What Closer Consulting does

Closer Consulting is a Lisbon-headquartered Data Science and AI consulting firm, founded in 2006 and operating as part of the Smart4Engineering Group. The company delivers end-to-end services spanning Data Strategy and Governance, Data Engineering, Business Intelligence, Advanced Analytics, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, AI-driven Automation, Cloud (notably Google Cloud and Microsoft), DevOps, Software Development, Cyber Security, Customer Experience, Actuarial Science and Staff Augmentation. It serves enterprise clients across 10+ verticals, with Financial Services, Energy & Utilities, Retail and Luxury, Industrial, Telecom, Life Sciences and Public Sector as the most active segments. Documented customers include Deutsche Bank, EDP, UNICRE, Santander, BBVA, Novo Banco, Millennium BCP, SIBS, NOS, Auchan, Leroy Merlin and Tranquilidade, with several multi-year engagements (UNICRE cited 10+ years). Closer monetizes through professional services engagements (consulting, custom software development, staff augmentation) and a small but growing portfolio of proprietary software products (Evalyze for back office productivity, +transparente for whistleblowing, Smart Factory for industrial AI), with pricing structured as quote-based per engagement. Technology choices are anchored on hyperscaler ecosystems (Google Cloud Platform including BigQuery, Vertex AI, Document AI, Cloud Functions, Pub/Sub, Looker; Microsoft; Databricks), supplemented by Qlik Sense, Power BI and proprietary frameworks such as the GenAI Framework and DataOps Platform. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct, supported by technology partner channels and a multi-country delivery footprint (Lisbon and Porto in Portugal; São Paulo and Belo Horizonte in Brazil; London/Slough in the United Kingdom).

Name

Closer Consulting

Legal name

Closer – Software Development and Data Science Services

Website

https://closer.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Closer Consulting is a Portugal-based Data Science and AI consulting firm serving enterprise clients across Financial Services, Energy, Retail, Telecom, Life Sciences and other industries, delivering professional services alongside proprietary products like Evalyze and Smart Factory.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Data Science and AI Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Data, Analytics & AI Consulting (BPAHAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cloud Consulting & Migration (BPAHAEAE), Integration, API & Middleware Consulting (BPAHAEAJ)

Keywords

• Data science consulting
• Artificial intelligence services
• Business intelligence solutions
• Data engineering consulting
• Cloud consulting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lisbon

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services: Professional consulting services providing Data Science, Business Intelligence, and AI solutions. Engagements include strategy, implementation, and managed services.
2. Staff Augmentation: On-demand talent services providing specialized skills and expertise to augment client teams. Offers technical expertise, project-based, and dedicated team arrangements.
3. Software Development: Custom software development services including web applications, mobile apps, legacy modernization, and integration work.
4. Products (Evalyze): Proprietary software product for back office productivity, sold as a solution to enterprise clients.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Closer Consulting is a Data Science and AI consulting firm that delivers end-to-end data project services—from data strategy and engineering through machine learning model deployment—alongside proprietary products such as Evalyze (AI-powered back-office productivity), Smart Factory (industrial AI optimization), and +transparente (whistleblowing platform). The company combines professional consulting, staff augmentation, and software development with certified expertise across Google Cloud, Microsoft, and Databricks to serve enterprises in financial services, energy, retail, telecom, life sciences, public sector, and industrial sectors.

Product overview

Closer Consulting is a Data Science and AI company offering a portfolio of proprietary products alongside consulting services. Their core products include Evalyze (AI-powered back office productivity tool), +transparente (whistleblowing platform), and Smart Factory (AI for industrial sector). These are complemented by reusable solution accelerators for specific use cases such as Stockout Index, Department KPIs, DataOps Platform, Efficiency Measurement, Stocks Depreciation, and Operating Sales. The company also provides expertise-based consulting services across Data & AI, Business Intelligence, Analytics, Cloud (including Google Cloud & AI), Customer Experience, Cyber Security, Software Development, DevOps, Actuarial Science, and Staff Augmentation. Services are delivered to clients across financial services, retail, energy, telecom, life sciences, and public sector industries through a team of over 350 professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Evalyze: AI-powered back office productivity solution that enables intelligent task distribution and workflow control
• Presentime
• Smart Factory
• +transparente

