ABNO Softwares

What ABNO Softwares does

ABNO Softwares International Ltd is a privately held Kenyan enterprise software company founded in 2004 and headquartered in Nairobi (Kaka House, Westlands), with a secondary engineering and R&D hub in Jaipur, India established in 2019. The company develops and licenses a portfolio of proprietary ERP and vertical software platforms — ABN Unisol (universities and TVETs), ABN Genesis (corporates, NGOs, large enterprises), Intellimis (schools and training institutions), and Nuru365 (next-generation SME/enterprise ERP) — alongside an expanding ecosystem of integrated modules including EduBridge (TVET digital portfolios), Jiunge (student recruitment and admissions), Lango Kuu (biometric/QR access control), CBET Master (competency-based assessment), mFaili (document and records management), LybHub (cloud library), and SomaLMS (Moodle-based LMS-as-a-Service). A Bespoke Solutions Unit delivers custom software to governments, NGOs, and donor-funded projects using agile methodology with open-API integration across the platform suite. Underlying technology is cloud-first, mobile-first, and modular, with API-first integration, role-based access, real-time dashboards, biometric/geofencing capabilities, MFA, e-signatures, and audit trails.

The company's go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales, targeting Kenyan and East African institutions (over 450 served to date) across education, government and parastatals, corporates, NGOs, and — via the 2020-launched Lolla Technologies Ltd subsidiary — the SME market with cloud-first SaaS products (Delytt, Mteja360, MtejaLink, Lollapay). Revenue is generated primarily through enterprise software subscriptions, multi-year contracts, implementation and customization fees, and professional services for bespoke projects, with quote-based, non-public pricing. ABNO employs approximately 110 people split across Kenya and India, and markets itself as a 'Vision 2046' company targeting a billion-user impact horizon; ownership appears founder/management-held with no disclosed external institutional investors.

Name

ABNO Softwares

Legal name

ABNO SOFTWARES INTERNATIONAL LTD

Website

https://abnosoftwares.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ABNO Softwares International, founded 2004 in Nairobi, Kenya, provides proprietary ERP and bespoke software — Unisol, Genesis, Intellimis, Nuru365 — plus integrated modules for admissions, biometrics, assessments, and records to universities, TVETs, schools, corporates, government, and NGOs across East Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Education ERP (Student Information, Finance, HR) (HDAEAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Core ERP Suites (Financials, Procurement, Projects) (HDAEAEAA), Public Sector & Government ERP (HDAEAEAG), Billing, Tuition, Fees & Payments (including Cafeteria/Meal Accounts) (EDAFAEAN), ERP Implementation & Systems Integration Services (BPAEAGAA)

Keywords

• Enterprise resource planning
• Education ERP software
• Bespoke software development
• Cloud business ERP
• Government enterprise solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Westlands

HQ country

Kenya

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Enterprise ERP Licensing and Subscription: ABNO generates primary revenue through enterprise software licensing and subscription models for its ERP platforms (Unisol, Genesis, Intellimis, Nuru365) targeting universities, schools, corporates, NGOs, and government institutions. Implementation, customization, and professional services support the core software revenue.
2. Bespoke Software Development: Custom software development services for organizations requiring solutions beyond off-the-shelf offerings, particularly for governments, NGOs, and donor-funded projects. Delivered using agile methodology with co-design stakeholder engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ABNO Softwares develops and licenses enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms and bespoke software for universities, TVET institutions, schools, corporates, NGOs, and government agencies across East Africa. Its core suite includes ABN Unisol (university/TVET ERP), ABN Genesis (corporate/enterprise ERP), and Intellimis (school ERP), extended by modules such as EduBridge, Nuru365, Jiunge, Lango Kuu, CBET Master, mFaili, LybHub, and SomaLMS, with a Bespoke Solutions unit delivering custom systems via open APIs.

Product overview

ABNO Softwares International is a premier provider of enterprise software solutions for education, corporates, and government institutions in East Africa, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. The company operates a portfolio of distinct, named ERP and software products organized around three core platforms: ABN Unisol (for universities and TVETs), ABN Genesis (for corporates, NGOs, and large enterprises), and Intellimis (for schools and training institutions). The portfolio is extended by specialized modules including EduBridge (TVET digital portfolios), Nuru365 (next-generation SME/enterprise ERP evolved from Intellimis), Jiunge (student recruitment and admissions), Lango Kuu (smart access control with biometrics/QR), CBET Master (competency-based assessment for polytechnics), mFaili (electronic document and records management), LybHub (cloud library management), and SomaLMS (Moodle-based LMS as a managed service). The company also maintains a Bespoke Solutions Unit for fully custom software development. Key products interconnect via shared integrations: SomaLMS integrates with Unisol, Intellimis, and EduBridge; mFaili and LybHub integrate with ABNO ERPs; and Bespoke Solutions offers open API integrations across the entire platform suite. ABNO has a subsidiary, Lolla Technologies Ltd (launched 2020), focused on SME-oriented SaaS products (Delytt, Mteja360, MtejaLink, Lollapay). The company employs over 110 staff, has delivered 450+ projects, and serves 450+ institutional clients across Kenya and East Africa, with a development hub in Jaipur, India established in 2019.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ABN Unisol ERP: ERP solution built for universities and TVETs in East Africa.
• ABN Genesis ERP
• Intellimis ERP
• EduBridge
• Nuru365
• Jiunge
• Lango Kuu
• CBET Master
• mFaili
• LybHub
• SomaLMS
• Delytt
• Mteja360
• MtejaLink
• Lollapay

