tipee

What tipee does

tipee SA is a privately held Swiss software company, founded in 2007 and headquartered in Lausanne, that sells a cloud-based HR and time management SaaS platform (SIRH) to Swiss SMEs, larger enterprises, and public-sector organizations. With a claimed installed base of more than 2,000 client companies and over 100,000 daily users, tipee is positioned as the market-leading HR application in French-speaking Switzerland (Romandy) and is actively expanding into German-speaking Switzerland. The platform is structured around two integrated modules — Gestion du temps (time and attendance, timbrage, real-time balances, timesheet, planning, part-time and remote-work management) and Plateforme RH (employee directory, dossiers, document management, expense reports, dashboards, internal communication, and an AI-assisted interview evaluation tool) — plus a standalone mobile app, tipee go, for iOS and Android that supports offline clock-in and Bluetooth beacon-based presence verification. All data is hosted in Switzerland and the product is built to comply with Swissdec, the revised nLPD/FADP, GDPR, and SECO work-hour directives.

The technology stack is cloud-native, Swiss-hosted, and integrated via open APIs with the dominant Swiss payroll and ERP ecosystems — Cresus Salaires (Epsitec SA), Office Maker Staff, and Prime Technologies ProConcept ERP — enabling automated exchange of hours, payslips, and project-based allocations without double data entry. Differentiation rests on depth of Swiss regulatory localization, a free apprentice tier that lowers SME onboarding friction, the mobile-with-beacon presence verification (tipee go), and an AI-powered interview synthesis module that processes HR evaluation verbatims in an isolated, transient environment. The company invests heavily in a content and brand moat through the Coin RH content hub, the tipee talks podcast, salary simulator, and HR fact sheets co-produced with HR Valais and HES-SO Valais-Wallis.

tipee monetizes via a recurring subscription priced per full-time equivalent (FTE/EPT) with apprentices included at no charge and physical badge clocks available as an optional add-on; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market blends a sales-led motion (personalized demos, structured online quote requests segmented by company size, dedicated French- and German-speaking phone lines) with product-led growth elements (free trial/demo, free apprentice accounts, intuitive self-serve onboarding). Distribution is exclusively within Switzerland and combines direct sales with channel-partner integrations through payroll and ERP vendors. The company is B Corp certified, operates an agile in-house team under founder/CEO Jean-Marc Fillistorf and CTO Bastien Clément, and discloses no external funding, parent entity, or revenue figures.

Name

tipee

Legal name

tipee SA

Website

https://tipee.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tipee is a Swiss-made, cloud-hosted HR and time management SaaS platform headquartered in Lausanne, serving 2,000+ Swiss SMEs, enterprises, and public organizations with time tracking, an HR portal, mobile attendance, and AI-assisted interview analysis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lausanne

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. SaaS subscription (per EPT/employee): tipee charges a recurring subscription fee based on the number of full-time equivalents (EPT/FTE) in the client organization. Apprentices are free. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed on the website. The subscription includes software updates, new features, customer support, and unlimited data storage hosted in Switzerland. Optional physical badge clocks (timbreuses) may be offered as an add-on.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

tipee is a Swiss-made cloud SaaS platform that combines employee time and attendance management (timbrage, real-time balances, timesheet, vacation/absence requests, planning, part-time and telework tracking) with an HR portal (employee directory, dossiers, document centralization, expense reports, dashboards, internal communication, performance interviews). It is sold primarily to Swiss SMEs, large enterprises, and public-sector organizations as a per-FTE subscription, with a dedicated tipee go mobile app and integrations into Swiss payroll and ERP systems.

Product overview

tipee is a unified, Swiss-made HR and time management SaaS platform (SIRH) designed for SMEs, large enterprises, and public sector organizations in Switzerland. The platform is structured as a single application combining two core integrated modules — Gestion du temps (time management) and Plateforme RH (HR portal) — alongside a dedicated mobile app called tipee go, and a content/podcast series called tipee talks. The Gestion du temps module covers badge/clock recording (Timbrage), real-time hour and vacation balances, timesheet entry, absence and vacation requests, team scheduling, part-time management, and remote/telework tracking. The Plateforme RH module provides an employee self-service portal encompassing HR core directory, document management, expense reports, HR dashboards, internal communications, and an AI-assisted interview evaluation feature. tipee go is a standalone mobile app for iOS/Android offering mobile clock-in/out with offline sync and optional Bluetooth beacon pairing for presence-verified check-in. The platform is priced per full-time equivalent (FTE) with apprentices included free of charge, and data is hosted exclusively in Switzerland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• tipee talks: Company podcast focused on HR and workplace topics, featuring interviews with Swiss business professionals.

