What Quidgest Software Plant does

Quidgest Software Plant Lda. is a Mozambican information technology company headquartered in Maputo, founded in 2008 as part of the Portugal-based Quidgest international group. The company develops and deploys custom information management systems for government institutions, international organizations, and private enterprises across Mozambique, with a portfolio spanning document management, project management, human resources, strategic management, academic management, financial management, and sector-specific solutions (health, water, libraries, hospitality, scholarships, municipal services). Its flagship project Kirí Biz supports UNFPA's Rapariga Biz program, and Q-My Learn delivers e-learning for water and sanitation vocational training funded by HELVETAS.

The company's technical foundation is the proprietary GENIO platform, a model-driven generative AI development environment that converts graphical models into production source code (ASP.Net MVC, HTML5, C#, WCF WebServices) targeting web, mobile, and cloud deployments, with the company claiming 8x productivity over low-code platforms and 10x faster project delivery than traditional development. More than 800 information systems have been deployed across over 200 active clients, including Mozambique's National Statistics Institute (INE), ministries of mineral resources, public works, professional education funds, water utilities, and the Cahora Bassa hydroelectric company. All deployed platforms carry a two-year production warranty.

Quidgest Software Plant earns revenue through five streams: one-time license fees for custom information system development, professional services fees for strategic consulting and training, recurring technical assistance and evolutionary maintenance contracts, and licensing/royalty income from distributing international cybersecurity products (PC Matic, KnowBe4, DigiCert, Datafinity). Distribution combines direct enterprise sales from the Maputo headquarters with a provincial channel partner network covering Inhambane, Nampula, Cabo Delgado, and Niassa provinces, supplemented by strategic partnerships with development-sector organizations and technology integration partners. Pricing is contact-based and not publicly disclosed.

Name

Quidgest Software Plant

Legal name

Quidgest Software Plant Lda.

Website

https://quidgest.co.mz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Quidgest Software Plant is a Mozambican IT services firm in Maputo that develops and deploys custom information management systems for government institutions, NGOs, and enterprises using its proprietary GENIO model-driven generative AI platform, supplemented by consulting, training, maintenance, and cybersecurity product distribution.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Maputo

HQ country

Mozambique

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Information Systems Development: Custom development of management systems including Document Management, Project Management, HR Management, Strategic Management, Academic Management, and sector-specific solutions for various industries and government institutions.
2. Specialized Consulting: Strategic consulting services providing diagnostic analysis, monitoring and assistance for organizations seeking to optimize operations through technology solutions.
3. Training Services: Knowledge transfer and competency strengthening for institutional and personal development, aligning client employees with corporate strategies.
4. Technical Assistance and Maintenance: Technical support and evolutionary maintenance of implemented platforms ensuring products remain operational and up-to-date, including 2-year warranty after production deployment.
5. Cybersecurity Product Distribution: Distribution of cybersecurity products including PC Matic (security and device optimization), KnowBe4 (security awareness training), DigiCert (digital certificates), and Datafinity (digital process automation).

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Quidgest Software Plant develops and implements enterprise management information systems for government institutions, private organizations, and educational institutions in Mozambique, using its proprietary GENIO AI generative software development platform. In parallel, it delivers specialized IT consulting, training services, technical assistance and maintenance subscriptions, and distributes cybersecurity products (PC Matic, Sophos, Fortinet) developed by international partners.

Product overview

Quidgest Software Plant offers a portfolio of 25+ specialized management systems and platforms built on the proprietary GENIO model-driven generative AI development platform. The core offering includes GENIO as the foundational technology (8x more productive than low-code), supplemented by specialized domain systems including document management, project management, strategic management (BSC), academic management (e-SIGA), human resources, and financial management modules. The company also delivers custom projects including the Kirí Biz real-time monitoring platform for UNFPA, the ANEP/FNEP contribution collection system for the World Bank, and the Q-My Learn e-learning platform for CFPAS. All systems are developed using the GENIO platform supporting web, mobile, and cloud deployments with 2-year production guarantees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GENIO: AI Generative platform for software development based on model-driven engineering. It distinguishes itself from low-code and no-code platforms by being pattern-based and transforming models into software solutions rapidly.

