ProjectSoft - Advanced Software Solutions

What ProjectSoft - Advanced Software Solutions does

ProjectSoft S.r.l. is a privately held Italian software company founded in 2004 and headquartered in Parma (Emilia-Romagna), operating with a small team of approximately six employees and a share capital of €50,000. The company builds and sells LeanSolution, an entirely in-house-developed integrated software platform that unifies PLM, ERP, MES, Warehouse, Quality, Lifing, E-Commerce and AI capabilities for the Racing, Aerospace and Automotive industries. Its product portfolio is organized around six interconnected modules — NexBOM (advanced multi-level bill-of-materials management), NexMES (kanban-style manufacturing execution with composite pre-preg and cure tracking), NexCADWorker (remote CAD process automation), NexMass (component weight and centre-of-gravity control), NexLifing (component lifecycle management with an iOS/iPadOS trackside app), and an AI engine offering RAG-based document QA and natural-language-to-SQL queries — all natively integrated without connectors or third-party integrators.

The company targets enterprise customers in highly regulated, precision-engineering verticals: Formula racing constructors, aerospace composites manufacturers, and automotive OEMs. LeanSolution is built to support mission-critical workflows including AS9100, ISO9001 and AER-Q quality control plans, EASA Form 1 and FAA 8130 certificate generation, end-to-end part traceability, multi-version BOM iteration, and real-time trackside component lifing. ProjectSoft generates revenue through subscription licensing for the LeanSolution platform and its modules, complemented by implementation, custom development and consulting services delivered directly by in-house project managers and engineers. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-based with custom implementation arrangements. Distribution is direct enterprise sales, supplemented by recurring trade show presence at JEC World (Paris), CTS (UK), MECSPE and Compotec (Italy), and industry memberships in the Motorsport Industry Association (MIA) and Unione Parmense degli Industriali. The firm reports 25+ clients worldwide, 20+ years of motorsport experience, and a 98% client retention rate; it is wholly self-funded with no external venture or private equity investment disclosed.

Name

ProjectSoft - Advanced Software Solutions

Legal name

ProjectSoft S.r.l.

Website

https://projectsoft.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ProjectSoft S.r.l., founded in 2004 in Parma, Italy, develops LeanSolution — an integrated, in-house PLM/ERP/MES platform with AI capabilities — for Formula racing teams, aerospace manufacturers, and automotive companies, delivered via subscription licensing and direct implementation services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

PLM / ERP / MES Software for Racing, Aerospace and Automotive

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction & Engineering ERP (Job Costing, Project Controls) (HDAEAEAE)

Keywords

• PLM software
• ERP systems
• MES solutions
• Aerospace software
• Motorsport engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Parma

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses and Subscriptions: LeanSolution platform licenses for PLM, ERP, MES and specialized modules (NexBOM, NexMES, NexCADWorker, NexMass, NexLifing). Implemented as integrated enterprise platform with recurring licensing model.
2. Implementation Services: Direct implementation by project managers and engineers working side-by-side with client teams to configure system, migrate data and train users.
3. Custom Development: Bespoke feature development projects that integrate seamlessly with core platform. Customizations embedded natively in product and survive future upgrades.
4. Consulting Services: Advisory services on engineering, manufacturing and technology workflows with solid experience alongside leading companies in motorsport and aerospace.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ProjectSoft develops and licenses LeanSolution, a fully integrated PLM/ERP/MES software platform built entirely in-house for the Racing, Aerospace and Automotive industries. The platform comprises interconnected modules covering engineering BOM management, manufacturing execution, CAD automation, weight and centre-of-gravity control, component lifecycle management, and AI-driven document QA. Implementation, custom development and consulting services are delivered directly by in-house teams.

Product overview

LeanSolution is a fully integrated software platform built for Racing, Aerospace, and Automotive industries, consisting of six interconnected modules: NexBOM (advanced BOM and assembly management), NexMES (digital manufacturing and traceability), NexCADWorker (remote CAD process automation), NexMass (weight/mass and CoG control), NexLifing (component lifecycle management with iOS/iPadOS trackside app), and an AI engine featuring RAG-based document intelligence and NL-to-SQL capabilities. The platform covers the full lifecycle from design/engineering through manufacturing, quality, warehouse, ERP, and after-sales.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LeanSolution: Integrated software platform covering PLM, ERP, MES, and AI modules for Racing, Aerospace, and Automotive industries.
• NexBOM
• NexMES
• NexCADWorker
• NexMass
• NexLifing

