Babelway

What Babelway does

Babelway, founded in 2007 in Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium, by François Van Uffelen and Mathieu Pasture, is a cloud-based SaaS platform that automates B2B data and document exchange between trading partners using disparate formats and protocols. The platform combines a drag-and-drop visual mapping interface with a multi-format translation engine supporting 50+ standards (X12, EDIFACT, UBL, XML, PDF, CSV, JSON, Excel, flat files, SAP iDoc), ten-plus communication protocols (Peppol, AS2, REST APIs, FTP/SFTP, email, HTTP, VAN), and a real-time monitoring/reprocessing layer for failed messages. It is a certified Peppol Access Point Provider since 2014, a registered Plateforme Agréée in France since January 2026, and holds ISO 27001, SOC 1 Type II, and SOC 2 Type II certifications, also powering Belgium's Mercurius B2G gateway and Luxembourg's government e-invoicing flow.

Babelway monetizes via tiered monthly subscriptions ranging from Lite (€99/month, 200 messages) up to Diamond (€35,000/month, 2.5M messages), with usage-based overage for consumption beyond plan allocations and pricing available in both EUR and USD. The product is sold through a hybrid go-to-market: a 30-day self-service free trial (no credit card) and drag-and-drop onboarding for SMB and mid-market customers, paired with direct enterprise sales for complex multi-partner deployments. Customers include Canon, Porsche, Renault, Lactalis, Yamato, Air Menzies International, Graebel, and Bidfood across retail, manufacturing, logistics, and finance verticals, totaling 700+ live customers in 26 countries processing 700M+ messages per year at 99.99% uptime with 99% renewal and 94% retention.

Since December 2018, Babelway has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tradeshift, a San Francisco-headquartered cloud business network for supply chain payments and B2B marketplaces, with offices spanning San Francisco, Copenhagen, London, Suzhou, Tokyo, Bucharest, and Kuala Lumpur in addition to its Belgian headquarters. The platform's strategic positioning is anchored on the EU's ViDA-driven e-invoicing mandate wave, with explicit support for Peppol, Factur-X, XRechnung, and country-specific compliance in France, Belgium, Germany, Poland, and beyond. The 2007-era early-stage funding round of approximately $855,333 from E-Merge and Sherpa Invest predates the Tradeshift acquisition, and no post-acquisition funding events are disclosed.

Name

Babelway

Legal name

Babelway

Website

https://babelway.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Babelway is a cloud-based SaaS B2B EDI integration platform founded in 2007 in Belgium and owned by Tradeshift, serving 700+ customers across 26 countries with drag-and-drop format translation, certified Peppol Access Point services, and EU e-invoicing compliance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

B2B EDI Integration Software

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

B2B/EDI & Partner Integration (BPAMAOAJ)

Keywords

• B2B EDI software
• EDI integration platform
• E-invoicing software
• Peppol access point
• Supply chain EDI

Headquarters

HQ city

Louvain-la-neuve

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Subscription SaaS Licenses: Tiered monthly subscription plans ranging from Startup (€99/month, 200 messages) to Diamond (€35,000/month, 2.5M messages), with message volume and storage allocations per tier. Annual billing available with multi-environment and multi-user access.
2. Usage-Based Overage: Message counts are not hard limits; plans can exceed monthly volume based on actual usage, with overage pricing applied to consumption beyond plan allocations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Babelway is a cloud-based SaaS B2B EDI integration platform that automates electronic data and document exchange between trading partners. The platform translates and routes business documents across 50+ formats (X12, EDIFACT, UBL, XML, PDF, CSV, JSON, SAP iDoc) and 10+ protocols (Peppol, AS2, FTP, SFTP, REST API, email, VAN) using a drag-and-drop visual interface that enables non-IT users to configure and maintain integrations. It serves as a certified Peppol Access Point and registered Plateforme Agréée in France for compliant e-invoicing.