Products and services

• GENIO AI generative software development platform used internally by Quidgest Software Plant to design and build customised enterprise management information systems for government, private-sector, and education clients in Mozambique.
• Gestão Documental Document management system that enables organisations to capture, organise, search, and control enterprise documents and records. Targeted at Mozambican public-sector bodies, private organisations, and other entities that need structured document workflows.
• Gestão de Projectos Enterprise project management system for planning, executing, and monitoring projects and portfolios across public and private-sector organisations in Mozambique.
• Gestão de Recursos Humanos Human resources management system covering personnel records, payroll, and HR workflows for organisations operating in Mozambique.
• BSC Quidgest Balanced Scorecard strategic management system that translates organisational strategy into measurable objectives, indicators, and initiatives, used by public and private-sector clients in Mozambique.
• e-Cooperação Cooperation platform enabling coordinated workflows and information sharing between teams or institutions, targeted at Mozambique-based organisations that need structured cross-team collaboration.
• e-SIGA Integrated management information system (e-SIGA) that supports operational, administrative, and back-office workflows inside Mozambican organisations.
• Kiri Biz Custom-built business information system developed for Mozambican SMEs and development programs to manage core business processes using the GENIO platform.
• Sistema de Informatização de Coleta de Contribuições (ANEP/FNEP) Information system that automates and centralises the collection of contributions for ANEP/FNEP, supporting training providers and member organisations operating in Mozambique.
• Q-My Learn E-learning management system for educational institutions and training providers in Mozambique, supporting course delivery, learner tracking, and academic workflows.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10x faster project development with 1/10 of traditional resources
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Quidgest Consultores de Gestão, SA (Portugal)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008Parent company based in Lisbon, Portugal since 1988. International group with over 100 collaborators from 12 nationalities with higher education in diverse fields. Provides global technology development and international market support for Quidgest Mozambique.
• Talk ConnectcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompany based in Vilankulos, Inhambane Province, specializing in IT infrastructure and security solutions. Represents Quidgest in all districts and municipalities of Inhambane Province. Contact: [email protected], +258 82 533 91 83.
• SBAF Tec And Logistic Service, Lda.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecialized company in retail trade of IT equipment based in Nampula City. Represents Quidgest in all districts and municipalities of Nampula Province. Contact: [email protected], +258 84 585 0452.
• Computer Settings Multiservices (CS Multiservices)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompany dedicated to repair, maintenance, and assembly of electronic and electrical equipment based in Pemba, Cabo Delgado Province. Covers all districts and municipalities of Cabo Delgado Province. Contact: [email protected], +258 87 85 99 892.
• Genius Corporation, Lda.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMozambican company based in Lichinga, Niassa Province, providing screen printing, graphics, outdoor advertising, office supplies, IT equipment, furniture, and other services. Covers districts of Lichinga, Cuamba, Mandimba, Lago, Marrupa, Mecanhelas, Majune, Ngauma, Mecula, Nipepe, Metarica, Maua, Mavago and their respective municipalities.
• CBS (Corporate Business School)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for training services that helps African youth develop skills to find employment and provides inclusion in their institutions to address unemployment issues in African countries.
• ENPCT (Empresa Nacional de Parques de Ciência e Tecnologia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational company promoting and facilitating scientific, technological, and business innovation through design, construction, operation and management of science and technology parks bridging academia and industry. Contact: [email protected], +258 21 811 22 06.
• CMPIEC (Centro de Pesquisa e Inovação em Economia Circular)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDynamic research and innovation center dedicated to advancing circular economy principles. Contact: [email protected], +55 48 8860-5538, +258 84 787 4192.
• APROLminorGTM or Marketing PartnerService intermediation and business connection company located in Maputo, Av. Ahmed Sekou Toure, 1452 - 1st floor. Partnership focuses on cooperation for development and implementation of ICT projects and services with equality and mutual benefit criteria.
• PC MaticcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of PC Matic security products that protect devices against modern threats like ransomware, include free dark web monitoring, and optimize PC performance. Contact: avredir.com/s/cUfG7sLGTFIi for trial registration.
• KnowBe4coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of KnowBe4, the largest security awareness platform with phishing simulations and training to prevent human attacks. Provides automated security awareness programs (ASAP) and human risk management solutions.
• DatafinitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of Datafinity digital process automation solutions and electronic signature pad technologies. Specialized in digital process automation and information management technology.
• DigiCertcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of DigiCert digital security products providing public key infrastructure and validation needed for digital certificate or TLS/SSL certificate issuance, acting as a certification authority.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Appian: Global low-code process automation and application development platform with significant public-sector and government footprint. Directly comparable to Quidgest on rapid application development for government and enterprise clients.
• Bizagi: Process automation and low-code platform used by enterprises and governments to digitize workflows. Comparable to GENIO's positioning as a rapid application and workflow development tool for organizations seeking digital transformation.
• OutSystems: Portuguese-origin low-code application development platform used by enterprises and government agencies globally. Competes most directly with Quidgest's GENIO platform on the model-driven software generation value proposition, particularly in Portuguese-speaking markets.
• SISCOG: Portuguese enterprise software vendor specializing in workforce, transport and operational management systems. Comparable to Quidgest in being a Portuguese-originated software publisher with similar domain-management offerings for large organizations.
• Mendix: Low-code application development platform (now part of Siemens) used to build enterprise and government applications rapidly. Directly competes with the GENIO platform on productivity claims and rapid software generation.
• Novabase: Largest Portuguese IT services and consulting firm with established operations in Africa including Mozambique. Comparable to Quidgest in serving government and enterprise clients with custom systems, IT consulting and digital transformation services.
• Primavera BSS: Portuguese enterprise software publisher serving SMB and mid-market customers in Portugal, Angola, Mozambique and other Lusophone African markets. Highly comparable as a Lusophone-market business management software vendor targeting similar public-sector and enterprise use cases.

Broad incumbents

• NTT Data: Global IT services provider (formerly Dimension Data) with significant operations across Africa. Competes with Quidgest for large government and enterprise systems integration and digital transformation contracts, though at much larger scale.
• Liquid Intelligent Technologies: Pan-African technology provider offering connectivity, cloud and cybersecurity services across multiple African markets including Mozambique. Comparable as a broader IT services incumbent competing for enterprise and government digital transformation budgets.
• Tata Consultancy Services: Global IT services giant with established African presence serving government, banking and enterprise clients. Represents the larger-scale system integrator competition that Quidgest increasingly faces as African governments modernize IT estates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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