What SpeakUp BV does

SpeakUp BV is a Netherlands-based business cloud telephony provider founded in 2003 and headquartered in Enschede. The company delivers VoIP-based communications services primarily to Dutch small and medium-sized businesses (MKB), with secondary reach into larger organizations. Its portfolio comprises four core platforms — Compass (a self-service web-based PBX), Xelion (cloud telephony positioned for hybrid work), Microsoft Teams Direct Routing, and SpeakUp Trunk (SIP trunking) — supplemented by an add-on catalog that includes VAMO (fixed-mobile integration), Cloud CTI (CRM/ERP integration), Audiocodes Voca (AI-driven IVR), RippleCom (WhatsApp business integration), and Reporting analytics. The company also supplies a full range of phone number types spanning regional, 088, mobile, 0800, and M2M/IoT categories.

SpeakUp operates a subscription-based recurring revenue model built on cloud telephony subscriptions, supplementary feature add-ons, and phone number services, with pricing not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market combines direct sales engagement for more complex enterprise requirements with an ICT reseller and consultant partner program targeting the Dutch mid-market. The company maintains ISO 27001 information security certification through DigiTrust and holds registered Audiocodes partner status, both of which support sales into security-conscious and enterprise-adjacent buyers.

SpeakUp is a privately held Dutch BV with no disclosed institutional investors, M&A activity, or parent-company affiliations, consistent with a founder/owner-operated mid-sized operator. There is no disclosed executive team or headcount, although active job postings for servicedesk and support roles indicate ongoing investment in customer-facing capacity. The business is single-country (Netherlands) with no evidence of cross-border geographic expansion to date.

Name

SpeakUp BV

Legal name

SpeakUp BV

Website

https://speakup.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SpeakUp BV is a Netherlands-based cloud telephony provider founded in 2003, delivering VoIP, cloud PBX, and unified communications services to Dutch small and medium-sized businesses through direct sales and an ICT reseller partner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cloud Business Telephony

NAICS

Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (51711)

SIC

Services-Telephone Interconnect Systems (7385)

akta.pro primary industry

Cloud PBX & Hosted Telephony (HDAIAHAB)

Keywords

• Cloud telephony services
• Business VoIP solutions
• SIP trunking services
• Unified communications platform
• Cloud PBX systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Antwerp

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cloud Telephony Subscriptions: SpeakUp generates recurring revenue through subscription-based cloud telephony services including Compass, Xelion, Microsoft Teams integration, and Speakup Trunk. Customers pay recurring fees for access to cloud phone systems, features, and support.
2. Additional Services and Features: Revenue is generated from supplementary services including Ripplecom (WhatsApp integration), Audiocodes Voca (IVR), Cloud CTI, VAMO (fixed-mobile integration), and Reporting. These may be add-on subscriptions or feature-based charges.
3. Phone Numbers: SpeakUp offers various phone number types including regional fixed numbers, 088 business numbers, mobile numbers, 0800 customer service numbers, and M2M (Machine to Machine) IoT numbers for additional revenue.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

SpeakUp BV sells subscription-based cloud telephony and unified communications services to Dutch businesses, including the Compass and Xelion cloud PBX platforms, Microsoft Teams Direct Routing, and Speakup Trunk SIP trunking. The offering is rounded out by add-on services (VAMO fixed-mobile integration, Cloud CTI, Audiocodes Voca AI IVR, Ripplecom WhatsApp integration, Reporting analytics) and provisioned phone numbers (fixed, mobile, 088, 0800, and M2M/IoT).

Product overview

SpeakUp BV offers a cloud-based business telecommunications platform comprising four core phone systems: Compass (self-service web-based management), Xelion (mobile/office connectivity), Microsoft Teams (Direct Routing for Microsoft 365), and Speakup Trunk (SIP trunking for custom PBX). The portfolio includes supplementary services: VAMO (fixed-mobile integration), Cloud CTI (CRM/ERP unlocking), Audiocodes Voca (AI-driven IVR), Ripplecom (WhatsApp communication), and Reporting (analytics). The company also provides various phone number types including landline, mobile, 0800 toll-free, and Machine 2 Machine IoT numbers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Compass: Cloud phone system with self-service web interface for business communication management.
• Xelion
• Speakup Trunk
• Ripplecom
• Audiocodes Voca
• Cloud CTI
• VAMO
• Reporting

