What DNV Software does

DNV Software operates as the digital and software division of DNV AS (Det Norske Veritas), a Norwegian-founded, 160+ year old independent assurance and risk management organization headquartered in Høvik, Norway. Across its global footprint spanning 100+ countries, DNV provides classification, certification, inspection, testing, advisory, training, verification, and cybersecurity services to enterprise customers in maritime, energy, healthcare, food and beverage, medical devices, automotive, aerospace, rail, and aquaculture sectors. DNV Software's principal digital product is the Veracity platform, an independent industry cloud and digital marketplace that provides quality-assured data, secure stakeholder environments, and automated data flows for the maritime and energy sectors, integrating with leading industry solution and data providers. A second notable software offering, GreenPowerMonitor, provides monitoring and management of renewable energy assets, particularly battery energy storage systems (BESS).

DNV monetizes through a diversified mix of nine revenue streams spanning recurring subscriptions (software, certification, verification, cybersecurity) and professional services (inspection, classification, testing, advisory, training). Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with sector-dedicated teams for maritime, energy, healthcare, and other verticals, supplemented by 100+ local country offices and the Veracity digital marketplace as a self-serve channel. Pricing is quote-based B2B with no public disclosure. The customer base includes 2,800+ healthcare organizations certified, 14,000+ food industry customers, and an enterprise customer base in maritime and energy that anchors the classification and advisory businesses. The legal entity is DNV AS, an independent private Norwegian company; Veracity is identified as a wholly-owned subsidiary. The company is not publicly listed and has no disclosed parent, external investor, or funding rounds in the source data.

Name

DNV Software

Legal name

DNV AS

Website

https://dnvgl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1864

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

DNV Software is the digital and software division of DNV AS (Det Norske Veritas), a 160+ year old Norwegian independent assurance company. It provides the Veracity industry cloud platform and GreenPowerMonitor BESS software, serving enterprise maritime, energy, and healthcare customers across 100+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Assurance and Certification Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Cloud Networking & SDN/NFV Management (HDABABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial & Energy MRV (Facilities, Renewables, Methane, Process Emissions) (EUABACAI), MRV Software Platforms, Data QA/QC & Digital Audit Trails (EUAHADAD)

Keywords

• Maritime classification software
• Industry cloud platform
• Digital assurance services
• Energy monitoring software
• Certification and compliance software

Headquarters

HQ city

Høvik

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices31 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Solutions: Software products including specialized industry software for maritime, energy, and healthcare sectors. Veracity platform provides digital marketplace capabilities.
2. Inspection Services: Independent inspection services across all sectors ensuring compliance and quality assurance.
3. Certification Services: Certification services including healthcare organization certification (2,800+ organizations certified), food industry certification (14,000+ customers), and various industry certifications.
4. Classification Services: Classification services primarily for maritime sector, providing vessel classification and regulatory compliance verification.
5. Testing Services: Testing services across sectors including automotive, aerospace, and energy.
6. Advisory Services: Advisory consulting services providing expertise across energy transition, cybersecurity, and sustainability.
7. Verification and Assurance: Verification and assurance services providing independent validation of data, processes, and compliance.
8. Training Services: Training services for industry professionals across all sectors.
9. Cybersecurity Services: Cybersecurity services providing security assessments and protection for industrial systems.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

DNV Software operates as the software division of DNV, delivering the Veracity independent industry cloud platform and digital marketplace for maritime and energy sectors, along with GreenPowerMonitor for renewable energy and battery energy storage system monitoring. The software portfolio supports sector-specific solutions across maritime classification, energy transition, healthcare certification, medical device compliance, food safety, automotive, aerospace, and rail. It combines proprietary data assets accumulated over 160+ years with digital tooling that enables automated data flows, regulatory compliance verification, and risk reduction for enterprises globally.

Product overview

DNV Software operates as a division of DNV offering software solutions and digital platforms across multiple industries. The primary digital product is Veracity, an independent industry cloud platform and digital marketplace designed for maritime and energy sectors. Veracity enables users to manage and derive value from their data through trusted industry data quality assurance, a secure common platform environment, and automated data flows with leading industry solutions and data providers. DNV Software also provides sector-specific software services across Maritime, Energy, Healthcare, Medical devices, Food and beverage, Aquaculture and ocean health, Automotive and aerospace, Rail, and Hard to abate industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Veracity: Independent industry cloud platform and digital marketplace enabling users to take control and gain value from their data in maritime and energy sectors.

