What Elite Software Ltd does

Elite Software Ltd (Елит Софтуер ООД) is a privately held Bulgarian software company founded in 1999 that develops and sells Zeron V/4, an integrated ERP platform built on a proprietary native BPMN 2.0 process engine and combining ERP, CRM, and BI capabilities in a single database. The product is offered in two editions — Standard (pre-modeled best-practice processes, 1-2 week onboarding) and Enterprise (full module set with 3-6 month on-site deployment) — and is sold as perpetual on-premise licenses, a SaaS/rental option hosted in a Bulgarian data center, and an annual maintenance and support subscription. The company serves Bulgarian large and mid-market enterprises across at least eight verticals (manufacturing, retail, distribution, transport, services, security, IT, and chemicals), with 1,500+ customers managing over 3,000 legal entities over a 25-year operating history. Distribution combines a direct enterprise sales motion from Sofia headquarters with regional partner offices in Plovdiv, Varna, and Stara Zagora, plus inside-sales support via a national phone line and email. The product integrates with online shops and B2B portals via web services, supports Bulgarian-specific regulatory reporting (VAT, NAFA, Intrastat), and bundles an optional AI-powered automatic document data entry module launched in September 2025. The company also markets Zeron Transport, a dedicated vertical ERP launched in June 2020 for the transport industry.

Name

Elite Software Ltd

Legal name

Елит Софтуер ООД (Elite Software Ltd.)

Website

https://zeron.bg

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Software Publishers (513210), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

ERP Managed Services & AMS (Application Management) (BPAEAGAB), Software/Application Support (SaaS, Enterprise Apps) (BPAAACAC), Enterprise Application License Advisory, Vendor Management & Optimization (BPAEAGAO)

Keywords

• ERP software solutions
• Business process management
• Enterprise resource planning
• Accounting software Bulgaria
• Supply chain management

Headquarters

HQ city

Sofia

HQ country

Bulgaria

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Zeron V/4 Enterprise License (Perpetual): Full enterprise version sold as perpetual on-premise license. Includes all modules and on-site deployment (3–6 months). Standard payment terms: 4 installments over the deployment period. Also available for equal monthly installments over 12 months.
2. Zeron V/4 Standard License (Perpetual): Standard version sold as perpetual on-premise license with pre-modeled business processes and 1–2 weeks training. Typically paid in full upon contract signing. Also available for equal monthly installments over 12 months or rental/lease model.
3. SaaS / Rental Model (Software as a Service): Zeron V/4 available as 'Software as a Service' (SaaS) — monthly rental fee instead of full purchase. Hosting of databases on Elite Software's servers in Bulgaria's most modern data center with 24/7 access, backup, and maintenance included.
4. Annual Maintenance and Support: Optional annual support covering: new software versions, bug fixes, and ongoing consulting. Includes access to the online support portal for submitting and tracking issues, plus remote assistance via ZeronRA tool.
5. Custom Development and Enhancements: Additional paid customizations and feature additions requested by clients beyond standard functionality.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Elite Software Ltd develops and sells Zeron V/4, an integrated ERP platform for Bulgarian businesses that combines Enterprise Resource Planning, Business Process Management (built on the BPMN 2.0 standard), Customer Relationship Management, and Business Intelligence in a single unified system. The company offers two editions (Standard and Enterprise) plus a separate dedicated Zeron Transport ERP for the transport industry, sold as perpetual on-premise licenses or as SaaS subscriptions, with deployment, training, and ongoing support services.

Product overview

Elite Software Ltd offers Zeron V/4, a comprehensive ERP system for business management in Bulgaria with two main product editions (Standard and Enterprise) and over 20 functional modules. The system is built on four core concepts: ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), BPM (Business Process Management based on Business Process Model and Notation standards), CRM (Customer Relationship Management), and BI (Business Intelligence with OLAP and predictive analytics). Key modules include Trade, Distribution, Retail POS, Manufacturing, Service, Planning/Forecasting with predictive capabilities, Transport Management, Project Management, Accounting/Finance, Labor/Remuneration, Insurance Broker, Services, and Holding Management. The company also offers Zeron Transport, a separate specialized ERP product for the transport industry launched in June 2020, and Zeron Mobile for handheld device access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Zeron Transport: Dedicated ERP product for the transport industry, launched June 2020. Uses modern technologies including GPS data, route tracking on maps, European toll calculations, import of transport requests from email, and automated expense imports from card transactions.
• Zeron V/4
• Zeron Mobile
• Zeron BI

Products and services

• Zeron V/4 Enterprise

Quantifiable outcome

• Replaces multiple disconnected software systems with one unified ERP platform, reducing IT maintenance costs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability4 records

Feature8 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Infor: Global enterprise software provider with industry-specific ERP suites (manufacturing, distribution). Comparable to Zeron's industry-vertical approach (e.g., Zeron Transport) but at much larger scale.
• Sage: Established ERP/accounting software vendor with strong presence in European mid-market. Competes with Zeron for Bulgarian accounting and SMB business management buyers.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central: Microsoft's cloud-first ERP for SMBs and mid-market with financials, supply chain, and operations modules. Increasingly localized for CEE markets and a primary competitor for Bulgarian ERP buyers.
• SAP Business One: SAP's mid-market ERP offering with modules covering financials, manufacturing, CRM, and analytics. Competes with Zeron for Bulgarian mid-market and enterprise customers seeking globally-recognized ERP.
• Oracle NetSuite: Cloud-based ERP platform offering financials, manufacturing, CRM, and BI as a unified suite. Comparable to Zeron's integrated ERP/CRM/BI approach but at global scale and targeting larger enterprises.

Direct peers

• Odoo: Open-source ERP platform with modular architecture covering sales, manufacturing, accounting, CRM, and BI — comparable to Zeron in offering breadth and target mid-market/SMB customers, though serving a global rather than Bulgarian-only market.
• ERP.bg (BusinessSoft): Bulgarian ERP and business software provider serving local enterprises with accounting, trade, and production modules. Operates in the same Bulgarian regulatory environment and customer base as Elite Software.
• Microinvest: Bulgarian ERP and business management software vendor also serving the domestic market with integrated trade, manufacturing, and accounting solutions. Most directly comparable to Zeron in geography, customer base, and product scope.

Emerging players

• Syspro: ERP vendor focused on manufacturing and distribution verticals with deep MRP/MRPII/CRP capabilities similar to Zeron's Manufacturing and Planning modules. Comparable in vertical specialization though serving global mid-market.

Regional players

• ABF Software: Central European ERP software company serving Czech and Slovak markets with accounting, manufacturing, and HR solutions. Comparable to Zeron as a regional ERP specialist with local regulatory depth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@zeronerp5485
• Facebookfacebook.com/zeron.bg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/elite-software
• Instagraminstagram.com/zeronerp

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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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