Ninox is a Berlin-based low-code/no-code SaaS platform founded in 2013 by Frank Böhmer. It empowers businesses of all sizes and industries to digitize and automate their business processes by building custom applications and databases without programming skills. The platform supports web, iPhone, iPad, and Mac use, making it accessible and flexible for team collaboration and productivity enhancements. It targets SMEs predominantly in sectors like construction, manufacturing, trades, CRM, HR, and project management. Ninox has built a strong presence in the DACH region and is scaling internationally in Western Europe and North America with over 6,500 customers worldwide, growing at high double-digit rates.
Founded by IT project manager Frank Böhmer in 2013 to address the challenge of inflexible software and expensive custom developments, Ninox has since evolved into a successful SaaS platform enabling rapid app creation for digitization. Key milestones in its growth include launching Ninox Cloud in 2017, expanding mobile support for Apple devices, and an overall rebrand in 2020. The company moved into a new Berlin-Mitte office in 2021 and has continuously expanded its partner network to boost deployment support. It achieved the fastest crowdfunding campaign in Germany in 2018 by completing it in just 22 hours.
Ninox has raised a total of approximately $11.5M across three funding rounds. The latest Series B round in April 2022 brought $8.41M from investors including Hi Inov, VI Partners, IBB Ventures, and btov Industrial Tech Fund. The funding is aimed at enhancing product capabilities, especially industry-specific templates called Industry Kits, expanding the partner network, and internationalization efforts. By 2024, Ninox was reported to have a valuation around $20.1M and generated $6.7M in revenue with 250,000 users globally.
Ninox has made acquisitions. Instead, the company focuses on organic growth through expanding product features, industry-specific Industry Kits, and broadening its partner ecosystem to support implementations.
Version 3.15 with UI customization to hide record controls.
Password-protected modules for secure data sharing.
Custom colors for print layouts.
Inline editing for yes/no fields in embedded views.
PDF export upgrades supporting e-invoicing standards.
New scripting tools to ease CSV and JSON data imports.
Ninox emphasizes customer-centricity, ease of use, and innovation in digitization. The founder's vision focuses on empowering business users to build their own solutions without programming. Additionally, the Ninox Games group (a different entity using the Ninox name) highlights values such as communication, attention to detail, timely delivery, and quality in project management. The SaaS Ninox's culture underlines a passion for simplifying business processes and supporting SME growth with integrity and excellence.
Ninox serves over 6,500 customers worldwide with more than 250,000 users reported in 2024. Its customer base includes SMEs across various industries, emphasizing construction, manufacturing, trades, CRM, HR, and project management. Ninox has an active user community and official forum for support and collaboration. Customers report improved onboarding and retention with interactive help tools, raising software adoption and engagement.
