What Optema does

Optema AB is a Sweden-based, employee-owned IT consultancy specializing in the Epicor iScala ERP and Rillion (formerly Palette Software) invoice management ecosystems. Formed in fall 2022 when employees acquired Datema ERP Integration from Datema AB, the company focuses on finance, purchasing, and order logistics workflows for Nordic small-to-mid-sized and enterprise customers. The firm claims Sweden's deepest bench of iScala and Rillion expertise, with consultants averaging 15–25 years of experience and including both original founders of Palette Software; in January 2026, 35-year iScala veteran Rolf Liljeqvist joined to reinforce this position. The head office is in Solna, Sweden, and the company expanded into larger premises in Arenastaden in June 2025 to accommodate team growth.

Optema does not build proprietary software. Its delivery model centers on implementation, customization, support, and training services for iScala, complemented by Rillion for electronic invoice management and Purchase-to-Pay automation, iSQD for reporting, Kofax AP Essentials for OCR-based invoice capture, and Service Connect for stable ERP-to-invoice-system integrations (extended to Microsoft Dynamics, IFS, and Jeeves). Revenue is generated through professional services engagements plus the Availability Agreement (Tillgänglighetsavtal), a recurring managed-support retainer introduced in March 2026 for proactive iScala administration. Other revenue-adjacent offerings include a fixed-price Rillion Analytics trial (5,000 SEK) and the Optema Plattformsavtal platform agreement.

The go-to-market is sales-led and direct, leveraging the optema.se website, LinkedIn, an active webinar program (including Optema Day and iScala User Association conferences), email newsletters, and customer forums. Sales are managed by named account managers such as Helena Lindblad, with no broad distribution or channel partners disclosed. The customer base spans both small and large organizations, with the majority running iScala as their ERP and Rillion/Palette as their invoice management system; only one enterprise customer (Outokumpu/Degerfors Long Products) is publicly named. Optema is privately held with no disclosed external funding, operates primarily in the Nordics with selected North American engagements, and competes on domain depth rather than technology ownership.

Name

Optema

Legal name

Optema AB

Website

https://www.optema.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Optema is a Sweden-based, employee-owned IT consultancy specializing in implementation, support, and integration services for Epicor iScala ERP and Rillion invoice management, primarily serving Nordic small-to-mid-sized and enterprise customers in finance, purchasing, and order logistics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ERP and Invoice Management Consulting

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

ERP Managed Services & AMS (Application Management) (BPAEAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Data, Analytics & AI Consulting (BPAHAEAF)

Keywords

• ERP consulting services
• Invoice management consulting
• IScala implementation support
• Rillion purchase-to-pay
• System integration services

Headquarters

HQ city

Solna

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Consulting & Professional Services: Optema generates revenue by providing consulting services around iScala and Rillion systems. Services include implementation, support, training, system health checks, upgrades, customizations, integrations, and project management. The company also offers an 'Availability Agreement' (Tillgänglighetsavtal) providing ongoing managed support and proactive maintenance for iScala environments on a retainer basis.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Optema is a specialized Swedish IT consultancy providing consulting, implementation, integration, customization, training, and ongoing support services for Epicor iScala ERP and Rillion/Palette electronic invoice management systems. The company focuses on finance, purchasing, and order-logistics processes, delivering deep domain expertise around third-party platforms rather than building its own software products.

