Escadote

What Escadote does

Escadote is a privately held Portuguese IT services firm headquartered in Coimbra, Portugal, operating under the trade name "Escadote - Web e Software." The company runs a dual business model: (1) an authorized Sage Silver Business Partner operation that resells and implements the Sage ERP and accounting software portfolio — including Sage 50cloud, Sage 100cloud, Sage X3, Sage XRT, Sage for Accountants, Sage HR, and vertical solutions like Sage GesRestII for hospitality — to Portuguese businesses; and (2) a proprietary web services practice offering website development, e-commerce/online stores, corporate newsletters, social media management, and SEO services. Core technology rests on the third-party Sage ERP ecosystem combined with custom web development; the firm uses Supremo remote access software to deliver technical support to customers on Windows and MacOS.

The company serves primarily Portuguese small and medium enterprises (PMEs) needing integrated financial management, billing, inventory, payroll, and digital presence solutions, with secondary focus on hospitality (cafés and restaurants via Sage GesRestII) and accounting firms (via Sage for Accountants). Its go-to-market is sales-led and direct: potential customers reach Escadote through Portuguese-language website contact forms, phone outreach (+351 239 441 517), and email inquiries. Revenue is generated through three streams — recurring Sage software resale and implementation, one-time web design and digital service projects, and ongoing professional services for technical support — all on a quote-based, non-publicly disclosed pricing model. Marketing relies on SEO-optimized Portuguese website pages, a company blog covering financial management and Sage software topics, an email newsletter, and social media presence.

Escadote operates as a regional, single-country (Portugal) micro-enterprise with no disclosed headcount, no institutional investors, no funding rounds, no M&A activity, and no management team information publicly available. The firm holds a Sage Silver Business Partner certification and leverages this credential as its primary differentiator, positioning itself as a local Portuguese implementation partner rather than a product innovator. No AI/ML capabilities, API offerings, patents, or proprietary technology beyond custom web work are evidenced in the available data.

Name

Escadote

Legal name

Escadote

Website

https://escadote.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Escadote is a privately held Portuguese IT services firm in Coimbra that resells Sage ERP/accounting software as an authorized Silver Partner and offers web design, e-commerce, and digital marketing services to small and medium enterprises across Portugal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ERP and Business Management Software Reseller

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Application License Advisory, Vendor Management & Optimization (BPAEAGAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Sage ERP software
• Web design services
• Accounting software
• Digital transformation
• Business management software

Headquarters

HQ city

Coimbra

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sage Software Resale and Implementation: As an authorized Sage partner, Escadote resells and implements Sage ERP solutions including Sage 50cloud, Sage 100cloud, Sage X3, Sage XRT, and Sage for Accountants to Portuguese businesses
2. Web Design and Digital Services: Custom website development, online stores (e-commerce), newsletters, social media management, and SEO services for businesses establishing or improving their digital presence
3. Technical Support Services: Technical support provided via phone and remote access software during business hours

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Escadote is an authorized Sage Silver Business Partner in Portugal that resells and implements Sage ERP/accounting solutions (Sage 50cloud, Sage 100cloud, Sage X3, Sage XRT, Sage for Accountants, Sage GesRestII) for small to medium enterprises. Complementing the Sage portfolio, the company also designs and develops websites, e-commerce stores, newsletters, social media management, and SEO services for Portuguese businesses seeking digital transformation.

Product overview

Escadote is a Portuguese technology company offering a dual portfolio of proprietary web services and Sage ERP/accounting software reselling. Their core web offerings include website development, e-commerce (online stores), newsletters, social media management, and SEO services. As a Sage Silver Business Partner, they resell and implement the full Sage product line for small to large enterprises, including Sage 50cloud (invoicing, stocks, payroll), Sage 100cloud (ERP modules), Sage X3 (enterprise ERP), Sage XRT (treasury management), and Sage for Accountants. They also provide technical support using Supremo remote access software. The company positions itself as supporting clients' digital transformation through both custom web solutions and standardized Sage management software.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Website Development

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SagecoreTechnology or IntegrationEscadote is an authorized Sage partner in Portugal, offering the full range of Sage business management solutions including Sage 50cloud, Sage 100cloud, Sage X3, Sage XRT, and Sage for Accountants. Sage is a global software house with 13,000 employees serving over 3 million customers in 23 countries across Europe, Africa, Australia, Asia, and Latin America.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Moloni: Portuguese SaaS invoicing, accounting, and POS platform targeting small businesses. Comparable as an alternative SMB software suite that Escadote's Sage ERP portfolio competes with, particularly in invoicing and billing for restaurants and small merchants.
• PHC Software: Portuguese ERP and business management software vendor competing directly with Sage in the SME segment. Highly comparable to Escadote because both target Portuguese SMEs with accounting, payroll, and ERP solutions, and both operate through Portugal-centric distribution channels.
• Primavera BSS: Portuguese business management software publisher offering ERP and accounting solutions to SMEs. A direct competitor to the Sage products Escadote resells, with a similar go-to-market through local partners and vertical specialization in the Portuguese market.

Emerging players

• Vendus: Portuguese SaaS POS and invoicing solution with e-Fatura compliance, focused on retail and hospitality. Overlaps with Escadote's Sage GesRestII and Sage One offerings in restaurants and small retail, representing a pure-cloud alternative.
• Quidgest: Portuguese software company delivering model-driven ERP and business solutions to public and private sector clients. Comparable as a Lisbon-based regional ERP and digital-transformation player competing for the Portuguese mid-market that Escadote also addresses with Sage 100cloud and X3.

Broad incumbents

• Sage Portugal: The local Sage subsidiary in Portugal, serving as Escadote's underlying vendor. Sage Portugal offers the same product line as Escadote but at greater scale and with direct sales, positioning it as a broader incumbent that competes for the same customers as Escadote.
• Cegid: European provider of ERP, HR, and financial management software following its acquisition of Sage's French operations. Comparable to Escadote because both sell enterprise-grade ERP/accounting to SMBs, with Cegid acting as a larger, multi-country incumbent in adjacent Sage territory.

Others

• Lusofactor: Portuguese IT and Sage implementation partner with similar ERP deployment and support services for SMEs. Comparable as a peer reseller that validates the structure of Escadote's business and the dynamics of the Sage channel in Portugal.
• WinTrust Solutions (Portuguese IT/Sage partner): Portugal-based Sage partner and IT services firm. Comparable to Escadote because both operate as authorized Sage resellers offering ERP implementation and support to Portuguese SMEs, sharing the same value proposition and channel model.
• OZ Tecnologia (Portuguese Sage partner): Portuguese IT services firm implementing Sage management software. Comparable as a direct fellow Sage partner in Portugal, indicating the competitive density of the local ERP reseller ecosystem and the structure of Escadote's go-to-market model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/escadotept
• Facebookfacebook.com/escadote.pt
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/escadote

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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