What AvePoint does

AvePoint is a publicly traded (Nasdaq: AVPT; SGX: AVP) data protection and governance software company founded in 2001 and headquartered in Jersey City, NJ, with a major corporate office in Richmond, VA, and regional sales/support presence across EMEA and APAC. The company serves regulated enterprises (financial services, healthcare, government), large multinationals (NASA, MetLife, WPP, Nestlé, HP, Organon, ThermoFisher, DLA Piper), and managed service providers (MSPs) across more than 28,000 customer organizations.

The core product is the AvePoint Confidence Platform, a unified architecture integrating data security, governance, and resilience across Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Salesforce, Dynamics 365, Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, Power Platform, Entra ID, and Atlassian via native APIs. Pillar products include Cloud Backup, Risk Posture Command Center (DSPM), Express Recovery, AvePoint Opus (data quality), Policy Enforcement, License & Cost Management, Records Management, Content and Identity Migration, and AvePoint Elements for MSP multi-tenant operations. AgentPulse Command Center, which reached general availability in March 2026, extends the platform with independent AI agent lifecycle governance across Microsoft Copilot Studio, SharePoint Agents, Google Vertex AI, and Microsoft Foundry, addressing shadow AI and AI FinOps.

AvePoint generates revenue primarily through SaaS subscriptions priced per user or per data volume protected (78% of Q4 2025 revenue was SaaS), supplemented by platform licensing and professional services. Distribution is channel-first via 6,000+ partners and 100+ marketplace listings, with direct enterprise field sales for strategic accounts. FY2025 revenue reached $419.5M (+28.6% YoY) with $416.8M ARR (+27%) and 11 straight quarters of double-digit net new ARR growth; FY2026 revenue is guided to $509.4M-$517.4M with a stated path to $1B ARR by 2029. The company turned GAAP profitable in FY2025 ($34.8M net income, ~7.9-27% operating margin depending on measure) and held $480M+ in cash with no debt as of period end.

Name

AvePoint

Legal name

AvePoint, Inc.

Website

https://avepoint.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

AvePoint (Nasdaq: AVPT) sells the Confidence Platform—a unified data security, governance, and resilience suite for Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Salesforce, Azure, AWS, and AI agents—to 28,000+ enterprises, regulated industries, and managed service providers, primarily via 6,000+ channel partners and SaaS subscriptions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cloud Data Protection and Governance Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Continuity for SaaS & Cloud Apps (M365/Salesforce Backup) (HDABAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Backup & DR Software Implementation & Managed Platforms (BPAEALAI), Data Security & Privacy Managed Services (DLP/Encryption) (BPAEADAL)

Keywords

• Cloud data protection
• SaaS backup solutions
• Data governance platform
• AI agent governance
• Enterprise data security

Headquarters

HQ city

Jersey City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. SaaS/Subscription Revenue: Subscription-based model with pricing based on user count or data volume protected. Represents majority of revenue with 78% of Q4 2025 revenue from SaaS. ARR grew 27% to $416.8 million in FY2025.
2. Platform Licensing: Confidence Platform subscription licensing with custom pricing based on unique business needs
3. Professional Services: Advisory, implementation, and deployment services for enterprise customers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

AvePoint sells a unified SaaS data protection, governance, and resilience platform (Confidence Platform) that connects, secures, and manages data across multi-cloud environments including Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Salesforce, Dynamics 365, Azure, AWS, and Atlassian. Its products span cloud backup, ransomware defense, DSPM, AI agent governance (AgentPulse), policy enforcement, license optimization, records management, and content migration for enterprise customers and managed service providers. The platform supports the full digital data lifecycle, from creation through archival and defensible disposal.

