What Jade Software Corporation does

Jade Software Corporation is a New Zealand-headquartered enterprise software company, founded in 1990 and operating across New Zealand, Australia, and the United Kingdom through wholly-owned subsidiaries. The company runs a platform-plus-products-plus-services model: it owns and licenses the proprietary Jade Platform, an end-to-end development and run-time environment used as the foundation for its own products and for a network of partner-built applications marketed as "Powered by Jade." Its core owned products are Jade ThirdEye (automated AML transaction monitoring and watchlist screening as a SaaS), Jade ICM (investigations and case management for crime and fraud), and MADCAP (end-to-end dairy supply chain solution connecting farm to factory). Partner products include Simplifi (workforce management — 1,500+ organizations in ANZ), Abel (ERP), CustomLinc (tourism), Vcare (aged care), Kaleris (logistics), and Greentree (MYOB-based ERP).

Jade monetizes through a blend of subscription/license revenue from its own products, bespoke development services for enterprise clients, and 24/7 managed services covering DevOps, cloud architecture, and security. Commercial delivery is sales-led via direct enterprise field engagement targeting regulated industries — banking, insurance, government, health, logistics, utilities, and agriculture/dairy — with named enterprise customers including TSB, Skipton Building Society, Allianz, Fonterra, Zurich, TAL, AgResearch, and DB Cargo. Architectural footprint is cloud-native (Azure backend, Vue.js frontends, Cosmos DB, Blob storage) with AWS referenced for cloud modernization and disaster recovery, and the company maintains partnerships across Microsoft Azure DevOps, AWS, Incapsula, HubSpot, ADAPT, and Thoughtworks.

The company is privately held with no disclosed external PE/VC ownership, has 251–500 employees, and is led by CEO Justin Mercer (appointed May 2023) with recent board additions Guy Horrocks and Anna Curzon. Forward signals include a proposed 2025 acquisition of Contec (global dairy technology leader), active regulatory thought leadership around Australian CPS230 operational resilience, and a repositioned go-to-market anchored on the Jade Velocity annual flagship event.

Name

Jade Software Corporation

Legal name

Jade Software Corporation Limited

Website

https://jadeworld.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Jade Software Corporation is a New Zealand-based enterprise software firm that builds proprietary products and bespoke solutions — including AML compliance SaaS (ThirdEye), the Jade Platform, investigations case management, and dairy supply-chain (MADCAP) — for regulated enterprises in banking, insurance, government, and agriculture globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Software Platform

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Software/Application Support (SaaS, Enterprise Apps) (BPAAACAC)

Keywords

• Enterprise software platform
• AML compliance software
• Case management software
• Application development platform
• Dairy supply chain software

Headquarters

HQ city

Christchurch

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bespoke Development Services: Tailored software development services for corporate clients. Modernise legacy apps, secure operations, and deliver intelligent systems aligned with strategic goals. Combines deep technical expertise with collaborative approach.
2. Managed Services: 24/7 monitoring, support and maintenance of digital and enterprise systems. Covers banking, finance, government, health, logistics, and utilities industries globally. Includes DevOps, cloud architecture, security services.
3. Software Products: Proprietary products including ThirdEye (AML compliance SaaS), ICM (investigations management), MADCAP (dairy supply chain). Products are bulletproof, resilient, scalable and built for long-term performance.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Jade Software Corporation builds, licenses, and supports enterprise software products, including the Jade object-oriented application development platform, AML/compliance solutions (Jade ThirdEye), investigations case management (ICM), and dairy supply chain software (MADCAP). The company also delivers bespoke software development and managed services to clients in regulated industries such as banking, insurance, government, and agriculture, primarily across New Zealand and Australia.

Product overview

Jade Software Corporation is an enterprise software company that operates a platform-plus-partner ecosystem model. Its core proprietary products include: Jade ThirdEye (automated AML compliance SaaS), the Jade Platform (end-to-end development and run-time environment for high-performance business applications), Investigations Case Management (ICM), and MADCAP (dairy supply chain solutions). These core products are built on the Jade Platform, which also serves as the foundation for a network of partner-developed products branded as 'Powered by Jade', including Simplifi (workforce management), Abel (ERP), CustomLinc (tourism), Vcare (aged care), Kaleris (logistics), and Greentree (ERP). The company also offers professional services including Bespoke Development and Managed Services, targeting regulated industries such as banking, insurance, government, and agriculture globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MADCAP: End-to-end supply chain solutions for every aspect of raw milk procurement - leading scalable solution connecting the dairy supply chain from farm to factory
• Jade ThirdEye
• Jade Platform
• Investigations Case Management (ICM)
• Simplifi
• Abel
• CustomLinc
• Vcare
• Kaleris
• Greentree