Product overview

Optema is a consulting company offering a portfolio of ERP and invoice management solutions built around Epicor iScala and Rillion. iScala serves as the core ERP platform, while Rillion provides electronic invoice management and Purchase-to-Pay automation. Related offerings include iSQD for iScala reporting, Kofax AP Essential for invoice data capture, and Service Connect for system integrations. Optema provides implementation, support, training, and the Availability Agreement for proactive system management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tillgänglighetsavtal (Availability Agreement) Proactive managed service for iScala environments providing ongoing access to experienced consultants, monthly governance meetings, proactive recommendations, and reduced dependency on key individuals.
• Implementation Services End-to-end implementation services for iScala, Rillion, iSQD, and Kofax AP Essential, covering system setup, configuration, integration, and go-live support.
• Support Services User support, troubleshooting, and helpdesk services for iScala and Rillion systems, including issue resolution, hotfix installation, and module upgrades.
• Training Services Training programs for iScala, Rillion, and iSQD covering invoice workflows, purchase order matching, procurement setup, and reporting.
• Optema Plattformsavtal (Platform Agreement) Platform agreement service offering for Optema customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Automated PO matching matches PO, invoice, and goods receipt within minutes of invoice receipt
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Datema AB (original parent company)minorOthers · 1 October 2022Optema was formed in fall 2022 when employees bought out Datema ERP Integration from Datema AB. The buyout and rename marked the founding of Optema as an independent company. The relationship with Datema AB is historical (no longer active as a partnership).
• Epicor (iScala)coreTechnology or IntegrationOptema is a specialized partner providing implementation, support, upgrades, and integration services for Epicor iScala ERP. They have over 20 years of experience with iScala, offering services including user support, new module implementation, system upgrades, hotfix installation, strategic consulting, and regular health checks. iScala is described as a comprehensive end-to-end suite of proven business solutions for small to mid-sized companies operating locally and globally.
• Rillion (Palette Software)coreTechnology or IntegrationOptema is the primary channel for Rillion invoice management and Purchase-to-Pay solutions in Sweden. They provide implementation, integration, customization, migration, configuration, and training for Rillion (formerly Palette Software) across its customer base. Optema's founders include original founders of Palette Software and key personnel from the company's global support and project/delivery functions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Medius: Medius is a Swedish-founded provider of AP automation software that competes with Rillion for the same customer wallets in the Nordic region. While Medius is a product company rather than a services firm, customers evaluating Rillion + Optema services often compare against Medius, making it the most direct alternative offering in Optema's addressable market.
• Datema AB: Datema AB is the former parent company of Optema and continues to operate in the Swedish market with similar iScala, ERP, and invoice management consulting services. As Optema was spun out of Datema's ERP Integration division in 2022, Datema remains the most direct competitive peer operating in the same niche and geography.

Broad incumbents

• Basware: Basware is a Finnish-headquartered AP automation and Purchase-to-Pay software provider competing directly with Rillion across Europe. As Optema serves as Rillion's primary implementation partner in Sweden, Basware represents a competing software choice customers may evaluate instead of the Rillion/Optema combination.
• TietoEVRY: TietoEVRY is one of the largest IT services providers in the Nordic region with a broad enterprise applications practice including ERP implementations. They compete with Optema for mid-market and enterprise ERP consulting engagements across Scandinavia, particularly for larger customers seeking broad digital transformation support.
• Sopra Steria: Sopra Steria is a major European IT services provider with significant enterprise applications and ERP consulting capabilities across the Nordics and continental Europe. As a broad incumbent, they compete with Optema for cross-border enterprise consulting engagements, particularly in financial services and public sector.
• Capgemini: Capgemini is a global IT services and consulting firm with a major enterprise applications practice including ERP implementations across SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft. As a broad incumbent, they compete with Optema for large enterprise consulting engagements and often displace smaller partners on cross-border mandates.
• Columbus A/S: Columbus is one of the largest Nordic ERP consultancies, offering implementation services for Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, and other enterprise platforms. As a broad Nordic ERP consultancy with similar customer segments, Columbus competes for the same enterprise customers seeking ERP consulting services across Scandinavia.

Regional players

• Cegal AS: Cegal is a Norwegian-headquartered IT services firm serving the Nordic energy and enterprise markets with digital and business consulting capabilities. As a regional IT services player, they compete for similar Nordic enterprise consulting engagements and frequently partner with or compete against Optema on customer mandates.
• B3 Consulting Group: B3 Consulting Group is a Swedish IT and management consultancy serving Nordic enterprise customers across digital, business, and technology transformation. As a regional consultancy with similar Swedish roots and enterprise customer focus, they compete for similar enterprise and mid-market consulting engagements.

Emerging players

• Tradeshift: Tradeshift is a cloud-based AP automation and supply chain finance platform serving global enterprises. As an alternative to Rillion for invoice automation, Tradeshift represents an indirect competitor for the customer wallet that Optema's Rillion services address, particularly among large enterprises pursuing cloud-first AP strategies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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