ChainWise

What ChainWise does

ChainWise B.V. is a Dutch privately-held software company, founded in 2000 and headquartered in Hengelo, Netherlands, operating as part of TheWiseCompany group alongside sister company BitWise. The company develops business process optimization software for service-oriented small and mid-sized organizations (5–500 employees), with a primary focus on training providers and educational companies. The company employs 1–10 people directly (approximately 20 combined with BitWise), is privately held with no disclosed institutional investment, and operates entirely on Dutch-domestic revenue mechanics.

The product portfolio is built on a modular SaaS architecture developed and maintained entirely in-house since 2000. The core offering, Cursusplanner, is a comprehensive course-administration system covering the full lifecycle from acquisition and scheduling through attendance tracking, certification, and invoicing, with optional add-on modules for participant, customer, and instructor portals plus Scrum and Helpdesk functionality. Professional Services extends the platform into a CRM/BPM/ERP solution for service businesses with project management, time tracking, and invoicing. Verzuimmanager is a Poortwachter-compliant absence management module for occupational health services with direct UWV/Digipoort integration. The platform distinguishes itself through 40+ pre-built integrations with Dutch financial packages (Exact, Twinfield, AFAS, AccountView, King, SnelStart), HR/payroll systems, government platforms, and VCA certification registries, all delivered on ISO 27001-certified Equinix-hosted infrastructure.

ChainWise monetizes through subscription licensing with modular pricing and a no-per-user-fee structure, complemented by one-time setup fees, implementation services delivered by in-house project managers, and paid training through ChainWise Academy. The Verzuimmanager module uses a per-registered-employee pricing model. Go-to-market is sales-led via direct phone outreach by named account managers (Egbert Horsselenberg, Richard Mast), with consultative demos delivered at the Hengelo office, online, or on-site. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The customer base includes training providers such as SOMA Bedrijfsopleidingen, de kalme, IVM, NIOW, RelyOn Nutec, G4S, DeltaSafety Training, plus service businesses like Inprevo and Nieuwhuis Consult. The company claims thousands of customers primarily in the Netherlands with selected DACH activity.

Name

ChainWise

Legal name

ChainWise B.V.

Website

https://chainwise.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ChainWise is a Dutch privately-held SaaS vendor, founded in 2000 in Hengelo, that develops in-house course-administration, CRM/BPM/ERP, and absence-management software primarily for small and mid-sized training providers and service businesses in the Netherlands, monetizing via subscription licensing with no per-user fees and 40+ pre-built integrations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Process Management Software

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAEAGAO

Enterprise Application License Advisory, Vendor Management & Optimization

Business & Public Services/IT & Digital Services (Managed Services, Systems Integration)/Enterprise Applications Services (ERP/CRM/HRIS)

Keywords

• Business process software
• Course planning software
• ERP for SMB
• CRM BPM software
• Absence management software

Headquarters

HQ city

Hengelo

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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 (Subscription): ChainWise bedrijfssoftware is sold as a process optimization system with modular pricing. The company offers software implementation, support, and free updates as part of the service. Revenue is generated through software licensing with ongoing maintenance and support contracts.
2. Professional Services Implementation: Implementation services are handled by ChainWise's own project managers, providing customization and integration services for new customers. Training services through ChainWise Academy also generate additional revenue.
3. Training Services: ChainWise Academy provides training courses including Acquisition, Course Planning, Invoicing, Helpdesk Module, Setup/Management/Maintenance, Introduction to ChainWise, and Projects/Planning/Hour Booking. These are customized to each organization.
4. Verzuimmanager - Per Registered Employee: Verzuimmanager charges a one-time setup fee plus recurring fees per registered client employee, providing an attractive option to grow with the organization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ChainWise develops and sells modular business process optimization software for service-oriented SMB organizations (5-500 employees), primarily training providers and service companies. Its core offering is Cursusplanner, a course administration platform covering the full lifecycle from acquisition to invoicing, supplemented by Professional Services (CRM, BPM, project management, invoicing) and Verzuimmanager (absence management with UWV integration).

