What F5 It does

F5IT (legal name F5 IT Tecnologias de Informação, Lda.) is a Portugal-based IT services firm founded in 2006 and headquartered in Odivelas, Lisbon metropolitan area. The company specializes in the analysis, development, customization, and installation of Sage X3 – Sage Business Cloud X3, operating as a Sage reference partner for the mid-market segment. Its product portfolio centers on the Sage X3 ERP Cloud platform, extended through proprietary add-ons including WareFlex (warehouse management), Fleets (fleet management), Sage XRT (reporting and document management), Sage People and Sage HR (human resources), and the Sapiens Sales App. These are complemented by third-party technology partnerships with Pipedrive (CRM) and Microsoft Power BI (analytics), which F5IT implements and integrates alongside its core ERP engagements.

The business model is primarily professional services–led, generating revenue through full-cycle ERP implementation, customization, add-on development, and consulting engagements for mid-market enterprises, with a secondary software resale stream from Sage X3, Sage People, and Sage HR licenses and subscriptions. F5IT reaches customers via direct B2B sales, digital marketing, industry events (e.g., Think Conference 2024 sponsorship), and the Sage partner referral channel, with distribution spanning 10 countries across Europe (Portugal, Spain, France, UK, Italy), Africa (Angola, Morocco), and the Americas (Canada, USA, Brazil). Named enterprise clients include Padaria Portuguesa, Queijos Santiago, Caçarola – Valente Marques, Novarroz, Finsolutia, Celfinet, ETC, and Hikma, evidencing penetration across distribution, food industry, telecoms, electronics, asset management, and pharmaceuticals verticals.

As of April 2025, F5IT is a majority-owned subsidiary of Grupo Seresco (75% acquired), a Spanish multinational with 1,200+ professionals and 3,500+ clients. The company has cumulatively implemented Sage X3 for 1,100+ end users and has been recognized with 5 Sage Partner of the Year awards, 2 Multi Country Deal awards, 2 International Innovation awards, and a Best Workplaces PT recognition. CEO João Marçal leads the firm, which is privately held (firm type: private limited company, Portugal jurisdiction) and reported its highest billing year on record in 2024 prior to the Seresco combination.

Name

F5 It

Legal name

F5 IT Tecnologias de Informação, Lda.

Website

https://f5it.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

F5IT (F5 IT Tecnologias de Informação) is a Portuguese Sage reference partner specializing in Sage X3 ERP Cloud implementation, customization, and add-on development, serving mid-market enterprises across 10 countries in Europe, Africa, and the Americas. Since 2006 it has deployed for 1,100+ end users and is now 75%-owned by Grupo Seresco.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ERP Implementation and Consulting Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) & FP&A Platforms (HDAEAEAK)

Keywords

• ERP implementation services
• Sage X3 consulting
• ERP customization and integration
• Mid-market ERP solutions
• Business process automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Odivelas

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ERP Implementation & Consulting Services: F5IT provides full-cycle implementation, customization, and consulting services for Sage X3 ERP Cloud. Revenue is generated through professional services engagements including analysis, development, personalization, and deployment of ERP solutions. The company also implements associated add-on modules (WareFlex, Fleets, Sales App), Power BI dashboards, Sage People HR modules, and Pipedrive CRM.
2. Software Resale (Sage X3, Sage People, Sage HR): As a Sage reference partner, F5IT resells Sage software licenses and subscriptions (Sage X3, Sage People, Sage HR) alongside implementation services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

F5IT is a Sage reference partner providing analysis, development, customization, and implementation services for Sage X3 ERP Cloud targeting the mid-market segment. Its core offering is full-cycle ERP implementation — covering financial management, distribution, production, quality, maintenance, and HR — augmented by proprietary add-on modules (WareFlex, Fleets, Sales App) and integrated third-party solutions (Power BI, Pipedrive CRM, Sage People, Sage HR).

