Lemonsoft

What Lemonsoft does

Lemonsoft Oyj is a publicly listed Finnish ERP software company headquartered in Vaasa, Finland, founded in 2003 and listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. The company develops and sells Lemonsoft ERP, a cloud-native (SaaS), browser-based enterprise resource planning platform targeted at Finnish small and medium-sized enterprises across manufacturing, wholesale and specialty trade, construction, accounting firms, and professional services. The platform integrates production planning, financial management, HR/payroll, CRM, warehouse management, project management, document management, time tracking, and shift scheduling into a single system, delivered on Microsoft Azure infrastructure with an open REST API for integrations and EDI messaging. The product suite includes LemonAI (AI assistant and agent network), LemonBI (1,000+ pre-built reports), LemonShop (e-commerce), LemonTime (mobile field service), LemonFiles (document management), and a broad ecosystem of acquired brands (Applirent, Jakamo, Atmotics, Logentia, Finazilla, Finvoicer, Kellokortti, Lixani, Metsys, Spotilla, Talosofta, Duunissa, Regista, HelpostiLasku).

The company serves 6,000+ Finnish customer companies and employs 101-250 people across its operations. Its go-to-market combines direct sales to mid-market customers with an accounting firm partner channel (tilitoimistot) — TietoAkseli Group (300 employees, ~EUR 22.5M revenue) is a flagship partner — plus self-service onboarding for smaller SMBs. Revenue is generated primarily through modular subscription licensing (ERP modules priced by company size and module selection), with secondary streams from professional services (implementation, training, consulting) and a premium SD+ support tier targeting enterprise customers. Lemonsoft holds ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification (audited by KPMG, December 2024) and operates a data center environment certified to ISO 9001, ISO 22301, ISO 27001, and ISAE 3000 standards.

Growth has been driven by both organic SaaS expansion and an active acquisition strategy: Lemonsoft acquired Logentia Oy (transport optimization, 2022), Jakamo Oy (supplier collaboration, 2024), Applirent Oy (rental and fleet management, July 2024 for ~EUR 2.3M), and Atmotics (industrial IoT, June 2025). FY 2025 net sales grew 1.9% with a -3.5% Q4 decline; management guides for 5-13% net sales growth in 2026. In March 2026, Rite Ventures announced a mandatory public tender offer for all shares, signaling a potential change-of-control event.

Name

Lemonsoft

Legal name

Lemonsoft Oyj

Website

https://lemonsoft.fi

Company type

Public

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Lemonsoft is a Finnish publicly listed ERP software company serving 6,000+ SMEs across manufacturing, wholesale, construction, and accounting via a cloud-native SaaS platform built on Microsoft Azure, with an integrated AI layer (LemonAI) and a broad subsidiary ecosystem covering e-commerce, BI, invoicing, and field service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Manufacturing ERP (Discrete, Process, Batch) (HDAEAEAB), Distribution & Wholesale ERP (Inventory, Order, Warehouse) (HDAEAEAC), Sales Force Automation (SFA) CRM (HDAEAFAA), ERP Implementation & Systems Integration Services (BPAEAGAA)

Keywords

• Cloud ERP software
• Financial management system
• Production planning software
• Business intelligence platform
• HR and payroll software

Headquarters

HQ city

Vaasa

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ERP Software Licenses and Subscriptions: Lemonsoft generates the majority of its revenue from subscription fees for its Lemonsoft ERP platform. Customers can purchase the full suite or individual modules (e.g., financial management, production planning, CRM, HR/payroll). Pricing is module-based and scalable by company size. The platform is delivered as a SaaS cloud service.
2. Professional Services (Implementation, Training, Consulting): Lemonsoft offers paid implementation, training, and consulting services to help customers deploy the ERP. Services include on-site expert deployment, remote training, and technical consulting. Pricing is based on time and materials.
3. Premium Support (Service Desk Plus): A premium tier support service (SD+) featuring a dedicated account manager, prioritized phone support with extended hours, proactive account monitoring, and quarterly reviews — targeting larger enterprise customers at an additional fee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Lemonsoft develops and sells Lemonsoft ERP, a cloud-based, modular enterprise resource planning platform delivered as SaaS to Finnish SMEs. The platform unifies CRM, financial management, HR/payroll, production planning, warehouse management, project management, document management, time tracking, and BI reporting in a single integrated system, with native Finnish regulatory compliance and an AI layer (LemonAI) for automation and predictive insights.

