Nature of operations and summary of significant accounting policies | Note 1— Nature of operations and summary of significant accounting policies Description of Business Rubicon provides consultation and management services to customers for waste removal, waste management, logistics, and recycling solutions. Consultation and management services include planning, consolidation of billing and administration, cost savings analyses, and vendor performance monitoring and management. The combination of Rubicon’s technology and services provides a holistic audit of customer waste streams. Rubicon also provides logistics services and markets and resells recyclable commodities. Rubicon Technologies, Inc. and all subsidiaries are hereafter referred to as “Rubicon” or the “Company.” Mergers In connection with the Mergers, the Company was reorganized into an Up-C structure, in which substantially all of the assets and business of the Company are held by Rubicon Technologies Holdings, LLC and continue to operate through Rubicon Technologies Holdings, LLC and its subsidiaries, and Rubicon Technologies, Inc.’s material assets are the equity interests of Rubicon Technologies Holdings, LLC indirectly held by it. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, the Mergers were accounted for as a reverse recapitalization in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) (the “Reverse Recapitalization”). Under this method of accounting, Founder was treated as the acquired company and Holdings LLC was treated as the acquirer for financial reporting purposes. Accordingly, for accounting purposes, the Reverse Recapitalization was treated as the equivalent of Holdings LLC issuing stock for the net assets of Founder, accompanied by a recapitalization. Thus, these consolidated financial statements reflect (i) the historical operating results of Holdings LLC prior to the Mergers; (ii) the results of Rubicon Technologies, Inc. following the Mergers; and (iii) the acquired assets and liabilities of Founder stated at historical cost, with no goodwill or other intangible assets recorded. See Note 3 for further information regarding the Mergers. Basis of Presentation and Consolidation Segments Use of Estimates Emerging Growth Company Revenue Recognition Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) Pursuant to ASC 606, the Company applies the following five-step model: 1. Identify the contract(s) with a customer. 2. Identify the performance obligation(s) in the contract. 3. Determine the transaction price. 4. Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract. 5. Recognize revenue when (or as) the Company satisfies a performance obligation. The Company recognizes service revenue over time, consistent with efforts performed and when the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits provided by the Company’s services. The Company recognizes recyclable commodity revenue point in time when the ownership, risks and rewards transfer. The Company derives its revenue from waste removal, waste management and consultation services, software subscriptions, and the purchase and sale of recyclable commodities. Service Revenue: Service revenues are primarily derived from contracts with waste generator customers including multiple promises delivered through the Company’s digital marketplace platform. The promises include waste removal, consultation services, billing administration and consolidation, cost savings analyses, and vendor procurement and performance management, each of which constitutes an input to the combined service managed through the digital platform. The digital platform and services are highly interdependent, and accordingly, each contractual promise is not considered a distinct performance obligation in the context of the contract and is combined into a single performance obligation. In general, fees are invoiced, and revenue is recognized over time as control is transferred. Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for providing the service. The Company invoices for certain services prior to performance. These advance invoices are included in contract liabilities and recognized as revenue in the period service is provided. Service revenues also include software-as-a service subscription, maintenance, equipment and other professional services, which represent separate performance obligations. Once the performance obligations and the transaction price are determined, including an estimate of any variable consideration, the Company then allocates the transaction price to each performance obligation in the contract using a relative standalone selling price method. The Company determines standalone selling price based on the price at which the good or service is sold separately. Recyclable Commodity Revenue: The Company recognizes recyclable commodity revenue through the purchase and sale of old corrugated cardboard (OCC), old newsprint (ONP), aluminum, glass, pallets, and other recyclable materials at market prices. The Company purchases recyclable commodities from certain waste generator customers and sells the recyclable materials to recycling and processing facilities. Revenue recognized under these agreements is variable in nature based on the market, type and volume or weight of the materials sold. The amount of revenue recognized is based on commodity prices at the time of sale, which are unknown at contract inception. Fees are billed, and revenue is recognized at a point in time when control is transferred to the recycling and processing facilities. Management reviews contracts and agreements the Company has with its waste generator customers and hauling and recycling partners and performs an evaluation to consider the most appropriate manner in accordance with ASC 606-10 , Revenue Recognition: Principal Agent Considerations Judgment is required in evaluating the presentation of revenue on a gross versus net basis based on whether the Company controls the service provided to the end-user and are the principal in the transaction (gross), or the Company arranges for other parties to provide the service to the end-user and are the agent in the transaction (net). Management concluded that Rubicon is the principal in most arrangements as the Company controls the waste removal service and are the primary obligor in the transactions. The Company does not disclose the value of unsatisfied performance obligations for (i) contracts with an original expected length of one year or less, (ii) which we recognize revenue at the amount to which the Company has the right to invoice for services performed and (iii) variable consideration which is allocated entirely to a wholly unsatisfied performance obligation. After applying these optional exemptions, the aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to unsatisfied or partially satisfied performance obligations as of December 31, 2022 and 2021 was insignificant. Cost of Revenue, exclusive of amortization and depreciation Cost of recyclable commodity revenues primarily consists of expenses related to purchase of OCC, ONP, aluminum, glass, pallets and other recyclable materials, and any associated transportation fees. The Company recognizes the cost of revenue exclusive of any amortization or depreciation expenses, which are recognized in amortization and depreciation expenses on the consolidated statements of operations. Cash and Cash Equivalents Accounts Receivable Based on management’s assessment, the Company provides for estimated uncollectible amounts through a charge to operations and a credit to an allowance for doubtful accounts. Balances that remain outstanding after the Company has used reasonable collection efforts are written off through a charge to the allowance and a credit to accounts receivable. As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, the allowance for doubtful accounts was $ 3.6 8.6 Contract Balances Contract assets represent the Company’s right to consideration based on satisfied performance obligations from contracts with customers but have not yet been invoiced to the customer. Accounting for contract assets requires estimates and assumptions regarding the quantity of waste collected by their vendors. The Company estimates service quantities and frequencies using historical transaction and market data based on the waste stream composition, equipment type, and equipment size. The changes in contract assets during 2022 and 2021 were as follows (in thousands): Schedule of changes in contract assets Balance, January 1, 2021 $ 43,357 Invoiced to customers in the current period (43,513 ) Changes in estimate related to the prior period 156 Estimated accrual related to the current period 56,984 Balance, December 31, 2021 56,984 Invoiced to customers in the current period (50,085 ) Changes in estimate related to the prior period (6,899 ) Estimated accrual related to the current period 55,184 Balance, December 31, 2022 $ 55,184 Contract liabilities consists of amounts collected prior to having satisfied the performance obligation. The Company periodically invoices customers for recurring services in advance. During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company recognized $ 4.4 4.0 Accrued Hauler Expenses The changes in accrued hauler expenses during 2022 and 2021 were as follows (in thousands): Schedule of changes in accrued hauler expenses Balance, January 1, 2021 $ 37,429 Invoiced by vendors in the current period (37,726 ) Changes in estimate related to the prior period 297 Estimated accrual related to the current period 49,607 Balance, December 31, 2021 49,607 Invoiced by vendors in the current period (42,414 ) Changes in estimate related to the prior period (7,193 ) Estimated accrual related to the current period 44,773 Balance, December 31, 2022 $ 44,773 Fair Value Measurements Level 1 – Valuations for financial assets and financial liabilities traded in active exchange markets, such as the New York Stock Exchange. Level 2 – Valuations are obtained from readily available pricing sources via independent providers for market transactions involving similar financial assets and financial liabilities. Level 3 – Valuations for financial assets and financial liabilities that are derived from other valuation methodologies, including option pricing models, discounted cash flow models, and similar techniques and not based on market exchange, dealer, or broker traded transactions. Level 3 valuations incorporate certain assumptions and projections in determining the fair value assigned to such financial assets or financial liabilities. See Note 17 for further information regarding fair value measurements. Property and Equipment Lives used for depreciation calculations are as follows: Schedule of Lives used for depreciation Computers, equipment and software 3 5 Furniture and fixtures 3 5 Customer equipment 3 10 Leasehold improvements Lesser of useful life or remaining lease term Leases Lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments over the lease term at commencement, net of any future tenant incentives. The Company’s lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease. Periods beyond the noncancelable term of the lease are included in the measurement of the lease liability when it is reasonably certain that the Company will exercise the associated extension option or waive the termination option. The Company reassesses the lease term if and when a significant event or change in circumstances occurs within the control of the Company. As most of the Company’s leases do not provide an implicit rate, the net present value of future minimum lease payments is determined using the Company’s incremental borrowing rate. The Company’s incremental borrowing rate is an estimate of the interest rate the Company would have to pay to borrow on a collateralized basis with similar terms and payments. The lease ROU asset is recognized based on the lease liability, adjusted for any rent payments or initial direct costs incurred or tenant incentives received prior to commencement. Lease expenses for minimum lease payments for operating leases are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The Company has entered into subleases or has made decisions and taken actions to exit and sublease certain unoccupied leased office space. Similar to the Company’s other long-lived assets, management tests ROU assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. For leased assets, such circumstances would include the decision to leave a leased facility prior to the end of the minimum lease term or subleases for which estimated cash flow do not fully cover the costs of the associated lease. Offering Costs 0 1.1 67.3 53.9 13.4 12.1 0 Advertising 2.5 1.5 Goodwill and Intangible Assets The Company evaluates and tests the recoverability of its goodwill for impairment at least annually during its fourth quarter of each fiscal year or more often if and when circumstances indicate that goodwill may not be recoverable. Based on the cumulative evidence obtained during the test, management concluded no Impairment of Long-Lived Assets no Debt Issuance Costs Customer Acquisition Costs 0 0 1.1 2.5 Warrants Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity Derivatives and Hedging 0.0001 For issued or modified warrants that meet all of the criteria for equity classification, the warrants are required to be recorded as a component of additional paid-in capital at the time of issuance. For issued or modified warrants that do not meet all the criteria for equity