Metacarp

Name

Metacarp

Legal name

Metacarp GmbH

Website

https://metacarp.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software for Regulated Process Industries

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Manufacturing ERP (Discrete, Process, Batch) (HDAEAEAB)

Keywords

• ERP software solutions
• Batch traceability
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Food production ERP
• Process industry software

Headquarters

HQ city

Wiesbaden

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ERP Software Licensing: Metacarp generates revenue through licensing of its proprietary ERP software products (metaARGON and metaFOOD). The modular architecture allows customers to implement only the software functions they need for their operations, sold as enterprise software licenses with flexible configuration.
2. Implementation and Consulting Services: Revenue is generated through on-site installation, configuration, and implementation services. The 5-step ERP process includes consultation, planning, installation, go-live support, and ongoing support, indicating bundled professional services with software sales.
3. Training and Support Services: The company offers training services and support, with direct access to the responsible project manager who is informed about all specifics, rather than a generic hotline.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Metacarp develops and licenses modular, batch-oriented ERP software solutions tailored to regulated process industries, including pharmaceutical, cosmetics, chemical, and food production companies. Its flagship products metaARGON and metaFOOD provide end-to-end functionality spanning procurement, material management, production planning, recipe/formulation management, batch traceability, quality control, logistics, and integrated financial accounting, with full GMP and DIN-ISO compliance built into the core architecture.

Product overview

Metacarp offers a portfolio of modular ERP software solutions for batch-oriented process industries. The core products are metaARGON (for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and chemical industries) and metaFOOD (for food/foodstuff production). Both are built on a shared modular architecture and share complementary modules including DIAMANT/3 for integrated accounting, ELO Digital Office for document management, and custom web/app development services. The two ERP systems share core capabilities (batch tracking, recipe management, quality control, barcodescanner, reporting) while being tailored to the specific regulatory requirements of each industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• metaARGON®: ERP software system for the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and chemical industries. 100% GMP and DIN-ISO compliant, meeting all regulatory requirements with seamless integration for raw material purchasing, formulation pricing, safety assessment preparation, and product information file delivery.
• metaFOOD®

Products and services

• metaARGON ERP Modular, batch-oriented ERP system for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and chemical manufacturers. 100% GMP and DIN-ISO compliant with seamless integration into raw material purchasing, formulation price calculation, safety assessment preparation, and Product Information File (PID) transfer. Features complete batch traceability, integrated EU-Inventory (CosIng) with online update, production optimization, and quality control modules.
• metaFOOD ERP ERP system specifically developed for food production. Compliant with GMP and EU Regulation 178/2002, ISO-conform development, fully validatable, with complete batch traceability at all levels, strict separation between conventional and biological products, and multi-level origin documentation.
• DIAMANT/3 Rechnungswesen Integrated accounting and financial management solution that seamlessly integrates into both metaARGON and metaFOOD ERP systems, providing complete financial accounting, controlling, and reporting capabilities as part of a holistic ERP offering.
• ELO Digital Office Digital office and document management system integrated with Metacarp's ERP solutions for digitizing business processes and providing revision-secure document management.
• WEB & APP Entwicklung (Custom Web and App Development) Custom software development services offered by Metacarp, including iPhone/iPad apps, database applications, and intranet applications, providing individual software solutions tailored to customer requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Won 'ERP-System des Jahres 2024' in the 'Künstliche Intelligenz' (Artificial Intelligence) category
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability3 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DIAMANT/3 (Rechnungswesen)coreTechnology or IntegrationIntegrated accounting and financial management solution seamlessly integrated into Metacarp's ERP systems (Argon and metaFOOD). Provides complete financial accounting, controlling, and reporting capabilities as part of the holistic ERP offering.
• ELO Digital OfficecoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital office and document management system integrated with Metacarp's ERP solutions for digitizing business processes and providing revision-secure document management.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• proALPHA: German-based mid-market ERP vendor focused on manufacturing, process, and project-based industries. Closely comparable to Metacarp on geography (DACH), target customer (German Mittelstand), and product positioning (modular, industry-specific ERP). Direct competitor for process-manufacturing ERP deals.
• abas ERP: Mid-market ERP vendor headquartered in Germany serving discrete and process manufacturers. Comparable to Metacarp in its Mittelstand focus, modular configurability, and emphasis on manufacturing-specific workflows including production planning and traceability.
• PSI Software: German software vendor specializing in process industry solutions (energy, metals, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing). Highly comparable in vertical specialization for process manufacturers, regulatory compliance, and DACH-centric go-to-market.

Broad incumbents

• SAP: Global ERP incumbent with significant presence in German Mittelstand (especially via S/4HANA for manufacturing). Overlaps with Metacarp in regulated process industries but addresses a much broader market and customer size range; represents the dominant competitive threat.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365: Broad enterprise and mid-market ERP/CRM platform with manufacturing and supply chain modules. Comparable on general ERP functionality and DACH customer base but lacks Metacarp's deep batch/regulatory specialization.
• Oracle NetSuite: Cloud ERP platform widely used by mid-market companies including manufacturers. Comparable as mid-market ERP alternative; lacks Metacarp's deep regulatory and process-industry specialization.
• Infor: Industry-specific cloud ERP vendor with strong manufacturing and process industry solutions (Infor M3, CloudSuite). Comparable vertical focus on process manufacturing and regulated industries, but at significantly larger scale.
• Sage: Mid-market accounting and ERP vendor with manufacturing and production modules. Comparable customer base (Mittelstand and mid-market manufacturers) and subscription pricing model, but broader and less industry-specialized.

Emerging players

• SYSPRO: ERP vendor specialized for discrete and process manufacturers, particularly in food, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. Closely comparable in target verticals and batch-oriented functionality, but with global reach and more limited DACH footprint.
• Aptean: Vertical-specific ERP provider with offerings in process manufacturing, food & beverage, and life sciences. Comparable in vertical specialization for regulated industries and in the mid-market segment, though broader geographically than Metacarp.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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