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Software AG
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About Software AG
Software AG was founded in 1969 by six young engineers: Peter Schnell, who played a pivotal role, along with his colleagues who shared a vision for data management solutions. The company was established in Darmstadt, Germany, and quickly became a pioneer in the software industry.
In its early years, Software AG developed ADABAS, a high-performance database management system that gained significant traction in the market. This product laid the foundation for the company's growth and reputation as a leader in data management.
Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Software AG expanded its product offerings and entered new markets. A significant milestone was its initial public offering (IPO) in 1999, which provided the capital needed to accelerate its growth and innovation.
In the 2000s, Software AG shifted its focus towards integration and business process management, acquiring several companies to enhance its capabilities. Notable acquisitions included webMethods in 2007, which strengthened its position in the integration market.
Today, Software AG is recognized for its digital transformation solutions, helping businesses adapt to the rapidly changing technological landscape. The company's journey from a small startup to a global leader in software solutions is a testament to its ability to innovate and adapt over the decades.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Listed
- Founded
- 1969
- Headquarters
- Darmstadt, Germany
- Listing
- IPO 2002
- Employees
- 1,722
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 63.9/100
- Industry
- Fintech
- Sector
- Fintech, Trading, Supply Chain Management, Governance, Risk Management, Retail, Predictive Analytics, Streaming
- Technology
- Blockchain, Hardware, Big Data, Deep Tech
- Business model
- SaaS
- Client focus
- b2b
- Investment activity
- 18 companies, latest Mar 2022
- Capital deployed
- $14M
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUYOUT✓Exit | Apr 2023 | $2.4B | $2.4B | Silver Lake Partners | ↗ |
| POST IPO DEBT✓Debt | Dec 2021 | $378M | — | Silver Lake Partners | ↗ |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Software AG is 72K monthly website visits, down 67.3% over the last three months. Software AG's team declined 48.6% over the past year.
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage
Silver Lake Partners
Other known investors1 additional known investor
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