Products and services

• Compass Self-service, web-managed cloud phone system that lets businesses configure and manage their own business communications without technical expertise.
• Xelion Cloud telephony platform that keeps employees connected whether working remotely or in the office, supporting hybrid work models for Dutch businesses.
• Microsoft Teams Direct Routing Direct Routing integration that unlocks the Microsoft 365 environment for telephony, enabling businesses to use Teams as their phone system.
• Speakup Trunk SIP trunking service that gives businesses full control over their own on-premise PBX while connecting it to the SpeakUp cloud telephony platform.
• VAMO (Vast-Mobiel Integratie) Fixed-mobile integration service that unifies landline and mobile communications so employees can be reached on a single number across devices.
• Cloud CTI

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Harbers ICTcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHarbers ICT is a strategic ICT partner that resells and implements SpeakUp's Xelion telephony solution. The partnership involves strategic collaboration to ensure organizations are ready for growth while maintaining reliability and security. Harbers ICT provides ICT environment management and leverages SpeakUp's telecommunications expertise.
• ICTimmerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorICTimmers is an ICT partner providing solutions to SMB customers. They resell SpeakUp's business telephony solutions and recommend the services to their client base. ICTimmers values SpeakUp's smart, reliable phone solutions, excellent service, flawless technology, and accessibility.
• AudiocodescoreTechnology or IntegrationAudiocodes is a technology partner providing the Voca intelligent IVR solution. SpeakUp is a registered Audiocodes partner certified to deploy and support Audiocodes Voca for AI-powered customer communication and intelligent call routing.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• KPN: KPN is the incumbent Dutch telecommunications carrier offering business telephony, SIP trunking, and UCaaS solutions alongside broadband and mobile. It competes with SpeakUp across all Dutch business segments and represents the dominant incumbent against which SpeakUp positions.
• VodafoneZiggo Business: VodafoneZiggo is a major Dutch fixed and mobile operator offering business telephony and unified communications. As a broad incumbent with cross-product bundles, it competes with SpeakUp for SMB and enterprise voice customers across the Netherlands.
• RingCentral: RingCentral is a global UCaaS leader offering cloud PBX, contact center, and Microsoft Teams integration. It operates broadly across the same product category as SpeakUp (cloud telephony, Teams Direct Routing) and represents an international incumbent that can compete for larger Dutch accounts.
• Vonage (Ericsson): Vonage, now part of Ericsson, is a global cloud communications provider offering UCaaS, SIP trunking, and APIs. It competes broadly with SpeakUp in cloud telephony and represents a credible alternative for Dutch customers seeking international-grade UC platforms.
• 8x8: 8x8 is a global UCaaS and contact-center provider with cloud telephony and Microsoft Teams integration capabilities. It competes with SpeakUp in the same product category (hosted PBX, UC, Teams Direct Routing) at international scale.
• Microsoft Teams (Phone System): Microsoft Teams Phone System is Microsoft's first-party cloud PBX and calling solution within Microsoft 365. It directly competes with SpeakUp's Compass/Xelion offerings and, more importantly, shapes the partner opportunity around Teams Direct Routing that SpeakUp monetizes.

Direct peers

• Voys Telecom: Voys is a Dutch cloud telephony and UCaaS provider serving the SMB market with hosted VoIP and PBX solutions, making it the closest head-to-head competitor to SpeakUp in the Dutch MKB segment with a directly overlapping product offering and go-to-market.
• CM.com: CM.com is a Dutch-listed CPaaS and conversational AI platform that has expanded into cloud telephony and business messaging. It overlaps with SpeakUp's cloud telephony and WhatsApp/RippleCom-style messaging propositions, serving Dutch and European enterprise and SMB customers.
• RoutIT: RoutIT is a Dutch ICT and telecom service provider delivering hosted VoIP, cloud PBX, and business connectivity through a partner/reseller channel. It mirrors SpeakUp's distribution model and product set, directly competing for the same Dutch SMB partner-sold telephony deals.

Others

• Zyxel (OneConnect): Zyxel provides networking hardware and SME-focused UC/SMB telephony solutions through channel partners in Europe. As an adjacent infrastructure vendor with overlapping channel partners, it is an ecosystem peer whose hardware is sometimes bundled in SMB telephony deployments similar to SpeakUp's.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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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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