Observed Signal · Jan 30, 2023 · Partnership · Source: OnlineMarketing.de · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
HQLabs, intevo, julitec and J+D join everii Group
Everii Group consolidates four agency software companies—HQLabs, intevo, julitec, and J+D—into a single software platform with the aim of becoming the international leader in software for professional services. The group already positions itself as the market leader for agency software in the DACH region and plans to broaden its focus to IT and consulting. The combined portfolio covers core agency processes through cloud-based solutions such as Deals & Projects, helloHQ, PROAD, and TEAMBOX, with an all-in-one approach and enhanced migration flexibility across products. The group employs roughly 80 people and already serves over 2,000 agencies, including notable customers like REWE digital, Serviceplan Group, BORN Group, IfB Unternehmensberatung, and Actimage. Everii operates with offices in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland and intends further acquisitions to expand its software portfolio.
Consolidation of agency software providers and expansion plans into IT/Consulting
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- HQLabs, intevo, julitec and J+D merged to form everii Group.
- everii Group aims to be the international leader in software for Professional Services; market leader for agency software in the DACH region.
- Over 2,000 agencies already use everii Group products; customers include REWE digital, Serviceplan Group, BORN Group, IfB Unternehmensberatung, Actimage.
- Group has offices in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
- Current portfolio includes Deals & Projects, helloHQ, PROAD and TEAMBOX; ~80 employees; plans acquisitions to expand into IT and Consulting.
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