Products and services

• ABN Unisol ERP system purpose-built for universities and TVET institutions, integrating admissions, academics, finance, HR, libraries, hostels, and compliance into one platform for higher education institutions in East Africa.
• ABN Genesis Cloud-based ERP unifying finance, HR, payroll, procurement, supply chain, production, and projects into one secure platform with real-time dashboards and role-based access for corporates, NGOs, and large enterprises.
• Intellimis ERP for schools and training institutions covering academics, finance, payroll, HR, procurement, biometrics, online payments, and parent apps/portals in a single platform.
• EduBridge Digital portfolio platform enabling TVET students to upload photos, videos, and files as evidence of competency, with trainer validation and CBET compliance support.
• Nuru365 Next-generation cloud-based business ERP evolved from Intellimis, uniting finance, HR, sales, procurement, and compliance in a scalable platform for SMEs and enterprises.
• Jiunge Student recruitment and admissions platform enabling online applications, institution dashboard management, and seamless decision flows integrated with Intellimis and Unisol ERPs.
• Lango Kuu Smart access control system using biometrics, smart cards, QR codes, and mobile-enabled access with geofencing and ERP integration for auditable attendance and security management.
• CBET Master Competency-based assessment digitization platform for polytechnics covering assessment rubrics, examiner workflows, moderation, and reporting, integrated with EduBridge for digital portfolios.
• mFaili Electronic document and records management system (EDRMS) featuring secure repositories, versioning, approval workflows, MFA, e-signatures, and audit trails, integrated with ABNO ERPs.
• LybHub Cloud-first library management system offering cataloguing, circulation, discovery, e-resources, and analytics, integrated with ERPs and LMS.
• SomaLMS Moodle-based learning management system delivered as a managed cloud-hosted service (Moodle-as-a-Service), offering course creation, assessments, grading, forums, and analytics, integrated with Unisol, Intellimis, and EduBridge.
• Bespoke Solutions Custom software development services for governments, NGOs, and donor-funded projects delivering secure, scalable systems using agile methodology with open API integrations into Unisol, Genesis, Intellimis, and Nuru365.
• Safiri24 Mobility solution introduced as a new ABNO product, with limited descriptive details available in the source material.

Quantifiable outcome

• 450+ institutions powered with ERP systems and bespoke solutions
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers24 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature6 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Veracross: Integrated school management platform for independent K-12 schools, covering admissions, academics, finance, and parent communication. Comparable to Intellimis in serving school customers with a unified platform and parent-portal emphasis.
• Fedena: Cloud-based school management ERP originating in India with global footprint across emerging markets. Directly comparable in school ERP functionality, SaaS delivery model, and target segment (K-12 and higher-ed institutions in price-sensitive markets).
• Ellucian: Largest global provider of ERP and SIS solutions for higher education, serving thousands of universities and colleges. Directly comparable to ABN Unisol in functionality and target buyer (institutional higher-ed administration), though operating at vastly larger global scale.
• OpenEduCat: Open-source education ERP built on Odoo covering admissions, academics, finance, HR, and exams for universities and schools. Comparable to ABN Unisol and Intellimis in modular education ERP coverage, with a similar emerging-market orientation.
• PowerSchool: NYSE-listed K-12 and higher education ERP/SIS platform used by schools globally. Closely comparable to Intellimis and ABN Unisol in addressing student information, finance, and operations for educational institutions, with similar product breadth across the education vertical.

Broad incumbents

• SAP: Global ERP leader with S/4HANA, Business One, and industry-specific education offerings. Comparable to ABN Genesis for corporate ERP and increasingly targeting African enterprise and education customers with cloud-first propositions.
• Workday: Cloud-native ERP for finance, HR, and planning, with a significant higher education and public sector practice. Comparable to ABN Genesis for enterprise ERP and ABN Unisol for higher education institutional customers.
• Oracle NetSuite: Cloud ERP platform for mid-market and enterprise finance, HR, and operations. Comparable to ABN Genesis and Nuru365 for corporate ERP functionality, with a much larger product footprint and growing presence in African markets.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365: Microsoft's enterprise ERP and CRM suite with finance, supply chain, HR, and project operations modules. Overlaps with ABN Genesis and Nuru365 for corporate ERP, and increasingly positioned for education and public sector customers in Africa.
• Anthology: Education technology company formed around Blackboard, Campus Management, and other higher-ed platforms, serving institutions globally. Directly comparable to ABN Unisol in higher education ERP and SIS scope, though at significantly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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