F19 Digital reporting

What F19 Digital reporting does

F19 Digital Reporting (legal: F19 B.V.) is a Netherlands-based SaaS company founded in 2010 that provides a cloud-based platform for digital-first corporate reporting. The platform supports end-to-end production of XBRL-tagged annual and sustainability reports compliant with the three major European regulatory taxonomies: ESEF (European Single Electronic Format), CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive), and SBR (Standard Business Reporting). Unlike PDF-first conversion tools, F19's workflow publishes native XHTML that is tagged with XBRL to produce structured, machine-readable iXBRL output, addressing what the company calls the 'last inch' of corporate reporting - the convergence of disclosure management, design, and tagging.

The company's product surface comprises four subscription tiers (Starter at €250/month through Corporate at €850/month, plus custom Enterprise) and add-on services including onboarding (from €1,500), custom design implementation, XBRL consultancy, and CMS/API training. Distribution combines direct sales (60-minute website demos), a certified partner network of 8 implementation agencies (TD Cascade, DartDesign, Noeste IJver, CF Report, Mattmo, Digital Reporting Services, ReportStudio, Data for better), and an annual flagship event (Digital Reporting Event). Customer logos include Alliander, Port of Rotterdam, Jumbo, KPMG Netherlands, Deloitte Netherlands, Heijmans, Arcadis, FMO, NS, VodafoneZiggo, Corbion, Bouwinvest, Vesteda, UWV, CZ, Erasmus MC, VU Amsterdam, and War Child, spanning utilities, government, retail, infrastructure, telecom, healthcare, and NGOs - all segments directly affected by ESEF/CSRD/SBR mandates.

Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the company is privately held (B.V.) with no recorded funding rounds or M&A activity. Headcount is 11-50, with founder Marcel Rosenbrand (20+ years in digital corporate reporting) as the only listed executive. Operational certifications include ISO 27001:2017 (independently audited annually) and GDPR-compliant data storage within the European Economic Area.

Name

F19 Digital reporting

Legal name

F19 B.V.

Website

https://f19digitalreporting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

F19 Digital Reporting provides a cloud-based SaaS platform for digital-first corporate reporting with native XBRL/iXBRL tagging for ESEF, CSRD, and SBR compliance, serving large European enterprises and organizations subject to mandatory regulatory reporting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regulatory Corporate Reporting Software (XBRL/iXBRL)

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Cloud Compliance, Audit & Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM/GRC) (HDABAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

ESG Reporting, Disclosure & Regulatory Compliance (SFDR, EU Taxonomy, TCFD/ISSB) (FSAAALAK)

Keywords

• Corporate reporting software
• XBRL tagging platform
• ESEF CSRD compliance
• Digital annual reports
• IXBRL publishing software

Headquarters

HQ city

Eindhoven

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, Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. Subscription Software (SaaS): Tiered subscription model for cloud-based F19 software access. Plans range from Starter (1 user, 1 report, 1 output format) at €250/month to Corporate (10 users, 2 reports, 3 output formats) at €850/month, with Enterprise custom pricing for tailored needs including more output formats, OEM, white label, high volumes, and custom functionality.
2. Professional Services - Onboarding: Onboarding fee starts at €1,500 depending on output formats and level of assistance preferred. Includes F19 environment deployment, CMS & XBRL training, and template styling.
3. XBRL Consultancy: XBRL consultants with many years of experience provide training sessions and can assist with tagging iXBRL reports for complete peace of mind.
4. Custom Design Implementation: Partners or F19 implement custom designs for PDF and website templates. Certified partners create high-quality designs and implement them in F19 for engaging digital annual reports.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

F19 Digital Reporting provides a cloud-based SaaS platform for AI-optimized digital-first corporate reporting, enabling organizations to build, tag, and publish annual and sustainability reports from a single source to Inline XBRL, responsive websites, XHTML, PDF, and InDesign formats. The platform supports native XBRL/iXBRL tagging for the European Single Electronic Format (ESEF), the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), and Standard Business Reporting (SBR) taxonomies, with Word/Excel import, real-time collaboration, an API, and ISO 27001 certified hosting. It is sold via tiered subscriptions and complemented by paid onboarding, custom design implementation, XBRL consultancy, and training services delivered directly and through certified partners.

