Xentral Software
By Xentral ERP Software GmbH
Xentral ERP Software GmbH is a Germany‑based SaaS vendor that builds a cloud ERP platform for small and mid‑sized companies—especially e‑commerce and omnichannel retailers—in the DACH region and beyond. Its suite centralizes order management, inventory/warehouse, shipping & fulfillment, procurement, accounting, PIM, CRM, reporting/analytics, and POS into a single system. The company is headquartered in Augsburg, with additional locations in Berlin, Munich, Amsterdam, and remote teams, and employs 200+ people from 30+ countries. Xentral positions itself as “lean ERP,” emphasizing quick starts via pre‑built integrations and an API‑first architecture.
Xentral’s origin story traces back to 2008, when founders Benedikt and Claudia Sauter built an internally used inventory/ERP tool while running their hardware company (Embedded Projects GmbH). The ERP’s adoption outpaced hardware demand; in 2017 they pivoted fully to software, launching Xentral (formerly “WaWision”). Over the following years, Xentral evolved into a fast‑growing SaaS company serving e‑commerce and retail SMEs with an emphasis on automation and multi‑channel operations.
Xentral has raised later‑stage venture rounds to accelerate product and international expansion:
Independent data providers list cumulative funding around $95M and employee counts in the ~217 range as of 2025; the company remains privately held (venture‑backed). Public, precise post‑money valuation numbers are not disclosed; PitchBook summarizes the deal history and amounts but gates detailed valuation figures.
Xentral delivers a modular cloud ERP with breadth across commerce‑centric operations:
Commercially, Xentral markets volume‑based plans (Starter/Business/Pro) rather than per‑user pricing; add‑ons like advanced reporting, POS, and the Amazon Seller app can be purchased separately.
Xentral has made strategic acquisitions to strengthen onboarding and integration capabilities:
These moves align with Xentral’s strategy: make ERP faster to implement and more adaptable without heavy coding or long projects.
Xentral maintains a continuous update model with publicly documented release notes (weekly/minor version cadence) and a beta program for early adopters. Customers can apply updates on release or schedule them; typical updates take < 2 minutes and are designed to avoid disruption (e.g., ongoing shop imports).
Recent and notable capabilities include:
All updates and upcoming modules are tracked in the Product Updates and Release Notes sections.
Xentral presents itself as remote‑first, open, and customer‑passionate, highlighting values like Drive, Team Spirit, Pragmatism, and Humility. Benefits include VSOP/ESOP, wellness support, and learning budgets, reinforcing a culture of empowerment and continuous improvement. The company emphasizes a mission to enable SME growth via accessible automation and quick, pragmatic implementations—reflecting the founders’ origin story and a culture where product utility drives adoption.
Xentral cites a base of 1,800–2,000+ customers across industries like apparel, food & beverage, home & garden, and manufacturing, with documented case studies (e.g., 3Bears dispatching 15,000 orders in a single day; yfood scaling order volumes). The company supports users with a Help Center, Academy (200+ videos, ~70 onboarding), webinars (live/recorded, weekly product demos), and a community platform—all designed to accelerate onboarding and best‑practice exchange.
