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Lingpai Technology
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杭州灵派科技有限公司
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lingpai.tech
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Private
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2023
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Lingpai Technology (灵派科技) is a Hangzhou, China-based enterprise software provider founded in 2023 that operates a cloud-based SaaS platform bundling inventory management, customer relationship management, content management, and digital transformation services for Chinese small and medium-sized businesses. The product portfolio centers on three core modules — Lingpai Inventory & Sales Management (灵派进销存), Lingpai CRM (灵派CRM), and the Lingpai Cloud Platform (灵派云) — accessed through a single login portal at lingpai.tech, with a Lingpai Cloud APP providing mobile query access. Supporting offerings include website construction, multi-language foreign trade sites, enterprise e-commerce systems, and custom mini-program and APP development services.

The company targets four horizontal customer segments: commercial trade enterprises (商贸企业), factory smart manufacturing operations (工厂智能制造), ordering e-commerce businesses (订货电商), and mobile application enterprises (移动应用端企业). Its go-to-market is direct-to-consumer and digital-first, relying on the official website for product demonstration bookings and a WeChat public account (灵派Pro) for ongoing customer engagement, with no evidence of channel partners, resellers, or enterprise sales coverage.

Revenue is generated through two streams: recurring SaaS subscriptions billed monthly for the core platform modules, and non-recurring professional services for software customization, website, mini-program, and APP development. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; demos are offered free. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, no funding rounds, no parent company, no patents or certifications, and operates solely within mainland China under the registered name 杭州灵派科技有限公司.

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Lingpai Technology (灵派科技) is a Hangzhou-based SaaS provider founded in 2023 offering integrated enterprise software — inventory management, CRM, and a cloud platform — alongside website, e-commerce, and app development services for Chinese SMBs in trade, manufacturing, e-commerce, and mobile application sectors.

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HeadquartersHangzhou, China
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Hangzhou
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China
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Asia
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
enterprise SaaS platform, inventory management software, customer relationship management, website development services, enterprise digitalization
Industry3 codes
1Enterprise PaaS (App Runtime & Managed Application Platforms)
CodeHDAEAKABPrimaryYes
2Managed Application Platforms (App PaaS & Runtime Services)
CodeHDABAAADPrimaryNo
3Marketing Automation Platforms & Services
CodeBPAFAFACPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services5182
  • Custom Computer Programming Services541511
SIC code2 codes
  • Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design7373
  • Services-Computer Programming Services7371
Product category
Enterprise SaaS Software
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GTM motion1 record

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model2 records
1Enterprise SaaS Subscriptions
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Lingpai operates a cloud-based SaaS platform offering subscription-based enterprise software solutions including website construction, inventory management, CRM, and digital transformation services.

lingpai.tech
2Software Customization Services
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Custom software development services including mini-program development, APP customization, and bespoke enterprise software solutions.

lingpai.tech
Marketing channels2 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels1 record

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Cost components5 values
Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure
Pricing details1 tier
1SaaS platform with subscription-based enterprise software solutions
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceMonthly
Notes

Pricing not publicly disclosed; free demonstration booking available

lingpai.tech
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeSoftware
Software
Brand1 of 4 records shown
1灵派进销存
Description

Inventory and sales management (进销存) software for enterprise operations.

lingpai.tech
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Core offering1 text field

Lingpai Technology (灵派科技) provides an integrated cloud-based enterprise software suite centered on the Lingpai Cloud Platform (灵派云平台), including inventory and sales management (灵派进销存), customer relationship management (灵派CRM), content management (灵派CMS), and a Lingpai Cloud APP. Beyond its SaaS products, the company delivers custom digital services such as website construction, multilingual foreign-trade websites, enterprise e-commerce system development, software customization, mini-program development, and APP development, targeting Chinese commercial, manufacturing, e-commerce, and mobile-application enterprises.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

Lingpai Technology (灵派科技) operates as an integrated enterprise software solutions provider founded in 2023 and headquartered in Hangzhou, China. The company offers a unified platform called Lingpai Cloud Platform (灵派云平台) alongside multiple software services. The product portfolio consists of core business systems including Lingpai Inventory & Sales Management (灵派进销存) for inventory and supply chain management, and Lingpai CRM (灵派CRM) for customer relationship management. Supporting services include website construction (digital official websites, foreign trade multilingual sites, enterprise e-commerce systems), software customization, and mobile development (mini programs and native apps). The company targets commercial enterprises, factory intelligent manufacturing, ordering e-commerce, and mobile application businesses, providing integrated solutions for digital transformation.

