Someka

What Someka does

Someka is a private, bootstrapped digital goods company that develops and sells ready-to-use Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets templates for business and personal use. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Izmir, Turkey, the company maintains a portfolio of 400+ templates organized across 15+ functional categories including Accounting & Finance, Human Resources, Project Management, Sales & Marketing, KPI Dashboards, Financial Models, Inventory Management, and Business Strategy. Templates rely on native Excel formulas, functions, and visualizations (e.g., DCF/LBO/IRR calculators, FMEA, SIPOC, McKinsey 7S, multi-level BOM, automated org charts, flowcharts, Kanban boards, geographic heat maps) and are cross-platform compatible with Windows and Mac. No installation is required; users input data and dashboards update automatically.

The company operates a product-led, direct-to-consumer go-to-market through its website someka.net, distributing digital downloads globally across 180 countries with cumulative usage exceeding one million users since 2016. Revenue is generated through four streams: individual template purchases (one-time license), discounted thematic bundles (one-time license), a Premium Membership subscription with recurring monthly billing, and quote-based custom development services for bespoke Excel/Google Sheets solutions. Marketing is executed through content marketing (blog, YouTube "Someka Excel Solutions"), organic and paid social channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter/X, Pinterest), SEO, email newsletter, Trustpilot reputation management, and event sponsorships such as the Global Excel Summit. Someka is an active member of the Microsoft Partner Network (MPN) and is led by founder Onur Yılmaz, the national winner of the Excel World Championship organized by Microsoft. Enterprise logos displayed on the homepage (KPMG, PwC, Tesla, Disney, Atos, Maersk, Glencore, Carrefour, Orange, Lenovo, Carrier) are positioned as user references rather than disclosed enterprise contract relationships. Someka Ltd. is founder-controlled with no external institutional funding, no subsidiaries, and no parent company disclosed.

Name

Someka

Legal name

Someka Ltd.

Website

https://someka.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Someka sells 400+ ready-to-use Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets templates covering Project Management, HR, Accounting, Sales, KPI Dashboards, and Financial Models. The bootstrapped Izmir-based company serves SMBs, managers, consultants, and individuals across 180 countries via direct digital downloads, bundles, and a Premium subscription.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Spreadsheet Templates

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Stationery Product Manufacturing (32223)

SIC

Miscellaneous Publishing (2741), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Content Asset Libraries & Template Marketplaces (stock, characters, themes) (EDAFAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Office, School & Business Supplies Marketplaces (CRAFABAM), Document Creation & Office Suites (BPAMAMAD)

Keywords

• Excel templates
• Google Sheets templates
• Spreadsheet dashboards
• Business planning templates
• Financial modeling templates

Headquarters

HQ city

Izmir

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Template Sales: One-time purchase of individual Excel and Google Sheets templates across categories such as Accounting, HR, Project Management, Sales & Marketing, KPI Dashboards, Financial Models, Invoices, Budgets, and more. Each template is priced individually.
2. Template Bundles: Discounted bundles of templates grouped by business function (Project Management, HR, Restaurant, Startup, CRM, Business Analysis, etc.). Sold as one-time purchases at reduced rates compared to individual template purchases.
3. Premium Membership Subscription: Subscription-based access to premium templates, exclusive technical support, and special discounts across all products. Ongoing subscription model providing recurring revenue.
4. Custom Development Services: On-demand custom development and template modification services for bespoke Excel and Google Sheets solutions. Services include modifications to existing templates, projects from scratch, and improvements to existing files.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Someka designs, sells, and distributes ready-to-use Excel and Google Sheets templates covering business functions such as project management, HR, accounting, sales, marketing, inventory, KPI reporting, and financial modeling. The portfolio of 400+ templates includes dynamic dashboards, automated calculations, and visualization tools that work without installation on both Windows and Mac. The company also offers a Premium Membership subscription with exclusive templates and technical support, plus on-demand custom development services for bespoke spreadsheet solutions.

