What Honu Srl does

Honu Srl is an Italian systems integrator founded in 2019 and headquartered in Verona with operations in Bologna, specializing in low-code Business Process Management (BPM) and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions. The company operates across an 11–50 employee range and delivers solutions built on a multi-vendor stack that includes OutSystems, UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Power Automate, OpenRPA, Robocorp, Kissflow, Freshworks, and SmartSuite. Its delivery is concentrated on Italian SMEs and enterprises, with verticalized offerings in customs, fiscal compliance, GDO (large-scale retail distribution), document management, and warehouse management, reflecting domain specialization rather than proprietary technology.

The business model is project-based consulting and integration: Honu designs, builds, and deploys process automation solutions on behalf of clients using third-party low-code and RPA platforms, monetizing through implementation, customization, and ongoing services rather than proprietary software licensing. In November 2024 the company established a distribution partnership with SmartSuite for the Italian market, and in April 2025 it was registered as a formal OutSystems Sales Partner. CEO Ivan Stanzial leads the company.

In April 2025 Honu was acquired by Gruppo Horsa, an Italian IT services group, and integrated into the Horsa Plan division dedicated to low-code delivery. The acquisition materially expands Honu's distribution reach and delivery infrastructure within the parent group, while the entity retains its brand and operational focus under the Horsa Plan umbrella.

Name

Honu Srl

Legal name

Honu S.r.l.

Website

https://honu.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Honu Srl is an Italian low-code BPM and RPA systems integrator, founded 2019 and based in Verona, serving SMEs and enterprises with process automation across verticals including customs, fiscal compliance, GDO, and document management. In April 2025 it was acquired by Gruppo Horsa and operates within the Horsa Plan division.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Process Automation Services

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Operations & Process Improvement Consulting (BPAHACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Workflow & Case Management (Human-Centric BPM) (HDAEAHAA), ERP, CRM & Enterprise Applications Consulting (BPAHAEAI)

Keywords

• Process automation consulting
• Robotic process automation
• Low-code development
• Business process management
• Digital transformation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Verona

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Consulting and Implementation Services: Professional services revenue generated from consulting engagements, solution design, and implementation of BPM/RPA projects. The company provides end-to-end digital transformation services including process analysis, solution development, deployment, and ongoing support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Honu is a consulting and implementation services firm that designs, deploys, and supports business process automation solutions for Italian SMEs and enterprises. It delivers BPM and RPA implementations using third-party low-code platforms (Kissflow, OutSystems, SmartSuite, Freshworks) and RPA tools (UiPath, Power Automate, OpenRPA, Automation Anywhere, Robocorp), with specialized solutions for digital treasury, customs import/export, and Italian fiscal compliance. The company does not sell its own software but customizes and integrates partner platforms for clients.

