What PRIMAVERA Business Software Solutions does

PRIMAVERA Business Software Solutions, S.A., now operating as Cegid Primavera, is a Portuguese technology company founded in 1993 in Braga that develops business management software, including ERP, invoicing, POS, HR, and analytics solutions, primarily serving small, medium, and large enterprises as well as accounting firms and public administration entities in Portugal, Spain, and Portuguese-speaking African markets. Its core technology stack centers on the ERP Evolution cloud platform, with the OMNIA agile development platform enabling partners and customers to build custom management applications, complemented by vertical modules including Jasmin cloud invoicing, Eye Peak WMS, Valuekeep asset maintenance, Business Analytics dashboards, and the ECHO AI-powered virtual assistant.

The company operates a hybrid revenue model combining SaaS subscriptions (Continuity Software Agreement / Subscription Service Agreement), perpetual on-premises licensing, professional services through its PRIMAVERA Consulting division and certified partner network, and PRIMAVERA Academy training programs. Go-to-market is primarily partner-led, with 500+ certified partners across Portugal, Spain, Angola, Mozambique, and Cape Verde, supplemented by direct enterprise sales for large accounts and public sector, and a self-service online channel for SMBs through the freemium Jasmin invoicing tier. Following Oakley Capital's 2020 acquisition of 100% of share capital, Cegid confirmed the acquisition of Grupo Primavera in 2022, integrating PRIMAVERA into a larger Iberian cloud management software group. Reported volume of business reached EUR 35 million in 2021, representing 16% growth with cloud solutions growing 17%, supported by an estimated 500,000+ cumulative customer base and offices in Braga, Lisbon/Oeiras, Luanda, Maputo, and Praia.

Name

PRIMAVERA Business Software Solutions

Legal name

PRIMAVERA Business Software Solutions, S.A.

Website

https://pt.primaverabss.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Management Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (51321), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

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 Implementation & Systems Integration Services (BPAEAGAA), Professional Services Automation (PSA) & Services ERP (HDAEAEAF)

Keywords

• Business management software
• Cloud ERP solutions
• Accounting software
• Electronic invoicing
• Public sector ERP

Headquarters

HQ city

Braga

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Subscriptions: SaaS-based subscription model for cloud ERP solutions including ERP Evolution, Jasmin, and complementary modules. Revenue generated through recurring monthly/annual subscriptions under Continuity Software Agreement or Subscription Service Agreement
2. Perpetual Licensing: Traditional on-premises software licensing model for enterprises preferring upfront ownership with ongoing maintenance fees
3. Professional Services: Consulting, implementation, training, and support services delivered through certified partner network and direct consulting teams
4. Academy Training: Training programs including certification courses, intensive programs (Re_Start, SCORE, STEP), and professional reconversion programs through PRIMAVERA Academy

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

PRIMAVERA develops and sells cloud and on-premises business management software, anchored by its ERP Evolution platform and complemented by invoicing (Jasmin), accounting, HR, business analytics, asset management (Cegid Valuekeep), warehouse management (Eye Peak), and fiscal automation modules. The company serves SMEs, large enterprises, accounting offices, and public administration across Portugal, Spain, Angola, Mozambique, and Cape Verde through a network of 500+ certified partners and direct sales. Its product portfolio spans ERP variants for accountants and the public sector, sector solutions for retail, restaurants, construction, industry, and logistics, and the OMNIA platform for custom application development.