Product overview

F19 Digital Reporting offers a cloud-based digital-first corporate reporting platform with four subscription tiers (Starter, Professional, Corporate, Enterprise) ranging from €250 to €850+ per month. The platform enables companies to streamline financial and ESG reporting by providing XBRL tagging capabilities for ESEF, CSRD, and SBR compliance, with multichannel publishing to iXBRL, websites, XHTML, PDF, and InDesign formats. The core F19 platform serves as a centralized content management system where users can import Word and Excel files, manage design and content, and publish reports simultaneously across multiple channels. Additional services include onboarding, custom design implementation, XBRL consultancy, and developer training for API integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Onboarding Services One-time paid onboarding engagement, starting at €1,500, that deploys the F19 cloud environment, delivers CMS and XBRL training for customer teams, and styles templates to the chosen output formats. The level of assistance varies based on the output formats and depth of support the customer selects. Intended for enterprises adopting F19 as their digital-first corporate reporting platform.
• Custom Design Implementation Custom design service for PDF and website templates delivered either by F19 or by its certified implementation partners, producing engaging digital annual reports aligned with the customer's brand. Intended for enterprises commissioning bespoke digital annual or sustainability report designs to pair with the F19 SaaS platform.
• XBRL Consultancy Expert consultancy delivered by F19's XBRL consultants, providing training sessions, answering XBRL/iXBRL questions, and assisting with the end-to-end tagging of iXBRL reports for customers seeking a fully managed tagging experience. Intended for compliance and reporting teams that want hands-on support for ESEF, CSRD, or SBR tagging.
• F19 CMS & XBRL Training Structured training programs covering the F19 API and example templates, source file import and synchronization, online basics, and a 'Drop the question' Q&A track, targeted at content managers, web designers, controllers, accountants, project managers, and developers (including Frontend and Backend developers with CSS and HTML knowledge). Intended for customer teams and partners building and maintaining F19-based corporate reports.

Quantifiable outcome

• Customers report considerable time savings in first year of using F19 platform (per Jumbo Supermarkets testimonial)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• TD CascadecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTD Cascade helps organizations shape their most important story of the year. Located at Pedro de Medinalaan 9, Amsterdam. Specializes in corporate reporting projects using F19 platform.
• DartDesigncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDartDesign specializes in Corporate Reporting, striving for optimal combination of form and content. Located at Oostelijke Handelskade 5, Amsterdam.
• Noeste IJvercoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCreative 'digital first' agency for social organisations. Specializes in accessible annual reports and visual identities. Located at Ringbaan-Oost 116F, Tilburg.
• CF ReportcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFull-service reporting agency specialised in integrated reporting, dashboarding and corporate communication. Located at Ellermanstraat 23, Amsterdam.
• MattmocoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBlends branding, tech, and sustainability expertise to craft compelling corporate communications. Transforms data into authentic ESG storytelling. Located at Spinhuissteeg 5, Amsterdam.
• Digital Reporting Services (D.R.S.)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDevelops and implements digital annual reports and sustainability reports including iXBRL for ESEF, SBR and CSRD. Combines technical expertise with AI-driven development. Located at Klokgebouw 234, Eindhoven.
• ReportStudiocoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTurns complex financial data into clear, engaging and compliant reports. 30+ years experience combining design, tech and financial expertise for XBRL, CSRD/ESRS and AI-driven reports. Located at Parelgrijs 4, Zoetermeer.
• Data for bettercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerF19 knowledge partner that helps organisations turn ESG complexity into business performance. Combines data quality, assurance, and 'Tech & Touch' human-centric approach to build reliable ESG reporting and activate teams. Located at Willem Fenengastraat 2, Amsterdam.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Workiva: NYSE-listed platform for SEC, ESEF, CSRD and inline-XBRL reporting with integrated ESG data management. Directly competes with F19 in the European iXBRL filing market, especially among large-cap filers and Big-4 firms.
• Regnology: European regulatory reporting platform (carved out of BearingPoint) covering XBRL, iXBRL, COREP, FINREP and supervisory reporting. Closest scale-comparable specialist competitor to F19 in the EU regulatory filings space.
• CoreFiling: UK-based iXBRL software vendor supplying tagging engines and APIs used by filers and regulators. Competes with F19 on the technical XBRL/iXBRL infrastructure layer that feeds regulatory submissions.
• Datatrace: Dutch SBR/iXBRL filing service provider supporting electronic submission of annual reports to the Dutch business register. Overlaps with F19's Dutch SBR target segment and partner ecosystem.
• Toppan Merrill: EDGAR filing and iXBRL services for SEC and ESEF, with growing CSRD capability. Competes with F19 for large filers requiring managed disclosure across US and European regulatory regimes.
• IRIS Software Group (Carbide): UK accountancy-software group whose Carbide product handles HMRC iXBRL filing. Closely comparable to F19 as a SaaS-first iXBRL tagging product serving compliance-driven finance teams.
• Lupus Consulting: Dutch consultancy and tooling firm focused on CSRD/ESRS sustainability reporting. Overlaps F19's emerging CSRD primary segment and shares the Dutch market with named customers in regulated industries.

Broad incumbents

• Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN): US-listed financial printing and disclosure firm whose ActiveDisclosure product handles iXBRL filing for SEC and ESEF. Larger incumbent offering ESEF/iXBRL as part of a broader capital-markets disclosure portfolio rather than as a standalone SaaS.
• Wolters Kluwer: Global information services group whose OneSumX product line includes regulatory reporting and XBRL/iXBRL for banks and supervisors. Competes with F19 in adjacent regulatory-reporting categories but as part of a much broader compliance portfolio.
• BearingPoint: European management and technology consultancy with a RegTech practice (the predecessor to Regnology). Competes with F19 in EU regulatory transformation projects where consulting-led delivery intersects with software selection.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/f19
• Xx.com/F19_NL

Compliance2 records

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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