What Klipboard does

Klipboard (formerly Kerridge Commercial Systems, founded approximately 1976-1980) is a privately held, UK-headquartered provider of cloud-based vertical ERP and business management software, serving more than 55,000 merchants, distributors, wholesalers, rental operators, automotive aftermarket businesses, manufacturers, and field service providers across 70+ countries. Its portfolio is organized around sector-specific ERP platforms (ERP One and ERP Go for wholesale distribution; OnRent Office, OnRent One, OnRent Go, and OnRent Events for rental; Autowork Online, Autowork One, Autowork Go, and Autopart for automotive; and Manufacturing software for producers), supplemented by modular add-ons covering transport and telematics (Vehicle Tracking, Asset Tracking, Fleet Management, Dash Cam, Telematics), mobile field apps (eReceipts, eStockCheck, eWarehouse, ePick, ePod), CRM, eCommerce, Business Intelligence, Supply Chain Management, Field Service Management, and Data & Catalogue Management. The platform is built on Microsoft Azure infrastructure and in early 2026 added Klipboard AI (embedded generative and assistive intelligence) and Klipboard Money (integrated payment processing with transaction fees).

Klipboard operates an enterprise-led go-to-market combining direct field sales, inside sales for the mid-market and SMB tiers, and a certified partner ecosystem of resellers, system integrators, and industry partners (including Microsoft, Netstock, HAE, and Censuswide). Regional headquarters in the UK, US, South Africa, Sweden, and Belgium, with additional presence in the Netherlands and Australia, support a 30-office footprint and 1,750+ employees. The company pursues growth through vertical specialization, geographic expansion (including 2026 acquisitions of US-based Savance Enterprise and South Africa-based Skynamo), and the cross-sell of new AI and payments modules into the installed base. ISO/IEC 27001 certification and Microsoft Azure accreditations underpin enterprise sales credibility.

Name

Klipboard

Legal name

Kerridge Commercial Systems Ltd

Website

https://klipboard.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Klipboard is a UK-headquartered provider of cloud-based vertical ERP and business management software, serving 55,000+ merchants, distributors, wholesalers, rental operators, automotive aftermarket businesses, manufacturers, and field service providers across more than 70 countries through sector-specific ERP platforms and modular add-ons.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vertical ERP Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (51321), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Core ERP Suites (Financials, Procurement, Projects) (HDAEAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Distribution & Wholesale ERP (Inventory, Order, Warehouse) (HDAEAEAC), iBPMS (Intelligent BPM Suites) & Process Automation Suites (HDAEAHAG)

Keywords

• Wholesale distribution ERP
• Rental management software
• Automotive business management
• Field service management
• Cloud ERP software

Headquarters

HQ city

Hungerford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 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 Subscriptions: Annual and multi-year subscription licensing for cloud-based ERP and business management software across wholesale distribution, automotive, rental, manufacturing, and field service sectors.
2. Implementation and Professional Services: Professional services including implementation, consulting, training, and cloud infrastructure services for enterprise customers deploying complex ERP systems.
3. Managed Services: Ongoing managed services including support, business continuity, hardware services, and e-learning for customers requiring outsourced IT management.
4. Payment Processing: Integrated payments through Klipboard Money, embedding payment processing directly into business platforms with transaction processing fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Klipboard sells cloud-based, vertical-specific ERP and business management software for wholesale distribution, automotive aftermarket, equipment rental, manufacturing, and field service industries. Its core offerings include sector-tailored ERP platforms (ERP One, ERP Go, Autopart, OnRent, Autowork, Manufacturing) complemented by integrated modules for payments (Klipboard Money), embedded AI (Klipboard AI), mobile workforce, transport/telematics, CRM, eCommerce, BI, and supply chain management. The platform is delivered on Microsoft Azure with ISO 27001 certification and targets over 55,000 customers across 70+ countries.

Product overview

Klipboard is a cloud-based, vertically focused business management software provider offering sector-specific ERP and operational solutions. The product portfolio centers on industry-specific ERP platforms—ERP One, ERP Go, and Autopart for wholesale distribution; OnRent Office, OnRent One, OnRent Go, and OnRent Events for rental operations; Autowork Online, Autowork One, and Autowork Go for automotive businesses; and Manufacturing software for producers. These core ERP systems share a unified cloud architecture and are complemented by specialized add-on modules including Klipboard AI (embedded assistive intelligence), Klipboard Money (integrated payments), Transport solutions (Vehicle Tracking, Asset Tracking, Fleet Management, Dash Cam, Telematics), mobile apps (eReceipts, eStockCheck, eWarehouse, ePick, ePod), CRM, eCommerce, Business Intelligence, Supply Chain Management, Field Service Management, and Data & Catalogue Management. The modular platform enables customers to select sector-specific ERP foundations supplemented by operational add-ons, all sharing integrated data and workflows across distribution, automotive, rental, manufacturing, field service, and retail verticals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Klipboard AI: Embedded assistive intelligence solution integrated directly into ERP and operational platforms for rental, automotive, distribution, manufacturing, and field service industries.
• Klipboard Money
• OnRent
• ERP One
• ERP Go
• Autopart
• Autowork
• Dimasys
• CAS CRM

