August 11th, 2025

Some exciting movement in the world of ERP! The last few months have been a whirlwind of funding in both old and new ERPs - July was no exception.

Industry Movements

The $2 Billion Cloud ERP Shake-Up: Why Vista's Acumatica Bet Changes Everything
Vista Equity Partners acquired Acumatica for $2B back in May, fundamentally changing the mid-market ERP landscape. Vista's move signals the accelerating shift to cloud ERP, with Acumatica known for its innovative, cloud-native platform and strong partner ecosystem. The acquisition is expected to speed up digital transformation among mid-market firms and emphasizes the importance of a robust ERP partner channel. Organizations are advised to fast-track their cloud ERP evaluations as advanced AI capabilities become industry standards.

AI-native ERP, commerce growth: Doss acquisition, Genie signals supply chain revolution
Our friends at AI-native ERP firm Doss's acquisition of Genie illustrates the rapid transformation of supply chain and commerce operations. The merger leverages AI-driven automation to enable scalable, adaptive solutions for inventory, logistics, and supplier management.

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) Leads $70M Series B Investment in AI-native ERP Firm Rillet
Rillet, an AI-native enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform designed for modern finance teams, secured $70 million in a Series B funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and ICONIQ, with participation from Sequoia, Oak HC/FT, and other investors. Rillet is rapidly growing, having doubled its annual recurring revenue recently and signed over 200 customers.

Two-Time Best of Show Winner Array Acquires Fellow Finovate Alum MoneyKit
Array, an embedded software platform recognized at past Finovate events, acquired MoneyKit, a data aggregation platform. The acquisition deepens financial data connectivity and offers personalized, secure, private-label fintech solutions for financial institutions and digital brands. This partnership aims to enable dynamic, privacy-first experiences, such as intelligent credit insights and improved financial data access for millions of consumers.

Paylocity Advances One Unified HCM and Finance Platform with Launch of Integrated Spend Management Solution
Paylocity launched an expanded platform called Paylocity for Finance, uniting HR, payroll, and finance in a single system. Integrating Airbase, the new modules offer AP automation, expense management, guided procurement, and more, with real-time data and mobile access rolling out in Fall 2025.

OSI Digital Acquires ERP Buddies to Accelerate Global ERP Innovation
OSI Digital acquired ERP Buddies, enhancing its Oracle NetSuite expertise and strengthening its global ERP position. The move combines two companies committed to innovation and client-centric solutions, supporting accelerated client digital transformation and expanding OSI’s footprint in the mid-market ERP segment.

ERP Case Studies and News

The era of enterprise-specific low-code solutions begins
This interview explores the shift toward low-code, customizable business solutions tailored to specific enterprise needs. The article highlights benefits such as speed to market, ease of integration, and accelerating digital transformation, reflecting a rising trend away from one-size-fits-all software.

Smart factories need smart systems: the role of cloud ERP in Industry 4.0
Cloud ERP systems are crucial to the evolution of smart factories and Industry 4.0. The article examines how integrated cloud-based systems drive automation, real-time data, and flexible manufacturing processes, positioning manufacturers for growth and digital competitiveness.

NetSuite adds AI translation to workflows for seamless teamwork
NetSuite introduced 'Text Enhance Translate', an AI-based translation feature supporting over 20 languages directly within workflows. The new tool aims to boost real-time global collaboration and efficiency across diverse teams, making communication for multinational organizations smoother and more accessible.

Beyond the Inbox: The Human Side of AP Automation
This article highlights the human aspect of accounts payable (AP) automation. Successful implementation depends on people-focused change management strategies. New automation tools should support AP staff, not replace them, increasing engagement and job satisfaction while enabling focus on more impactful work.

Other Cool Articles

AI Adoption Reinvigorates Enterprise Apps Ecosystem, exceeds $350B in 2024, finds Futurum Intelligence
A Futurum Intelligence report finds that the enterprise software market reached $350B in 2024, driven by AI, cloud adoption, and customer experience innovations. The report anticipates revenues surpassing $430B by 2028, led by strong growth in CRM, ERP, and cloud communications. Microsoft remains the top vendor, and AI-powered applications are expected to be central to future expansion.

Clorox shares fall 1.96%: ERP transition, macro headwinds push volume
A follow up from a piece of news earlier this year. Clorox shares fell (again) amid (continued) challenges with a major ERP transition and broader macroeconomic headwinds. Issues during the ERP implementation impacted supply chain and inventory processing, contributing to sliding volume and increased investor concern.

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