German enterprise software company
LeanIX Industry software Founded January 10, 2012; 13 years ago (2012-01-10 ) Founder Jörg Beyer, André Christ Headquarters , Website LeanIX.net
LeanIX is a software company focused on enterprise architecture management , value stream management, and SaaS management.[ 1] [ 2] Bonn , Germany.[ 3]
History
In August 2012, LeanIX launched its first public version of the Enterprise Architecture Management software.[ 4] [ 5] [ 6]
In February 2015, Capnamic Ventures and Iris Capital invested $2.5 million in a Series A financing round .[ 7] [ 8]
LeanIX opened its first US office in Boston , Massachusetts, on February 6, 2017, and in July 2017, LeanIX raised $7.5 million in a Series B financing round led by Deutsche Telekom Capital Partners Management GmbH.[ 4] [ 9]
On November 12, 2018, LeanIX was ranked 10th fastest-growing technology company in Germany on Deloitte's 2018 Fast 50 list. On December 6 of the same year the company raised $30 million in a Series C financing round led by Insight Venture Partners.[ 10] [ 11]
On February 25, 2020, the company received Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice Distinction with the highest overall rating.[ 12]
On July 8, 2020, LeanIX raised $80 million in a Series D funding round led by Goldman Sachs .[ 4] [ 7] [ 13]
On March 2, 2021, LeanIX acquired the US-based company Cleanshelf and expanded its product offering with SaaS management capabilities.[ 14] [ 15]
On June 9, 2022, LeanIX expanded its partnership with SAP .[ 16]
In 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 LeanIX was named a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for EA tools.[ 12]
On September 7, 2023 it was announced that SAP has entered into an agreement to acquire LeanIX. On November 8, 2023 it was announced LeanIX became part of SAP.[ 17]
LeanIX is headquartered in Bonn, Germany, with additional offices in Boston (USA), London (UK), Paris (France), Amsterdam (Netherlands), and Ljubljana (Slovenia).[ 13]
References
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