What Apliqo does

Apliqo is a Zürich-headquartered, privately held software company that sells an AI-powered Unified Performance Management platform targeted at enterprise finance teams. The platform unifies planning, analysis, and reporting in a single environment and is built exclusively on IBM Planning Analytics (TM1), a multi-dimensional in-memory OLAP engine, with cloud delivery hosted on Amazon Web Services. The company operates a modular product architecture comprising Apliqo UX (no-code role-based application layer), Apliqo IX (AI-powered conversational analytics that integrates Anthropic, OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, and IBM watsonx), Apliqo FPM (pre-built financial planning and management suite covering P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and KPIs), Apliqo C&C (consolidation and close), and Apliqo LP PM (private equity portfolio performance management). The system supports REST APIs, ODBC/JDBC connectivity, TurboIntegrator processes, and pre-built integrations with SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, IBM Cognos, Snowflake, Databricks, Google BigQuery, Amazon Redshift, Microsoft Power BI (via Cubewise PowerConnect), and DATEV.

Apliqo generates revenue through a combination of SaaS subscriptions (Apliqo Cloud on AWS) and on-premise software licensing, with revenue models referencing subscription terms, license fees (reimbursed pro rata temporis), and a Business Partner channel that sub-licenses and resells the platform. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; the company offers a free trial alongside its demo-led enterprise sales motion. Direct sales target CFOs and FP&A power users at large organizations, while a global partner network - led by Cubewise (which also serves as a product/open-source arm shipping tools such as Arc, Pulse, Slice, PowerConnect, Atmosphere, TM1py, and Bedrock) and supplemented by HRCIE, OLAPLINE, ST Company, and NHS Group - delivers local implementation, customization, and vertical-specific solutions (e.g., TeamSystem integration in Italy, DATEV-compliant reporting in Germany). The company maintains ISO 27001:2022 certification across Apliqo AG, Apliqo Investment Solutions AG, and Apliqo Software Solutions Private Limited, and reports G2 Leader and High Performer recognition with a 4.9 customer rating.

Apliqo serves enterprise customers across Europe, Asia Pacific, and North America including Amazon, SOCAR, Faber-Castell, AMEOS, Kardex, LAPP, Leadec, and NHS Group, with documented outcomes such as client onboarding reduced from days to under one hour (NHS Group), consolidation of 20 production sites and 40+ sales entities onto a single platform (LAPP), and replacement of multiple Excel-heavy planning applications with a unified TM1-backed environment (Leadec). The company is self-funded with no disclosed venture or growth equity backing, operates 51-100 employees, and is led by CEO Daniele Tedesco and CTO Scott Wiltshire.

Name

Apliqo

Legal name

Apliqo AG

Website

https://apliqo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Apliqo is a Zürich-based provider of AI-powered Unified Performance Management software built on IBM Planning Analytics (TM1). It serves enterprise finance teams with modular FP&A, consolidation, and private equity portfolio solutions delivered via AWS cloud and a global partner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Zürich

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. SaaS/Software Subscription: The company offers software as a service (SaaS) subscriptions with access and use rights to the platform. The EULA references subscription terms, license fees (reimbursed pro rata temporis), and multi-solution agreement structures. Software licensing is non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable, limited, and fee-based.
2. On-premise Software License: End User License Agreement (EULA) covers both direct license to software installed on premises and software hosted on Business Partner servers. Licensing is non-exclusive, non-transferable, and for End User's internal purposes only.
3. Professional Services: Partner network provides implementation, consulting, and customization services. Business Partners grant sub-licensing rights and pass-through SaaS access, suggesting a reseller/implementation partner revenue model.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Apliqo is an AI-powered Unified Performance Management platform that unifies financial planning, analysis, and reporting in one modular environment built on IBM Planning Analytics (TM1). Its product portfolio comprises Apliqo UX (no-code application layer), Apliqo IX (AI-driven conversational analytics), Apliqo FPM (pre-built FP&A modules for P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, KPIs), Apliqo C&C (financial consolidation and close), and Apliqo LP PM (private equity portfolio performance management), delivered as cloud SaaS on AWS or on-premise to enterprise finance teams.

Product overview

Apliqo is an AI-powered Unified Performance Management platform built as a modular architecture on IBM Planning Analytics (TM1). The core platform consists of Apliqo UX (user experience layer), Apliqo IX (AI-powered conversational analytics), and Apliqo FPM (Financial Planning and Management modules). The solution portfolio extends with Apliqo C&C (Consolidation and Close) and Apliqo LP PM (Private Equity Portfolio Management). Together, these products enable organizations to unify planning, analysis, and reporting in one intelligent environment, leveraging scalable OLAP technology and cloud deployment via AWS.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Apliqo UX: No-code user experience platform for designing intuitive, role-based planning, reporting, and analytics applications without writing code.
• Apliqo IX
• Apliqo FPM
• Apliqo C&C
• Apliqo LP PM

Products and services

• Apliqo UX No-code user experience platform that enables finance teams to design intuitive, role-based planning, reporting, and analytics applications without writing code; powers the front-end layer for IBM Planning Analytics/TM1 with smart workflows and real-time collaboration.
• Apliqo IX AI-powered intelligent analytics layer enabling conversational planning and analytics; users can ask questions in plain language, explore data conversationally, and generate executive-ready commentary automatically, grounded in the live planning model.
• Apliqo FPM Financial Planning and Management suite providing pre-built modules for P&L, balance sheet, cash flow planning, and KPI analysis, delivered as cloud SaaS for robust planning and consolidation capabilities out of the box.
• Apliqo C&C Consolidation and Close solution for financial consolidation, statutory reporting, and disclosure management; supports multi-entity consolidation with automated workflows.
• Apliqo LP PM Private Equity Portfolio Management solution for investment offices managing portfolio companies; provides performance tracking, reporting, and planning capabilities for PE firms and investors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Client onboarding time reduced by 90%+: From days of Excel development to 10-15 minutes for standard reporting
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