Products and services

• LeanSolution Platform Fully integrated software suite covering the entire product lifecycle from design and engineering (PLM) through manufacturing (MES), warehouse, quality control, ERP, and after-sales e-commerce. All modules are natively interconnected with no data silos, targeting Formula racing teams, aerospace manufacturers and automotive companies.
• NexBOM Advanced BOM and Assembly Management module that connects Engineering BOMs (EBOMs) with Manufacturing/Assembly BOMs (MBOMs) in a controlled, traceable way, supporting multi-level BOMs, variants, configurations, CAD model synchronization and part-number auto-classification. Targeted at racing and automotive engineering teams.
• NexMES Digital Manufacturing Execution System for real-time management and monitoring of automotive, motorsport, and aerospace component production. Mobile-first interface for operators to record activities, materials, progress, and process data, with kanban-style workflow designer including pre-preg cure and lay-up tracking.
• NexCADWorker Remote CAD process automation module enabling engineering teams to execute, schedule, and monitor resource-intensive CAD tasks using dedicated computing resources. Automates STEP file generation, 2D drawing conversion, property synchronization, and product release processes.
• NexMass Weight, mass, and centre-of-gravity control module that monitors component weight and CoG position continuously, integrated into the PLM platform. Compares CAD estimates, targets, and actual measurements for motorsport regulatory compliance.
• NexLifing Component lifecycle management module providing complete monitoring of usage, service life, and remaining life of components in racing vehicles. Includes iOS/iPadOS trackside app for mechanics and engineers, with offline capability for use at the circuit.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% client retention rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered notable and minor.

• ZacminotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2024Co-developed a technical CRM platform that was recognized by Smile DIH as a model use-case for post-sales innovation. The platform manages after-sales relationships, machine history, technical tickets and warranty operations.
• Motorsport Industry Association (MIA)minorOthersIndustry membership providing access to the global trade body representing and supporting the international motorsport industry. ProjectSoft exhibits at MIA events including CTS.
• Unione Parmense degli IndustrialiminorOthersRegional industry association membership representing industrial companies in the Parma area of Italy.
• Smile DIHnotableGTM or Marketing PartnerDigital Innovation Hub that recognized ProjectSoft's Customer Care Innovation platform as a model use-case for post-sales innovation. Provides validation and endorsement of the company's CRM capabilities.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aegis Industrial Software (Critical Manufacturing): Provides a modular MES platform for high-tech manufacturers including aerospace and electronics. Closely comparable to LeanSolution's NexMES module and the broader MES-for-regulated-manufacturing value proposition.
• PTC: Offers Windchill PLM and the recently acquired Arena cloud PLM, targeting discrete manufacturers in aerospace, automotive, and high-tech — overlapping directly with ProjectSoft's vertical focus and SaaS delivery model.
• Siemens Digital Industries: Sells Teamcenter PLM and Opcenter MES, which compete head-on with LeanSolution in aerospace and automotive discrete manufacturing. Siemens is a broad incumbent with deep aerospace footprint and is increasingly embedding AI into its PLM stack.
• Arena Solutions: Cloud-native PLM for discrete manufacturers and high-tech companies including aerospace and motorsport-adjacent OEMs. Comparable as a smaller, cloud-first PLM alternative to mega-vendors, similar in positioning to ProjectSoft's integrated LeanSolution platform.
• Dassault Systèmes: Provider of 3DEXPERIENCE, ENOVIA PLM, and DELMIA MES — directly competing with LeanSolution's PLM/ERP/MES footprint in aerospace, automotive, and motorsport manufacturing. Dassault is the dominant incumbent in high-end PLM and the primary competitive threat.

Broad incumbents

• Oracle: Sells Oracle Cloud Manufacturing, PLM, and ERP solutions to aerospace and automotive OEMs, overlapping with LeanSolution's ERP/document-flow and MES capabilities as a much larger general-purpose competitor.
• SAP: Sells S/4HANA and aerospace/defense industry solutions that overlap with LeanSolution's ERP and supply-chain traceability capabilities. SAP is a broad incumbent rather than a niche specialist but competes for the same enterprise budget.
• Infor: Provides industry-specific ERP suites including Infor Aerospace & Defense, competing with ProjectSoft's ERP/document-flow modules in the same vertical but as a much broader general-purpose vendor.

Emerging players

• Proplanner: Specializes in manufacturing process planning, BoM, and routing software for industrial manufacturers — a smaller, focused vendor with comparable BoM-to-MBOM transformation capabilities to ProjectSoft's NexBOM module.
• Aras: Provides an open-source, model-based PLM platform used by aerospace and automotive manufacturers. Comparable as a flexible, customizable PLM alternative to traditional vendors, similar in customization ethos to LeanSolution.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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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