classification, the warrants are required to be recorded in liabilities at their initial fair value on the date of issuance, and each balance sheet date thereafter. Changes in the estimated fair value of the liability-classified warrants are recognized in other income (expense) on the consolidated statement of operations. As of December 31, 2022, the Company has both liability-classified and equity-classified warrants outstanding. See Note 10 for further information. Earn-out Liabilities 1,488,519 8,900,840 0.0001 (1) 50% of the Earn-Out Interests if the volume weighted average price (the “VWAP”) of the Class A Common Stock equals or exceeds $14.00 per share (as adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends, reorganizations, and recapitalizations) for twenty (20) of thirty (30) consecutive trading days during the Earn-Out Period; and (2) 50% of the Earn-Out Interests if the VWAP of the Class A Common Stock equals or exceeds $16.00 per share (as adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends, reorganizations, and recapitalizations) for twenty (20) of any thirty (30) consecutive trading days during the Earn-Out Period. Earn-Out Interests are classified as liability transactions at initial issuance, which offset against additional paid-in capital as of the Closing. At each period end, Earn-Out Interests are remeasured to their fair value with the changes during that period recognized in other income (expense) on the consolidated statement of operations. Upon issuance and release of the shares after each Earn-Out Condition is met, the related Earn-Out Interests will be remeasured to their fair value at that time with the changes recognized in other income (expense), and such Earn-Out Interests will be reclassed to stockholders’ equity (deficit) on the consolidated balance sheet. As of the Closing Date, the Earn-Out Interests had a fair value of $74.1 million. As of December 31, 2022, the Earn-out Interests had a fair value of $ 5.6 68.5 Noncontrolling Interest Upon completion of the Mergers, Rubicon Technologies, Inc. issued shares of Class V Common Stock, each of which is exchangeable into an equal number of Class A Common Stock. Shares of Class V Common Stock are non-economic voting shares in Rubicon Technologies, Inc. where shares of Class V Common Stock each have one vote per share. The financial results of Holdings LLC were consolidated into Rubicon Technologies, Inc. and 69.8% of Holdings LLC’s net loss during the period of August 15, 2022, the Closing Date, through December 31, 2022 was allocated to NCI. Income Taxes The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC Topic 740, Accounting for Income Taxes ASC Topic 740 prescribes a two-step approach for the recognition and measurement of tax benefits associated with the positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return that affect amounts reported in the financial statements. For those benefits to be recognized, a tax position must be more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities. As of December 31, 2022 or 2021, the Company has no tax positions that met this threshold and, therefore, has not recognized such benefits. The Company has reviewed and will continue to review the conclusions reached regarding uncertain tax positions, which may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on ongoing analyses of tax laws, regulations and interpretations thereof. To the extent that the Company’s assessment of the conclusions reached regarding uncertain tax positions changes as a result of the evaluation of new information, such change in estimate will be recorded in the period in which such determination is made. The Company reports income tax-related interest and penalties relating to uncertain tax positions, if applicable, as a component of income tax expense. Although distributions to the U.S. are generally not subject to U.S. federal taxes, the Company continues to assert permanent reinvestment of foreign earnings. Due to the timing and circumstances of repatriation of such earnings, if any, it is not practicable to determine the unrecognized deferred tax liability relating to such amounts. See Note 18 for additional information on income taxes. Tax Receivable Agreement Obligation The Company accounts for the effects of these increases in tax basis and associated payments under the TRAs if and when exchanges occur as follows: a. recognizes a contingent liability for the TRA obligation when it is deemed probable and estimable, with a corresponding adjustment to additional paid-in-capital, based on the estimate of the aggregate amount that the Company will pay; b. records an increase in deferred tax assets for the estimated income tax effects of the increases in tax basis based on enacted federal and state tax rates at the date of the exchange; c. to the extent the Company estimates that the full benefit represented by the deferred tax asset will not be fully realized based on an analysis that will consider, among other things, the expectation of future earnings, the Company reduces the deferred tax asset with a valuation allowance; and d. the effects of changes in any of the estimates and subsequent changes in the enacted tax rates after the initial recognition will be included in the Company’s net loss. A TRA liability is determined and recorded under ASC 450, “ Contingencies Earnings (Loss) Per Share (“EPS”) Diluted income (loss) per share is computed giving effect to all potential weighted-average dilutive shares for the period. The dilutive effect of outstanding awards or financial instruments, if any, is reflected in diluted income (loss) per share by application of the treasury stock method or if converted method, as applicable. Stock awards are excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS in the event they are antidilutive or subject to performance conditions for which the necessary conditions have not been satisfied by the end of the reporting period. See Note 16 for additional information on dilutive securities. Prior to the Mergers, the membership structure of Holdings LLC included units which had liquidation preferences. The Company analyzed the calculation of loss per unit for periods prior to the Mergers and determined that it resulted in values that would not be meaningful to the users of these consolidated financial statements. As a result, loss per share information has not been presented for periods prior to the Mergers on August 15, 2022. Derivative Financial Instruments Stock-Based Compensation The Company accounts for nonemployee stock-based transactions using the fair value of the consideration received (i.e., the value of the goods or services) or the fair value of the equity instruments issued, whichever is more reliably measurable. |