SSqian

What SSqian does

SSqian (上上签/BestSign) operates a cloud-based electronic contract signing and full-lifecycle contract management platform, headquartered in Hangzhou, China under the legal entity Hangzhou Shang Shang Qian Network Technology Co., Ltd. The platform executes a send-receive-verify-sign-store-manage workflow with multi-terminal adaptation (Web, APP, H5, mini-program, WeChat official account) and integration with ERP, HR, OA, and CRM systems, underpinned by blockchain-based evidence storage and a flagship AI module called Hubble that combines large language models with signature business scenarios for intelligent risk detection and automated workflow handling.

The product portfolio is organized into three series: the Contract Management Series (Standard, Professional, Enterprise tiers targeting startups, mid-market, and large groups respectively), the Contract Tools Series (API/SDK product enabling deep customization and embedded signing), and the Hubble AI smart contract product. Supporting tools include blockchain evidence query, notarization/arbitration, online signature verification, and a contract cost calculator. The company holds ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27018, ISO 22301, ISO 38505-1 (world's first, issued by BSI), Chinese MLPS Level 3, and MIIT Trusted Cloud certifications, which collectively unlock access to financial and state-owned enterprise buyers.

Revenue mechanics combine annual subscription (tiered by company size) with usage-based pay-as-you-go pricing for the Tools series and API integration services for enterprise embedding. Go-to-market is sales-led with self-serve PLG entry, twelve verticalized industry solutions (retail, FMCG, durables, manufacturing, automotive, healthcare, real estate, finance, IT/internet, logistics, enterprise services, SOEs), direct field sales for enterprise deployments, and a partner program for channel distribution. The company claims 222 Fortune 500 customers and over 6.42 million benchmark enterprises served. Disclosed funding totals approximately $5.6M across a 2014 seed and a 2016 Series A led by Shunwei Capital with DCM Ventures; revenue, headcount, and ownership are not disclosed in available source material.

Name

SSqian

Legal name

杭州尚尚签网络科技有限公司 (Hangzhou Shang Shang Qian Network Technology Co., Ltd.)

Website

https://ssqian.com.cn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SSqian (上上签/BestSign) is a Hangzhou-based cloud SaaS platform providing electronic contract signing and full-lifecycle contract management, serving 222 Fortune 500 enterprises and over 6.42 million businesses across twelve industry verticals in China through tiered subscriptions, API integration, and an AI-augmented Hubble product.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electronic Signature & Contract Lifecycle Management Software

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Other Computer Related Services (541519)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Identity, Access & Key Management (IAM/KMS) as Cloud Core Services (HDABAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Key Management, Encryption & Secrets Management (KMS/HSM/Vault) (HDABAHAG), Key Management Systems (KMS) & Key Lifecycle (HDADAFAC)

Keywords

• Electronic signature platform
• Contract lifecycle management
• Electronic contract SaaS
• Blockchain evidence storage
• AI contract automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokio

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. SaaS Subscription - Contract Management Series: Subscription-based pricing with three tiers (标准版, 专业版, 旗舰版) targeting companies from startups to large enterprise groups. Each tier offers progressively more features for contract signing workflow management.
2. Usage-based Pricing - Tool Version: 即充即用模式 where enterprises can flexibly build signing capabilities with pay-as-you-go consumption. Multiple package options available with随用随签 (instant usage upon charging).
3. API/Integration Services: 签约工具系列 providing API interfaces for deep customization and integration with business systems. Enterprises can customize signing logic based on business depth.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SSqian (上上签/BestSign) operates a cloud-based electronic signature and contract full-lifecycle intelligent management SaaS platform built around a "send-receive-verify-sign-store-manage" workflow. The platform is offered in tiered subscriptions (标准版, 专业版, 旗舰版) plus a usage-based API/SDK tool version, and bundles multi-terminal access, integrations with ERP/HR/OA/CRM systems, blockchain evidence preservation, and an AI large-model product (Hubble) for intelligent risk detection and automated contract workflows. The 2026 launch of Hubble adds AI-driven seal detection and auto-send/signing to the existing subscription product.

Product overview

SSqian (BestSign) is an electronic contract full-lifecycle intelligent management cloud platform providing a unified SaaS platform with multiple product tiers. The portfolio consists of: (1) 签约管理系列 (Contract Management Series) - core platform with Standard, Professional, and Enterprise versions offering complete '发-收-验-签-存-管' (send-receive-verify-sign-store-manage) workflow; (2) 签约工具系列/工具版 (Contract Tools Series) - API product for deep customization and integration; (3) 签约智能产品Hubble - AI-powered add-on combining large language models with electronic signing for intelligent risk detection and automated workflows; plus supporting tools including blockchain evidence preservation, notarization/arbitration services, online verification, and cost calculator. The platform adapts to multi-terminal (Web, APP, H5, Mini Programs, Official Accounts) and integrates with ERP, HR, OA, and CRM systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hubble: 签约智能产品Hubble - AI大模型与电子签约业务场景结合的创新产品，SaaS + AI provides revolutionary electronic signing experience. It combines large language models with electronic contract business scenarios for intelligent contract management.

