K3 Business Technology
K3 Business Technology Group Plc is a UK public software vendor that builds and supports fashion-specific ERP extensions on Microsoft Dynamics 365, serving more than 3,000 fashion, apparel, luxury, outdoor, footwear, and accessories brands in roughly 20 countries.
- Company typePublic
- Founded1997
- HeadquartersManchester, United Kingdom
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What K3 Business Technology does
K3 Business Technology Group Plc is a UK-headquartered, London Stock Exchange-listed (ticker: KBT) software vendor that supplies, implements, and supports Microsoft Dynamics 365-based ERP and planning software for fashion, apparel, luxury, outdoor, footwear, and accessories brands. Its core products are K3 Fashion - an enterprise ERP embedded within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance, Supply Chain Management, and Commerce - and K3 Pebblestone, an SMB-targeted ERP fully embedded within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Both extend Microsoft's platforms with fashion-specific capabilities including colour-size-second size grids, landed cost calculation, CSR/sustainability rules, product lifecycle management, prepack and cargo management, and AI-assisted product description generation via Azure OpenAI and Microsoft Copilot.
The company monetises primarily through recurring SaaS-style subscriptions on Microsoft's ecosystem plus professional services from a delivery organisation of more than 300 implementation experts, supported by a global partner channel (Mazars, Argano, Teze Solutions, Optimum Australia, Admiral Consulting, HSO International). K3 operates from Manchester with offices in Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Malaysia, Singapore, and the United States, serving more than 3,000 customers across roughly 20 countries and holding Top 20 Microsoft Global Independent Software Vendor status. In May 2025 K3 divested its K3 Imagine unified retail commerce and RMS businesses to Retailia Limited, sharpening the group's focus on fashion ERP extensions for Dynamics 365 and on expansion in North America, where a new leadership team was installed in Q1 2024.
(Note: the financials and acquisition-price tables supplied with this dataset contain implausible figures that are not credible for a small/micro-cap UK public software company of K3's scale and have been excluded from analysis; revenue and acquisition pricing are not used as evidence in the remainder of this output.)
K3 Business Technology firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- K3 Business Technology
- Legal name
- K3 Business Technology Group Plc
- Website
- https://k3btg.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1997
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- K3 Business Technology Group Plc is a UK public software vendor that builds and supports fashion-specific ERP extensions on Microsoft Dynamics 365, serving more than 3,000 fashion, apparel, luxury, outdoor, footwear, and accessories brands in roughly 20 countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where K3 Business Technology is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Manchester
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices8 records
Markets served
K3 Business Technology business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Software Licensing/SaaS Subscriptions: K3 Fashion and K3 Pebblestone are sold as solutions embedded within Microsoft Dynamics 365. Microsoft provides Business Central as a cloud-based solution on a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) basis. K3 operates as an ISV partner building fashion-specific extensions on Microsoft's platform.
- Professional Services: Implementation and delivery services provided by team of more than 300 experts across the globe. World-class implementation and delivery of industry-specific solutions.
- Partner Network Services: Services delivered through qualified partner network globally
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Monthly | K3 Pebblestone (SMB) - Embedded in Business Central |
| Subscription | Monthly | K3 Fashion (Enterprise) - Embedded in D365 Finance, SCM, Commerce |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
K3 Business Technology product offering
Product offeringCore offering
K3 Business Technology supplies, installs, and supports Microsoft-based business planning and management software purpose-built for the fashion and retail industry. Its flagship offerings are K3 Fashion (enterprise ERP embedded in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance, Supply Chain Management and Commerce) and K3 Pebblestone (all-in-one ERP embedded in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central for SMB brands), delivered with implementation, customization, and support services through a global partner network.
Product overview
K3 Business Technology Group provides a portfolio of fashion and retail ERP solutions built as industry-specific enhancements on Microsoft Dynamics 365 platforms. The core products are K3 Fashion (enterprise ERP embedded in Dynamics 365 Finance, Supply Chain Management and Commerce) and K3 Pebblestone (SMB ERP embedded in Dynamics 365 Business Central). Both solutions offer fashion-specific functionality including colour-size grids, inventory management, supply chain, and product lifecycle management. K3 Pebblestone is enhanced with optional modules for PLM, Cargo Management, and Landed Cost. K3 Imagine (subsequently sold to Retailia) provided unified retail commerce capabilities. All solutions are positioned within the Microsoft ecosystem, offering integration with Power BI and Copilot for analytics and AI assistance.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- K3 Fashion: Enterprise ERP embedded in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance, Supply Chain Management and Commerce, optimizing inventory and distribution processes for fashion brands
- K3 Pebblestone
- K3 Imagine
- K3 Business Planning
- Microsoft Cloud for Retail
- Microsoft Business Central
Products and services
- K3 Fashion Enterprise ERP solution for large fashion brands, fully embedded in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance, Supply Chain Management and Commerce, providing real-time planning capabilities, inventory optimization, and distribution process management. Built for fashion, apparel, outdoor, luxury, footwear, and accessories brands running multi-department concept-to-consumer operations.
- K3 Pebblestone All-in-one ERP solution fully embedded in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central for small and medium fashion brand owners, wholesalers, and CMT (Cut, Make, Trim) manufacturers. Maximizes efficiency and productivity through standardized fashion workflows including colour-size grids, landed cost calculations, CSR rules, and supply chain data capture.
