’s partner network is supported through the Vena Partner Program, which provides the company’s alliances with services, training and enablement to accelerate their growth. Other highlights of the fiscal year to date include: 40%+ growth in revenue and employee headcount (and we're still growing) “Top Rated” Awards for Corporate Performance Management, Budgeting and Forecasting and Financial Close from TrustRadius Designation as one of Canada’s Top Small and Medium Employers (2022) by Mediacorp Canada Inc., organizers of the annual Canada’s Top 100 Employers ranking Four Comparably Award wins: Best Company Outlook and Best Marketing Teams in Q1; Best CEOs for Diversity and Best CEOs for Women in Q2 Continually ranked as the top financial planning software on G2’s Top 50 Accounting & Finance Products list In addition, in May Vena held its annual conference for finance and operations professionals, Excelerate =SUM(it), with more than 50 speakers and over 25 hours of CPE/CPD learning sessions, covering topics such as agile budgeting, revenue planning, scenario modeling, workforce planning, best practices in Microsoft Excel and Power BI, finance-led business partnering and more. “We are grateful to have the trust of global organizations as they seek to get ahead of constant shifts in their operating environment. It’s clear that these teams are creating real customer value and developing organizational resilience, and we are thrilled to be contributing to their success,” said Vena CEO Hunter Madeley. “With the support of our dedicated employees and our amazing partners, Vena is on a trajectory to achieve another record-setting year in 2022.”

Together, Vena and Microsoft will put finance at the heart of strategy with leading cloud-based data analytics capabilities Today, we are delighted to announce a technology collaboration with Microsoft, which includes mutual investment in product, solution and platform innovation to empower the strategic office of finance. The modern finance function is quickly becoming the linchpin for businesswide collaboration, decision making and agile planning in an uncertain and volatile business environment. The collaboration will unlock the full power of the Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Microsoft 365 clouds within the Vena platform to place finance firmly at the heart of business strategy—enabling teams to connect financial data to strategic and operational plans, model multiple scenarios, create robust workflows and deliver actionable insights at scale to help stakeholders proactively adapt business models to dynamic market conditions. "This collaboration represents a next-level investment in our ecosystem and product offering to revolutionize the role of finance as a strategic business partner," said Hugh Cumming, Chief Technology Officer, Vena. "Through Vena's native integrations with Excel and Microsoft Power BI, we will continue to expand our investment in Microsoft's leading cloud-based data analytics capabilities and help finance teams find new ways to harness vast amounts of data, create meaningful insights and drive optimal business outcomes." "This collaboration represents a next-level investment in our ecosystem and product offering to revolutionize the role of finance as a strategic business partner." —Hugh Cumming Chief Technology Officer, Vena A Collaboration That's Transformed the Future of Business Planning for Over a Decade The announcement builds on more than a decade of collaboration between Vena and Microsoft to transform how businesses Plan To Grow™, creating the only Native Microsoft Excel, cloud-based corporate performance management platform built for Microsoft 365 with Power BI Embedded. Vena Complete Planning automates key finance-led planning processes and connects data from core financial, ERP, CRM and all other critical source systems to power FP&A, extended planning and other spreadsheet-powered business processes in a single platform. "Together with Vena, we are committed to empowering the strategic office of finance to lead through uncertainty—driving agility, managing risk and advancing the business with the power of predictive analytics and real-time data visualization," said Arun Ulagaratchagan, Corporate Vice President, Intelligence Platform at Microsoft Corp. To learn more about how Vena customers are benefiting from the latest Microsoft product advancements, watch The Power of Vena and Microsoft featuring Vena Chief Technology Officer Hugh Cumming and Microsoft Chief Financial Planning & Orchestration Officer Wendy Braithwaite, a Vena Excelerate =SUM(it) 2022 on-demand replay available at Plantogrow.com. A Shared Mission To Drive Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Vena was recently recognized as a winner in the 2022 Gavriella Schuster IAMCP D&I Partner of the Year Awards. The annual awards are the product of the IAMCP (International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners) D&I (Diversity & Inclusion) Committee in its recognition of the work that Gavriella Schuster, former Corporate VP, One Commercial Partner, Microsoft, has done in the promotion of workplace equity for all. As a Microsoft Partner, Vena not only remains committed to investing in product and solution innovation, but also aligning around a shared mission to cultivate a strong culture of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. Vena's DEI policies and efforts, along with the work of its employee resource groups, aim to create the space and freedom for employees to be themselves and to celebrate and value our differences. "We are extremely proud to have been given this award and to have been recognized within the Microsoft Partner Channel by IAMCP and Gavriella Schuster, whose work in this area has been transformational," said Allison Munro, Chief Marketing & Ecosystem Officer, Vena. "We deeply believe that diversity in hiring talent brings perspectives that collectively help us better serve our customers and make our purpose-led organization stronger." Click here to learn more about Vena partnering with Microsoft.

