Emergent Software

What Emergent Software does

Emergent Software, LLC is a Minneapolis-based professional services firm founded in 2015 that delivers custom software development, cloud platform services, data and analytics, security, and AI implementation to mid-market and enterprise clients, exclusively within the Microsoft technology ecosystem. The company holds Microsoft Solutions Partner designations across six solution areas (Data & AI, Application Innovation, Infrastructure, Modern Work, Security, and Support Services) and operates as a Direct Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) with Copilot Prioritized tier status and Microsoft Fabric Featured Partner designation, allowing it to bill and support Microsoft cloud deployments directly. Technical delivery is led by senior architects and engineers, supported by an AI-Accelerated development process that integrates tools such as GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Fabric, Azure OpenAI Service, Microsoft Entra ID, and Microsoft Purview into client engagements.

The firm is organized into six practice areas: Data & Analytics (modern data platforms, Power BI, database engineering), Cloud Platform (Azure migration and landing zones, Microsoft 365, cloud architecture, DevOps), Software Development (custom applications, legacy modernization, websites, SaaS, APIs, mobile), Artificial Intelligence (AI strategy, Custom AI Agents and Copilot development, AI feature development), Security (cloud, data, identity, and application security designed in at project start), and Managed Services (cloud, data platform, application, and website support). The company serves twelve verticals with primary focus on Finance & Insurance, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Retail & eCommerce, and Technology & SaaS, alongside secondary coverage across Logistics, Legal, AEC, Energy, Hospitality, Public Sector, and Nonprofit sectors. Named enterprise clients include Fredrikson, CNH, Medica, Toyota Material Handling, Polaris, Taylor Corporation, Patterson Companies, Tile Shop, and Kalahari, plus government client Minnesota State and nonprofit Feed My Starving Children.

Emergent Software generates revenue primarily through professional services on a time-and-materials basis scoped per Statement of Work, with a managed services practice providing recurring support post-delivery. Go-to-market is direct enterprise sales led by senior team members with a consultative approach, supplemented by an event-driven motion (annual Microsoft Ignite Recap Breakfast), content marketing through an active insights blog, LinkedIn presence, and email newsletter, and remote service delivery covering North American and select international engagements. The company is founder-owned and operated by Jamie Anderson, with no disclosed funding rounds or institutional investors, and is recognized on the MSPBJ Fast 50 for six consecutive years, the 2025 Inc. 5000, Clutch Top 1000 Global, and Inc. 2026 Best Workplaces.

Name

Emergent Software

Legal name

Emergent Software, LLC

Website

https://emergentsoftware.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Emergent Software is a Minneapolis-based Microsoft-focused professional services firm delivering data, cloud, custom software, AI, security, and managed services to mid-market and enterprise clients, anchored by senior-led delivery and Microsoft Solutions Partner certifications across six areas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Microsoft Cloud Consulting Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Software Engineering & Application Modernization (BPAHAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Platform Engineering & Internal Developer Platforms (IDP) (BPAEAKAC), Cloud-Native Application Development (Containers/Kubernetes/Serverless) (BPAEAFAE), Developer Tools & DevOps Platform Services (CI/CD, Artifacts, IaC) (HDABAAAI), Managed Application Platforms (App PaaS & Runtime Services) (HDABAAAD)

Keywords

• Microsoft cloud consulting
• Custom software development
• Data platform engineering
• AI implementation services
• Managed cloud services

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Services - Time and Materials: The company primarily delivers professional services on a time and materials basis. Services include custom software development, cloud migration, data engineering, AI implementation, and security consulting. This model involves Statements of Work (SOW) for each engagement with defined scope, timeline, and deliverables.
2. Managed Services: Ongoing managed services practice supporting cloud services, data platform management, application support, and website hosting. These recurring engagements provide long-term partnership and support for systems delivered during initial project engagements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Emergent Software is a professional services firm that designs, builds, and manages Microsoft-centric technology solutions for organizations. Its services span data and analytics, Azure cloud and Microsoft 365 migration, custom software development, AI and Copilot implementation, security, and ongoing managed services. Engagements are led by senior engineers and delivered using an AI-accelerated development process.

Product overview

Emergent Software is a professional services firm, not a product company. They offer a portfolio of consulting and implementation services organized around five core practice areas: Data & Analytics (Microsoft Data Platform/Fabric, Business Intelligence, Database services), Cloud Platform (Azure migration, Microsoft 365, Cloud Architecture, DevOps), Software Development (Custom applications, Modernization, Websites, SaaS, APIs, Mobile), Artificial Intelligence (AI Strategy, Custom AI Agents, Copilot development, AI Features), Security (Cloud Security, Data Security, Identity Management, Application Security), and Managed Services (Cloud, Data, Application, Website support). All services are delivered using an AI-accelerated development process with senior engineers and Microsoft ecosystem expertise. The company positions itself as a full-stack Microsoft technology partner.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AI Strategy Workshop A facilitated consulting engagement that helps organizations identify AI use cases, develop ROI frameworks, and create an actionable AI roadmap tailored to their business context. Intended for executives and technology leaders evaluating AI adoption.
• Rapid AI Prototyping An accelerated prototyping engagement that delivers clickable AI prototypes in a few working sessions using the firm's AI-assisted development process. Intended for organizations looking to validate AI concepts before committing to full build.
• Data & Analytics Services End-to-end data and analytics services including Microsoft Data Platform and Microsoft Fabric implementations, Power BI analytics, and database engineering, designed for AI workloads. Intended for organizations modernizing data estates and enabling analytics.
• Cloud Platform Services Azure and Microsoft 365 cloud services covering migration, landing zone architecture, cloud architecture design, and DevOps automation. Intended for organizations adopting or scaling Microsoft cloud infrastructure.
• Custom Software Development Custom application development and legacy system modernization delivered by senior engineers using AI-assisted software delivery. Intended for organizations building bespoke applications or modernizing existing systems on Microsoft platforms.
• Security Services Security services covering Microsoft cloud security, data security governance, identity and endpoint management, and application security, with security designed in from project start. Intended for organizations needing secure-by-design cloud and application architectures.
• Managed Services Ongoing managed services practice spanning Microsoft cloud services, data platform management, application support, and website hosting support. Intended for organizations needing long-term operational support after project delivery.
• Website Development & Design Custom website development and design services delivered by senior engineers using AI-assisted development. Intended for organizations needing custom public-facing or internal web properties.
• SaaS Product Development End-to-end SaaS product development services covering architecture, build, and launch of software-as-a-product offerings. Intended for technology companies and SaaS providers needing Microsoft-ecosystem engineering depth.
• API & System Integration API development and system integration services connecting enterprise systems and enabling data flow between platforms. Intended for organizations needing to integrate Microsoft and third-party enterprise systems.
• Mobile App Development Mobile application development services covering native and cross-platform mobile solutions. Intended for organizations extending enterprise or consumer experiences to iOS and Android.

Quantifiable outcome

• Delivered over 1,500 projects to more than 300 clients
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability12 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationEmergent Software is a full-stack Microsoft technology partner and certified Microsoft Solutions Partner with demonstrated expertise across six solution areas: Data & AI, App Innovation, Infrastructure, Modern Work, Security, and Support Services. The company is also a Microsoft Direct Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) and holds Copilot Prioritized tier status. Services span Azure cloud, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Azure OpenAI, and the broader Microsoft ecosystem.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationRecognized among Top IT Consulting Companies in the USA, positioning Emergent Software as a leading Microsoft-centric technology consulting firm in the market.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/emergent-software
• Xx.com/emergentsw

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 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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