Opticat

What Opticat does

OptiCat (legal entity JNPSoft OptiCat) is a US-based, privately held B2B software subsidiary of the German aftermarket data group TecAlliance GmbH. The company builds catalog data management and Product Information Management (PIM) software for the automotive aftermarket, with its PartCat platform serving over 25% of the top 100 Automotive Suppliers and supported by a research-grade OE Data library covering 350+ part types and Vehicles-in-Operation (VIO) analysis. Its solutions operate on the ACES® and PIES™ industry data standards and deliver near real-time catalog, asset, and pricing data to suppliers, parts distributors, and eCommerce receivers. The platform is offered primarily as cloud-based SaaS with modular extensions (ONE, OnBoard Pro, DataLive, Branded eCatalog, Visual Asset Management, Warranty & Returns Manager, OnDemand, TecCom order/returns/invoicing modules), and the company sells via direct B2B consultative sales supported by the global TecAlliance partner network. Revenue is generated through SaaS subscriptions and data services; specific pricing and revenue figures are not publicly disclosed, and the company reports having 1-10 employees at the US entity level while benefiting from the parent group's worldwide infrastructure and customer relationships.

Name

Opticat

Legal name

JNPSoft OptiCat

Website

https://opticat.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

OptiCat (JNPSoft OptiCat) is a US-based B2B SaaS subsidiary of TecAlliance GmbH that provides ACES® and PIES™ compliant catalog and Product Information Management software for automotive aftermarket suppliers, distributors, and eCommerce receivers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

South Jordan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software/SaaS Subscriptions: PartCat, ONE, OnBoard Pro, and other solutions operate on Software-as-a-Service (SAAS) model, providing cloud-based catalog and PIM solutions with automatic updates and modular extensions.
2. Data Services: OE Data, VIO Data, and research data delivered in ACES® or Excel formats, providing multidimensional analysis of global car parc data for automotive aftermarket participants.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Opticat (JNPSoft OptiCat) develops and sells cloud-based Product Information Management (PIM) and catalog data management solutions for the automotive aftermarket, supporting industry standards ACES® and PIES™. Its flagship PartCat PIM is used by over 25% of the top 100 Automotive Suppliers, complemented by the ONE cloud catalog, OnBoard Pro distribution portal, DataLive real-time data delivery, Visual Asset Management, and research data products (OE Data, VIO Data).

Product overview

Opticat (JNPSoft OptiCat) is a platform-plus-modules architecture providing comprehensive automotive aftermarket data solutions. The core offerings include PartCat (PIM system trusted by over 25% of top 100 Automotive Suppliers), ONE (cloud-based SaaS catalog solution), and OnBoard Pro (data validation and distribution portal). These core platforms are complemented by specialized modules including TecCom (order management, returns, CMD, e-Invoicing), Branded eCatalog, Visual Asset Management, OnDemand, Warranty & Returns Manager, DataLive, and Load Sheets. Research data products include OE Data (350+ part types) and VIO Data (vehicles in operation analysis). The company also offers Off-Highway Portal for off-highway parts. All solutions support industry standards ACES and PIES for near real-time data delivery. The portfolio is powered by parent company TecAlliance GmbH's expanded global product portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PartCat: Industry-leading PIM (Product Information Management) system for managing product information and catalog data with ACES®/PIES™ core structure
• ONE
• OnBoard Pro
• DataLive
• Branded eCatalog
• OnDemand
• TecCom
• Visual Asset Management
• Off-Highway Portal