Products and services

• Jade Platform Jade's proprietary object-oriented database, application development, and runtime platform used to build enterprise applications. Target users are enterprise development teams and ISVs in regulated and complex industries.
• Jade ThirdEye Jade ThirdEye is an AML/compliance transaction monitoring and sanctions screening platform for banks, insurers, and other regulated financial institutions.
• ICM (Investigations Case Management) ICM provides investigations case management workflows to regulatory bodies and financial institutions handling financial crime and compliance cases.
• MADCAP MADCAP is a dairy supply chain management and traceability system for dairy processors and agri-supply-chain operators.
• Simplifi Simplifi is a partner product distributed by Jade to enterprise customers.
• Abel Abel is a partner product distributed by Jade to enterprise customers.
• CustomLinc CustomLinc is a partner product distributed by Jade to enterprise customers.
• Vcare Vcare is a partner product distributed by Jade to enterprise customers.
• Kaleris Kaleris is a partner product distributed by Jade to enterprise customers.
• Greentree Greentree is a partner product distributed by Jade to enterprise customers.
• Bespoke software development and managed services Custom software development, application delivery, and managed services offered to enterprise customers, often leveraging the Jade platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• 110 million documents migrated and managed for Skipton Building Society
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Azure DevOpscoreTechnology or IntegrationUsed for project management, automated testing and deployment processes. Azure DevOps manages CI/CD pipelines with templates for static security testing, integration testing, and deployment workflows.
• AWScoreTechnology or IntegrationCloud infrastructure provider referenced for ECS Anywhere capabilities and cloud modernisation. Used for disaster recovery solutions and cloud-native deployments.
• IncapsulacoreTechnology or IntegrationWAF and DDoS protection service. Provides security against DDoS attacks with geo-blocking capabilities, rate limiting, and IP address protection features.
• HubSpotcoreTechnology or IntegrationCustomer relationship management and email marketing management platform. Used for email campaigns, campaign tracking, and sales/marketing automation.
• ADAPTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch and advisory firm. Jade co-hosted Digital Edge Conference with ADAPT, bringing together CDOs, CIOs and industry leaders for roundtable discussions on CX and digital transformation.
• ThoughtworksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferenced for perspectives on agile transformation and digital transformation methodologies. Jade aligns with Thoughtworks approaches on transformation strategies.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• NICE Actimize: Market-leading AML, transaction monitoring and financial-crime compliance platform sold to global banks and financial institutions. Directly comparable to Jade's ThirdEye AML SaaS product in target buyer, use case and regulatory value proposition.
• Progress Software: Provider of application development, deployment and data-connectivity platforms used to build high-performance enterprise applications. Closely comparable to the Jade Platform on technology category and customer profile (regulated, complex enterprise apps).
• Rocket Software: Enterprise software vendor specialising in legacy modernisation, mainframe connectivity and high-performance application platforms for regulated industries. Comparable to Jade's combination of a proprietary development platform and legacy-modernisation services.
• Thoughtworks: Global technology consultancy specialising in bespoke software delivery, legacy modernisation, agile transformation and DevOps for regulated industries. Directly comparable to Jade's Bespoke Development services and a referenced Jade partner in transformation work.
• Slalom: Global consulting firm with significant ANZ presence delivering bespoke enterprise software, data and CX transformation for regulated clients. Comparable to Jade's bespoke delivery and modernisation engagements for similar buyer personas.

Broad incumbents

• SAS Institute: Large analytics and AML/fraud platform vendor serving global banks and regulators. Comparable to ThirdEye for transaction-monitoring analytics and to broader Jade offerings for regulated-customer analytics, but with a much broader portfolio.
• Tata Consultancy Services: Global IT services giant providing bespoke development, managed services and digital transformation to banks, insurers and governments. Comparable to Jade's managed services and bespoke delivery at scale, though operating from a much larger cost base across all geographies.

Emerging players

• ThetaRay: AI-native AML and transaction-monitoring vendor targeting banks and payments providers. Competes with Jade ThirdEye for the same financial-crime compliance budget with a newer, AI-first architecture; relevant as the technology benchmark ThirdEye may need to match.

Regional players

• Datacom: Largest NZ-headquartered IT services and managed-services provider serving enterprise and government customers across ANZ. Closest direct competitor to Jade's Bespoke Development and Managed Services lines in the home market.
• Spark NZ (formerly Gen-i): Major NZ telecommunications and IT services provider with enterprise managed-services and bespoke-development offerings. Regional peer to Jade's ANZ-anchored Bespoke Development and Managed Services businesses, particularly for NZ enterprise and government clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries3 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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