Product overview

AvePoint offers a unified platform architecture centered on the Confidence Platform, which integrates data security, governance, and resilience across multi-cloud environments. The core platform is complemented by specialized products organized into four pillars: Protect (Cloud Backup, Express Recovery, Ransomware Protection), Control (DSPM/Risk Posture Command Center, Policy Enforcement, Access & Power Platform Governance), Reduce (License & Cost Management, Automated Workspace Management), and Modernize (Content and Identity Migration, Records Management). Key products include AgentPulse Command Center for AI agent governance, AvePoint Opus for data quality, and AvePoint Elements for MSP multi-tenant management. The platform supports Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Salesforce, Dynamics 365, Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, Power Platform, Microsoft Entra ID, and Atlassian applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AvePoint Confidence Platform: Unified data protection platform that connects, protects, and secures digital infrastructure through intelligent automation for AI-driven workplace.
• AgentPulse
• AvePoint Elements
• AgentPulse Command Center
• Rapid Recovery System
• Risk Posture Command Center

Products and services

• AvePoint Confidence Platform Unified data protection platform that integrates data security, governance, and resilience across Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Salesforce, Dynamics 365, Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, Power Platform, Entra ID, and Atlassian. Addresses overexposed data, digital sprawl, data loss and interruption, and legacy fragmented data for enterprises and MSPs.
• AgentPulse Command Center AI agent management platform providing centralized discovery, lifecycle governance, security monitoring, and AI FinOps for autonomous AI agents across Copilot Studio, Microsoft Foundry, SharePoint agents, Vertex AI, and Salesforce environments. Eliminates shadow AI and prevents data leaks.
• Cloud Backup Unlimited, automated backup and ransomware defense for Microsoft 365, Salesforce, Dynamics 365, Google Workspace, Azure, and Entra ID with granular restore capabilities and flexible storage options.
• AvePoint Opus Data quality assessment solution that discovers outdated or sensitive information and enables complete control of data from creation to archive to defensible disposal, improving AI output quality through automated data discovery and cleanup.
• Risk Posture Command Center Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) solution providing unified visibility into risk posture, early threat detection, compliance insights, and actionable recommendations through a single dashboard interface.
• Express Recovery Rapid recovery solution for Microsoft 365 enabling fast restoration of business-critical content with granular restore capabilities for business continuity.
• Policy Enforcement Policy enforcement and drift control solution that automates policy reviews, detects and remediates risky settings, and ensures governance stays current across cloud environments.
• Access and Power Platform Governance Governance solution for Microsoft Power Platform including DLP controls, connector governance, and Copilot Studio agent lifecycle management.
• License and Cost Management License optimization solution providing visibility into license usage to prevent overspending and align usage with business needs, including Copilot license optimization.
• Records Management Records and information lifecycle management solution ensuring lifecycle control, AI readiness, and risk reduction beyond backup and security.
• Content and Identity Migration Migration solution for secure, scalable content, identity, and device migration while preserving metadata, sensitivity labels, and custom settings.
• Automated Workspace Management Automated workspace management solution for managing digital workspaces from creation through to archival and deletion.
• Secure Messaging and Virtual Data Rooms Secure collaboration solution for virtual data rooms and secure messaging across enterprise environments.
• Data Owner Engagement Data governance engagement solution enabling delegated administration and automated governance to empower data owners in governance processes.
• Data and Security Insights Analytics and insights solution providing dashboards and AI-driven recommendations to monitor adoption, enforce policies, and prove ROI.
• Adoption and Usage Analytics Usage analytics solution for gaining insights into tool usage and prompt behavior to inform licensing and training decisions.
• AvePoint Elements MSP platform providing multi-tenant management capabilities for managed service providers including Azure cloud security, data protection, misconfiguration detection, and anomaly detection.
• Rapid Recovery System Business continuity solution focused on recovering Minimum Viable Company during disruptions rather than traditional data backup.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80-90% operational efficiency gains across AI-powered workloads
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration26 records

AI capability9 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered regional, core, strategic and minor.

