K3 Business Technology

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.)

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Manchester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Partner Network Services: Services delivered through qualified partner network globally

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core 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

Named customers23 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship/core, core and regional.

• Microsoftflagship/coreTechnology or IntegrationK3 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.
• MazarscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNew 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.
• ArganocoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNew partnership established in Q1 2024. Argano is an implementation and consulting partner for K3 Fashion Portfolio solutions.
• Teze SolutionscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNew partnership established in Q1 2024. Teze Solutions is a consulting partner for K3 solutions.
• Optimum AustraliaregionalImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNew partnership established in Q1 2024. Regional partner for APAC region supporting K3 solutions implementation.
• Admiral ConsultingcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExisting partner fostering deeper collaboration as part of K3's expansion plans. Provides implementation services for K3 solutions.
• HSO InternationalcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExisting partner with deeper collaboration to accelerate penetration across the Americas. HSO International is a Microsoft partner providing implementation services for K3 solutions.
• Azure OpenAIcoreTechnology or IntegrationK3 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

Broad 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

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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