Both the level of uncertainty and the pace of change over the last few years have cemented how important trust is in managing our organizations and cultures. Here at Vena, trust is an important part of our company culture. In fact, Customer Trust is one of Vena’s four core values. It’s one of the things we value above all else. We are One Team (another core value) with many voices and one purpose. We trust each other and are united in the service of our customers and our purpose. “We understand that a company culture built on trust empowers everyone. It sets the foundation for collaboration, creativity, innovation and growth. But we also understand that trust must be earned. That’s why we work hard every day to build and maintain that trust at Vena—at every level of our organization,” says Vena CEO Hunter Madeley. “We all do our best to walk our talk, to align our behavior with our core values and to keep our promises to our people, customers and communities.” Building a Winning Culture On Comparably, a leading workplace culture and corporate brand reputation platform where employees can leave anonymous ratings and reviews about their employers, one of our Vena employees shared, “I appreciate the transparency with which they lead this company. It is refreshing! There are no egos, no politics or hidden agendas. They do a great job of communicating a vision and helping everyone understand what their role is in achieving it.” It’s true, leading with transparency and building trust in our workplace starts with our leaders, but these are shared responsibilities across the culture. We all strive to be transparent, collaborative and to lean on each other to do great work together—at the best of times and especially when facing adversity. We celebrate our collective wins, but are always looking for new ways to grow and to better serve our customers and our culture. Our customer and employee NPS processes have been invaluable in shaping the value we provide and we’re always grateful for the feedback. We feel that Trust is strengthened with each cycle of feedback and action, and we’re excited for the future we’re creating together. Last year, our employee ratings and reviews earned Comparably Awards for Best Company Culture, Best Company for Diversity, Best Company for Women and more. For the full list of Comparably awards Vena won in 2021, click here. Did you know Vena was named one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers in 2021 and one of Canada’s 2022 Top Small & Medium Employers? “I appreciate the transparency with which they lead this company. It is refreshing! There are no egos, no politics or hidden agendas.” —Anonymous Reviewer Comparably Employee Feedback Building trust within our organization is also heavily reliant on our employee feedback. It influences the happiness of our team, the quality of our execution and the satisfaction of our customers. We invest in our team’s growth, nurture their interests and skills and provide support for their mental, emotional and physical well-being. In our culture of open communication, not only do we frequently ask for employee feedback, we take action on that feedback. Some of the ways we took action on employee feedback are reflected in the recent changes we made to our Parental Leave Program which put inclusivity, equity and flexibility at the forefront of our policy. We also expanded our health and wellness initiatives to offer additional support to our employees. “Ensuring our employees feel valued, heard and appreciated is part of our every day,” says Vena Chief People Person Tracey Mikita. “At every stage of our employees’ journeys, we work to ensure that they have the tools and support they need in their personal and professional lives to excel in their roles.” We call it Respect & Authenticity (another core value). Employees want to feel valued and empowered to do their best work. To do that, we strive to provide them with a safe space and the freedom to be themselves so they can feel a deep sense of belonging and togetherness. Our employee-run resource groups, what we call Vena Resource Groups (VRGs), are one of the ways we aim to create the space and freedom for our employees to be themselves and to celebrate and value our differences. Through our various VRGs, including our new Spectrum (2SLGBTQIA+) and Melanite (Black employees) groups, employees are encouraged to bring together their diverse perspectives and experiences and are given a platform to join the important conversations happening internally and externally. When our employees can bring their authentic selves to work, we can all work closely together to do great work in the service of customers—and take pride in Execution Excellence (another core value). After all, it’s the many dimensions of diversity that give us strength and push us to think differently and to be better. "Ensuring