• Cloud On DemandregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 11 December 2025South African distributor enhancing cloud governance for organizations using Microsoft 365. Partnership aims to support MSPs and businesses in managing data sprawl, permissions, and compliance while addressing cyber risks.
• International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners (IAMCP)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 17 November 2025Global partnership representing over 5,000 individuals from nearly 2,000 organizations across 40+ countries. Broadens reach and adoption among MSPs worldwide.
• Marketplace DistributorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 28 October 2025Expanded marketplace integrations with ALSO, Ingram Xvantage, TD Synnex StreamOne Ion, and Arrow Arrowsphere for broader distribution reach.
• YdenticstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 January 2025Acquisition of SaaS company specializing in management solutions for Microsoft Managed Service Providers. Aims to enhance AvePoint's MSP platform (Elements) with increased automation, operational efficiency, and security offerings.
• Essential Co. Ltd.regionalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 October 2022Acquisition completed to expand market reach in South Korea. Essential worked with major enterprises Samsung Electronics and Hyundai Motors. Deal valued at $1.55 million per SEC filing.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationDeep technology partnership with Microsoft for Azure, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Entra ID integration. AgentPulse launched at Microsoft Ignite. AvePoint is positioned as critical partner for Microsoft 365 data governance.
• GooglecoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Google Workspace, Google Cloud Platform, and Gemini AI. AvePoint provides backup, governance, and security for Google Cloud environments including Azure PostgreSQL and Bitbucket protection.
• SalesforcecoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership for Salesforce cloud backup and data protection services.
• AWScoreTechnology or IntegrationAmazon Web Services integration for cloud infrastructure support and backup services.
• Osterman ResearchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership conducting third annual State of AI Report surveying 750 enterprise leaders across global regions on AI adoption and governance trends.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Veeam Software: Veeam is a leading provider of backup, recovery, and data protection software for cloud, virtual, and SaaS workloads. It competes directly with AvePoint's Cloud Backup and Ransomware Defense for Microsoft 365, Salesforce, Azure, and AWS environments, with similar per-user/volume pricing and channel-led GTM.
• Cohesity: Cohesity provides AI-powered data security and management across cloud, SaaS, and on-prem, including Microsoft 365 protection and ransomware defense. Its platform overlaps with AvePoint's positioning on unified backup, governance, and resilience at enterprise scale.
• Commvault: Commvault is an established enterprise data protection and information management platform with broad coverage of SaaS, cloud, and hybrid workloads. It competes with AvePoint's Confidence Platform in Microsoft 365 and cloud backup/recovery, particularly in regulated and large enterprise segments.
• Druva: Druva is a 100% SaaS data protection and governance platform focused on Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Salesforce, and AWS workloads. It directly competes with AvePoint's Confidence Platform on backup, eDiscovery, compliance, and cyber recovery, sharing a similar subscription-based, channel-driven model.
• Rubrik: Rubrik offers unified data management and security across cloud, SaaS, and on-prem environments, including Microsoft 365 protection and data security posture management. It overlaps materially with AvePoint's backup, governance, and DSPM offerings for enterprise customers.
• Keepit: Keepit is a SaaS-native data protection vendor focused on Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Salesforce, and Azure AD/Entra ID backup. It is a direct competitor in the same 'SaaS app continuity' category AvePoint serves, particularly in mid-market Europe.

Emerging players

• Netwrix: Netwrix is a data security and governance vendor covering Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and hybrid environments with capabilities around access governance, DSPM, and risk analytics. It is an emerging competitor to AvePoint's Control pillar products and risk posture offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Veritas Technologies: Veritas is a legacy enterprise data protection and information governance vendor with coverage extending to Microsoft 365 and cloud workloads. It overlaps with AvePoint's Confidence Platform on backup, compliance, and data governance for large enterprise customers.
• Microsoft Purview: Microsoft Purview is Microsoft's native data governance, security, and compliance suite. As a broad incumbent bundled with Microsoft 365, it poses the most significant platform risk to AvePoint's governance and DSPM product lines and is increasingly a substitute rather than a complement for some AvePoint use cases.
• Barracuda Networks: Barracuda offers Microsoft 365 backup, email security, and data protection with a strong channel presence among MSPs. It overlaps with AvePoint's Cloud Backup and MSP (Elements) offerings, particularly in the SME and mid-market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/avepoint_inc
• Facebookfacebook.com/AvePointInc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/avepoint

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds7 records

Investors9 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A3 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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