Products and services

• tipee (HR & time management SaaS platform) Swiss-made unified HR and time management cloud SaaS platform for Swiss SMEs, large enterprises, and public-sector organizations, combining time tracking, absence/vacation management, and an HR portal (employee directory, dossiers, documents, expense reports, dashboards, internal communication, performance interviews). Sold as a recurring subscription priced per full-time equivalent (FTE/EPT) with apprentices included free of charge, hosted exclusively in Switzerland (Swissdec, nLPD, GDPR compliant).
• tipee go (mobile clock-in app) Dedicated mobile-first time-tracking app for iOS and Android that lets employees clock in and out from any location, supports offline mode with automatic data synchronization, and can be paired with Bluetooth beacon emitters (balises) to enforce presence-verified check-in at designated physical locations — positioned as a replacement for Excel files or legacy badge clocks.

Quantifiable outcome

• Replaced three separate tools with a single tipee instance at Chateau de Chillon
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HR ValaiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHR Valais is an association that brings together HR professionals in the Valais canton, promoting the exchange of best practices, continuing education, and HR skills development. tipee co-supported the development of free HR fact sheets (fiches RH), a project co-produced by HR Valais and HES-SO Valais-Wallis. The partnership aligns with tipee's mission to advance HR practices on the ground through shared tools and knowledge.
• Ecole 42 LausanneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcole 42 is a tuition-free coding school network based on peer-to-peer learning. tipee acts as a patron (mecene), offering opportunities for students to join tipee and recruiting talents with practical skills, strong motivation, and the ability to work across multiple topics. This partnership supports tipee's talent acquisition and employer branding.
• GenilemminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGenilem is a non-profit association that helps entrepreneurs in the cantons of Vaud and Geneva build innovative and viable businesses through coaching and training programs. tipee was initially coached by Genilem at its founding and has remained involved as an alumni patron, supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs. This relationship reflects tipee's commitment to the Swiss startup ecosystem.
• Office Maker (Epsitec SA)coreTechnology or IntegrationOffice Maker offers business management software covering accounting, invoicing, and payroll (Staff module). tipee integrates with Office Maker, allowing shared clients to export hours tracked in tipee directly into Office Maker Staff for payroll processing. The Chateau de Chillon is cited as a joint client using this integration.
• Epsitec SA (Cresus)coreTechnology or IntegrationCresus is accounting, invoicing, and payroll software adapted for SMEs, artisans, and independents. tipee integrates with Cresus Salaires, enabling hours tracked in tipee to be imported into Cresus for payslip generation, which can then be re-imported into tipee for employee access. The partnership has over 2,000 shared tipee clients benefiting from this workflow, with Cresus serving 35,000+ users including many fiduciaries and public entities certified with Swissdec.
• BiingsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiings is a company focused on workplace social climate and employee well-being. The partnership is based on shared values around sustainable work environments. Biings' HR climate indicators combined with tipee's presence and absence management provide strong added value for companies committed to durable workplace culture.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Factorial HR: Factorial is a European SMB-focused HR SaaS offering time tracking, HR portal, and document management. Directly comparable to tipee in target customer (SMBs), product scope (time + HR in one platform), and SaaS delivery model.
• Lucca: Lucca is a French HR SaaS suite (time tracking, leave management, expense reports, performance reviews) targeting French-speaking SMBs and mid-market. Directly comparable in product scope, customer segment, and language/cultural proximity.
• Personio: Personio is a leading European all-in-one HR SaaS for SMBs covering time tracking, HR management, and recruiting. Directly competes with tipee in the SMB and mid-market segment across Europe and offers the most direct functional comparison to tipee's combined time + HR suite.
• Skello: Skello is a French workforce management SaaS focused on shift planning, time tracking, and HR scheduling for hospitality, retail, and healthcare SMBs. Closely comparable to tipee's time-management-first approach and SME orientation, with similar geographic and linguistic adjacency.
• BambooHR: BambooHR is an established US-headquartered HR SaaS for small and mid-sized businesses, offering employee records, time tracking, and HR analytics. A direct functional peer with similar SMB targeting and modular feature expansion.

Broad incumbents

• Cegid: Cegid is a major French cloud software provider offering HR, payroll, and ERP solutions for SMBs and mid-market. A broader incumbent with overlapping HR/time tracking capabilities, particularly relevant in French-speaking markets adjacent to Swiss Romandie.
• SD Worx: SD Worx is a leading European HR and payroll provider operating across Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, France, and other markets. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering payroll-integrated HR and workforce management, with potential geographic expansion into Switzerland.
• Sage HR: Sage HR (formerly CakeHR) is a UK-headquartered HR platform covering leave, time tracking, and performance for SMBs. Part of the broader Sage ecosystem, it overlaps functionally with tipee but as part of a wider accounting/payroll portfolio.

Regional players

• Abacus Research: Abacus is a major Swiss ERP and business software provider covering HR, payroll, time management, and accounting for Swiss SMBs and mid-market. Operates in the same Swiss market as tipee with overlapping HR/time modules, though as a broader ERP suite.
• ProConcept (Prime Technologies): Prime Technologies distributes and integrates ProConcept ERP for Swiss municipalities, energy services, and public utilities. Although currently a partner of tipee, its embedded HR/time functionality makes it a regional peer and potential competitor in the public-sector vertical.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCNrRFPHpInt179zHb9pPaMg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tipee
• Instagraminstagram.com/tipee.ch
• Facebookfacebook.com/tipee.ch

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

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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