What Acu-connect does

Acu-connect is a nonprofit community organization serving users, partners, and Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) in the Acumatica Cloud ERP ecosystem. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, with 51-100 employees, the organization operates a free community membership platform that connects end-users seeking peer support and Acumatica best practices with vendors seeking channel exposure. It is led by co-presidents Amiee Keenan and Foy Mainor and does not sell its own software product.

The community delivers value through a content and event stack including a blog, the "acu-connections" podcast (distributed on Spotify and Apple Podcasts), monthly webinars ("What's the Buzz"), ISV Society sessions, an annual two-day virtual conference called acuCONNECT (running 2021 through a confirmed 2026 edition), and an archive of recorded sessions and webinars. Content topics span ERP reporting, B2B e-commerce, payroll, tax compliance, supply chain, AI in finance, and shipping integration. Distribution is entirely digital via the company website, podcast platforms, YouTube, and Zoom/Gotowebinar.

Acu-connect's business model is sponsorship-based rather than subscription-based. Membership for end-users, partners, and ISVs is free, and the community is financially supported by 30+ charter sponsors including Acumatica, DataSelf, Avalara, AvidXchange, Netstock, CIMcloud, EBizCharge, Lightspeed Voice, LightWork, BILL (formerly Bill.com), Workforce Go!, and Beyond Limits. Sponsors receive brand visibility, access to the user base, and content distribution in exchange for sponsorship fees, with at least one sponsor (DataSelf) publicly reporting a positive ROI on the relationship.

Name

Acu-connect

Legal name

acu-connect

Website

https://acu-connect.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Acu-connect is a nonprofit community platform serving Acumatica Cloud ERP users, partners, and ISVs with free membership, virtual conferences (acuCONNECT), webinars, and a podcast, funded by 30+ charter sponsors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Scottsdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership and Community Sponsorships: Acu-connect operates as a nonprofit organization supported by community sponsors. Membership is free for users. Revenue comes from charter sponsors (ISVs, partners, and vendors) who sponsor the community in exchange for exposure, brand visibility, and access to the Acumatica ecosystem network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Acu-connect operates a free, nonprofit community platform for Acumatica Cloud ERP users, partners, and ISVs. It delivers programming including the annual acuCONNECT virtual conference, monthly webinars, The acu-connections Podcast, blog content, and a recorded webinar library, funded by charter sponsors such as Acumatica, DataSelf, Avalara, AvidXchange, NETSTOCK, and CIMcloud.

Product overview

Acu-connect is a nonprofit community organization for Acumatica Cloud ERP users and experts, providing a platform for connection, learning, and knowledge sharing. The organization offers community events (acuCONNECT annual virtual conferences), webinars, podcasts (The acu-connections Podcast), blog content, recorded session archives, and member-exclusive resources. It does not offer its own software product, module, or platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• acuCONNECT Annual Virtual Conference Two-day annual virtual conference (held each September) providing sessions, networking, and industry education for Acumatica Cloud ERP customers and partners.
• The acu-connections Podcast Recurring podcast featuring episodes with industry experts on community building, data analysis, integrated shipping, ERP customization, and supply chain management for the Acumatica ecosystem.
• Monthly What's the Buzz Webinars Monthly webinar and virtual event series hosted by The ISV Society, including 'What's the Buzz' monthly chats and product-specific sessions on topics such as AI in finance, cost-plus pricing automation, and shipping integration.
• Recorded Webinar Archive and Community Resource Library On-demand library of recorded webinars, acuCONNECT session recordings, blog content, and Acumatica resources made available to active community members, along with exclusive sponsor offers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Co-presidents Amiee Keenan and Foy Mainor have built a thriving community since inception, with virtual events described as 'one of the most engaging virtual experiences available'
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Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• AcumaticacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcumatica is the core software platform that acu-connect's community is built around. As charter sponsor, Acumatica supports the community ecosystem of users, partners, and ISVs.
• DataSelfmajorTechnology or IntegrationDataSelf is a BI and analytics solution for Acumatica. As a charter sponsor, DataSelf uses acu-connect for go-to-market exposure, noting 'The opportunities for exposure that acu-connect gives us throughout the year have provided a great ROI for DataSelf'. Sponsors provide content, webinars, and exclusive offers.
• AvalaramajorTechnology or IntegrationAvalara provides automated tax compliance solutions integrated with Acumatica. As a charter sponsor and content publisher, Avalara contributes educational content on tax management, DTC compliance, and AI tax agents.
• NETSTOCKmajorTechnology or IntegrationNETSTOCK provides inventory optimization solutions for Acumatica. As a charter sponsor, they participate in the community and contribute content on supply chain and inventory planning topics.
• CIMcloudmajorTechnology or IntegrationCIMcloud provides B2B e-commerce solutions built specifically for Acumatica. As a charter sponsor and active content publisher, they contribute articles on B2B e-commerce, platform selection, and ERP integration topics.
• EBizChargemajorTechnology or IntegrationEBizCharge provides payment processing solutions integrated with Acumatica. As a charter sponsor, they participate in the community ecosystem.
• Lightspeed VoicemajorTechnology or IntegrationLightspeed Voice provides communication solutions. As a charter sponsor, they are part of the acu-connect community ecosystem supporting Acumatica users.
• LightWork SoftwaremajorTechnology or IntegrationLightWork Software provides solutions for the Acumatica ecosystem. As a charter sponsor, they participate in the community and support user education.
• BILLmajorTechnology or IntegrationBILL (formerly Bill.com) provides AP/AR automation and payment solutions integrated with Acumatica. As a charter sponsor, they are part of the community ecosystem.
• AvidXchangemajorTechnology or IntegrationAvidXchange provides AP automation and payment solutions for Acumatica. As a charter sponsor, they participate in the acu-connect community.
• Workforce Go!majorTechnology or IntegrationWorkforce Go! provides HR and workforce management solutions integrated with Acumatica. As a charter sponsor, they contribute content on workforce strategy and payroll integration.
• Beyond LimitsmajorTechnology or IntegrationBeyond Limits provides AI and cognitive computing solutions. As a charter sponsor, they are part of the acu-connect community ecosystem.
• PaystandmajorTechnology or IntegrationPaystand provides B2B payment solutions. As an ISV partner, they use acu-connect for channel launch and marketing: 'Acu-Connect has allowed Paystand to launch into the Acumatica channel with ease!'
• NetstockmajorTechnology or IntegrationNetstock (partner name appears as both NETSTOCK and Netstock) provides inventory optimization for Acumatica. Contributes podcast content on supply chain planning and inventory challenges for SMBs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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