our employees feel valued, heard and appreciated is part of our every day.” —Tracey Mikita Chief People Person, Vena Customer Trust and Service In order to best serve our customers and to ensure the security and integrity of their data, all of our employees are part of our culture of security. Our organization-wide commitment to trust and security means we all care deeply about helping our customers grow and succeed and act with their best interests in mind. We employ best-of-breed technologies and stringent operational processes to ensure customer data is safe at all times. You can read more about our commitment to Customer Trust here. Commitment to Innovation In serving our mission of helping our customers Plan To Grow™, we’re aware that our customers look to Vena, the only native Excel Complete Planning platform built for Microsoft 365 with Power Embedded, to help them build agility and resilience in their financial and operational planning processes. To learn how industry leaders are growing a healthier business through a smarter approach to planning with Vena, read our Customer Stories. Recently, the feedback of our customers and community helped us earn 2022 Top Rated Awards from TrustRadius for Budgeting and Forecasting, Corporate Performance Management and Financial Close. Actually, the trust they have in Vena strengthens our ongoing commitment to product innovation that puts the needs of our customers front and center. Our tailored solutions that serve all industries are an example of building with Customer Trust top of mind. Interested to know how much verified users value Vena? Click here to read their reviews. These accolades that are a direct result of our customer feedback drive us to do even more for our community of customers and partners, especially when it comes to excelerating their personal, professional and business growth at plantogrow.com. From events, forums, free financial Excel templates and the Vena Academy, there are so many opportunities for members to learn, connect and grow in a diverse community of finance and operations professionals. Come Grow With Us Interested in learning more about Vena’s winning culture and growth? Vena is hiring! We are a hybrid remote-office workplace with offices in Toronto, Canada and London, England. Visit our newly launched Careers site for current job openings and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter or Facebook to learn more about life at Vena.

We are delighted to announce that our CMO, Allison Munro, has been appointed Chief Marketing & Ecosystem Officer at Vena with a mandate to drive finance-led transformation and elevate the strategic office of finance through the combined power of Vena’s product, partners and community. Business agility has never been more important for organizations than it is today with rapid change and constant uncertainty underpinning an increasingly complex business environment. In her new role, Allison, previously Vena’s CMO, will work cross-functionally to connect Vena’s partner network, services, lines of business, intellectual property and community advocacy to extend the value of the Vena platform, empower the strategic office of finance to navigate businesses through these challenges and accelerate the growth of Vena customers and partners. “Vena Partners are an indispensable part of our business as they extend our brand and platform value, and support our mission to transform how businesses Plan To Grow with their deep product and solutions expertise,” said Vena CEO Hunter Madeley. “Allison brings the passion, perspective and leadership we need to align resources and unlock the full potential of our partner channel as we build the industry's most influential ecosystem.” Working in close collaboration with leading Vena Partner organizations, including Microsoft, BDO, Finext, Fluence, Prolytics, the Kansas City Chiefs and more, Allison will orchestrate an ecosystem built on cooperative platform innovation, solution integration and go-to-market channel alignment across sales and marketing via co-selling and Vena’s digital community on plantogrow.com. “At its core, ecosystem growth is about aligning product, channels and community to accelerate growth, and over the last two years, Vena has built a thriving partner network and digital community that integrate into our product-led motion and demand programs,” said Allison. “I am excited to continue driving this growth forward with a focus on finding new and innovative ways to bring our partners, product and community together to drive interconnected and customer-centric value through our growing ecosystem.” Allison will also preside over the ongoing development of the Vena Partner Program, which will continue to invest in the growth of Vena Partners through services, training and enablement. Click here to learn more about the Vena Partner Program.