Product overview

Lemonsoft is a Finnish ERP company offering a unified platform combining all core business functions in a single system. The main Lemonsoft ERP product includes customer relationship management (CRM), financial management, payroll and HR administration, logistics and warehouse management, document management (LemonFiles), project management, production planning, and time tracking. The platform is browser-based and available as cloud service or on-premises. The product portfolio also includes AI-powered assistance (LemonAI), business intelligence and reporting (LemonBI), and various specialized add-on modules and acquired brands including LemonShop (e-commerce), LemonTime (mobile field service/time tracking), Finazilla (financial BI), Finvoicer (invoice lifecycle management), Kellokortti (time tracking), Logentia (transportation optimization), Jakamo (supplier collaboration), Applirent (rental/fleet management), and other vertical-specific solutions for construction, maintenance, and warehousing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LemonSoft ERP: Core ERP system for business management including production, logistics, financials, CRM, HR, and more
• LemonAI
• LemonBI
• LemonFiles
• LemonShop
• LemonTime
• LemonOnline
• LemonOnliness

Products and services

• Lemonsoft ERP Cloud-native, browser-based enterprise resource planning platform unifying CRM, financial management, payroll and HR, logistics, document management, project management, time tracking, and production planning for Finnish SMEs across manufacturing, wholesale, construction, accounting, and professional services.
• LemonAI AI assistant integrated into Lemonsoft ERP that advises users, performs tasks through natural language commands (e.g., creating leave requests), and uses machine learning to predict values and suggest actions based on ERP data patterns.
• LemonBI Business intelligence and reporting module providing over 1,000 ready-made reports, comprehensive metrics, and customizable dashboards for monitoring business data across sales, finance, production, and HR.
• LemonFiles Intelligent cloud-based document management solution enabling organizations to manage files by their content and meaning, integrated with Lemonsoft ERP.
• LemonShop E-commerce marketplace solution integrated with Lemonsoft ERP for online sales operations, syncing inventory, order management, and invoicing.
• LemonTime Mobile application for field service workers to manage job assignments, clock in/out, record work details, capture photos, log materials used, and trigger invoicing from a smartphone.
• Kellokortti Time tracking solution for recording working hours, interpreting collective agreements, and meeting Finnish working time law requirements.
• Lixani Construction company management software for managing construction projects, sites, and finances, integrated with Lemonsoft ERP.
• Logentia Transportation optimization software specializing in logistics and freight optimization, part of the Lemonsoft ecosystem.
• Jakamo Digital platform enabling manufacturer-supplier communication, purchase order exchange, and collaborative sourcing for manufacturing companies.
• Finazilla Financial management BI and reporting solution integrating directly with Lemonsoft ERP for automated reporting and rolling forecasting without manual Excel work.
• Finvoicer Invoice lifecycle management solution covering invoicing, payment monitoring, reminders, debt collection, and invoice financing services, integrated with Lemonsoft ERP.
• HelpostiLasku Easy and affordable invoicing program for small businesses, part of the Lemonsoft ecosystem.
• Applirent Rental business and fleet management ERP software for the rental industry, acquired by Lemonsoft in 2024 and continuing as a standalone brand.
• Metsys Customized Warehouse Management System (WMS) solutions for warehouse and inventory management within the Lemonsoft ecosystem.
• Regista Business process mapping and documentation tool.
• Spotilla Maintenance, upkeep, and field service management software for service companies managing maintenance operations and field workers.
• Talosofta Quotation calculation software for the building industry.
• Duunissa Time tracking application designed for small businesses.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6,000+ Finnish companies using Lemonsoft ERP
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ModernpathcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Lemonsoft partnered with Modernpath to transform its entire codebase (millions of lines) into a format AI models can understand and work with. This partnership enabled Lemonsoft's AI agent network (agenttiverkko) to function in production, allowing specialized AI agents to collaborate on code review, implementation, and bug fixing. Modernpath's solution gave LemonSoft's AI context about architectural rules and prior decisions.
