Isah Business Software

What Isah Business Software does

Isah Business Software, headquartered in Tilburg, Netherlands, develops and sells modular ERP software exclusively targeted at the manufacturing industry. Founded in 1997 by Paul van Abeelen, the company has accumulated 38+ years of manufacturing domain knowledge and serves more than 750 organizations across 25+ countries, with primary concentrations in the Netherlands and the DACH region (Germany supported via Isah GmbH offices in Karlsruhe and Köln).

The core product is the Isah ERP platform, comprising integrated modules for Operations, Engineering, Service, Project Management, Finance, Shop Floor Control, Product Configurator, SCSN supply chain integration, Time Registration, and Web Portal, supplemented by mobile apps for Field Service, Logistics, CRM, and Photo capture. The technology stack is cloud-based and hosted on Microsoft Azure infrastructure, with the next-generation Isah10 platform positioned as a cloud-native offering. Native integrations connect CAD/PDM systems, DATEV accounting, and the Peppol e-invoicing network; the company also exposes APIs for custom integrations. AI capabilities are being integrated as an embedded layer supporting invoice processing, purchase proposals, anomaly detection, and natural language interaction with dashboards. The company co-initiates the Smart Connected Supplier Network (SCSN) for cross-ERP supply chain data exchange using International Data Spaces technology.

Isah operates a sales-led GTM model combining direct enterprise field sales and an advisor/consultant channel, targeting medium to large manufacturing enterprises. Revenue is generated through annual subscriptions on the cloud platform, professional services for implementation (using the proprietary Easy Isah methodology), and ongoing consulting and support. Pricing is modular and quote-based, scaled by selected modules and customer size. Since November 2021, Isah has operated as a majority-owned portfolio company of Bregal Unternehmerkapital, a mid-market private equity firm. CEO Frank Groot (previously CCO, with the company since 1997) leads day-to-day operations while founder Paul van Abeelen remains active in strategy, product vision, and sales.

Name

Isah Business Software

Legal name

Isah B.V.

Website

https://isah.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Isah Business Software is a Netherlands-based, PE-backed vendor of modular cloud ERP software purpose-built for the manufacturing industry, serving 750+ customers across 25+ countries with primary operations in the Netherlands and DACH region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Manufacturing ERP Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Software Publishers (513210), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Manufacturing ERP (Discrete, Process, Batch) (HDAEAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Core ERP Suites (Financials, Procurement, Projects) (HDAEAEAA), Professional Services Automation (PSA) & Services ERP (HDAEAEAF), ERP Extensions & Add-ons (CPQ, Billing, Revenue Management) (HDAEAEAO)

Keywords

• Manufacturing ERP software
• Cloud ERP platform
• Shop floor control
• Supply chain integration
• Business process automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Tilburg

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Subscriptions (SaaS): Cloud-based ERP software delivered as Software as a Service on a subscription basis. Customers pay for access to the platform with modular pricing based on required functionality.
2. Implementation Services: Professional services for ERP implementation including needs assessment, configuration, data migration, training, and go-live support using their Easy Isah methodology.
3. Consulting and Support: Ongoing consulting and support services including business consulting, training, and continuous support after implementation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Isah Business Software develops and sells a modular ERP platform specifically designed for discrete manufacturing companies, integrating operations, engineering, service, project management, and finance processes in a single system. The platform is delivered as cloud-based SaaS hosted on Microsoft Azure, complemented by implementation consulting, training, and ongoing support services delivered via the proprietary Easy Isah methodology.

Product overview

Isah Business Software offers a modular ERP platform specifically designed for the manufacturing industry. The core Isah ERP platform unifies Operations, Engineering, Service, Project Management, and Finance into a single integrated system. Around this core, Isah offers specialized add-on modules including Shop Floor Control for manufacturing execution, Product Configurator for sales optimization, and the SCSN (Smart Connected Supplier Network) for supply chain collaboration. Mobile solutions include Mobile Field Service for on-site service management, Mobile Logistics for inventory control, and CRM and Photo apps. Additional modules cover Time Registration, Web Portal, and E-invoicing via Peppol. The next-generation offering, Isah10, represents their cloud-native ERP platform. AI capabilities are being integrated across the platform to enable more intelligent automation, natural language interaction, and decision support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Isah ERP (Core Platform) Integrated ERP software platform for manufacturing companies, unifying operations, engineering, service, project management, and finance processes in a single system with modular subscription pricing.
• Isah10 Next-generation cloud-based ERP software platform featuring cloud-native architecture with data stored in West Europe and integrated AI capabilities for automation and decision support.
• ERP Selection Process Consulting service guiding manufacturing companies through ERP vendor selection, with needs assessment meetings, tailored demonstrations, and structured evaluation processes.
• Implementation Services Professional services for ERP implementation using the Easy Isah methodology, covering needs assessment, configuration, data migration, training, and go-live support.
• Ongoing Support and Consulting Continuous consulting and support services after implementation, including business consulting, training, and ongoing customer assistance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10% increase in return on investment through optimized production process
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability6 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SCSN (Smart Connected Supplier Network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCSN is an initiative that enables secure and efficient data exchange between customers and suppliers in the supply chain. Isah co-initiated this network and serves as a service provider. The network uses International Data Spaces (IDS) technology and a Four-Corner Model for digital communication, based on OASIS Universal Business Language (UBL) standards.
• Microsoft AzurecoreTechnology or IntegrationIsah's cloud-based ERP software (Isah10) runs on Microsoft Azure infrastructure, utilizing 200+ data centers worldwide. The partnership provides enterprise-grade cloud hosting, security, and redundancy for Isah's SaaS offering.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Infor CloudSuite Industrial (Infor LN):
• SAP Business One / S/4HANA Cloud: SAP is the dominant global ERP vendor with SAP Business One and S/4HANA Cloud explicitly targeting the mid-market manufacturing segment Isah serves. While broader in scope, SAP competes head-to-head for Isah's largest manufacturing prospects, especially multinational rollouts.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (and Finance/Supply Chain) is a leading mid-market cloud ERP that competes with Isah, particularly given Isah's Azure-native cloud strategy. Microsoft's bundling with Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and Teams makes it a frequent default shortlist candidate for European manufacturers.

Direct peers

• proAlpha: proAlpha is a European mid-market ERP vendor focused on manufacturing, assembly, and project-based industries. It is also a long-term Bregal Unternehmerkapital portfolio company, making it the closest comparable to Isah along product, customer segment, and even ownership perspective.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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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