Co-op & MDF Fund Management

Every dollar tracked from allocation to ROI

Brands allocate millions in co-op and MDF every year. Most can't tell you what happened to the money. BrandFlex replaces spreadsheets, email chains, and quarterly reconciliation with a closed-loop system where every dollar has a destination and every claim has a trail.

67%

of B2B leaders expect indirect revenue through partners to grow 30%+ year-over-year

Forrester Partner Ecosystem Marketing Survey, 2025

60%

of B2B revenue comes from existing customers — increasingly through channel partners

Forrester, 2026

The co-op lifecycle, end to end

From the moment you allocate funds to the moment you measure campaign ROI — every step feeds into the next.

1

Allocate

Set fund budgets by partner, tier, product line, or region. Rules engine distributes automatically based on your criteria.

2

Enroll

Partners opt in to programs. Eligibility gates ensure only qualified partners access funds they're authorized for.

3

Execute

Partners launch campaigns using approved assets. Preapproval workflows authorize spend before money goes out the door.

4

Claim

Partners submit claims with proof-of-performance. Auto-approval rules process clean claims instantly; exceptions route to reviewers.

5

Pay Out

Approved claims trigger payouts on your schedule. Balances update in real time for brands and partners alike.

6

Report

Utilization rates, campaign performance, and ROI — all visible without a single spreadsheet pivot table.

Built for how co-op actually works

Not a generic workflow tool with co-op bolted on — purpose-built for fund management from day one.

Rule-Based Fund Allocation

Set per-partner budgets by tier, product line, geography, or custom criteria. Distribute automatically when fiscal periods open.

Partner Eligibility Gates

Control which partners can access which programs. Certification requirements, sales thresholds, and tier qualifications enforced automatically.

Preapproval Workflows

Authorize spend before it happens. Partners submit campaign plans for approval — you control the budget before money goes out the door.

Claim Submission & Proof-of-Performance

Partners upload invoices, screenshots, media placements, and receipts. Everything tied to the original preapproval and fund allocation.

Auto-Approval with Escalation

Clean claims that meet all rules get approved instantly. Anything that doesn't match routes to the right reviewer — no bottlenecks.

Fiscal Period Management

Rollover unused funds, forfeit expired balances, reconcile at period close. Configurable per program, per partner tier.

Real-Time Balance Visibility

Brands see utilization rates across the entire network. Partners see their available balance, pending claims, and payout history.

Audit Trail

Every allocation, claim, approval, rejection, and payout is logged with timestamps, actors, and reasons. SOC 2 ready out of the box.

Partners enroll themselves

Stop manually creating fund accounts for every partner. Open enrollment periods, let partners browse available programs, and auto-provision accounts when they're approved.

Enrollment Periods

Define open and close dates for program sign-up. Optional grace periods for late enrollment. Capacity caps when budgets are limited.

Program Catalog

Partners browse available co-op programs they qualify for — with descriptions, allocation amounts, and requirements — all in one place.

Form-Driven Data Collection

Attach custom forms to each program. Collect business plans, marketing commitments, agency preferences, and any data you need before approving.

Eligibility & Approval Logic

Rules engine evaluates partner eligibility automatically. Auto-approve qualifying partners or route to reviewers based on your criteria.

Agency Selection

Pre-approve agencies per program. Partners select their preferred agency during enrollment — agencies gain visibility into their enrolled dealers.

Auto-Provisioning

Approved enrollments automatically create fund accounts with the right budget, rules, and access. No manual setup required.

Built for the people who run partner programs

VP Channel Marketing

See utilization rates across the entire partner network. Know which programs drive revenue and which ones waste budget.

Partner Program Manager

Stop chasing claims by email. Manage eligibility, approvals, and payouts from one dashboard instead of five spreadsheets.

Channel Operations

Automate the rules that used to live in your head. Eligibility gates, approval workflows, and fiscal period management — all configurable.

Stop guessing where the money went

Book a demo and we'll walk through how BrandFlex manages co-op and MDF funds for your partner network — from allocation to ROI.