Product and service11 records
1Lingpai Cloud Platform (灵派云平台)
CategoryCloud SaaS Platform
Description

A SaaS-based cloud platform providing enterprise software solutions, serving as the central hub for accessing Lingpai's integrated business management tools including inventory management, CRM, and enterprise query services for commercial and manufacturing enterprises.

2Lingpai Inventory & Sales Management (灵派进销存)
CategoryEnterprise Inventory Management Software
Description

An enterprise inventory and sales management system that helps businesses track inventory levels, manage sales processes, and optimize supply chain operations. Targeted at commercial trade enterprises, factories, and e-commerce businesses.

3Lingpai CRM (灵派CRM)
CategoryCustomer Relationship Management Software
Description

A customer relationship management system enabling businesses to manage customer interactions, sales pipelines, and customer service operations. Targeted at Chinese commercial, manufacturing, and e-commerce enterprises.

4Website Construction (网站建设)
CategoryWeb Development Service
Description

Professional website development services providing customized website solutions for enterprises seeking an online digital presence. Targeted at commercial trade enterprises and other Chinese businesses.

5Digital Official Website Building (数字化官网搭建)
CategoryWeb Development Service
Description

Digital official website construction services enabling enterprises to establish professional online presences using modern web technologies. Targeted at Chinese enterprises requiring a polished corporate web presence.

6Foreign Trade Multilingual Website Building (外贸多语言网站建设)
CategoryWeb Development Service
Description

Multilingual website development services specifically designed for foreign trade enterprises, supporting multiple languages for international business operations. Targeted at Chinese foreign-trade companies.

7Enterprise E-commerce System Construction (企业电商系统建设)
CategoryE-commerce Development Service
Description

Enterprise-level e-commerce system development providing integrated online selling solutions for businesses. Targeted at Chinese commercial and ordering e-commerce enterprises needing custom online stores.

8Software Customization (软件定制)
CategoryCustom Software Development Service
Description

Custom software development services helping enterprises complete IT capability building through tailored solutions. Targeted at commercial, manufacturing, and mobile-application enterprises with unique software requirements.

9Mini Program Custom Development (小程序定制开发)
CategoryMobile Application Development Service
Description

Custom mini program development for WeChat and other platforms, enabling businesses to reach mobile users through lightweight applications. Targeted at Chinese enterprises targeting mobile-first user engagement.

10APP Custom Development (APP定制开发)
CategoryMobile Application Development Service
Description

Custom mobile application development services for creating enterprise-grade iOS and Android applications. Targeted at Chinese mobile-application enterprises and firms needing native mobile apps.

11Lingpai Cloud APP (灵派云 APP)
CategoryMobile Application
Description

Mobile application providing enterprise query access and business management capabilities on the go, complementing the Lingpai Cloud Platform. Targeted at users of Lingpai's enterprise software suite needing mobile access.

Scale indicator1 record

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Recent move4 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight3 records

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Type, Description

Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

Zoho provides a broad suite of cloud-based business applications (CRM, inventory, finance, collaboration) for SMBs—directly comparable to Lingpai's multi-product integrated SaaS suite model.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Salesforce is the global CRM and customer experience platform leader with an SMB offering (Salesforce Starter Suite)—overlapping with Lingpai's CRM functionality as part of a much broader enterprise software portfolio.

TypeDirect peer
Description

HubSpot offers an integrated CRM, marketing, sales, and service platform targeting SMBs—analogous to Lingpai's integrated CRM and enterprise software approach for small commercial businesses globally.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Weimob provides SaaS commerce and marketing solutions for SMBs in the WeChat ecosystem, including mini-program development, e-commerce systems, and CRM—directly comparable to Lingpai's mini-program, CRM, and e-commerce offerings.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Kingdee is one of China's largest enterprise SaaS providers offering cloud ERP, CRM, and finance solutions primarily targeting SMBs and mid-market customers—directly overlapping Lingpai's SMB enterprise software positioning.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Yonyou is a leading Chinese enterprise software company offering ERP, CRM, HR, and cloud financial solutions to SMBs and large enterprises—competing head-to-head with Lingpai in the integrated SMB SaaS category.