Products and services

• PartCat Premier Product Information Management (PIM) system for managing all product information in one place with ACES®/PIES™ core structure, OE/VIO support, and gap/overlap/carryover reporting. Trusted by over 25% of the top 100 Automotive Suppliers.
• ONE Cloud-based SaaS catalog solution that transforms business operations with automatic reference data updates and modular feature extensions for automotive aftermarket suppliers.
• Data Management Accurate, validated, and precise OE-based data solution providing flawless accuracy, maximizing resources and increasing speed-to-market for automotive aftermarket catalog operations.
• Off-Highway Portal Cloud-based solution for cataloging and selling Off-Highway Parts with data entry, mass upload capability, full Off-Highway data validation, and ACES® file output.
• OnBoard Pro SaaS supplier catalog data validation, authorization, and distribution portal delivering ACES®, PIES™, and Digital Assets in near real time without complex installation.
• DataLive Near real-time data delivery solution for product and catalog information targeted at parts distributors.
• Branded eCatalog Easy-to-use online catalog featuring supplier products with up-to-date quality data, simple search by Make/Model/Year/Part Type, eliminating the need to send updates to websites.
• Visual Asset Management Full digital asset management solution for showcasing products with mass upload capability and 360-degree image support.
• Warranty & Returns Manager Solution for managing warranty and returns processes for automotive aftermarket parts.
• OnDemand Up-to-date product and catalog information validated against ACES® and PIES™, scalable to all smart devices with eCommerce connectivity for receivers.
• TecCom Order Platform Order management platform for the automotive aftermarket including Order Manager and TecCom EZ Connect for electronic business transactions.
• TecCom Returns Returns processing module within the TecCom order platform for automotive aftermarket participants.
• TecCom CMD Module within the TecCom order platform for automotive aftermarket electronic business transactions.
• TecCom e-Invoicing Electronic invoicing module within the TecCom order platform for automotive aftermarket transactions.
• OE Data Manufacturing and distribution decision support with 350+ Part types researched, delivered in ACES® or MS Excel format with VIO Integration.
• VIO Data Multidimensional analysis of global car parc data providing ultimate overview of all registered vehicles in any given country with unparalleled granularity.
• Load Sheets Proprietary solution designed to eliminate manual processes by delivering data in requested format easily to ERP and POS systems with emailed communication and delivery to partners.
• Autotechniq Acquired solution providing global technical support for automotive workshops.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 25% of top 100 Automotive Suppliers trust PartCat as their PIM solution

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TecAlliance GmbHflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerTecAlliance GmbH is the parent company of JNPSoft OptiCat, providing expanded product portfolio and global stage presence. The partnership makes OptiCat the ultimate turnkey solution for all automotive aftermarket data needs, combining local expertise with global reach.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SEMA Data Co-op: Industry-owned cooperative that maintains and licenses ACES® and PIES™ data standards and onboarding for the North American automotive aftermarket. Direct overlap with OptiCat on standards-driven catalog data exchange serving suppliers, distributors, and receivers.
• PartsTech: Catalog and parts search platform for the automotive aftermarket, helping shops and distributors look up parts by vehicle and fitment. Comparable to OptiCat in serving aftermarket parts cataloging and lookup workflows across suppliers and receivers.

Broad incumbents

• TecAlliance GmbH (parent): Parent of OptiCat and a leading global provider of automotive aftermarket data, including TecDoc catalogue and TecCom order platform. Overlaps with OptiCat's product portfolio globally and is the strategic owner of the platform.
• Mitchell 1: Established provider of automotive repair, estimating, and shop management software with deep aftermarket catalog and parts data. Competes for similar service-provider and distributor data budgets as OptiCat, though at a different layer (repair-side).
• Epicor (Automotive Aftermarket): ERP and catalog data solutions for automotive aftermarket parts distributors and warehouses. Comparable to OptiCat on distributor-side catalog and inventory data workflows serving the same aftermarket channel.
• CARFAX: Major vehicle history and VIO data provider supplying vehicle registration and ownership data to the aftermarket. Comparable to OptiCat's VIO Data offering and adjacent to its OE Data research product in supplying vehicle intelligence to aftermarket participants.

Emerging players

• Shop-Ware: Cloud shop management platform for independent automotive repair shops with parts lookup and catalog integrations. Adjacent competitor to OptiCat's downstream receiver/OnDemand workflows, though focused on the shop rather than supplier side.
• AutoEnginuity: Diagnostic and vehicle data tooling for automotive service. Tangentially comparable to OptiCat in supplying structured vehicle and parts data to aftermarket participants, though oriented to diagnostic scans.

Others

• Dorman Products: Large North American automotive aftermarket parts supplier and distributor with heavy reliance on ACES/PIES catalog data. Customer of OptiCat-style catalog platforms and a useful comparable for the supplier-side workflows OptiCat enables.
• Advance Auto Parts / PartsTech: Major North American aftermarket parts retailer that owns PartsTech and operates significant catalog and eCommerce infrastructure for distributors and receivers. Strategic counterparty and adjacent ecosystem player to OptiCat's distributor-side tooling.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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