Products and services

• Veracity Platform Veracity is an independent industry cloud platform and digital marketplace built by DNV for the maritime and energy sectors. It enables users to take control of and derive value from their data through quality-assured industry data, a secure environment for stakeholders, automated data flows integrated with leading industry solution and data providers, and reduced business risk through accurate live data access.
• GreenPowerMonitor GreenPowerMonitor is DNV's solution for monitoring and managing renewable energy assets, with particular specialization in battery energy storage systems (BESS). It supports renewable energy operators in Central and Eastern Europe under a strategic MoU with IP Gotion Poland signed in 2026 to advance BESS deployment and renewable integration.
• Maritime Classification Services Independent vessel classification and regulatory compliance verification services for shipowners, vessel operators, and maritime authorities, supporting safety assurance and IMO regulatory adherence across the maritime sector.
• Healthcare Certification Services Independent certification of healthcare organizations covering hospital accreditation, quality management systems, and patient safety standards, with 2,800+ healthcare organizations certified globally.
• Food and Beverage Certification Food safety, quality, and supply chain certification services for the food and beverage industry, serving 14,000+ customers with assurance across food safety standards, supply chain transparency, and sustainability verification.
• Medical Device Testing and Certification Independent testing, certification, and regulatory compliance services for medical device manufacturers, supporting MDR compliance, device classification, and safety testing requirements.
• Inspection Services Independent inspection services across all sectors to verify compliance, safety, and quality requirements for industrial assets and operations.
• Testing Services Independent testing services across automotive, aerospace, energy, and other sectors, providing laboratory and field testing for quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Advisory Services Consulting advisory services spanning energy transition, cybersecurity, and sustainability topics, leveraging 6,000+ energy and digital experts to advise enterprises on decarbonization and strategic transformation.
• Verification and Assurance Services Independent verification and assurance services that validate data, processes, and compliance claims for stakeholders across multiple sectors, supporting trust and transparency.
• Training Services Training programs for industry professionals across DNV's sectors, including maritime, energy, healthcare, food and beverage, and other regulated industries.
• Cybersecurity Services Cybersecurity services providing security assessments and protection for industrial systems and critical infrastructure across DNV's sectors.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,800+ healthcare organizations certified
• +2 more outcomes

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• IP Gotion PolandstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 July 2026DNV's GreenPowerMonitor and IP Gotion Poland signed a strategic MoU to advance Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) solutions in Central and Eastern Europe. This partnership focuses on supporting energy storage deployment and renewable energy integration in the CEE region through joint development of BESS solutions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ClassNK: One of the world's largest maritime classification societies, particularly strong in Asia-Pacific. ClassNK competes with DNV's classification services and increasingly invests in digital tools and data services for shipowners.
• ABS (American Bureau of Shipping): Major maritime classification society providing vessel classification, offshore classification, and digital solutions. ABS competes directly with DNV's classification business and increasingly invests in maritime digital platforms comparable to Veracity.
• SGS: Global TIC leader operating across inspection, verification, testing, and certification across multiple sectors including energy, food, healthcare, and industrial. SGS competes directly with DNV for certification, verification, and advisory mandates and is a key comparable for the diversified assurance model.
• Bureau Veritas: Direct competitor offering testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services across maritime, energy, healthcare, food, and industrial sectors. Bureau Veritas competes head-to-head with DNV across nearly all major verticals and is among the closest comparables for the assurance and certification business.
• Lloyd's Register: One of the top maritime classification societies globally, directly competing with DNV's classification services for shipowners and maritime authorities. Lloyd's Register also extends into energy and industrial assurance, providing similar services and competing for the same enterprise customer relationships.
• Intertek: Global TIC company providing assurance, testing, inspection, and certification across energy, food, healthcare, and industrial sectors. Intertek is a direct competitor in many of DNV's verticals and a relevant comparable for diversified TIC business models.
• UL Solutions: Global safety science organization offering testing, inspection, and certification across industrial, energy, healthcare, and consumer products. UL Solutions competes with DNV for safety and certification mandates, particularly in North American markets.
• TÜV SÜD: Global TIC provider offering testing, certification, auditing, and training services across energy, healthcare, automotive, and industrial sectors. TÜV SÜD competes with DNV for industrial certification mandates and is a strong comparable in the regulated assurance market.
• DEKRA: Global TIC organization providing testing, inspection, and certification services with strong positions in automotive, industrial, and cybersecurity — areas where DNV also operates. DEKRA competes for similar enterprise customers and certification mandates.

Broad incumbents

• DNV (Group Level): The broader DNV Group encompasses the DNV Software division and provides the global assurance, certification, and advisory services that the software division serves. DNV Group is the most relevant incumbent comparable given that DNV Software operates within it and shares customers, brand, and operations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

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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