Products and services

• 签约管理系列 (Contract Management Series) A multi-tier cloud-based contract management SaaS offering the full 'send-receive-verify-sign-store-manage' workflow with multi-terminal adaptation (Web, APP, H5, mini-programs, public accounts) and integration with ERP, HR, OA, and CRM systems. Designed for enterprise customers ranging from startups to large groups with zero development cost, instant activation, and 'second-send, second-sign' capability.
• 签约工具系列 (Contract Tools Series / 工具版 Tool Edition) An API and SDK product that allows enterprises and software vendors to embed electronic signing capabilities into their own business systems (e.g., ERP, HR, OA, CRM). Provides rich API interfaces for deep customization of signing logic, personalized service modes, and usage-based pricing (即充即用 - instant activation upon recharge) with multiple packages.
• 签约智能产品 Hubble (AI Smart Contract Product) An AI-powered add-on product that combines AI large models with electronic signing business scenarios to provide innovative SaaS + AI signing experience. Features include intelligent risk detection across contract documents, automatic seal/stamp position detection, and automated contract workflow handling for electronic contract generation, review, and signing.
• 区块链存证查询 (Blockchain Evidence Preservation Query) Standalone tool for blockchain-based evidence preservation and query, enabling customers to verify and store contract signing evidence on blockchain to ensure contract authenticity and immutability for judicial practice.
• 公证仲裁 (Notarization and Arbitration Services) Integration with notarization and arbitration services to support legal dispute resolution for signed electronic contracts.
• 在线验签 (Online Signature Verification) Web-based tool for online signature verification, allowing users to validate the authenticity of signed contracts.
• 合同成本计算器 (Contract Cost Calculator) Online calculator for estimating savings from switching to electronic contract signing versus traditional paper-based signing, including printing, mailing, storage, and labor cost reductions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 合同秒发秒签 - 显著提升签署效率
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments15 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability5 records

Feature4 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• 契约锁 (Qiyuesuo): Chinese electronic signature and contract lifecycle management provider with a comparable vertical SaaS go-to-market. Direct competitor in the Chinese mid-market and enterprise segment, with overlapping integrations into ERP, HR, and OA systems.
• 法大大 (Fadada): Major Chinese electronic signature and contract management SaaS competitor. Offers comparable multi-tier SaaS, API integration, and blockchain evidence storage with overlapping customer base in finance, real estate, manufacturing, and SOE verticals.
• PandaDoc: SaaS platform for document workflow automation and electronic signatures, with growing contract lifecycle management capabilities. Comparable business model (subscription SaaS, self-serve + sales), and comparable AI-enabled contract workflow features overlapping with BestSign's Hubble roadmap.
• OneSpan Sign: Enterprise-grade electronic signature platform with strong identity verification and security focus. Comparable target market (regulated industries, large enterprises) and overlapping regulatory certification story (eIDAS, audit trails) analogous to BestSign's ISO and Chinese Cybersecurity Level certifications.
• e签宝 (eSign): One of China's top electronic signature platforms, backed by Alibaba-affiliated investors. Direct head-to-head competitor in the Chinese e-signature market, serving similar enterprise, government, and SOE customers with comparable SaaS + API product structure.
• SignNow (by airSlate): Electronic signature platform targeting SMBs and enterprises with workflow automation features. Comparable SaaS subscription model and API integration capabilities, serving as a reference competitor for BestSign's Standard and Professional tiers.
• Dropbox Sign (formerly HelloSign): Consumer- and SMB-focused e-signature solution with API offerings. Comparable core functionality and developer-facing API product (analogous to BestSign's Tools/API tier), though more weighted toward SMB use cases and Western markets than BestSign's enterprise/SOE-heavy China focus.

Broad incumbents

• Adobe Acrobat Sign: Adobe's enterprise e-signature offering, part of the broader Document Cloud suite. Overlapping functionality with BestSign for enterprise document workflows, but typically targets multinational corporations and integrates deeply with Adobe's PDF ecosystem rather than China's local compliance certifications.
• DocuSign: Global market leader in electronic signature and contract lifecycle management. Directly comparable product category (e-signature SaaS) and target buyer (enterprise legal/procurement), but serves a global footprint rather than focusing on China's regulatory and SOE-specific requirements.
• 腾讯电子签 (Tencent eSign): Tencent's electronic signature product, distributed through the WeChat ecosystem. Same core product (electronic signature/contract management) but bundled into Tencent's broader consumer and enterprise cloud stack, giving distribution and reach advantages BestSign does not have.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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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