Products and services

• ERP One Enterprise-grade cloud ERP solution for wholesale distribution businesses, offering comprehensive modules for stock control, warehouse management, sales order processing, accounting, and operational visibility for large distributors and wholesalers.
• ERP Go Cloud-native ERP solution for small to mid-sized wholesale distribution businesses, offering integrated stock and order management with rapid implementation for growing merchants and distributors.
• Autopart ERP solution for automotive aftermarket businesses, providing stock control, sales, and service management capabilities tailored for automotive parts distributors and aftermarket operators.
• OnRent Office Comprehensive rental management software for medium to large rental operations, providing full control over contracts, assets, and enquiries with integrated business management capabilities.
• OnRent One Rental management ERP solution for growing rental businesses, offering full operational control with integrated modules for asset management and hire operations.
• OnRent Go Cloud-native rental management solution for hire businesses to operate more efficiently, respond faster, and make better day-to-day decisions.
• OnRent Events Specialized rental software for party and event production businesses, tailored for the specific needs of event equipment hire operations.
• Autowork Online Cloud-based automotive business management platform providing comprehensive workshop, inventory, and sales management for automotive aftermarket operations.
• Autowork One Enterprise automotive management solution offering integrated control over workshop operations, inventory, and business processes for automotive businesses.
• Autowork Go Entry-level automotive business management solution for smaller automotive operations, providing essential workshop and sales management capabilities.
• Manufacturing Advanced digital business management software tailored for manufacturers, designed to simplify production planning, cut waste, and deliver consistent quality.
• Klipboard AI Embedded assistive intelligence integrated directly into Klipboard's ERP and operational platforms, helping teams reduce manual admin, accelerate information retrieval, and make better day-to-day decisions across rental, automotive, distribution, and field service operations.
• Klipboard Money Integrated payments solution that embeds payment processing directly into Klipboard's business management platforms, enabling businesses to reduce operational friction, accelerate cash flow, and eliminate reliance on standalone payment providers.
• Skynamo Mobile-first field sales platform serving manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors globally across Africa, the United States, and Europe, facilitating field sales visit planning, tracking, and optimization.
• Savance Enterprise US-based ERP software platform serving wholesale distribution customers in electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and industrial supply sectors across the United States.
• Field Service Management Cloud-based job and field service management software delivering powerful features for both office and field operations, enabling businesses to streamline processes and enhance efficiency across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, and more.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 50% time savings in payment processing
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SkynamocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 March 2026South African mobile-first sales operations platform founded in 2012 as Honeybee. Serves manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors across Sub-Saharan Africa, UK, and US, facilitating $70 million in monthly order value. Nearly 1,000 businesses use the platform. Will continue operating under established brand while gaining access to Klipboard's global reach and complementary software solutions.
• Savance EnterprisecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 January 2026US-based ERP software provider serving wholesale distribution in electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and industrial supply sectors. Joins Klipboard to accelerate product development, expand cloud expertise, and provide customers access to broader business management platforms. Founded 1998, serving customers across the United States processing millions of data points daily.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationCloud infrastructure provider using Microsoft Azure. Klipboard professionals maintain multiple Microsoft certifications including Azure Associate, DevOps Engineer, Database Administration, and Azure Fundamentals. Solutions deployed on Azure cloud infrastructure.
• CensuswideminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner conducting industry benchmark surveys for Klipboard's rental benchmark reports. Methodology conducted between September 2025 with responses from 217 decision-makers in UK and Ireland.
• HAE (Hire Association Europe)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry association partnership for UK & Ireland's hire industry. Klipboard sponsors and exhibits at HAE Hire Awards of Excellence event.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Infor: Infor is a leading vertical ERP provider serving distribution, manufacturing, and rental with industry-specific CloudSuites. It is the most direct comparable to Klipboard given overlapping verticals, cloud-first delivery, and similar target customer profiles in distribution and manufacturing.
• Epicor Software: Epicor provides industry-specific ERP for manufacturing, distribution, retail, and automotive parts. It directly overlaps with Klipboard's core verticals and competes for mid-market customers in wholesale distribution and manufacturing with similar cloud and on-prem deployment options.
• Sage Group: Sage is a UK-headquartered ERP and accounting software provider serving SMB and mid-market customers, with strong presence in distribution and construction-adjacent verticals. Like Klipboard, Sage serves similar customer profiles with subscription-based business management software.
• Syspro: Syspro is an ERP vendor focused on distribution and manufacturing, with industry-specific functionality for wholesale distribution. It competes directly with Klipboard ERP One and ERP Go for the same mid-market distribution customer base.
• Point of Rental Software (RentalMan): Point of Rental provides rental management software for equipment hire businesses across construction, events, and industrial sectors. It is a direct competitor to Klipboard's OnRent product line in the equipment rental vertical.

Emerging players

• Acumatica: Acumatica is a cloud-native ERP platform serving distribution, manufacturing, and construction services with a flexible consumption-based licensing model. It is a rising competitor in the same mid-market verticals as Klipboard, particularly for SMB and growth-stage customers.

Broad incumbents

• SAP Business One / S/4HANA Cloud: SAP Business One and S/4HANA Cloud target the same mid-market distribution and manufacturing customers as Klipboard with a broader, enterprise-grade platform. SAP's scale and partner ecosystem create significant competitive pressure on Klipboard's core ERP deals.
• IFS: IFS provides ERP and field service management software for asset-heavy industries including manufacturing, service, and rental. It overlaps with Klipboard's manufacturing, field service, and rental offerings, particularly for larger enterprise customers.
• Oracle NetSuite: NetSuite is a cloud-native ERP suite serving mid-market and SMB distribution, manufacturing, and services businesses. It competes with Klipboard for similar customers but offers a broader, less vertically specialized platform.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Finance & Supply Chain serve the same mid-market distribution, manufacturing, and rental customers as Klipboard, with the advantage of native integration into Microsoft 365 and Azure. Klipboard is built on Azure, making Dynamics both a partner and a competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KerridgeCS
• Facebookfacebook.com/weareKlipboard

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A17 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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