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Axelor: Global Enterprise Solutions from Paris to the World

Laith Jubair

CEO, Axelor

Axelor’s Low Code and Open Source Platform serve as a universal and modern solution for business applications, offering exceptional functional depth, full modularity, and unparalleled agility. The platform encompasses a suite of integrated applications, providing over 30 modules for various business functions which are designed to make business processes more efficient and productive.

Having a comprehensive, adaptable solution that includes the necessary tools for digital transformation has become more important. To revolutionize enterprise management, companies need an open-source business application to add to their cutting-edge portfolio. Axelor takes on this challenge head-on. Axelor changes the way business applications are developed and becomes a catalyst for change. 

Axelor, headquartered in Paris, France, is leading the revolution in enterprise management through its Open Source business application suite. Founded in 2005, the company has evolved into a global player with a presence in 30+ countries, over 150 employees, and 7 agencies across 4 continents. Axelor’s innovative approach is built on a Low Code/No Code philosophy, seamlessly integrating essential tools for digital transformation, including ERP & CRM, BPM & workflows, BI & Analytics, and web portals & CMS.

The Axelor platform boasts more than 1500 ready-to-use connectors and offers vertical solutions tailored for diverse sectors such as Manufacturing & Industrial Management, Distribution & Trading, Public Sector, Service Companies, Consulting Firms, and Training Organizations. With an ecosystem of over 1 million users and a network of nearly 50 partners, Axelor has become a leading business application provider.

Axelor’s Low Code and Open Source Platform serve as a universal and modern solution for business applications, offering exceptional functional depth, full modularity, and unparalleled agility. The platform encompasses a suite of integrated applications, providing over 30 modules for various business functions which are designed to make business processes more efficient and productive.

Axelor empowers users with Low Code Tools, allowing the creation of custom applications and the optimization of business processes without the need for extensive coding. This feature enables the rapid development of tailored experiences, reducing project durations significantly.

The CRM module is designed with a light, powerful, and robust code, ensuring responsiveness, versatility, and resource efficiency. Axelor takes care of repetitive tasks, providing unsurpassed efficiency in controlling and managing business activities.

Axelor maximizes marketing impact through segmentation, loyalty, and notoriety features. The open-source application automates tasks, saving time and allowing a focus on customer relations. Contract management is streamlined for easy control and monitoring.

Centralize all HR information for improved employee management. Axelor’s collaborative work module includes language portals, project management, document management, and helpdesk functionalities, creating a seamless and interactive work environment.

The Financial module covers accounting, billing, payments, budget management, and supply chain functionalities. Users benefit from real-time visibility into cash flow and purchases, facilitating informed decision-making. The Business Project application harnesses the power of Axelor and its ecosystem for project management in a business setting.

Axelor’s Production module allows users to benefit from an unlimited tree structure for Bills of Materials (BOMs), supporting product variants. Quality controls can be created, assigned, and planned with precision, ensuring product and process quality.

Axelor, with its start-up mindset, values freedom, transparency, cooperation, and accessibility in developing its Open Source software. The company has gained extensive expertise in management software integration, conducting research and development projects within the Open Source community since its foundation.

In 2014, Axelor embarked on a new venture, designing and developing a suite of Open Source business applications that offer an alternative to traditional applications. The suite’s ergonomic, modular, and scalable nature positions it as a contemporary solution in the high-growth sector of business management software, particularly in ERP, BPM, and CRM.

The company’s commitment to innovation is reflected in its adoption of advanced technologies, providing high-performance, flexible tools that surpass industry standards. Axelor’s expertise and emphasis on employee well-being have earned it the Happy At Work award in 2017, 2019, and 2022.

Axelor has evolved into a prominent software publisher since 2014, backed by seven years of dedicated research and development. In a landmark achievement, the company successfully secured €10 million in its first Series A financing round in 2022, a testament to its growth trajectory and strategic vision. Demonstrating annual growth at an impressive rate of 30%, Axelor has become a key player in the industry. With a team of 70 employees in France, the company caters to a vast user base of 35,000 commercial version users and collaborates with a network of 55 partners, solidifying its position as a leading force in the realm of business applications and enterprise management solutions.

Axelor’s impact and achievements have garnered attention, as evidenced by its recognition as Pôle Systematic’s 2022 champion and its success in the Acteurs du Libre 2022 competition. The company’s recent €10 million financing round reflects its international ambitions and commitment to expanding its Low Code ERP.

Axelor’s commitment to innovation extends to its employee experience. The company nurtures a start-up mindset and prioritizes workplace well-being. As a three-time winner of the Happy at Work award, Axelor’s Feel Good division is dedicated to ensuring a positive and engaging work environment, aligning with the company’s vision of innovation and growth.

Axelor is a pioneer in the transformation of enterprise management, offering companies an all-inclusive, novel, and adaptable platform to handle the challenges of today’s complex corporate environment. With a strong track record of expansion, dedication to open-source principles, and an emphasis on worker welfare, Axelor is still at the vanguard of the rapidly evolving business applications industry.