PHC Software

Name

PHC Software

Legal name

PHC 2 Service Lda

Website

https://phcsoftware.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (51321)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Core ERP Suites (Financials, Procurement, Projects) (HDAEAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Distribution & Wholesale ERP (Inventory, Order, Warehouse) (HDAEAEAC), Retail ERP (Merchandising, POS Back Office) (HDAEAEAD), ERP Extensions & Add-ons (CPQ, Billing, Revenue Management) (HDAEAEAO), Professional Services Automation (PSA) & Services ERP (HDAEAEAF)

Keywords

• Business management software
• Cloud ERP solutions
• AI-powered enterprise software
• SaaS accounting software
• ERP partner ecosystem

Headquarters

HQ city

Oeiras

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

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 (PHC GO): Cloud-native ERP delivered as subscription with monthly or annual billing. No infrastructure costs for customers. PHC GO referral/affiliate program offers reward equivalent to one monthly fee for monthly subscribers or 8.33% of annual subscription for annual subscribers.
2. Enterprise ERP Licenses & Subscriptions (PHC CS / Evolution): Customizable ERP for mid-market delivered through certified partners with tiered plans (Corporate, Advanced, Enterprise for PHC CS). Revenue is recurring through maintenance and subscription fees.
3. Add-on & Integration Sales (PHC GO Store): Developer Partners create and commercialize add-ons via the PHC GO Store, earning up to 75% margin. API integrations also commercialized, with Developer Partners receiving full margin.
4. Partner Resale Margins: Business Partners resell PHC software products and receive margin on sales. Business Partners earn up to 50% margin based on products sold and performance. Developer Partners earn up to 75% on add-ons.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

PHC Software develops and sells Cegid-branded business management (ERP) software for small and mid-market companies, delivered primarily as cloud SaaS (Cegid PHC GO) and customizable on-premise/hybrid ERP (Cegid PHC CS and Cegid PHC Evolution). Offerings cover accounting, finance, people management, CRM, inventory, tasks, and decision analytics, with an AI agent layer (Cegid Pulse), built-in tax/e-invoicing compliance, and a partner-built add-on ecosystem.

Product overview

PHC Software (now Cegid PHC) offers a comprehensive ERP portfolio consisting of three core products: Cegid PHC Evolution (AI-powered ERP for mid-market companies), Cegid PHC GO (cloud-native ERP for small businesses), and Cegid PHC CS (customizable ERP for businesses requiring tailored solutions). These products share a modular architecture with interchangeable components including Money Management, People Management, Customers & Suppliers Management, Stocks, Financial Accounting, Tasks Management, and Decision Management modules. The portfolio is enhanced by Cegid Pulse AI agents across all solutions, the Cegid PHC GO Framework for developer add-ons and integrations, the DevGO developer network platform, and the Cegid PHC GO Store marketplace. The company operates through a network of over 400 certified partners providing implementation, customization, and ongoing support services across multiple industry sectors including construction, retail, manufacturing, logistics, and customer service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cegid PHC Evolution: AI-powered ERP that optimizes business management for mid-market companies, featuring faster decisions backed by data and artificial intelligence, more control with less effort in daily management, and automated processes reducing errors.
• Cegid PHC GO
• Cegid PHC CS
• Cegid Pulse
• DevGO
• Cegid PHC GO Store

Products and services

• Cegid PHC Evolution AI-enabled ERP software for mid-market companies that optimizes business management through automated processes, faster data-driven decisions, and reduced manual effort. Built on the Cegid Pulse AI agent layer.
• Cegid PHC GO Cloud-native SaaS ERP for small businesses providing complete business control from any device with no infrastructure or maintenance costs, easy integration with external applications, and built-in tax compliance including SVAT validation.
• Cegid PHC CS Customizable ERP that adapts to each company's unique way of working, automating processes, reducing errors, increasing productivity, reducing costs, and increasing revenue, with management decision insights for strategic decisions.
• Cegid Pulse AI-powered intelligent agents integrated across Cegid PHC solutions to accelerate decisions and free teams from repetitive tasks throughout the ERP ecosystem.
• Cegid PHC GO Store Online marketplace where certified Developer Partners can commercialize custom add-ons created with the Cegid PHC GO Framework, extending the core ERP with industry and cross-industry extensions.
• Management Consulting (Consultoria de Gestão) Management consulting services delivered by PHC Software's certified partner network to help businesses implement, customize, and optimize their ERP software usage.