7Hand Enterprise Information
TypeDirect peer
Description

Hand Enterprise provides enterprise IT consulting, ERP/CRM implementation, and software customization services to Chinese enterprises—overlapping Lingpai's software customization and enterprise digitalization offerings.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

SAP offers enterprise resource planning and business application software globally, including SAP Business One for SMBs—competing in the broader integrated business software category but with substantially greater scale and depth than Lingpai.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Oracle NetSuite provides cloud ERP, CRM, and e-commerce software for SMBs and mid-market companies—a comparable integrated cloud business application suite targeting similar customer profiles to Lingpai with global scale.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Microsoft Dynamics 365 provides cloud-based CRM, ERP, and business applications for SMBs through mid-market—competing in the same integrated business applications space as Lingpai with global scale and Microsoft 365 ecosystem leverage.

Market position
Strengths4 records

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Weaknesses4 records

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Competitive moat2 records

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Key risks6 records

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Key highlights5 records

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Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Segment4 records

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile1 record

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
Yes
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No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
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Has app

Feature6 records

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Title, Differentiator, Description, Source

Core technology
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Number of profiles
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Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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

M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Lingpai Technology

Enterprise SaaS Softwarelingpai.tech

Lingpai Technology (灵派科技) is a Hangzhou-based SaaS provider founded in 2023 offering integrated enterprise software — inventory management, CRM, and a cloud platform — alongside website, e-commerce, and app development services for Chinese SMBs in trade, manufacturing, e-commerce, and mobile application sectors.

What Lingpai Technology does

Lingpai Technology (灵派科技) is a Hangzhou, China-based enterprise software provider founded in 2023 that operates a cloud-based SaaS platform bundling inventory management, customer relationship management, content management, and digital transformation services for Chinese small and medium-sized businesses. The product portfolio centers on three core modules — Lingpai Inventory & Sales Management (灵派进销存), Lingpai CRM (灵派CRM), and the Lingpai Cloud Platform (灵派云) — accessed through a single login portal at lingpai.tech, with a Lingpai Cloud APP providing mobile query access. Supporting offerings include website construction, multi-language foreign trade sites, enterprise e-commerce systems, and custom mini-program and APP development services.

The company targets four horizontal customer segments: commercial trade enterprises (商贸企业), factory smart manufacturing operations (工厂智能制造), ordering e-commerce businesses (订货电商), and mobile application enterprises (移动应用端企业). Its go-to-market is direct-to-consumer and digital-first, relying on the official website for product demonstration bookings and a WeChat public account (灵派Pro) for ongoing customer engagement, with no evidence of channel partners, resellers, or enterprise sales coverage.

Revenue is generated through two streams: recurring SaaS subscriptions billed monthly for the core platform modules, and non-recurring professional services for software customization, website, mini-program, and APP development. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; demos are offered free. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, no funding rounds, no parent company, no patents or certifications, and operates solely within mainland China under the registered name 杭州灵派科技有限公司.

Lingpai Technology firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Lingpai Technology
Legal name
杭州灵派科技有限公司
Website
https://lingpai.tech
Company type
Private
Founded year
2023
Operating status
Operating
Short description
Lingpai Technology (灵派科技) is a Hangzhou-based SaaS provider founded in 2023 offering integrated enterprise software — inventory management, CRM, and a cloud platform — alongside website, e-commerce, and app development services for Chinese SMBs in trade, manufacturing, e-commerce, and mobile application sectors.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Lingpai Technology industry classification

Industry
Product category
Enterprise SaaS Software
NAICS
Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)
SIC
Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)
akta.pro primary industry
Enterprise PaaS (App Runtime & Managed Application Platforms) (HDAEAKAB)
akta.pro secondary industries
Managed Application Platforms (App PaaS & Runtime Services) (HDABAAAD), Marketing Automation Platforms & Services (BPAFAFAC)

Keywords

  • Enterprise SaaS platform
  • Inventory management software
  • Customer relationship management
  • Website development services
  • Enterprise digitalization