Product overview

Babelway offers a unified B2B EDI and integration SaaS platform consisting of a core EDI software platform with drag-and-drop mapping interfaces, complemented by specialized modules for Outbound E-Invoicing (supporting Peppol, EDI, and email channels), a certified Peppol Access Point Service, and registered Plateforme Agréée status in France. The platform integrates with major ERPs (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, Infor) and supports 10+ protocols including AS2, FTP, SFTP, REST APIs, SOAP, and Peppol AS4. Document format support includes X12, EDIFACT, XML, UBL, CSV, PDF, JSON, and SAP IDocs. The product portfolio includes a self-service platform, training via Babelway Academy, and flexible pricing tiers from startup to enterprise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Babelway B2B EDI Software Platform Cloud-based B2B EDI software platform specialized for data translation and communication between trading partners. SaaS solution accessible via web browser with no in-house software or hardware required. Supports 10+ communication protocols (Peppol, AS2, REST APIs, FTP, SFTP, etc.) and multiple document formats (XML, UBL, EDIFACT, X12, CSV, PDF, etc.) for retail, manufacturing, logistics, and finance teams.
• Outbound E-Invoicing
• Peppol Access Point Service
• Plateforme Agréée (PA) France

Quantifiable outcome

• Time to first invoice reduced from 6-12 weeks (legacy vendors) to hours to days (self-service)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• TradeshiftflagshipOthers · 1 December 2018Tradeshift acquired Babelway in December 2018. Babelway is now one of the leading products of the Tradeshift platform, a cloud-based business network and platform for supply chain payments, embedded finance, and B2B marketplaces. Tradeshift is headquartered in San Francisco with global operations.
• Belgian GovernmentflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerBabelway powers Belgium's Mercurius B2G (government) e-invoicing gateway, operating this critical national infrastructure for 10 years. The Belgian government uses Babelway technology for B2G invoice exchange.
• Luxembourg GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBabelway is officially used by the Luxembourg Government to exchange B2G invoices, demonstrating government-grade reliability and compliance.
• SAPcoreTechnology or IntegrationNative integration with SAP ERP via RFC connection and IDoc format support. Babelway supports bidirectional IDoc exchange with SAP systems for invoices, orders, and other business documents.
• OraclecoreTechnology or IntegrationNative integration with Oracle ERP systems via APIs and file-based connectors for seamless B2B document exchange.
• Microsoft DynamicscoreTechnology or IntegrationNative integration with Microsoft Dynamics ERP via APIs and connectors for B2B integration capabilities.
• Peppol AssociationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerBabelway has been a member of the Peppol Association since 2014 and is a certified Peppol Access Point Provider, enabling businesses to connect to the Peppol network for e-invoicing and document exchange.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SPS Commerce: Large retail-focused EDI network and integration platform serving thousands of retailers, suppliers, and logistics providers. Directly comparable to Babelway in core EDI translation, format support, and trading-partner onboarding, with deeper penetration in the US retail vertical.
• TrueCommerce: Global B2B EDI and supply chain integration provider serving manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. Closely overlaps Babelway in EDI translation, ERP connectivity (SAP, Dynamics, Oracle), and managed VAN services.
• Cleo (Cleo Integration Cloud): Cloud-native B2B integration platform specializing in EDI, API, and MFT for supply chain ecosystems. Directly competes with Babelway on self-service EDI onboarding, format/protocol coverage, and mid-market to enterprise customer segments.
• Crossfire EDI: Cloud-based EDI integration platform targeting SMB and mid-market customers, similar in positioning to Babelway's self-service tier. Offers comparable EDI translation, ERP connectors, and VAN interoperability.

Broad incumbents

• OpenText (GXS): One of the largest EDI VAN and B2B integration incumbents (formerly GXS). Comparable in EDI translation, VAN routing, and large-enterprise supply chain integrations; Babelway explicitly lists OpenText/GXS as a partner for VAN-based routing.
• IBM Sterling Supply Chain: Enterprise-grade B2B integration and EDI suite within IBM's broader supply chain portfolio. Comparable to Babelway on EDI translation, partner onboarding, and ERP integration, but bundled into a much larger software ecosystem.
• Boomi (Dell Boomi): Broad iPaaS platform with EDI and B2B integration capabilities. Comparable to Babelway on cloud-based integration, format transformation, and ERP connectors, but addresses a much wider set of integration use cases beyond EDI.
• MuleSoft (Salesforce): Enterprise iPaaS with API-led connectivity and pre-built EDI/Anypoint B2B templates. Overlaps Babelway in API/integration tooling and ERP connectivity, but typically serves larger enterprise customers with broader integration needs.

Regional players

• Generix Group: European-based supply chain and EDI software vendor. Comparable to Babelway in EDI and B2B integration for European manufacturing, retail, and logistics customers, with stronger footprint in France.
• Lobster_data: European (German) EDI/EAI integration specialist with strong DACH presence. Comparable to Babelway on EDI translation, format coverage, and ERP integration, primarily serving German-speaking markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

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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