The acquisition marks an important milestone in Xait’s international growth strategy and strengthens its position within the CPQ segment.
Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Weng, Germany, SAE provides a modular CPQ and variant management platform that enables manufacturers of complex, highly configurable products to automate configuration, pricing and quotation processes. The platform integrates seamlessly with enterprise systems such as SAP and is primarily used by industrial and manufacturing companies across sectors including machinery, plant engineering, industrial equipment and automotive-related industries.
The combination represents a strong strategic fit for Xait, expanding its capabilities in CPQ while adding deep expertise in SAP-centric environments. The acquisition establishes Xait’s first significant presence in the DACH region and strengthens its position within the manufacturing vertical, supporting the company’s ambition to build a leading international software platform across Europe and the United States.
This transaction marks Xait’s first add-on acquisition since partnering with Main Capital Partners. Xait currently operates across Norway, France, the UK and the United States, serving a global customer base with its document collaboration and proposal solutions. The addition of SAE enhances the group’s product offering and creates opportunities for cross-selling and further international expansion.
We look forward to supporting Xait in further building an international platform within document collaboration and CPQ software.”
Susanne Henkel, CEO of SAE: “Joining forces with Xait marks an exciting new chapter for SAE. We share a strong vision around enabling complex sales processes through software, and together we are well-positioned to accelerate growth and deliver even greater value to our customers.”
Eirik Gudmundsen, CEO of Xait: “We are very pleased to welcome SAE to the Xait Group. The company brings strong CPQ capabilities, particularly within the SAP ecosystem, and a solid customer base in the manufacturing sector. This acquisition is an important step in our strategy to expand internationally and strengthen our position as a trusted provider of document collaboration and CPQ solutions.”
Wessel Ploegmakers, Partner & Head of Nordics at Main: “The acquisition of SAE is a strong first step in Xait’s buy-and-build strategy. SAE adds complementary technology, a high-quality customer base, and a strong foothold in the DACH region. We look forward to supporting Xait in further building an international platform within document collaboration and CPQ software.”
SAE, founded in 2000 and headquartered in Weng, Germany, is a software company specializing in CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote) and variant management solutions. The company provides a modular platform that enables manufacturers of complex, highly configurable products to automate configuration, pricing and quotation processes, while integrating with enterprise systems such as SAP. SAE serves a customer base of industrial and manufacturing companies across sectors such as machinery, plant engineering and industrial equipment.
Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Stavanger, Norway, Xait is a provider of collaborative document solutions, offering complex document creation and CPQ (Configure, Price, and Quote) services to a global blue-chip client base. With approximately 90 employees across offices in Norway, the United States, the United Kingdom, and France, Xait delivers a suite of software products designed to support the efficient creation and management of complex business documents and processes. The company serves more than 300 clients, primarily across the energy and renewables, capital goods, and business services sectors.
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