Product overview

PRIMAVERA Business Software Solutions (now Cegid Primavera) offers a comprehensive suite of enterprise management software with a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core ERP Evolution platform serves as the foundation, available in variants for small businesses (Jasmin, Express), mid-market (Professional), and large enterprises (Executive). The portfolio includes specialized sector solutions (Pssst! for restaurants, Tlim for retail, Construction, Industry), functional modules (Business Analytics, HR, Maintenance via Cegid Valuekeep, Logistics via Eye Peak), and the OMNIA agile development platform. The ROSE suite provides vertical solutions for accounting offices, education, and people management. Recent acquisition by Cegid has expanded the offering with fiscal automation, document management (Cegid Docs), and expanded cloud ERP capabilities (SaaS).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ERP Evolution Flagship cloud and hybrid ERP system for businesses of all sizes, providing comprehensive management of finances, operations, and business processes. Used by more than 4,000 companies and offered in editions for micro businesses, SMEs, large enterprises, and accountants.
• ERP Evolution for Accountants Specialized ERP version targeting accounting offices and certified accountants, providing tools for financial management, tax compliance, client portfolio management, and SAF-T export under the Pollen v10 program.
• Professional Mid-market ERP solution for growing businesses requiring integrated management of core business processes, positioned between the SME/micro editions and the large-enterprise Executive edition.
• Executive Enterprise-grade ERP solution for large organizations with advanced functionality and scalability, designed for complex multi-location, multi-country operations.
• Jasmin Cloud-based invoicing and business management software targeting entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses, with a free tier for the first €30,000 of invoicing. Processes more than 90,000 invoices monthly and over €1 billion in transactions across two years.
• Pssst! Restaurant management solution with innovative menu features and service optimization capabilities, designed for the restaurant and hospitality sector and integrated with the PRIMAVERA ERP ecosystem.
• Tlim Retail point-of-sale system integrated with the PRIMAVERA ERP for centralized and real-time store management across multi-location retail operations.
• Business Analytics Business intelligence and analytics platform providing real-time dashboards, performance indicators, and decision support for business managers across PRIMAVERA ERP customers.
• OMNIA Agile application development platform for the rapid creation of custom management applications on top of PRIMAVERA solutions, billed in OMNIA Units on a usage-based model with a 12-month minimum commitment.
• OMNIA Employee Digital HR management platform built on the OMNIA development platform, modernizing people management processes and the employee lifecycle for organizations such as Boiron.
• Cegid Valuekeep Asset and maintenance management software for tracking equipment, scheduling maintenance, and managing work orders across multiple locations, used by customers such as Parfois (700 stores in 55 countries) and Ulster Rugby.
• Invoicing Engine Specialized electronic invoicing engine for high-volume invoice processing, document issuance, and integration with PRIMAVERA ERP for retail and e-commerce customers such as Worten and Dott.
• Eye Peak Warehouse Management System (WMS) for logistics operators and distribution network optimization, with advanced inventory management capabilities and ERP integration.
• Cegid Docs Digital fiscal document archive solution for compliance with tax document retention requirements, supporting accounting offices and enterprises with secure document management.
• Cegid Fiscal Automation Tax compliance automation solution for managing fiscal obligations, regulatory reporting, and SAF-T submissions, primarily targeted at accounting offices and certified accountants.
• Evolution for HR Human resources management module integrated with the PRIMAVERA ERP for workforce administration, payroll processing, and HR process automation.
• ERP Public Sector Specialized ERP solution for public administration with SNC-AP compliance, public finance management, procurement, asset management, and logistics for central administration, local authorities, healthcare, and education entities.
• ROSE Accounting Services Cloud solution within the ROSE suite that connects accounting offices with their clients, enabling digital collaboration, document exchange, and accounting process automation.
• Development Platform Custom development platform for building specialized management applications and extensions on top of PRIMAVERA solutions, complementing the OMNIA platform with deeper customization capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% efficiency improvement in cargo preparation and delivery for logistics companies
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Microsoft PortugalcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2016Strategic partnership for digital transformation of businesses, combining Microsoft cloud infrastructure with PRIMAVERA ERP solutions. Joint initiatives include hosting OMNIA platform on Azure, with Microsoft providing cloud infrastructure and joint go-to-market activities.
• CegidflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench cloud business management software company that acquired Grupo PRIMAVERA, creating an Iberian leader in cloud management solutions. The merger enables Cegid to accelerate international development while strengthening Iberian market leadership. PRIMAVERA solutions now branded as Cegid Primavera.
• ADNLógicocoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPRIMAVERA Premium Partner responsible for implementing the ERP integration with hotel management system at Hilton Vilamoura. ADNLógico handled the complete integration project delivery.
• SGSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational consultancy partnership to simplify enterprise asset management, combining SGS's world-recognized consulting services with PRIMAVERA's cloud-based asset management solution.
• ValuekeepcoreTechnology or IntegrationPRIMAVERA spin-off specializing in asset management and maintenance software. €5 million invested in creation and internationalization. €1 million investment for Latin America expansion through partnership with Totum Service international consultancy.
• Totum ServiceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational consultancy appointed as Valuekeep representative for Latin America and Europe, responsible for brand representation and project implementation.
• Parsisplan-Sistemas de InformaçãominorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPRIMAVERA partner responsible for implementing Business Analytics solution at Adega de Borba winery.
• IEFPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Portuguese Employment and Vocational Training Institute to promote digital literacy. New collaboration protocol covering all Continental Employment and Training Centers, aiming to train approximately 6,000 unemployed annually.
• ISVOUGAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with ISVOUGA educational institution for intensive accounting consultant training. Four-month online professional reconversion course with high employment placement prospects.
• PRODUTECH ClustercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic R&D project participation in PRODUTECH4S&C (€8M total project) focused on sustainable and circular production technologies. FEDER funding of €4.9M supporting development of new sustainable products and zero-defect manufacturing.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SAP Business One: Global ERP giant's mid-market offering competing for larger PRIMAVERA customers (Enterprise segment) as those customers scale. Provides the upper-bound benchmark for enterprise functionality and pricing.
• Sage: UK-listed global accounting and ERP vendor with strong presence in Iberia and Lusophone Africa targeting the same SME and accountant segments as PRIMAVERA. Competes on cloud accounting and payroll while operating at much greater scale.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central: Microsoft's cloud ERP targeting mid-market and SME customers across Iberia, integrated with the broader Microsoft 365 / Azure stack. Competes with PRIMAVERA on cloud-native ERP and on enterprise customers already standardized on Microsoft.

