Wican

What Wican does

Wican (legal name: Kompetansehuset Wican) is a privately-held Norwegian professional and IT services firm operating under the Wican Gruppen AS umbrella and structured around two wholly-owned operating subsidiaries: Wican IT AS (IT, cloud, ERP, and software development) and Wican Regnskap AS (accounting, payroll, and tax). Founded approximately 20 years ago, the firm positions itself as an "external in-house department" for Norwegian small and medium-sized businesses, bundling bookkeeping, payroll, IT operations, ERP implementation, and advisory under one roof. The firm operates four regional offices in Eastern Norway — Fredrikstad/Kråkerøy (HQ), Halden, Drøbak, and Larvik — each led by a named department head.

The core product surface is built on the Visma software ecosystem: Wican is a certified reseller and implementation partner for Business NXT (cloud ERP), Visma Payroll, Contracting NXT (trades-specific ERP), and Dottie HR. It also resells and implements Microsoft 365, Tripletex, and PowerOffice cloud-accounting platforms, and operates a 5-person in-house development unit (Wican Data AS) that builds custom web applications and API integrations replacing Excel-based workflows and connecting accounting, ERP, HR, e-commerce, and industry-specific systems such as Speedycraft (handhelds for trades), TABS, Huma, Scania, Statens vegvesen, Kredittsafe, Startbank, Vipps, Klarna, and OneStop Reporting. Specialized service lines include Helseregnskap (healthcare-practice accounting), climate and environmental accounting, and IT security and managed services.

Revenue is generated through a mix of recurring monthly service retainers (bookkeeping, IT management, payroll processing), project-based fees (ERP/software implementation, custom development, websites), and consulting/advisory engagements. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is described as custom-priced based on client complexity, with fixed-price agreements offered where possible. The firm pursues a consultative, sales-led go-to-market model targeting Norwegian SMBs and mid-market companies, with go-to-market activity concentrated in SEO-optimized educational content, customer case studies, and direct sales through the regional offices and a dedicated Salgsdirektør.

Name

Wican

Legal name

Kompetansehuset Wican

Website

https://wican.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wican is a privately-held Norwegian firm providing bundled accounting, payroll, IT operations, ERP implementation, and advisory services to SMBs across Eastern Norway through four regional offices under two operating subsidiaries (Wican IT AS and Wican Regnskap AS).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outsourced Accounting & Business Services

NAICS

Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services (5412)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

HR Compliance & Policy Administration Outsourcing (incl. regulatory reporting) (BPACAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Contract Administration Support (PO/Contract Compliance) (BPAAAJAE)

Keywords

• Outsourced accounting services
• Managed IT services
• ERP implementation consulting
• Business advisory services
• Custom software development

Headquarters

HQ city

Fredrikstad

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Accounting/Bookkeeping Services: Wican provides ongoing bookkeeping, financial reporting, annual accounts, and tax filing services. Revenue is generated through recurring service fees, typically priced as fixed-price agreements or based on service scope and complexity. They serve as an external in-house accounting department for SMB clients.
2. IT Services & Managed IT: Full IT operations management, IT support, cloud services (Microsoft 365), security solutions, and ongoing IT infrastructure management. Revenue is generated through monthly retainer agreements and project fees.
3. Software Implementation & Consulting: Implementation, configuration, and consulting for Visma systems (Business NXT, Payroll, Contracting NXT, Dottie HR), Microsoft 365, and custom software. Revenue from project-based fees and consulting engagements.
4. Custom Software Development & Integrations: Development of bespoke web applications, system integrations, and special-purpose software. Revenue from project-based development fees.
5. Advisory & Business Consulting: Financial advisory (budgeting, liquidity management, tax planning), digitalization advisory, and business strategy consulting. Revenue from consulting fees and advisory retainers.
6. Specialized Industry Services: Specialized accounting for healthcare (Helseregnskap), environment/climate accounting, HR and payroll services. Revenue through specialized service agreements targeting specific verticals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Wican operates as an "external in-house department" for Norwegian SMBs, delivering integrated accounting, IT, and advisory services. Wican Regnskap AS provides ongoing bookkeeping, payroll, tax filing, annual accounts, budgeting, and specialized accounting (healthcare, environmental), while Wican IT AS implements Visma cloud solutions (Business NXT, Dottie HR, Visma Payroll, Contracting NXT) and delivers managed IT, security, custom software, integrations, and web/e-commerce development. Cross-functional teams coordinate accounting, technology, and strategic advice under a single main contact for each client.

