What Acterys does

Acterys (legally Managility Pty Ltd) is a Sydney, Australia-based enterprise planning and analytics software vendor founded in 2015 that builds native extensions to the Microsoft Fabric, Power BI and Excel stack for financial and operational planning. The platform combines an enterprise write-back engine, eight proprietary Power BI visuals (including Matrix, Table Edit, Variance and Smart XL), pre-built industry applications under the 'Acterys Apps' and 'Rapid Results Packs' lines, an Excel Add-In, a Modeller for data integration, and AI capabilities for forecasting, anomaly detection and natural-language insights delivered via Azure Machine Learning and Microsoft Fabric LLMs. Acterys sells primarily to Office of the CFO and Data & Technology Leaders at enterprise organizations, with a parallel SMB and mid-market motion, and lists Disney, Heineken, PepsiCo, Microsoft, Accenture, Pandora, Dole and Publix among its customer base. The company operates a SaaS subscription model with quote-based, annual pricing and supports cloud (Azure), hybrid and on-premises deployments; its go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales, Microsoft AppSource marketplace listing, and certified implementation partners. In March 2026 Vena Solutions completed its acquisition of Acterys, after which Acterys continues to operate as a business unit under Vena ownership with CEO Mike Zack as General Manager and CTO Hesam Ziaei joining Vena as VP of R&D.

Name

Acterys

Legal name

Managility Pty Ltd

Website

https://acterys.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Acterys builds native write-back and AI-powered planning extensions for Microsoft Fabric, Power BI and Excel, serving Office of the CFO and data/technology leaders at enterprise and mid-market organizations; the company was acquired by Vena Solutions in March 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Performance Management Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (51321), Software Publishers (513210), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Work Management & Collaborative Workflow Platforms (HDAEAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Enterprise AI Data & Knowledge Platforms (Vector Databases, Knowledge Graphs) (HDAEANAH), Workflow Automation for IT & Ops (Runbooks, Job Scheduling) (HDAEAHAH)

Keywords

• Enterprise planning software
• Financial planning analytics
• Power BI integration
• Microsoft Fabric solutions
• FP&A platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Subscriptions: SaaS subscription model with cloud deployment options including full cloud (Azure), hybrid, and on-premises deployments. Pricing is quote-based and varies by organization size and requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Acterys provides an enterprise planning and analytics ecosystem built natively on Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, Excel, and Azure. Its platform enables AI-driven forecasting, real-time collaborative planning, write-back inside Power BI dashboards, multi-entity consolidation, and workflow automation, sold primarily as SaaS subscriptions to finance and data teams.