Emerging players

• Odoo: Open-source ERP/CRM suite rapidly gaining mid-market traction across Europe including Iberia. Competes with PRIMAVERA on modularity, pricing, and cloud-native architecture, often displacing traditional ERP in new deployments.
• Holded: Spanish cloud-native ERP and accounting platform targeting SMEs and entrepreneurs in the Iberian Peninsula. Closely comparable to PRIMAVERA's Jasmin offering on customer profile, freemium go-to-market, and SaaS delivery model.

Direct peers

• PHC CS: Portuguese-origin ERP and business management software serving SMEs and accountants in Iberia and Lusophone markets. Closest domestic peer to PRIMAVERA with overlapping customer segments and similar product architecture.
• Eticadata: Portuguese ERP software company serving SMEs and specific verticals (notably automotive) in Portugal. Acquired by Cegid/PRIMAVERA group, now operates as a complementary brand within the same portfolio addressing adjacent customer segments.
• Cegid Ekon: Cegid's Spanish ERP solution serving SMEs and mid-market in Spain, now a sibling brand within the Cegid group following the PRIMAVERA acquisition. Directly comparable in target customer, cloud/on-prem hybrid model, and Iberian market focus.
• Wolters Kluwer a3innuva: Spanish accounting, payroll, and ERP software suite (a3innuva, NominaPlus) from Wolters Kluwer, directly competing with PRIMAVERA's accountant-channel products and Spanish mid-market ERP. Strong overlap in accounting firm and SME segments.

Regional players

• Exact Software: Netherlands-headquartered cloud ERP and accounting software serving European SMEs with comparable mid-market positioning. Less direct overlap geographically but similar target customer profile and product suite.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments4 records

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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