Products and services

• Evalyze AI-powered web tool that automatically distributes customer service and back-office activities across teams and geographies; increases productivity and helps meet service levels. Used by Tranquilidade insurance and multinational operations across ten countries.
• +transparente Cutting-edge whistleblowing platform enabling employees, clients, and business partners to report irregularities, non-conformities, and unlawful acts with confidentiality and anonymity protections.
• Smart Factory Artificial intelligence solution for the industrial sector providing AI-powered optimization for manufacturing processes, production planning, and industrial operations.
• Staff Augmentation On-demand talent services providing businesses with specialized Data Science, AI, BI, and software development skills to scale teams, fill skill gaps, and accelerate project delivery.
• Data Strategy and Governance Consulting services for developing enterprise data strategies and governance frameworks ensuring data quality, security, and regulatory compliance.
• Data Engineering and Architecture Expert services designing and implementing robust data engineering solutions for ingesting, processing, and analyzing large data volumes to enable real-time insights.
• Machine Learning and Predictive Analytics Machine learning and predictive analytics services developing forecasting models, identifying patterns, and optimizing processes for improved business outcomes.
• Natural Language Processing NLP and sentiment analysis services extracting insights from unstructured text, social media, and customer feedback.
• AI-Driven Automation AI automation and robotics solutions streamlining repetitive tasks and enhancing operational efficiency across business processes.
• Advanced Analytics and Visualization Advanced analytics and data visualization services helping businesses gain actionable insights from complex datasets through performance dashboards, predictive modeling, and customer segmentation.
• Business Intelligence Services BI services including data integration and warehousing, custom reports and dashboards, data exploration, predictive analytics, and BI strategy development.
• Cloud Services Cloud services including migration and deployment, infrastructure management, security and compliance, backup and disaster recovery, and custom cloud solutions—delivered through certified Google Cloud, Microsoft, and Databricks partnerships.
• Google Cloud and AI Services Certified Google Cloud Partner services deploying Google Workspace, Gemini Enterprise, and Google Cloud Platform with licensing, implementation, training, and ongoing support.
• Software Development Services Custom software development services including web applications, mobile apps, legacy modernization, integration and API development, and quality assurance.
• Customer Experience Services CX services including journey mapping, omni-channel experience design, voice of customer programs, customer service excellence, and personalization.
• Cyber Security Services Cybersecurity services including risk assessment, security architecture, incident response, security training, compliance support, and vulnerability assessment.
• DevOps Services DevOps services including assessment and strategy, CI/CD pipeline implementation, infrastructure as code, containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, monitoring, and automation.
• Actuarial Science Services Actuarial services including pricing and product development, risk assessment, financial modeling, and regulatory compliance for the insurance and financial sectors.

Quantifiable outcome

• €1.5M annual savings in distribution order optimization
• +12 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration22 records

AI capability12 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Google CloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified Google Cloud Partner providing expertise in Google Workspace, Gemini Enterprise, and Google Cloud Platform. Closer has multiple Google Cloud certifications across their engineering staff and holds Data Analytics Service Certification.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Solution Partner status, demonstrating expertise in Microsoft technologies and solutions. Strategic relationship for enterprise AI and productivity solutions.
• DatabrickscoreTechnology or IntegrationDatabricks Consulting Partner with certified expertise in the Databricks data and AI platform for lakehouse architecture and analytics.
• Smart4Engineering GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company group. Closer is part of Smart4Engineering Group, which provides scale, resources, and shared expertise across multiple engineering and consulting disciplines.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Artefact: Global data and AI consulting firm offering data strategy, AI engineering, and analytics implementation services to enterprise clients across industries — closely matching Closer's core Data Science/AI consulting value proposition.
• Tiger Analytics: Pure-play AI and analytics consulting firm delivering data engineering, ML, and GenAI solutions to enterprises — directly comparable in service mix, talent-led delivery model, and Fortune 500 client base to Closer.
• Fractal Analytics: AI and analytics services company combining consulting, proprietary AI products (e.g., Qure.ai), and decision intelligence platforms — analog to Closer's combination of consulting services and proprietary products like Evalyze.
• Tredence: Data science and AI consulting firm with verticalized solutions, including supply chain, retail, and CPG analytics — comparable to Closer's vertical segmentation approach and solution-accelerator go-to-market.
• Latentview Analytics: AI and analytics consulting firm serving global enterprises on data engineering, ML, and BI — comparable in offering breadth, enterprise client base, and emerging proprietary IP.
• Thoughtworks: Technology consultancy delivering custom software, data platform engineering, and AI/ML services to enterprise clients — overlapping consulting model, technical depth, and data engineering on hyperscaler platforms.
• Slalom: Consulting firm specializing in technology and AI-enabled business transformation for mid-market and enterprise clients — closely matching Closer's enterprise field sales motion and cross-industry mandate.

Broad incumbents

• Capgemini Invent: Global consulting arm of Capgemini delivering data, AI, and cloud transformation to large enterprises — competes for many of the same marquee financial services and industrial clients.
• Accenture: Global professional services leader with a large data and AI practice serving the same enterprise segments (financial services, retail, energy, public sector) where Closer operates.
• Deloitte (Analytics & Cognitive): Big 4 firm whose Analytics & Cognitive / AI practice competes directly for the same enterprise data and AI consulting engagements at clients like BBVA, Santander, and EDP.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCRpslpTHlBh0k0X5MxCbd5g
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/closer
• Instagraminstagram.com/closer_consulting
• Xx.com/CloserGroup

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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