What Cosima does

Cosima AS is a Norwegian private IT services and software company founded in 1990 by Per Ljåstad and headquartered in Hønefoss (Sundvolden), Norway. The company operates two product lines. First, it builds and maintains a proprietary value-chain ERP/CRM system called Cosima SMB & ERP, developed using a low-code/no-code methodology, which has historically been deployed at major Norwegian enterprises including Norsk Hydro, Aker Solution, AkerKværner and Forsvaret (Norwegian Armed Forces), with thousands of users in production. Second, it sells the EnklereData suite, a set of Microsoft Excel-based business applications — Regnskap (accounting), Budsjett (budget), Lønn (payroll), Kjørebok (mileage log) and Analyse — distributed as low-cost subscriptions to Norwegian sole proprietors and very small businesses, with usage caps (e.g., up to 600 transactions/year for accounting, up to 3 employees for payroll). In 2023, Cosima added the EnklereData AI-veiviser, an AI guide layered on the SMB product. The company has also historically offered Gullegget CoWorking memberships and meeting room rentals, but this line was wound down in 2022.

The business operates three distinct GTM motions. Enterprise and mid-market engagement is sales-led, with senior consultants (notably founder Per Ljåstad) running free initial consultations and selling advisory retainers (NOK 2,500/month for 2 monthly meetings; NOK 5,000/month for 4 monthly meetings) and 40-hour consulting blocks. SMB distribution for EnklereData is product-led/self-service via the enkleredata.no storefront with online membership sign-up. The historical CoWorking business was community-led, targeting freelancers and small startups; that line is now discontinued.

Cosima is a micro-enterprise with 1-10 employees, founder-owned and operated, and self-reported as debt-free with high equity and consistent profitability. Revenue is not disclosed. Geographic reach is limited to Norway/Scandinavia, and the company has no disclosed external funding, no parent entity, and no subsidiaries.

Name

Cosima

Legal name

Cosima AS

Website

https://cosima.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cosima AS is a Norwegian IT services and software company that builds low-code ERP/CRM systems for large Norwegian enterprises and sells the Excel-based EnklereData suite of accounting, budget, payroll and mileage apps to Norwegian sole proprietors and small businesses, supplemented by senior IT advisory retainers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Software Solutions

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611), Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services (54121)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Application License Advisory, Vendor Management & Optimization (BPAEAGAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

IT Program/Project Management (PMO) & Delivery Assurance (BPAEAAAO)

Keywords

• IT consulting services
• ERP software development
• Low-code development tools
• Business process advisory
• Cloud accounting software

Headquarters

HQ city

Sundvolden

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. IT Consulting & Advisory Services: Professional services providing project consulting, business analysis, improvement projects, CRM advisory, and coaching. Billed through consulting hours packages (40 hours) or advisory packages (5 hours or ongoing monthly).
2. Coworking Memberships (Gullegget): Subscription-based memberships for coworking spaces including Fixed (fixed desk), Flex (flexible desk), and DropIn options. Also includes meeting room rentals and business memberships for companies.
3. EnklereData Software Products: Excel-based business applications sold as memberships. Products include Excel Regnskap (accounting), Excel Budsjett (budget), Excel Lønn (payroll), and Excel Kjørebok (mileage tracking). Target Norwegian SMBs and sole proprietors.
4. Meeting Room Rentals: Hourly, half-day, and full-day rental of meeting rooms (Styrerommet and Hvervenrommet) at Gullegget coworking space.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cosima AS delivers proprietary business software and IT consulting to Norwegian enterprises and SMBs. Its core product is the Cosima SMB & ERP value chain system, a low-code/no-code platform deployed at major corporations such as Norsk Hydro, Aker Solution, and the Norwegian Armed Forces. The EnklereData suite offers Excel-based accounting, budgeting, payroll, mileage tracking, and analytics applications targeted at Norwegian small businesses. Senior advisory, coaching, and consulting services cover IT, innovation, CRM, and business process improvement engagements sold via packages and hourly consulting models.

Product overview

Cosima offers a unified portfolio anchored by its proprietary Cosima SMB & ERP value chain system, complemented by the EnklereData suite of Excel-based tools (Regnskap, Budsjett, Lønn, Kjørebok, Analyse) for Norwegian SMBs. The company also provides consulting and coaching services in IT, innovation, and business development, and operates the Gullegget CoWorking space membership program with Fixed, Flex, and DropIn tiers plus meeting room rentals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EnklereData: Excel-based business tools for SMBs including accounting, budget, payroll, travel log and data analysis solutions
• Gullegget