Product overview

Wican is a Norwegian competency house delivering accounting, IT services, and advisory solutions to businesses across Norway. The IT division centers on a portfolio of cloud-based ERP and software solutions resold and implemented in partnership with Visma, including Business NXT (modern cloud ERP), Dottie HR (HR management), Visma Payroll (payroll processing), and Contracting NXT (trades-specific ERP). Wican complements these core products with professional services including custom software development, system integrations, websites and e-commerce, full IT operations management, security, and support. On the accounting side, Wican offers a full suite of services (bookkeeping, annual accounts, payroll and HR administration, environmental accounting, healthcare accounting, budgeting, tax advisory, and automation) for clients using Wican-managed systems as well as third-party platforms like Tripletex, PowerOffice, and OneStop Reporting. The company also delivers advisory services spanning IT strategy, technology selection, security, and cloud services. The product portfolio is structured as a platform-plus-modules architecture where Wican serves as the competency hub coordinating accounting, IT, and advisory services together.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Helseregnskap: Specialized accounting and financial services for healthcare businesses including doctors, dentists, physiotherapists, and psychologists. Part of Wican's service offering with sector-specific expertise.
• Dottie HR
• Contracting NXT

Products and services

• Business NXT

Quantifiable outcome

• 60+ customers with handheld device solutions for the contracting/trades industry
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

AI capability1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• VismacoreTechnology or IntegrationWican is a Visma-certified partner offering Business NXT, Payroll, Contracting NXT, Dottie HR, and Visma.net implementations. They are Visma-authorized resellers and certified consultants. They have multiple Visma-certified advisors on staff and serve as both implementer and advisor for Visma products in the Norwegian SMB market.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationWican is an authorized Microsoft reseller offering Microsoft 365 solutions including licensing, optimization, and implementation. They help businesses deploy Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and security solutions within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
• TripletexcoreTechnology or IntegrationWican is a certified Tripletex partner/reseller providing accounting software implementation and ongoing service for Norwegian SMBs using Tripletex's cloud-based accounting platform.
• PowerOfficecoreTechnology or IntegrationWican is a certified PowerOffice reseller and implementation partner, offering PowerOffice GO cloud accounting software to SMB clients with automation, real-time reporting, and integrated payroll.
• Regnskap NorgesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerWican is affiliated with Regnskap Norge (The Norwegian Accounting Association), the professional body for accountants in Norway, supporting professional standards and credibility.
• SticossupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerWican uses Sticos as a knowledge partner for accounting and payroll guidance, providing their advisors with updated regulatory and standards information.
• TABS (Kjøreskolesystem)supportingTechnology or IntegrationDriving school management system integrated into the Learn Trafikkskole platform for managing course schedules, student records, and instructor assignments.
• HumasupportingTechnology or IntegrationHR and employee data system integrated into the Learn Trafikkskole platform for managing employee records and HR workflows.
• Statens vegvesensupportingTechnology or IntegrationNorwegian Public Roads Administration system integrated with Learn Trafikkskole platform for vehicle inspection (EU-kontroll) and vehicle registration data.
• ContractingWorkssupportingTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with ContractingWorks for project management and contractor workflows, connected to ERP systems for the trades and contracting industry.
• OneStop ReportingcoreTechnology or IntegrationBusiness intelligence and reporting tool integrated with ERP systems (Business NXT, Tripletex, PowerOffice). Wican uses OneStop Reporting to create custom reports and dashboards directly connected to clients' financial data.
• SpeedycraftsupportingTechnology or IntegrationHandheld device system for field workers in the trades industry, integrated with Wican's Contracting NXT solutions. Wican serves 60+ customers with Speedycraft handheld integrations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Visma: Northern European software vendor whose Business NXT, Payroll, Contracting NXT, and Dottie HR products anchor Wican's offering; Visma also sells directly and competes for the same Norwegian SMB customers.
• Knowit: Nordic technology and digital consultancy offering custom software, integrations, and managed services to enterprise and mid-market — overlapping with Wican Data AS's project-based development and IT advisory work.
• Atea: Large Nordic IT infrastructure and managed services provider; comparable to Wican IT AS's IT-drift, Sikkerhet, and Microsoft 365 managed services, but operating at national/enterprise scale.

Direct peers

• Accountor: Nordic accounting, payroll, HR, and software services group operating across Norway, Sweden, Finland, and the Netherlands; comparable bundled SMB outsourcing value proposition.
• Aider: Norwegian chain of accounting and advisory offices serving SMBs across the country; offers a similar one-stop outsourced accounting and digitalization model, but with broader geographic coverage.
• Bouvet: Norwegian IT consulting and digital services firm with strong regional presence; comparable to Wican IT AS in custom development, system integration, and digitalization advisory, though at materially larger scale.
• Azets: Pan-Nordic outsourced accounting, payroll, HR, and advisory provider backed by private equity; competes head-on with Wican for Norwegian SMB and mid-market outsourcing contracts at significantly larger scale.
• SpareBank 1 Regnskap: Norwegian accounting and advisory business owned by the SpareBank 1 alliance; competes for SMB bookkeeping and advisory mandates with strong brand recognition and multi-region reach.

Others

• Tripletex: Norwegian cloud accounting, payroll, and invoicing platform and Wican technology partner; competes indirectly via self-serve SaaS that can displace parts of Wican's outsourced-bookkeeping service.
• PowerOffice: Cloud-based accounting and payroll platform that Wican resells and implements; an enabling technology partner rather than a competitor, but its direct-to-customer SaaS model overlaps with Wican's outsourced-bookkeeping value proposition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/WicanGruppen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wican-gruppen
• Instagraminstagram.com/wicangruppen

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries3 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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