Aceve

Name

Aceve

Legal name

Aceve AB

Website

https://aceve.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vertical SaaS / Construction ERP Software

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction & Engineering ERP (Job Costing, Project Controls) (HDAEAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Core ERP Suites (Financials, Procurement, Projects) (HDAEAEAA), Expense Management & Reimbursements Administration (BPACAIAH), Software/Application Support (SaaS, Enterprise Apps) (BPAAACAC)

Keywords

• Construction ERP software
• Skilled trades software
• Vertical SaaS construction
• AI-native ERP
• Contractor business management

Headquarters

HQ city

Danderyd

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 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: Subscription-based SaaS revenue from cloud ERP software. Customers pay recurring fees for access to the platform, including modules for project management, quoting, invoicing, financial management, and AI-powered tools.
2. Financial Services: Financial services including invoice financing and payment services integrated into the platform, generating transaction and service fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Aceve provides cloud-based, AI-native business management software (ERP) and integrated financial services for construction companies and skilled trades businesses — including electricians, plumbers, HVAC contractors, and installers — across Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands and Belgium. Its platforms handle project management, estimating, tendering, procurement, invoicing, financial management, workforce scheduling, and vehicle/expense tracking, delivered through mobile-first, voice-enabled applications. The company also offers Entré Pay, an embedded financial services layer providing invoicing, payments, financing, and debt collection.

Product overview

Aceve is a vertical SaaS platform for construction and skilled trades industries comprising a unified product portfolio built around core platforms and acquired brands. The primary offerings include Aceve Lume (AI-native platform for skilled trades) and Aceve Rise (AI-native platform for construction), along with the Entre ERP ecosystem (Entre ERP, Entre Työmaajärjestelmä, Entre Vehicle), financial tools (Aceve Expense), and procurement solutions (KlarPris, KlarCalc). The company has expanded through acquisitions including Syntess, KPD, Ibis, Deddo, Accurator, Chisa, Craftnote, ENK, Jublo, Next, Ordrestyring, PRI Handel, Publican, Rekyl, Tracked, and Cafca. Solutions are organized around three core areas: Office (back-office management), Site & Field Operations (mobile workforce tools), and Financial Management (accounting, payments, project financials). The platform serves 22,500+ customers across seven European markets with AI capabilities including voice interaction, document intelligence, anomaly detection, and process automation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Entre ERP: Cloud-based business management system for installation and service companies with voice-controlled features
• Aceve Lume
• Aceve Rise
• KlarPris
• KlarCalc
• Syntess Atrium
• Ibis
• KPD
• Craftnote
• Publican
• Chisa
• Accurator
• Jublo
• Entre Vehicle
• Aceve Expense

Products and services

• Entre ERP Cloud-based, AI-powered ERP for installation, service and maintenance companies, covering project management, financial management, workforce scheduling, and mobile field workflows. Targeted at installation, service and maintenance businesses in the construction trades.
• Syntess Atrium ERP for installation, service and maintenance businesses — an acquired Syntess brand integrated into the Aceve portfolio. Targeted at Nordic installation and service companies.
• KPD All-in-one ERP system for the construction industry, providing integrated project, financial and resource management. Targeted at construction companies using the legacy KPD platform.
• Ibis Estimating and project management software for the construction industry, supporting pre-construction workflows, calculation, and follow-up. Targeted at construction estimators and project managers.
• KlarPris Purchase management and price-comparison tool for construction projects, centralizing purchasing and pricing data. Targeted at construction purchasers and project managers.
• KlarCalc Quoting and calculation software for electrical and HVAC contractors, used to build accurate quotes on the job. Targeted at small and mid-sized electrical and HVAC businesses.
• Aceve Expense AI-driven expense management application that automates expense reporting using receipt scanning and intelligent data extraction. Targeted at construction and field-service employees and finance teams.
• Publican AI-powered tender assistant that helps construction businesses respond to public tenders more efficiently. Targeted at construction companies bidding on public-sector projects.
• Accurator Tender and procurement platform for the construction industry, supporting structured tender processes and supplier management. Targeted at construction procurement teams.
• Craftnote Project and field management tool for the construction trades, supporting on-site task tracking, communication and documentation. Targeted at trades and on-site construction teams.
• Entre Vehicle Vehicle tracking add-on for Aceve's construction and installation platforms, supporting fleet management for mobile workforces. Targeted at construction and installation companies with vehicle fleets.
• Deddo Digital all-in-one business tool for contractors, covering job planning, time tracking and customer management. Targeted at small and mid-sized contractors.
• Entre Työmaajärjestelmä Digital site/construction site management system for the Finnish market, providing on-site task, resource and quality management. Targeted at Finnish construction companies managing job sites.
• Chisa Construction management solution for the construction industry, an acquired brand supporting project and operations workflows. Targeted at construction companies.
• Cafca Software for installation companies, an acquired brand supporting installation business operations. Targeted at installation companies.
• ENK Construction industry software brand within the Aceve portfolio, providing project and business management for construction businesses. Targeted at construction firms.
• Xpaja Finnish-market construction add-on tool within the Aceve portfolio, supporting trade-specific workflows. Targeted at Finnish construction professionals.
• Ahlsell Office Office/integration add-on within the Aceve portfolio, providing connectivity to trade supplier ecosystems such as Ahlsell. Targeted at construction and installation buyers.
• Entré Pay Financial Services Embedded financial services for construction and installation businesses, including invoicing, payment solutions, financing (loans/credit), and debt collection. Integrated with Entre ERP. Targeted at Aceve ERP customers needing embedded financial services.
• Next Acquired Aceve portfolio brand providing business management software for trades and contractors. Targeted at construction trades businesses.
• Ordrestyring Order management add-on within the Aceve portfolio supporting construction order workflows. Targeted at construction companies handling structured orders.
• PRI Handel Trading/procurement add-on within the Aceve portfolio, providing trade purchasing workflows. Targeted at construction and trade purchasers.
• Rekyl Acquired Aceve portfolio brand providing business software for construction trade businesses. Targeted at construction trades businesses.
• Tracked Acquired Aceve portfolio brand providing tracking/management software functionality for trades. Targeted at construction and field-service operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 22,500+ customers trust Aceve platforms across 7 markets
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration17 records