Products and services

• Cosima SMB & ERP Proprietary value chain / ERP system from Cosima, originally built on low-code/no-code tools and installed across multiple industries for small and large customers. Features flexible, dynamic solutions with high data security; supports further development as new needs arise.
• EnklereData Excel Regnskap Simple Excel-based accounting application for Norwegian small businesses, handling standard accounting, invoicing, profit and balance, and VAT settlement. Designed for businesses with up to about 600 entries per year.
• EnklereData Excel Budsjett Simple Excel-based budgeting tool providing a consolidated overview of the full budget plus important liquidity control, targeted at Norwegian SMBs and sole proprietors.
• EnklereData Excel Lønn Simple and clear Excel-based payroll system for businesses with up to 3 employees, targeted at Norwegian SMBs.
• EnklereData Excel Kjørebok Excel-based mileage log application providing the overview required for mileage logs and diet allowances, targeted at Norwegian SMBs and sole proprietors.
• EnklereData Analyse Excel-based analysis tool that graphically displays data and key figures, providing overview without requiring specialist knowledge; targeted at Norwegian SMBs and sole proprietors.
• EnklereData AI-veiviser AI-powered guide for Norwegian SMBs that helps users understand, use, and act on business data through analyses, dashboards, and AI-driven assistance for smarter decision-making.
• Rådgivning & Coaching Senior consultant advisory and coaching services covering project consulting, analysis and key figures advice, improvement projects, and CRM consulting for Norwegian business leaders and managers.
• Konsulentbistand Consultant services in IT, innovation, and improvement projects, packaged into 40-hour blocks and larger business consulting engagements for Norwegian customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• EnklereData Regnskap supports businesses with up to 600 annual transactions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GulleggetcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Gullegget was started as a project by Cosima AS in 2018 to offer hybrid coworking spaces. Originally operated as separate Gullegget AS company, which went bankrupt in September 2020 due to Fibernett contract issues. Operations continued under Cosima AS after the bankruptcy.
• EnklereDatacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016EnklereData project started within Cosima AS in 2016 to make data systems and presentations simpler and more understandable. Develops Excel-based accounting, budget, payroll and mileage tracking applications for Norwegian SMBs.
• External Expert PartnersminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCompany collaborates with external expert partners with specialized competencies that complement their own expertise, assembling dynamic expert groups based on project needs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bouvet ASA: Bouvet is a publicly listed Norwegian IT consultancy delivering custom software, ERP/CRM consulting, and digital transformation to Scandinavian enterprises. It competes directly with Cosima's project consulting, ERP/CRM advisory, and IT improvement services in Norway.
• Knowit ASA: Knowit is a Nordic IT and digital consultancy providing enterprise systems, custom development, and business improvement services. It competes with Cosima's consulting, business analysis, and ERP/CRM advisory offerings in the Scandinavian market.
• Tripletex: Tripletex is a Norwegian cloud-based accounting, payroll, and invoicing platform targeted at SMBs and self-employed professionals. It directly competes with Cosima's EnklereData Excel-based accounting and payroll apps for the same Norwegian SMB buyer.
• Memo (Agillic / Norwegian payroll providers suchasp HMS/Norwegian payroll SaaS): Norwegian payroll and HR SaaS providers such as 24SevenOffice, Flex, and Suchasp deliver cloud payroll, HR, and accounting functionality to Norwegian SMBs. They overlap with EnklereData Excel Lønn and Regnskap for the same Norwegian SMB buyer segment.
• PowerOffice: PowerOffice is a Norwegian cloud-based accounting and invoicing application for small businesses and freelancers. It is a direct competitor to EnklereData's Regnskap and Lønn Excel apps for the Norwegian SMB segment.
• Itera ASA: Itera is a Nordic IT consulting firm offering custom software, integration, and digital business services to enterprise clients. It is comparable to Cosima's consulting-led delivery of custom IT systems and ERP/CRM projects in Scandinavia.

Broad incumbents

• SAP: SAP is the global incumbent in enterprise ERP, with extensive deployment across the same Norwegian large-enterprise customers Cosima serves (including Norsk Hydro and Aker group companies). It frames the broader competitive context for Cosima's ERP/CRM value-chain work.
• Visma: Visma is the dominant Nordic provider of accounting, payroll, and ERP software to SMBs and enterprises, with a deep footprint in Norway. It competes with Cosima's EnklereData suite in the SMB finance and bookkeeping category and with Cosima SMB & ERP in vertical-ERP niches.
• Unit4: Unit4 (including the legacy Agresso product) provides mid-market ERP, financial management, and HR solutions across Europe, with strong Nordic roots. It is comparable to Cosima SMB & ERP in the ERP-for-mid-market-and-enterprise segment where Cosima has historically deployed.

Regional players

• Fortnox: Fortnox is a leading Swedish cloud accounting, payroll, and invoicing platform for SMBs. It is comparable to EnklereData as a packaged SMB finance product but operates in Sweden rather than Norway, making it a regional rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/enkleredata
• Facebookfacebook.com/EnklereData

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 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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