Product overview

Acterys is an enterprise planning and analytics ecosystem that provides AI-powered planning, analytics, and application development solutions built natively for the Microsoft ecosystem. The platform operates as a unified environment combining multiple products: the core Acterys FP&A Suite and Acterys Apps for end-to-end planning and reporting, complemented by Acterys Modeller for data modeling, Acterys Excel Add-In and Acterys Smart XL for spreadsheet-based planning, and Acterys Premium/Reporting Visuals for Power BI visualization. AI capabilities are delivered through Acterys CoPilot for FP&A, Enterprise AI & AI Readiness, and Microsoft Fabric Write-Back & AI. The platform integrates with over 70+ enterprise systems including NetSuite, SAP, QuickBooks, Xero, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Salesforce, and Power BI via 1-click connectors. In March 2026, Acterys was acquired by Vena Solutions, with both platforms continuing to operate while being phased toward integrated 'Orchestrated Planning' capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Acterys FP&A Suite AI-powered financial planning and analysis platform that consolidates data from any enterprise source, providing real-time planning, write-back, visual modeling, and advanced forecasting capabilities within Power BI and Excel.
• Acterys Apps Pre-built end-to-end analytics and planning solutions with 1-click integrations to major accounting, ERP, CRM, and SaaS systems, including centralized data models and ready-to-use planning, reporting, and analytics templates.
• Acterys Modeller Cloud-based, enterprise-ready solution that automates data integration and running workflows for all aspects of FP&A in Power BI and Excel, enabling creation of unlimited data models from any data source.
• Acterys Excel Add-In Excel add-in providing dynamic planning, financial reporting and consolidation capabilities within Excel via a centralized data model.
• Acterys Smart XL Visual that brings the full power of Excel directly into Power BI, enabling cell-based functionality, real-time write-back, and collaborative planning with an Excel-like experience within Power BI dashboards.
• Acterys Premium Visuals Eight proprietary Power BI visuals providing high-performance, simultaneous write-back and planning capabilities for unlimited users.
• Acterys Reporting Visuals Write-back-enabled Power BI visuals for financial reporting including comprehensive financial statements meeting IBCS standards with drill-down to transaction details.
• Acterys CoPilot for FP&A AI-powered assistant for FP&A workflows providing intelligent suggestions and automation within the planning platform.
• Rapid Results Packs Pre-built solutions and templates for specific industries and use cases including Accounting Firms, Agribusiness, ESG, Hospitality, Government Contractors, and Financial Services, enabling quick dashboard and solution deployment.
• Microsoft Fabric Write-Back & AI Enterprise-grade write-back capabilities and AI-powered intelligence directly within Microsoft Fabric environments, enabling real-time enterprise planning, forecasting, and analytics.
• Enterprise AI & AI Readiness AI readiness capabilities helping organizations create connected, governed, and enterprise-grade planning environments built on Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and enterprise Fabric write-back.
• Augmented Business Solutions Configurable solutions built on Acterys technology for domain-specific planning and reporting needs such as supply chain, HR, distribution, manufacturing, CAPEX planning, and custom application development.
• Acterys Planning Intelligence Centralized platform for modern financial planning, analysis, and decision-making that integrates financial data, predictive analytics, and real-time insights to streamline budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning.
• Acterys Data Intelligence Platform empowering data and technology leaders to augment all data sources with AI-driven improvements and human oversight, creating tailored, scalable, AI-ready applications that integrate seamlessly with existing enterprise systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Montego Pet Nutrition reduced rebate planning cycle from days to seconds
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration47 records

AI capability7 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Vena SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2026Vena acquired Acterys in March 2026, creating the first Microsoft-native Orchestrated Planning environment. The acquisition combines Vena's Excel-native FP&A capabilities with Acterys' Power BI write-back engine and Microsoft Fabric analytics. Acterys CEO Mike Zack continues as General Manager while CTO Hesam Ziaei joins Vena as VP of R&D.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vena Solutions: Excel-native FP&A and CPM platform serving Office of the CFO. Vena is both Acterys' parent company post-March 2026 acquisition and its most direct Microsoft-native planning peer; the acquisition explicitly combined both platforms into a single Orchestrated Planning offering.
• Jedox: Enterprise planning and analytics platform with Excel add-in and write-back capabilities. Comparable to Acterys as an EPM/xP&A solution emphasizing Excel/Power BI-style usability and finance-led planning.
• Prophix: Mid-market focused corporate performance management vendor covering budgeting, forecasting, consolidation and reporting. Comparable buyer (CFO/finance teams) and overlapping feature set.
• Board International: Unified planning and analytics platform combining BI, CPM and predictive analytics. Direct competitor in EPM/xP&A with comparable no-code positioning.

Emerging players

• Pigment: Modern, AI-native business planning platform targeting FP&A and operational planning use cases. Competes for the same Office of the CFO buyer with a different technology stack and faster iteration cycles.
• insightsoftware: Provider of financial reporting and EPM connectivity tooling with strong ties to Microsoft and ERP ecosystems. Adjacent competitor in financial close, reporting and operational planning.
• Solver (Global Software & Consulting): Cloud-based corporate performance management vendor with Power BI and Excel integration. Direct overlap with Acterys' Microsoft-centric planning positioning for mid-market.

Broad incumbents

• Workday Adaptive Planning: Enterprise planning offering within the Workday suite. Competes head-to-head in CFO-led FP&A and operational planning with broader ERP/HR scale than Acterys.
• Anaplan: Large enterprise connected-planning platform spanning finance, sales and supply chain planning. Direct competitor in xP&A with materially larger sales coverage and enterprise footprint.
• Oracle EPM (Hyperion): Incumbent EPM suite from Oracle covering planning, budgeting, consolidation and financial close. Competes in the same enterprise finance planning category with much broader installed base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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

M&A

Investments

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

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