Quantifiable outcome

• 36,000+ organizations managed worldwide
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024PHC holds Microsoft Partner status with Gold competency in Software Development, representing the highest level of consistent capability and commitment in Microsoft's solution ecosystem.
• PHC Certified Partners (400+)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOver 400 certified Partners across Portugal, Spain, Angola, Mozambique, and Cape Verde resell, implement, and support PHC ERP solutions. Partners receive mandatory certification, margins up to 50% on product sales, and access to Help Center, marketing support, and sales technical support.
• PHC Developer PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDeveloper Partners build add-ons using the PHC GO Framework/SDK and API integrations, commercializing them through the PHC GO Store. Developer Partners earn up to 75% margin on add-ons and full margin on API integrations. Certified through mandatory Developer Partner program with support from PHC.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sage Group: Sage is a direct peer offering accounting and ERP solutions (Sage 50, Sage 200, Sage X3) to SMB and mid-market customers across Europe, Africa, and other regions. Both companies compete for the same customer segments with subscription-based accounting and ERP suites distributed via partner networks.
• Primavera BSS (Unit4): Primavera, now part of Unit4, was historically PHC's strongest direct competitor in the Portuguese market, offering ERP solutions to SMBs and mid-market. Direct overlap in product, customer segment, and geography, with similar distribution through local partners.
• Holded: Holded is a Spanish cloud ERP targeting SMBs with accounting, invoicing, inventory, and CRM functionality. Direct peer in the Iberian SMB market with a similar cloud-native, partner-supported distribution approach; both compete for Spanish SMBs in retail, services, and small manufacturing.

Emerging players

• Odoo: Odoo is an open-source ERP suite gaining traction among SMBs globally with modular apps covering accounting, inventory, CRM, and e-commerce. PHC competes with Odoo in the cloud-native SMB ERP segment, particularly as Odoo expands localization into Portuguese and Spanish-speaking markets.

Broad incumbents

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a cloud ERP for SMB and mid-market, distributed through a global partner network. As a broad incumbent with deep integration into Microsoft 365 and significant R&D resources, it competes with PHC in the mid-market segment across all PHC geographies.
• Oracle NetSuite: Oracle NetSuite is a leading cloud ERP platform for SMB and mid-market companies, with localized tax and compliance capabilities in many countries. As a broad incumbent with global scale, it competes for the same mid-market customers that PHC targets, particularly as those customers scale beyond Lusophone markets.
• SAP Business One: SAP Business One is SAP's ERP offering for SMB and mid-market, distributed through a global partner network. It competes with PHC CS and Cegid PHC Evolution in the mid-market segment across multiple verticals including manufacturing, retail, and professional services.
• QuickBooks (Intuit): QuickBooks is Intuit's cloud accounting platform for very small businesses and freelancers, dominant in English-speaking markets with growing localization in Europe and Latin America. Competes with PHC GO at the low end of PHC's SMB segment, particularly as QuickBooks adds inventory and payroll capabilities.

Regional players

• Defontana: Defontana is a cloud ERP provider serving Latin American SMBs with accounting, inventory, POS, and payroll modules. Comparable to PHC in product scope and SMB focus, but operates primarily in Chile, Peru, Mexico, and Colombia — markets PHC targeted but did not visibly penetrate in its 2015-2018 internationalization project.
• Exact Software: Exact is a European provider of cloud accounting and ERP software primarily serving SMBs in the Netherlands, Belgium, and surrounding markets. Comparable to PHC in product scope, customer segment, and partner-led distribution model, though focused on Northern European markets rather than Lusophone.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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