- K3 Business Planning Business planning solution from K3 specifically designed for fashion retailers, supporting planning functions within the broader K3 fashion ERP portfolio.
Quantifiable outcome
- 55% productivity increase for finance teams with D365 Finance
- +9 more outcomes
Companies that use K3 Business Technology
Customer profileNamed customers23 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
K3 Business Technology technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability6 records
Feature10 records
K3 Business Technology partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship/core, core and regional.
- Microsoftflagship/coreK3 is a Top 20 Microsoft Global Independent Software Vendor and the only fashion technology with fully embedded code within the Dynamics 365 technology landscape. K3 builds on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, and Business Central. The partnership enables K3 to leverage Microsoft's cloud infrastructure, AI capabilities (Azure OpenAI, Copilot), and extensive partner network. K3's solutions are fully embedded within Microsoft's ERP platforms, providing fashion-specific functionality on top of standard Microsoft features.
- MazarscoreNew partnership established in Q1 2024 as part of K3's strategic expansion into North America and global markets. Mazars provides implementation and consulting services for K3 Fashion solutions.
- ArganocoreNew partnership established in Q1 2024. Argano is an implementation and consulting partner for K3 Fashion Portfolio solutions.
- Teze SolutionscoreNew partnership established in Q1 2024. Teze Solutions is a consulting partner for K3 solutions.
- Optimum AustraliaregionalNew partnership established in Q1 2024. Regional partner for APAC region supporting K3 solutions implementation.
- Admiral ConsultingcoreExisting partner fostering deeper collaboration as part of K3's expansion plans. Provides implementation services for K3 solutions.
- HSO InternationalcoreExisting partner with deeper collaboration to accelerate penetration across the Americas. HSO International is a Microsoft partner providing implementation services for K3 solutions.
- Azure OpenAIcoreK3 leverages Azure OpenAI combined with K3's AI capabilities for automating product description creation. This AI integration enhances the fashion ERP solutions.
Scale indicators13 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
K3 Business Technology competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- SAP: Global ERP incumbent with fashion, retail, and apparel industry solutions. Represents the largest alternative to Microsoft-based fashion ERPs for very large brands.
- Infor: Major enterprise software vendor with Infor CloudSuite Fashion and other retail/fashion industry editions. A much larger incumbent competing for the same enterprise fashion deals.
- Oracle (NetSuite): NetSuite and broader Oracle Cloud ERP are alternative cloud ERP platforms that fashion brands evaluate alongside Microsoft Dynamics. Competes with K3-enabled Dynamics for cloud ERP selection.
Direct peers
- CGS (BlueCherry): BlueCherry by CGS is an ERP suite tailored for apparel, footwear, and fashion brands. Competes with K3 Fashion for enterprise fashion ERP deals, particularly in North America.
- Centric Software: Provides PLM, PIM, and supply chain solutions specifically built for fashion, apparel, luxury, and retail brands. Closest direct competitor to K3 Fashion in fashion-specific ERP/PLM functionality.
- Aptean (Apparel Magic / JustFashion): Offers Apparel Magic and other fashion-specific ERP solutions for apparel brands, wholesalers, and manufacturers. Targets a similar fashion brand customer base, especially in the SMB segment where K3 Pebblestone competes.
- HSO International: A global Microsoft Dynamics 365 implementation partner that also develops its own industry solutions. Both partner and competitor to K3 in delivering D365 implementations to fashion and retail customers.
- Aptos (formerly NGC Software): Provides ERP, PLM, and supply chain solutions purpose-built for fashion, footwear, and retail. Direct competitor for enterprise fashion ERP and PLM contracts.
Emerging players
- Stibo Systems: Provides master data and product information management solutions used by apparel and retail brands. Adjacent competitor in the data backbone that fashion ERPs rely on.
Regional players
- Polygon Software ( Lectra): Provides fashion and apparel PLM and supply chain solutions, with strong penetration in Europe. Regional overlap with K3 in PLM-led deals for European fashion brands.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
K3 Business Technology social profiles
Digital presenceK3 Business Technology financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
K3 Business Technology leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles8 records
K3 Business Technology subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries4 records
K3 Business Technology funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
K3 Business Technology M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A4 records
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about K3 Business Technology
What does K3 Business Technology do?
K3 Business Technology supplies, installs, and supports Microsoft-based business planning and management software purpose-built for the fashion and retail industry. Its flagship offerings are K3 Fashion (enterprise ERP embedded in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance, Supply Chain Management and Commerce) and K3 Pebblestone (all-in-one ERP embedded in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central for SMB brands), delivered with implementation, customization, and support services through a global partner network.
Is K3 Business Technology a public or private company?
K3 Business Technology is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was K3 Business Technology founded?
K3 Business Technology was founded in 1997. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is K3 Business Technology based?
K3 Business Technology is headquartered in Manchester, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does K3 Business Technology make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Software Licensing/SaaS Subscriptions are the primary driver. The others are professional Services and partner Network Services.
Who are K3 Business Technology's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are SAP, Infor and Oracle (NetSuite). Direct peers are CGS (BlueCherry), Centric Software, Aptean (Apparel Magic / JustFashion), HSO International and Aptos (formerly NGC Software). Stibo Systems is listed as an emerging player. Polygon Software ( Lectra) is listed as a regional player.
Does K3 Business Technology have an API?
No public API is recorded for K3 Business Technology.