• KellokortticoreTechnology or IntegrationKellokortti is a time-tracking product within the Lemonsoft ecosystem. Lemonsoft handles support and sales for Kellokortti as a bundled or integrated add-on. Available via Lemonsoft's support portal (kellokortti.zendesk.com).
• FinvoicercoreTechnology or IntegrationFinvoicer is part of the Lemonsoft Group and provides invoice lifecycle management, accounts receivable automation, debt collection, and invoice financing services. Integrated with Lemonsoft ERP for seamless financial workflows. Finvoicer also offers the 'Talouspäällikkö' (Finance Manager) outsourced service.
• JakamocoreTechnology or IntegrationJakamo is a digital platform for supplier collaboration acquired by Lemonsoft. It enables manufacturer-supplier communication, purchase order exchange, and collaborative sourcing. Jakamo enhances Lemonsoft's position in manufacturing SaaS solutions as noted in Q4 2025 earnings.
• Applirent OycoreTechnology or IntegrationApplirent provides rental industry and fleet management ERP solutions. Acquired by Lemonsoft on July 1, 2024 for approximately EUR 2.3 million (75% cash, 25% share issue) with additional earnout based on future EBIT. The acquisition expands Lemonsoft's product offerings in the rental and fleet management sector. Applirent's founders continue to manage the company.
• FinazillacoreTechnology or IntegrationFinazilla is a financial management BI solution (markkinoiden kattavin talousjohtamisen BI-ratkaisu) offered as 'Finazilla for Lemonsoft' — an integration that connects Finazilla's reporting and KPI dashboard directly to Lemonsoft ERP, enabling automated financial reporting and rolling forecasting without manual Excel work.
• EKM ServiceminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEKM Service is a local Lemonsoft implementation partner serving as the primary local expert for N3M Power (customer). Described as the 'paikallinen Lemon asiantuntija' (local Lemon expert) in Finland.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Visma: Nordic-headquartered provider of ERP, accounting, HR, and payroll software to SMEs and accounting firms across Northern Europe—directly comparable to Lemonsoft in target customer, channel (tilitoimisto partners), and verticalized SME functionality.
• Odoo: Open-source cloud ERP suite (CRM, manufacturing, accounting, e-commerce, inventory) serving SMBs globally with modular pricing—closely mirrors Lemonsoft's all-in-one, modular, SME-first positioning.
• Fortnox: Swedish cloud-based business platform for small companies and accounting firms, including ERP, accounting, invoicing, and payroll—a near-direct Nordic SME ERP/accounting peer to Lemonsoft.
• Vitec Software Group: Nordic vertical SaaS acquirer and operator building specialized business software for SMEs across Northern Europe—an acquisition-driven, multi-brand comparable to Lemonsoft's strategy of rolling up specialized Finnish software brands.

Broad incumbents

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central: Microsoft's flagship cloud ERP for SMBs globally, offering financials, manufacturing, supply chain, and CRM—competes with Lemonsoft for mid-market Finnish customers expanding beyond local-only stacks.
• SAP Business One: SAP's SME-focused ERP covering financials, sales, inventory, and production—competing against Lemonsoft in the upper-SME/mid-market segment with broader global reach.
• NetSuite (Oracle): Oracle's cloud ERP targeting mid-market and larger SMBs with financials, CRM, and commerce—an incumbent alternative Lemonsoft's mid-market customers may consider as they scale.
• Infor: Global ERP vendor with strong industry-specific cloud suites for manufacturing and distribution—competes with Lemonsoft for Finnish manufacturing and wholesale customers with deeper vertical depth.
• Epicor: ERP provider focused on manufacturing, distribution, and retail mid-market customers with industry-specific functionality—a direct competitive reference point for Lemonsoft's manufacturing customer base.
• Tietoevry: Nordic-headquartered IT services and software company offering enterprise applications, ERP-adjacent services, and cloud solutions across the Nordics—an incumbent competing for the same Finnish enterprise and public-sector modernization wallets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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

M&A4 records

Investments

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

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