Product overview

Someka is a spreadsheet solutions platform offering over 400 ready-to-use Excel and Google Sheets templates for business and personal needs. The core products consist of two main platforms: Excel Templates (working directly in Microsoft Excel) and Google Sheets Templates (for online collaboration). These are organized into thematic bundles and categories covering Accounting & Finance, Business Strategy, Project Management, Sales & Marketing, Human Resources, Inventory Management, KPI Dashboards, Financial Models, Invoices, Budgets, and more. Additional offerings include a Premium Membership subscription for exclusive templates and technical support, and Custom Development Services for tailored solutions. All templates feature dynamic dashboards, require no installation, and are compatible with both Windows and Mac.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Excel Templates Ready-to-use Microsoft Excel spreadsheet templates covering business functions including project management, HR, accounting, sales, marketing, and data analysis. All templates feature dynamic dashboards, automated formulas, and visualization tools that require no installation and work on both Windows and Mac. Targeted at business owners, department managers, project managers, HR professionals, and analysts who need professional spreadsheet models without building from scratch.
• Google Sheets Templates Online spreadsheet templates compatible with Google Sheets, enabling simultaneous collaboration and access from all devices including mobile, tablet, and desktop. Mirrors the Excel template categories including accounting, HR, project management, sales, marketing, and KPI dashboards. Targeted at teams and individuals needing cloud-based, collaborative spreadsheet models.
• Excel Template Bundles Discounted bundles of Excel templates grouped by business function (Project Management, HR, Restaurant, Startup, CRM, Business Analysis, etc.), sold as one-time purchases at reduced rates compared to individual template purchases.
• Premium Membership Monthly subscription providing premium templates, exclusive technical support, and special discounts across all products for members.
• Custom Development Services On-demand custom development and template modification services for bespoke Excel and Google Sheets solutions. Includes modifications to existing Someka templates, new projects built from scratch, and improvements to existing user files. Quoted per project.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1 million users since 2016 across 180 countries
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature13 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Microsoft Partner Network (MPN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSomeka is an active member of the Microsoft Partner Network (MPN). The company builds templates for Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, and its founder Onur Yilmaz won the national championship of the Microsoft-organized Excel Championship. Someka is positioned as a Microsoft-aligned solution provider for spreadsheet templates.
• Global Excel SummitcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSomeka was an official sponsor of the Global Excel Summit, participating with two presentations and distributing free template packs at the event. This represents a marketing and community engagement partnership within the Excel/Google Sheets professional community.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Microsoft Create (Office Templates): First-party free template library inside Microsoft 365 for Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; structurally comparable offering that Someka competes against for organic template search traffic.
• Airtable: Low-code database and work management platform with template gallery; overlaps Someka's customer use cases (CRM, project management, dashboards) at higher price points and broad enterprise deployment.
• ClickUp: All-in-one productivity platform with templates for project, task, HR, and finance workflows; targets the same SMB and team-leader segments Someka serves but as a full work OS rather than file-based templates.
• TemplateMonster: Large multi-category digital asset marketplace selling website themes, graphics, and templates globally. Comparable to Someka as a template marketplace operator, but with much broader category scope beyond spreadsheets.

Direct peers

• ExcelDataPro: Excel template publisher focused on HR, project management, finance, and dashboards, with downloadable templates and bundles — overlaps Someka's catalog categories and buyer segments almost one-to-one.
• Vertex42: Long-running Excel template publisher offering free and paid spreadsheets across finance, project management, HR, and business planning — directly comparable to Someka in product format, pricing model, and target SMB/prosumer audience.
• Indzara: Independent vendor of premium Excel templates for inventory, CRM, project management, and finance — directly competitive with Someka in template format, SMB buyer focus, and one-time-purchase economics.
• Spreadsheet123: Budget spreadsheet publisher offering free and paid Excel templates for business planning, budgets, and project tracking; competes with Someka on the affordable end of the SMB template market.

Emerging players

• Sheetgo: Google Sheets-native automation and workflow platform that connects sheets and replaces manual workflows — an emerging threat/adjacent to Someka's Google Sheets templates as it offers programmatic spreadsheet solutions rather than static templates.

Others

• Vertex42 Templates on Microsoft Create: Featured Microsoft 365 template partner channel; relevant ecosystem context for how Microsoft distributes third-party templates like Someka's and a channel-risk benchmark for Someka's distribution strategy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SomekaNet
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/SomekaExcelSolutions
• Facebookfacebook.com/SomekaNet
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/someka-excel-solutions
• Pinterestpinterest.com/somekaNet

Compliance1 record

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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