AI capability6 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• IBMcoreTechnology or IntegrationIBM provides the TM1 engine that powers Apliqo's FP&A solutions. IBM Planning Analytics (formerly TM1) is described as the backbone of Apliqo's platform - a high-performance, multi-dimensional OLAP database. The partnership enables Apliqo to leverage TM1's incomparable flexibility, scalability and performance for enterprise-scale planning, analysis and reporting.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or IntegrationAWS is the cloud platform powering Apliqo Cloud - the fully managed, ready-to-deploy environment for Apliqo's performance management solutions. AWS provides compute, storage, databases, machine learning, and analytics infrastructure enabling Apliqo's SaaS offerings without internal platform engineering requirements.
• Cubewise SoftwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationCubewise Software is the product and open-source arm of Cubewise, channeling years of TM1 consulting experience into tools that extend the platform. Products include Arc/Arc+ (DevOps for TM1), Pulse (system monitoring), Slice (Excel UI), PowerConnect (Power BI integration), Atmosphere (external data integration), TM1py (Python ecosystem), and Bedrock (best-practice library).
• CubewisecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerA global consulting company and software vendor focused on delivering FP&A solutions based on IBM Planning Analytics/TM1. Cubewise provides implementation and consulting services for Apliqo deployments worldwide, helping organizations harness the complexity of TM1 for competitive advantage through collaborative planning and reporting.
• Hendricks, Rost & Cie (HRCIE)majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerA leading consulting firm with over 25 years of experience in Business Intelligence solutions. Specializing in IBM Planning Analytics (TM1), HRCIE provides expert guidance for financial consolidation and performance management. Their approach ensures technical excellence aligned with business processes, enabling real-time insights, scenario modeling, and strategic planning.
• OLAPLINEmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSpecializing in OLAP-based financial modeling, OLAPLINE delivers tailored TM1 and Apliqo solutions optimizing performance management for enterprises. With extensive business expertise and deep technical TM1 knowledge, they help clients solve complex FP&A challenges using Apliqo UX for enhanced business value and user experience.
• ST CompanymajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerItalian IT consultancy specializing in ERP and Business Intelligence, headquartered in Lammari (Lucca), Tuscany. ST Company delivers IBM Planning Analytics solutions fully integrated with TeamSystem (leading Italian ERP platform), connecting operational data to strategic financial insight. Clients include Thales, KME, Olitalia, Banfi, Laterlite, and Gucci. Certified Benefit Corporation (Società Benefit).
• NHS GroupmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAn audit, tax, and consulting company with global reach, specializing in financial planning and analytics. NHS Group helps organizations streamline FP&A processes with innovative solutions and deep industry expertise. They provide DATEV-compliant reporting alongside flexible consulting-grade analytics using Apliqo FPM.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Prophix: Prophix provides cloud CPM software for budgeting, planning, consolidation and reporting aimed at mid-market finance teams, overlapping with Apliqo FPM and C&C.
• Board International: Board is a unified planning and analytics platform combining FP&A, BI and predictive modeling — competing with Apliqo's unified OLAP-driven planning and reporting approach.
• Workday Adaptive Planning: Adaptive Planning (formerly Adaptive Insights) is one of the leading cloud FP&A platforms, offering budgeting, forecasting, modeling and reporting aimed at CFOs and FP&A teams — directly competing with Apliqo's Apliqo UX/FPM stack.
• Anaplan: Anaplan is a connected planning platform used for FP&A, sales, and operational planning with multi-dimensional modeling — directly comparable to Apliqo's TM1-based OLAP planning model and FP&A use cases.
• OneStream Software: OneStream is a unified corporate performance management (CPM) platform covering financial consolidation, planning, reporting and analytics — a close competitor to Apliqo FPM and Apliqo C&C for enterprise finance teams.
• Planful: Planful is a cloud FP&A platform focused on financial planning, budgeting, close and analytics for mid-market and enterprise — competing for the same CFO/FP&A buyer that Apliqo targets.
• Vena Solutions: Vena delivers Excel-native FP&A and planning software, often replacing Excel-heavy workflows — directly comparable to Apliqo's value proposition of replacing spreadsheets with a unified planning platform.

Broad incumbents

• IBM Planning Analytics (TM1): IBM Planning Analytics is the underlying TM1 OLAP engine that Apliqo builds on; it also offers native FP&A and planning capabilities, making IBM both a strategic partner and a broad incumbent that could expand its own UX/AI layer.
• SAP Analytics Cloud / SAP BPC: SAP's analytics, planning and consolidation offerings compete with Apliqo in enterprise FP&A and consolidation; Apliqo integrates with SAP but SAP's broader suite remains a substitute at large SAP-centric customers.
• Oracle EPM (Hyperion / Essbase / PBCS / EPBCS): Oracle's Hyperion-based EPM and Oracle EPM Cloud cover planning, consolidation and financial close with deep enterprise penetration — competing head-to-head with Apliqo FPM and C&C, particularly in large multi-entity organizations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 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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