December 2nd, 2025

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

-Alex

Fundraising News

CoPlane Raises $14 Million to Build AI-Native Software That Adds Automation to ERPs - November 26, 2025
CoPlane secured $14 million in funding to develop AI-native software that integrates with existing ERP systems to automate core finance and operations processes. The platform aims to reduce manual work in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other back-office functions for mid-market companies.

Tailor Announces $37 Million Series A to Accelerate Expansion of Composable, Headless ERP - November 21, 2025
Tailor, a San Francisco-based headless ERP platform for modern retail and e-commerce brands, raised $15 million in Series A funding, bringing total funding to $37 million. The company focuses on providing composable ERP solutions that allow brands to integrate best-of-breed systems rather than relying on monolithic platforms.

Tato: $5 Million Raised For Fixing ERP Implementations With AI-Based Platform - November 27, 2025
AskCipher received strategic investment from Appficiency to advance its AI-driven platform that aims to fix problematic ERP implementations. The technology uses AI to shorten deployment cycles and reduce implementation costs for enterprise clients.

EQT to invest USD 930 million in Douzone Bizon, a leading provider of ERP and software solutions in South Korea - November 7, 2025
Private equity firm EQT announced a $930 million investment in Douzone Bizon, a major South Korean ERP and software solutions provider. This represents one of the largest ERP-focused investments in the Asia-Pacific region this year.

Industry Movements

Cognizant selected by CEPI to transform enterprise architecture and core ERP operations - November 21, 2025
Cognizant was chosen by the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) to modernize its enterprise architecture and core ERP systems. The engagement will focus on transforming CEPI's operational infrastructure to support its global health mission more effectively.

Rootstock Software Acquires Praxis Solutions - November 25, 2025
Rootstock Software acquired Praxis Solutions to expand its Salesforce-native ERP solution to a broader customer base. The acquisition strengthens Rootstock's position in the manufacturing and supply chain ERP market.

Sage Acquires Criterion to Bolster Mid-Market HCM - November 24, 2025
Intuit and Rehmann launched a joint initiative targeting mid-market companies with multi-entity accounting needs, combining Intuit's AI-native ERP capabilities with Rehmann's advisory services. The partnership aims to provide comprehensive financial management solutions for growing businesses.

Board approves $123.6M Workday ERP modernization; Huron named implementation partner - November 15, 2025
An Alabama institution approved a $123.6 million investment to replace its legacy ERP with Workday's cloud-based platform, with Huron Consulting selected as the implementation partner. This represents one of the largest public sector ERP modernization projects announced this quarter.

General ERP News

IFS and Siemens Unite to Drive Autonomous Grid Intelligence for Utilities - December 1, 2025
IFS partnered with Siemens to develop autonomous grid intelligence solutions for utility companies, integrating IFS's ERP platform with Siemens' industrial automation technology. The collaboration demonstrates how ERP vendors are evolving toward deeper vertical integration in specialized industries.

AI Agents in ERP: Transforming Operations with Business Central - November 28, 2025
Dynamics Square announced the integration of AI agents into Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to automate workflows and enhance operational insights. The implementation showcases how agentic AI is being embedded directly into mainstream ERP platforms.

Amey Strengthens Infrastructure for the Future with SAP Cloud ERP Transformation and NTT DATA Business Solutions - November 12, 2025
UK infrastructure services company Amey partnered with NTT DATA to implement SAP Cloud ERP, modernizing its operational systems to support long-term infrastructure projects. The transformation aims to improve project visibility and financial management across Amey's portfolio.

QAD Launches Latest ERP Evolution: QAD Adaptive Powered with Agentic Champion AI - November 13, 2025
QAD released QAD Adaptive, its next-generation ERP platform enhanced with "Champion AI" agentic capabilities. The system is designed for manufacturing companies seeking autonomous decision-making and process optimization.

Evolving the Dynamics 365 ERP Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server - November 12, 2025
Microsoft announced the evolution of its Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Dynamics 365 ERP, enabling better integration between AI agents and ERP data. The development was showcased during the "Reinvent Finance & Operations with Agentic ERP" session.

Awery partners with Circum to integrate global aviation data into its ERP platform - December 1, 2025
Awery integrated Cirium's global aviation analytics into its ERP platform, providing real-time flight data and operational insights for aviation industry clients. The partnership demonstrates how vertical ERP vendors are incorporating specialized data sources.

Partum Softwares Launches Petrol Bunk Management ERP Solution - November 30, 2025
Partum Softwares introduced a specialized ERP solution for petrol station management, addressing the unique operational needs of fuel retail businesses. The vertical-specific platform includes inventory management, compliance tracking, and financial reporting.

Other Cool Articles

The New Speed Of Business: Preparing ERP For The AI Era - November 25, 2025
This Forbes article explores how businesses need to prepare their ERP systems for AI integration, discussing architectural requirements, data quality needs, and organizational readiness. The piece emphasizes that AI-ready ERP requires more than just adding AI features.

As Traditional Consulting Fails ERP, Execution Models Gain Favor - November 28, 2025
This analysis argues that traditional consulting approaches are failing ERP implementations, and outcome-driven execution models are becoming more popular, especially for nearshoring scenarios. The article discusses how fixed-price, results-based engagements are replacing time-and-materials consulting.

Five AI Trends Affecting Enterprise Scaling, Transformation - November 22, 2025
ERP Today identified five key AI trends impacting enterprise scaling and ERP transformation, including agentic AI, process intelligence, autonomous decision-making, and AI-driven integration. The article provides strategic guidance for CIOs planning ERP modernization.

How UiPath & Deloitte Boost ERP with Agentic Automation - November 23, 2025
This piece explores how UiPath and Deloitte are combining robotic process automation with agentic AI to enhance ERP capabilities, enabling more sophisticated automation that can handle exceptions and make contextual decisions. The collaboration demonstrates the convergence of RPA and AI in enterprise systems.

Scaling Smart: Q&A With Attivo ERP on How Connected Systems Are Giving Growing Manufacturers an Enterprise Edge - November 25, 2025
Food Industry Executive interviewed Attivo ERP about how connected ERP systems give growing food manufacturers competitive advantages through better supply chain visibility and quality management. The Q&A provides insights into vertical-specific ERP requirements.

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