Product overview

Honu Srl is a systems integrator and consulting company specializing in Business Process Management (BPM) and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions. The company offers a portfolio of process digitalization services organized around several technology platforms: Kissflow (BPM platform), OutSystems (low-code platform with Honu as registered Sales Partner), SmartSuite (collaborative work management, Honu as Italian market partner), Freshworks/Freshdesk (customer support platform), and various RPA technologies (UiPath, OpenRPA, Automation Anywhere, Robocorp, Power Automate). The solutions span multiple business areas including Digital Treasury, Customs Automation, Tax Control, Promotions Management, Supplier Negotiations, Quality Management, Document Management, HR processes (onboarding, offboarding, recruitment, training, expenses), AFC/Finance processes, Legal workflows, and Sales & Marketing operations. Honu operates as a solution provider implementing and customizing these platforms rather than building proprietary software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tesoreria Digitale (Digital Treasury) Digital treasury management solution for Italian enterprises covering cash flow management, payment approvals, and financial reporting integration. Built to automate treasury workflows and reduce manual approval cycles.
• Dogane Import Export (Customs Import/Export Automation) Robotic process automation for customs declarations and border compliance procedures, integrated with Italian customs systems (AES and NCTS). Designed for companies engaged in international trade requiring automated customs procedures.
• Cassetto Fiscale (Fiscal Control Box Automation) Automated compliance checking and monitoring solution for Italian fiscal obligations and tax documentation workflows, leveraging the Cassetto Fiscale system.
• RPA Solutions (Robotic Process Automation) Multi-platform Robotic Process Automation implementation service using UiPath, Power Automate, OpenRPA, Automation Anywhere, and Robocorp. Targets clients seeking enterprise-grade automation of repetitive, rule-based tasks and workflows.
• Gestione delle Promozioni - GDO (Promotion Management for Large-Scale Retail) Promotion management solution for Large-Scale Retail (GDO) enabling collaborative promotion creation, automated data sending for leaflet generation, and integration with enterprise management systems. Achieved up to 50% reduction in promotion management processing times.
• Trattative Fornitori - GDO (Supplier Negotiation Portal) Supplier negotiation portal for Large-Scale Retail enabling automated negotiation tracking and integration with enterprise management systems. Designed for procurement teams managing complex supplier relationships in GDO environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% reduction in document management cycle times
• +11 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• OutSystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 April 2025Honu is a registered Sales Partner of OutSystems, recognized as a reliable interlocutor for accompanying companies in the evaluation, acquisition, and strategy of the OutSystems low-code platform. The partnership enables Honu to support clients not only in development but throughout the evaluation and adoption journey, providing complete consulting from vision to delivery. Honu gains greater autonomy and speed in proposing OutSystems solutions, more structured support in the adoption process, and access to favorable conditions within the OutSystems ecosystem.
• Horsa Group (Horsa Plan)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025Honu officially became part of the Horsa Group, joining the Horsa Plan division. This strategic integration consolidates a shared project oriented toward innovation, growth, and value creation for clients. The union combines Honu's technological expertise with Horsa Plan's consulting capabilities, enabling more effective and personalized tools for advanced digitalization, RPA, and workflow automation.
• SmartSuitecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 November 2024Honu is a partner of SmartSuite for the Italian market. SmartSuite is a collaborative work management platform designed to help companies manage any business process or project on a single, unified platform. Honu provides local implementation, training, and customization services to help Italian clients extract maximum value from the SmartSuite platform.
• KissflowcoreTechnology or IntegrationKissflow is a low-code/no-code business process management platform featured in Honu's technology portfolio. Honu uses Kissflow for rapid process automation implementations, offering it as one of the technology options for clients seeking workflow automation solutions.
• Freshworks (Freshdesk)coreTechnology or IntegrationFreshworks (specifically Freshdesk) is featured in Honu's technology stack for customer service automation and helpdesk management. Honu implements Freshdesk solutions for clients seeking to centralize customer request management and improve support team collaboration.
• UiPathcoreTechnology or IntegrationUiPath is one of the RPA technologies featured in Honu's technology portfolio. Honu implements UiPath-based robotic process automation solutions for clients seeking enterprise-grade automation of repetitive tasks and workflows.
• Power Automate (Microsoft)coreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Power Automate is included in Honu's RPA technology offerings, providing clients with Microsoft-centric automation capabilities integrated with the broader Microsoft 365 ecosystem.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Moviri: Italy-based technology consulting firm with deep expertise in IT operations, performance engineering, and process automation. Comparable as a similarly sized Italian specialist competing in adjacent automation niches.
• Lutech: Italian IT consulting and systems integrator with strong BPM, CRM, and enterprise application practices serving Italian mid-market and enterprise. Comparable in size, geography, and digital transformation focus.
• Agic Group: European consultancy specialized in BPM and low-code (OutSystems, Appian, Mendix) implementations. Comparable as a similarly positioned specialist competing for the same BPM/low-code advisory mandates in Europe.
• Reply: Italian-headquartered digital consulting group with extensive BPM, RPA, and low-code implementation practices across enterprise clients. Highly comparable as a tier-one Italian systems integrator competing for similar BPM/automation mandates.
• Altea Federation: Italian consulting federation with ERP, CRM, and digital transformation practices serving mid-market and enterprise. Comparable as a peer Italian consultancy offering overlapping process automation and ERP/CRM advisory services.
• Orbyta: Italian technology consulting boutique focused on digital transformation, enterprise apps, and automation. Comparable as a similarly sized Italian specialist targeting BPM and digital transformation in Italian mid-market.

Broad incumbents

• Capgemini: Global systems integrator with a dedicated BPM, RPA, and intelligent automation practice (including partnerships with UiPath and OutSystems). Comparable as a large-scale competitor for enterprise BPM/RPA advisory work in Italy.
• Engineering Group: Large Italian IT services group offering BPM, application modernization, and digital transformation to enterprises and public sector. Comparable as a broader incumbent that competes for similar Italian enterprise automation work.
• Accenture: Global consulting leader with a major Accenture Automation and BPM practice. Comparable as a top-tier competitor for enterprise process automation mandates and a key employer of BPM/RPA talent.

Emerging players

• FlowForma: Provider of a low-code BPM platform with a strong European presence and partner-led GTM. Comparable as an emerging low-code BPM vendor that increasingly competes for the same Italian and EU process automation buyers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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