Where Lingpai Technology is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Hangzhou
HQ country
China
HQ region
Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

Lingpai Technology business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Software
Cost components
Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

  1. Enterprise SaaS Subscriptions: Lingpai operates a cloud-based SaaS platform offering subscription-based enterprise software solutions including website construction, inventory management, CRM, and digital transformation services.
  2. Software Customization Services: Custom software development services including mini-program development, APP customization, and bespoke enterprise software solutions.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
SubscriptionMonthlySaaS platform with subscription-based enterprise software solutions

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Lingpai Technology product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Lingpai Technology (灵派科技) provides an integrated cloud-based enterprise software suite centered on the Lingpai Cloud Platform (灵派云平台), including inventory and sales management (灵派进销存), customer relationship management (灵派CRM), content management (灵派CMS), and a Lingpai Cloud APP. Beyond its SaaS products, the company delivers custom digital services such as website construction, multilingual foreign-trade websites, enterprise e-commerce system development, software customization, mini-program development, and APP development, targeting Chinese commercial, manufacturing, e-commerce, and mobile-application enterprises.

Product overview

Lingpai Technology (灵派科技) operates as an integrated enterprise software solutions provider founded in 2023 and headquartered in Hangzhou, China. The company offers a unified platform called Lingpai Cloud Platform (灵派云平台) alongside multiple software services. The product portfolio consists of core business systems including Lingpai Inventory & Sales Management (灵派进销存) for inventory and supply chain management, and Lingpai CRM (灵派CRM) for customer relationship management. Supporting services include website construction (digital official websites, foreign trade multilingual sites, enterprise e-commerce systems), software customization, and mobile development (mini programs and native apps). The company targets commercial enterprises, factory intelligent manufacturing, ordering e-commerce, and mobile application businesses, providing integrated solutions for digital transformation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • 灵派进销存: Inventory and sales management (进销存) software for enterprise operations.
  • 灵派CRM
  • 灵派云
  • 灵派CMS

Products and services

  • Lingpai Cloud Platform (灵派云平台) A SaaS-based cloud platform providing enterprise software solutions, serving as the central hub for accessing Lingpai's integrated business management tools including inventory management, CRM, and enterprise query services for commercial and manufacturing enterprises.
  • Lingpai Inventory & Sales Management (灵派进销存) An enterprise inventory and sales management system that helps businesses track inventory levels, manage sales processes, and optimize supply chain operations. Targeted at commercial trade enterprises, factories, and e-commerce businesses.
  • Lingpai CRM (灵派CRM) A customer relationship management system enabling businesses to manage customer interactions, sales pipelines, and customer service operations. Targeted at Chinese commercial, manufacturing, and e-commerce enterprises.
  • Website Construction (网站建设) Professional website development services providing customized website solutions for enterprises seeking an online digital presence. Targeted at commercial trade enterprises and other Chinese businesses.
  • Digital Official Website Building (数字化官网搭建) Digital official website construction services enabling enterprises to establish professional online presences using modern web technologies. Targeted at Chinese enterprises requiring a polished corporate web presence.
  • Foreign Trade Multilingual Website Building (外贸多语言网站建设) Multilingual website development services specifically designed for foreign trade enterprises, supporting multiple languages for international business operations. Targeted at Chinese foreign-trade companies.
  • Enterprise E-commerce System Construction (企业电商系统建设) Enterprise-level e-commerce system development providing integrated online selling solutions for businesses. Targeted at Chinese commercial and ordering e-commerce enterprises needing custom online stores.
  • Software Customization (软件定制) Custom software development services helping enterprises complete IT capability building through tailored solutions. Targeted at commercial, manufacturing, and mobile-application enterprises with unique software requirements.
  • Mini Program Custom Development (小程序定制开发) Custom mini program development for WeChat and other platforms, enabling businesses to reach mobile users through lightweight applications. Targeted at Chinese enterprises targeting mobile-first user engagement.
  • APP Custom Development (APP定制开发) Custom mobile application development services for creating enterprise-grade iOS and Android applications. Targeted at Chinese mobile-application enterprises and firms needing native mobile apps.
  • Lingpai Cloud APP (灵派云 APP) Mobile application providing enterprise query access and business management capabilities on the go, complementing the Lingpai Cloud Platform. Targeted at users of Lingpai's enterprise software suite needing mobile access.