Product overview

F5IT operates as a specialized Sage partner serving the mid-market segment in Portugal and internationally, offering a unified Sage X3 ERP Cloud platform complemented by a portfolio of add-on modules and third-party solutions. The core offering is Sage X3 ERP Cloud, which is extended through proprietary add-ons including Sage X3 Add Ons, WareFlex (warehouse management), Sage XRT (reporting/document management), Sage People, and Sage HR (human resources management). The portfolio also includes Sapiens Sales App for sales automation and integrates cloud solutions Pipedrive (CRM) and Power BI (data analytics) to provide a comprehensive business management ecosystem spanning ERP, HR, CRM, and BI.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sage X3 ERP Cloud Implementation Services End-to-end implementation, customization, and consulting services for Sage X3 ERP Cloud, targeted at mid-market companies that need a comprehensive ERP without large-enterprise complexity.
• Sage X3 Add-Ons Custom-built add-on modules that extend the core Sage X3 ERP platform with additional functionality such as X3Fleets for fleet management and specialized industry-specific features.
• Sage X3 WareFlex A warehouse management module integrated with Sage X3 that enables efficient warehouse operations and management for distribution and manufacturing clients.
• Sage XRT A reporting and business intelligence module that extends Sage X3's financial reporting and document management capabilities.
• Sage People A human resources management module integrated with Sage X3 for managing employee data, payroll, and HR processes.
• Sage HR A dedicated human resources management solution designed to complement Sage X3 with core HR functionalities.
• Sapiens Sales App A sales management application that integrates with the Sage ecosystem to support sales force automation and customer relationship processes.
• Pipedrive CRM Implementation A cloud-based CRM platform offered and implemented by F5IT as part of its solutions portfolio, promoted at events and integrated with Sage X3 service offerings.
• Power BI Implementation Microsoft's business intelligence and data analytics platform, implemented by F5IT as a data visualization and reporting solution integrated with Sage X3.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1100+ end users successfully implemented since company inception
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Grupo SerescocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 July 2025Grupo Seresco, a Spanish multinational specializing in technology solutions and digital transformation for businesses and public organizations with 55+ years of history, acquired 75% of F5IT in 2025. The acquisition reinforces the Iberian positioning in Sage solutions, particularly Sage X3, expanding the portfolio of specialized services. Grupo Seresco has 1,200+ professionals and 3,500+ clients.
• SagecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorF5IT is a reference partner of Sage for the mid-market segment, specializing in the analysis, development, customization, and implementation of Sage X3 ERP Cloud. The company has received 5 Partner of the Year awards, 2 Multi Country Deal awards, and 2 International Innovation awards from Sage, demonstrating deep expertise and sustained performance in the Sage partner ecosystem.
• PipedrivecoreTechnology or IntegrationF5IT is a Pipedrive partner, promoting and implementing Pipedrive CRM solutions alongside Sage X3 ERP. The company was a sponsor at Think Conference 2024 promoting Pipedrive CRM to attendees. F5IT helps clients implement and optimize Pipedrive to complement their Sage X3 ERP investment.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Accenture: Global professional services firm with extensive ERP implementation capabilities and industry-specific transformation offerings. Comparable as a large SI that frequently competes for mid-market ERP modernisation mandates.
• Deloitte: Big Four advisory and ERP consultancy with deep implementation practices across multiple ERP platforms. Comparable as a broad incumbent pursuing the same mid-market digital-transformation wallet that F5IT targets.
• Capgemini: Global systems integrator delivering large-scale ERP implementations (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft) including to mid-market segments. Comparable as a competing services channel that can win mid-market ERP deals away from specialised Sage partners.
• T-Systems: European ICT services provider (Deutsche Telekom subsidiary) delivering ERP, cloud and digital transformation projects, including in Iberia and Lusophone Africa. Comparable as a regional broad incumbent competing for enterprise ERP mandates.
• Sage Group plc: UK-listed vendor of Sage X3, Sage People, Sage HR and related ERP/HR products. Comparable as the platform owner whose partner program and product roadmap define F5IT's core go-to-market.
• Sopra Steria: European IT services group with significant ERP and digital transformation practices, particularly in France, Spain, and the UK. Comparable as a regional broad incumbent operating in overlapping geographies and verticals.
• IBM Consulting: Global consulting arm delivering ERP, cloud and AI-led transformation across industries. Comparable as a broad incumbent that can pitch alternative platforms versus Sage X3 in mid-market competitive deals.

Regional players

• Cegid: French cloud ERP and HR vendor with a strong partner ecosystem across Europe. Comparable as a regional mid-market ERP player whose partner network competes for similar mid-tier implementation and customisation deals.

Others

• Grupo Seresco: Spanish technology and digital transformation multinational that acquired 75% of F5IT in 2025. Comparable as the parent strategic buyer expanding Iberian Sage X3 capabilities across its 3,500+ clients and 1,200+ professionals.

Direct peers

• Cooper Software: UK-based Sage X3 implementation partner delivering ERP projects across multiple verticals. Comparable as a direct Sage X3 specialist peer with similar services-led, mid-market focus and add-on development practice.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/f5it
• Facebookfacebook.com/F5IT.PT

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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