Here at Vena, we realize that adding a member to your family is a big change—to both your home and work life. The journey from parental leave to working parenthood affects everyone differently and that’s why it’s important for us to create a culture of inclusion and equitable support around parental leave. "When we were looking to revise our parental leave policy, promoting diversity and inclusion, which is reflective of our workplace culture, was top of mind,” says Monica Illiopoulos, Senior Total Rewards Manager at Vena. “We wanted to take a gender-neutral approach and factor in family diversity, realizing that all parents, whether birthing or not, should equally be entitled to paid time off. We also asked our current and exiting employees what mattered to them and made adjustments based on what they told us.” Some of this feedback was received through company surveys. Others provided feedback during exit surveys, while others offered their experiences upon return from parental leave. As a result of this direct feedback, we identified a need to improve the inclusivity for all family structures in our programming so that regardless of how a dependent comes into your life, (e.g through birth, adoption, surrogacy, etc.), all Vena parents are able to enjoy the flexibility needed in our program. Our employees also told us that more education and resources were needed to support parents upon their return to work and that more options to decide when and how they return to work would be beneficial. In order to best support new parents and to continue honoring the needs of working parents, we were driven to make enhancements to our Parental Leave Program which put inclusivity, equity and flexibility front and center in our policy. Vena’s New Parental Leave Program We’ve taken action on all the feedback we received and have made the following changes to our Parental Leave Policy at Vena: Top-Up Program: Our Top-Up Program applies to ALL parents equally, whether birthing or not, regardless of gender All parents receive 20 weeks of top-up pay at 80% of salary Alternative: 10 paid Parental Days if not participating in top-up pay The choice to opt-in for: Gradual return to work flexibility Leveraging accrued vacation days before/after leave Staying in touch on Vena updates while on leave Resources for Parents: What To Expect Guide: resources by country; details on leave planning Family Essentials Spend: monetary gift from Vena Wellness Spending Account for dependant-related expenses Headspace App for parents/dependents Access to an internal Vena Parents Slack community Regardless of how our employees are choosing to grow their families, we remain committed to supporting them in creating a career and family strategy—with paid leave, flexibility and job security—that works for them. Did you know? Vena was named one of Canada’s 2022 Top Small and Medium Employers? And last year, Vena won Comparably Awards for Best Company Culture, Best Company for Diversity, Best Company for Women, Best CEO and more. For the full list of Comparably awards Vena won in 2021, click here. Come Grow With Us Vena is hiring. We are a hybrid remote-office workplace with offices in Toronto, Canada and London, United Kingdom. Visit our newly launched Careers site for current job openings and to learn more about life at Vena.

Vena's Complete Planning platform scores “top rated” for ranking in the top tier of all three categories We're thrilled to share the news that Vena has been recognized by TrustRadius with three 2022 Top Rated Awards in the Corporate Performance Management (CPM), Budgeting and Forecasting and Financial Close categories. Based entirely on customer feedback, TrustRadius Top Rated Awards have become the industry standard for unbiased recognition of B2B technology products. Second Consecutive Win for Vena CPM TrustRadius issues Top Rated badges to products in the top tier of their categories. This is the second consecutive Top Rated win for Vena in the CPM category. In 2021, Vena also earned Best of Customer Support and Best of Feature Set for its corporate performance management. Interested to know how much verified users value Vena? Click here to read their reviews. The Most Complete Excel-Based Budgeting and Forecasting Software Vena won a Top Rated award for Budgeting and Forecasting based on excellent customer satisfaction ratings. Vena’s Complete Excel-based Budgeting and Forecasting Software can scale to thousands of users with consistent performance to meet the demand of customers—now and in the future. With its familiar Excel interface, data integrations with various source systems and endless capabilities, Vena’s budgeting and forecasting software can be counted on to cut cycle times with its intelligent budgeting and forecasting tools. Looking to share your own feedback? Please leave a review here. Finance Teams Close Faster With Vena The high rankings Vena customers gave Vena’s Financial Close Management Software for its reliability to build trust in numbers, shorten time to close and improve everyone’s confidence in the numbers teams are reporting led us to receive our third Top Rated win. “At Vena, we’re always so grateful for the positive feedback and trust our customers put in our Complete Planning platform,” said Vena CEO Hunter Madeley. “We’re always looking at feedback from our customers to guide us in better serving them. To receive top ratings from our user community in all three categories inspires us to continue growing and investing in innovation with our partners. We will always strive to be better in serving our mission to power our customers’ Plan To Grow™.” Go here to learn how the world’s biggest brands are powering their growth with Vena. About TrustRadius TrustRadius is the most trusted research and review platform for business leaders to find and select the right software for their needs. Decision-makers across industries rely on verified, peer-based guidance and research from TrustRadius. Vendors engage and convert high-intent buyers by telling their unique stories through rich reviews. Over 12 million visitors a year create and engage with high-quality review content and data on Trustradius.com. Headquartered in Austin, TX, TrustRadius was founded by successful entrepreneurs and is backed by Mayfield Fund, LiveOak Venture Partners, and Next Coast Ventures.