Companies that use Lingpai Technology

Customer profile

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Lingpai Technology technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Lingpai Technology partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Lingpai Technology competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Zoho: Zoho provides a broad suite of cloud-based business applications (CRM, inventory, finance, collaboration) for SMBs—directly comparable to Lingpai's multi-product integrated SaaS suite model.
  • HubSpot: HubSpot offers an integrated CRM, marketing, sales, and service platform targeting SMBs—analogous to Lingpai's integrated CRM and enterprise software approach for small commercial businesses globally.
  • Weimob: Weimob provides SaaS commerce and marketing solutions for SMBs in the WeChat ecosystem, including mini-program development, e-commerce systems, and CRM—directly comparable to Lingpai's mini-program, CRM, and e-commerce offerings.
  • Kingdee International Software Group: Kingdee is one of China's largest enterprise SaaS providers offering cloud ERP, CRM, and finance solutions primarily targeting SMBs and mid-market customers—directly overlapping Lingpai's SMB enterprise software positioning.
  • Yonyou Network: Yonyou is a leading Chinese enterprise software company offering ERP, CRM, HR, and cloud financial solutions to SMBs and large enterprises—competing head-to-head with Lingpai in the integrated SMB SaaS category.
  • Hand Enterprise Information: Hand Enterprise provides enterprise IT consulting, ERP/CRM implementation, and software customization services to Chinese enterprises—overlapping Lingpai's software customization and enterprise digitalization offerings.

Broad incumbents

  • Salesforce: Salesforce is the global CRM and customer experience platform leader with an SMB offering (Salesforce Starter Suite)—overlapping with Lingpai's CRM functionality as part of a much broader enterprise software portfolio.
  • SAP: SAP offers enterprise resource planning and business application software globally, including SAP Business One for SMBs—competing in the broader integrated business software category but with substantially greater scale and depth than Lingpai.
  • Oracle NetSuite: Oracle NetSuite provides cloud ERP, CRM, and e-commerce software for SMBs and mid-market companies—a comparable integrated cloud business application suite targeting similar customer profiles to Lingpai with global scale.
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365: Microsoft Dynamics 365 provides cloud-based CRM, ERP, and business applications for SMBs through mid-market—competing in the same integrated business applications space as Lingpai with global scale and Microsoft 365 ecosystem leverage.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Lingpai Technology financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Lingpai Technology leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Lingpai Technology funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

Lingpai Technology M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Lingpai Technology

What does Lingpai Technology do?

Lingpai Technology (灵派科技) provides an integrated cloud-based enterprise software suite centered on the Lingpai Cloud Platform (灵派云平台), including inventory and sales management (灵派进销存), customer relationship management (灵派CRM), content management (灵派CMS), and a Lingpai Cloud APP. Beyond its SaaS products, the company delivers custom digital services such as website construction, multilingual foreign-trade websites, enterprise e-commerce system development, software customization, mini-program development, and APP development, targeting Chinese commercial, manufacturing, e-commerce, and mobile-application enterprises.

Is Lingpai Technology a public or private company?

Lingpai Technology is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.

When was Lingpai Technology founded?

Lingpai Technology was founded in 2023.

Where is Lingpai Technology based?

Lingpai Technology is headquartered in Hangzhou, China, in the Asia region.

How does Lingpai Technology make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. Enterprise SaaS Subscriptions are the primary driver. The others are software Customization Services.

Who are Lingpai Technology's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Zoho, HubSpot, Weimob, Kingdee International Software Group, Yonyou Network and Hand Enterprise Information. Broad incumbents are Salesforce, SAP, Oracle NetSuite and Microsoft Dynamics 365.

Does Lingpai Technology have an API?

No public API is recorded for Lingpai Technology.

What industry is Lingpai Technology in?

Lingpai Technology's product category is Enterprise SaaS Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAEAKAB, Enterprise PaaS (App Runtime & Managed Application Platforms), with a secondary code of HDABAAAD, Managed Application Platforms (App PaaS & Runtime Services). Its NAICS code is 5182 and its SIC code is 7373.

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