Product overview

ChainWise develops and produces ChainWise bedrijfssoftware, a user-friendly process optimization system for service-oriented SME organizations (5-500 employees). The product portfolio consists of three core products: (1) Cursusplanner - comprehensive course administration software for training providers covering the full cycle from acquisition to invoicing, including online registration, attendance, certification, and optional participant/customer/instructor portals and Scrum/Helpdesk modules; (2) Professional Services - MKB process optimization system providing CRM, BPM, project management, and invoicing with optional Scrum and Helpdesk modules; (3) Verzuimmanager - absence management software for occupational health services with Poortwachter-compliant administration and UWV integration. Since mid-2000, all ChainWise business software is fully developed, maintained, implemented, and supported in-house with free updates. The company also offers the ChainWise Academy training service, a Smart support portal, and a Webservice API for system integrations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ChainWise Cursusplanner: Course planning and administration software for training providers and educational organizations
• Verzuimmanager
• Professional Services
• ChainWise Academy
• ChainWise Smart

Products and services

• Cursusplanner Comprehensive course planning and administration software for training providers and educational organizations, covering the complete course administration cycle from acquisition and planning to invoicing. Includes online registration, course management, enrollment tracking, attendance, certification, invoicing, and is extendable with participant, customer, and instructor portals.
• Professional Services MKB process optimization system for service-oriented SMB organizations providing CRM for relationship management, BPM for business process support, project management with planning and time tracking, and invoicing with financial control, plus optional Scrum and Helpdesk modules.
• Verzuimmanager Practical absence management software for absence counselors and occupational health organizations. Features Poortwachter-compliant occupational health and absence administration, supports new sick pay regulations and WGA files, employee dossiers, direct UWV integration, and online sick reporting.
• ChainWise Academy Training services for ChainWise software users including basic training, industry-specific training, and specific module training. Also offers custom training based on specific questions, needs, and pain points within organizations.
• ChainWise Webservice API Webservice API enabling data exchange with external systems including Exact (sales invoices and debtors), AFAS (financial API since version 8.5.21.60), Twinfield (financial processing), NMBRS (via NMBRS API and SIVI), and other third-party systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Replaces legacy systems within 3 months
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration46 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BitWisecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChainWise's sister organization with shared headquarters. BitWise develops websites, webshops, and full online/offline communication solutions. Products and services integrate seamlessly, providing effective and efficient added value for customers.
• InnvolveminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides predictable IT implementations based on a predefined concrete action plan. Uses 'Innvolve R3' methodology (Direction, Route, Result) ensuring time and budget commitments.
• Assist VerzuimcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialist in all aspects of occupational health services and absence management. Developed Verzuimmanager in close collaboration with Assist Verzuim. Focuses on maximum employability of people through prevention and rapid action.
• EquinixcoreOthersQuality provider facilitating ChainWise's hosting services. All server equipment is housed in the former Dutch Bank building in Enschede. Equinix meets the strictest international certification requirements for information security.
• S-BBminorOthersFoundation for Cooperation between Businesses and Vocational Education. ChainWise is a recognized learning company offering MBO students (level 4) internship opportunities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• AFAS Software: AFAS is a Dutch leader in HRM, payroll, and ERP software for SMB and mid-market, and is one of ChainWise's integration partners. Both compete for the same Dutch service-business and HR/absence-administration wallet, though AFAS is far larger and broader in scope.
• Exact (Exact Online): Exact Online is a leading Dutch cloud ERP/accounting platform targeting SMB and accountants, and a direct ChainWise integration partner. It competes head-to-head for Dutch SMB process-optimization and financial administration budgets.
• SnelStart: SnelStart is a Dutch accounting/invoicing platform widely used by Dutch SMBs and one of ChainWise's pre-built integration partners. It competes in adjacent segments of the Dutch SMB back-office software market.
• King Software: King Software is a Dutch accounting and business administration suite for SMB, and one of ChainWise's earliest financial integrations. It targets the same Dutch SMB back-office and project-management buyer.
• aNewSpring: aNewSpring is a Dutch LMS/e-learning platform that integrates with ChainWise via LTI. It is the most direct training-industry peer, focusing on course delivery and learner experience where ChainWise focuses on administration and invoicing.
• Springest: Springest is a Dutch training marketplace/platform that integrates with ChainWise to automate training offering and evaluations. It targets the same Dutch training-provider buyer and represents a complementary channel/distribution peer.

Broad incumbents

• Visma: Visma is a large Nordic/Dutch business software group owning multiple SMB software brands (Exact, Visma.net HRM, e-Boekhouden, etc.) in the same Dutch market ChainWise serves. It represents the broad-incumbent threat of consolidation toward single-vendor SMB ERP/HR suites.
• Unit4: Unit4 is a Dutch-origin ERP/cloud business software vendor serving mid-market and public-sector organizations across Europe. It overlaps with ChainWise on ERP, project management, and financial administration for service businesses.
• Totara: Totara is an open-source enterprise LMS/LXP platform that integrates with ChainWise. It is a broader-incumbent peer in the training-management technology stack, especially relevant for corporate training departments alongside ChainWise's training-provider customers.
• HubSpot: HubSpot is a global CRM and customer-platform incumbent integrated with ChainWise for CRM data exchange. It competes indirectly on the CRM/project-management front of ChainWise's Professional Services module, particularly with English-speaking or scaling customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Xx.com/ChainWise

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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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