AI capability9 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Pajadata (now Aceve Suomi Oy)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Pajadata was acquired by Aceve in May 2025 and rebranded as Aceve Suomi Oy. Pajadata was a Finnish ERP and business management software provider serving trades and construction companies in Finland. The acquisition strengthened Aceve's presence in the Finnish market.
• MaventacoreTechnology or IntegrationMaventa is an invoicing operator integrated with Aceve's platform, enabling seamless electronic invoicing and invoice exchange for customers operating in Finnish and Nordic markets.
• ProcountorcoreTechnology or IntegrationProcountor is a financial management software integrated with Aceve's platform, enabling automated financial workflows, accounting, and reporting for customers.
• FennoacoreTechnology or IntegrationFennoa is a financial management integration that provides automated accounting and financial reporting capabilities within the Aceve platform.
• TalenomcoreTechnology or IntegrationTalenom is a financial management software provider integrated with Aceve, offering automated accounting, invoicing, and financial reporting services.
• NetvisorcoreTechnology or IntegrationNetvisor provides financial and payroll automation integrated into Aceve's platform, enabling end-to-end financial management and payroll processing.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Procore Technologies: Procore is a leading cloud-based construction management platform serving general contractors, specialty contractors, and owners. While larger and US-headquartered, it overlaps with Aceve's core construction ERP/project management offering and competes for multi-country European enterprise accounts.
• ServiceTitan: ServiceTitan provides a vertical SaaS platform for trades (plumbing, HVAC, electrical). It directly competes with Aceve's Lume/Entre product line for skilled trades field service management, quoting, and invoicing, with stronger presence in North America.
• SimPRO: SimPRO offers cloud-based job management, quoting, and invoicing software for trades and service contractors. It competes with Aceve's Entre/Lume offerings across field service management workflows for trades SMBs in similar European geographies (UK, Australia, North America).
• Buildertrend: Buildertrend provides construction project management, customer management, and financial tools for homebuilders, remodelers, and specialty contractors. Comparable to Aceve Rise and Aceve's construction-focused modules, especially for SMB residential builders.
• Jonas Construction Software: Jonas provides integrated ERP and construction management software for specialty and general contractors, including accounting, job costing, and document management. Comparable to Aceve's construction ERP offering for mid-market contractors.
• Foundation Software: Foundation Software offers construction accounting and project management software for contractors, including payroll, job costing, and AIA billing. Comparable in vertical depth to Aceve's construction-focused accounting and project modules.

Broad incumbents

• Trimble Viewpoint: Viewpoint (a Trimble company) offers ERP and project management software for construction, including Vista and Spectrum. It is a larger, broader incumbent competing for mid-market and enterprise construction ERP contracts that overlap with Aceve's construction vertical.
• Visma: Visma is a large Nordic and European provider of business software including accounting, ERP, payroll, and HR. It overlaps with Aceve's financial management modules and competes for similar SMB and mid-market construction/services customers in the Nordics.

Emerging players

• AroFlo: AroFlo provides field service management software for trades and service businesses, including job management, scheduling, and invoicing. It overlaps with Aceve Lume and Entre for skilled trades SMBs, primarily in Australia but with European expansion.
• FieldAware: FieldAware offers field service management software for service-based businesses, including work order management, scheduling, and mobile field tools. Comparable to Aceve's site and field operations suite for installation and service providers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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 →

Frequently asked questions about Aceve