Visiprise is a technology company.
Visiprise has raised $32.0M across 1 funding round.
Visiprise has raised $32.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Visiprise is a technology company specializing in manufacturing execution systems (MES) and integrated manufacturing operations software, enabling customers to plan, define, control, execute, and analyze operations in a single environment.[1][2][3] It primarily serves discrete manufacturing industries such as aerospace and defense, electronics, automotive, specialty vehicles, and medical devices, with over 200 global customers including Boeing, Lockheed Martin, BAE Systems, and Thales Avionics.[1] The software solves key challenges like improving operating costs, quality, and visibility by integrating with enterprise applications, with notable expansions like the acquisition of RSS Solutions to add real-time shop floor scheduling.[1] Based in Alpharetta, Georgia, Visiprise (formerly NetVendor) reported $54.8 million in revenue and 18 employees, focusing on complex discrete markets through products like Visiprise Shop Floor Scheduler.[1][2][4]
SAP announced its intent to acquire Visiprise to bolster its MES offerings for discrete manufacturing verticals, enhancing multi-site deployments and process standardization.[5]
Visiprise, originally known as NetVendor, emerged as a provider of manufacturing collaboration software before evolving into a leader in integrated manufacturing operations solutions.[2] The company gained early traction through partnerships, including a 2005 collaborative development with SAP on the Netweaver platform and a subsequent reseller agreement.[5] A pivotal moment came with the acquisition of RSS Solutions, a 20+ year-old Canadian firm specializing in advanced planning and scheduling for automotive, aerospace, and defense—integrating its expertise to launch Visiprise Shop Floor Scheduler as the first single solution combining execution with real-time scheduling.[1] Deals like the one with AT&S for global business solutions further marked its growth in serving major manufacturers.[3] Leadership figures include COO Dave Chambliss, who highlighted the RSS acquisition's role in broadening the product footprint, and RSS CEO Carol Leaman, emphasizing combined domain expertise.[1]
Visiprise rides the trend of digital transformation in discrete manufacturing, where MES demand surges for real-time visibility and integration amid supply chain complexities and Industry 4.0 adoption.[1][5] Its timing aligns with manufacturers seeking standardized, multi-site solutions to replicate shop-floor improvements, manage capacity, and ensure compliance—critical as ERP giants like SAP shift from partner ecosystems to direct acquisitions for industry-centric MES.[5] Market forces favoring Visiprise include growth in aerospace/defense and electronics, plus expansion into automotive and semiconductors, amid IT consolidation of customized MES apps.[1][5] By influencing SAP's portfolio, it accelerates ecosystem competition, potentially spurring more MES consolidations and pushing partners toward specialized integrations.[5]
Post-SAP acquisition, Visiprise will likely deepen integration into SAP's ecosystem, targeting multi-site rollouts and adjacent sectors like semiconductors and industrial equipment for accelerated growth.[5] Trends like AI-driven manufacturing analytics and hybrid cloud deployments will shape its path, enhancing real-time capabilities from RSS tech.[1] Its influence may evolve from niche MES leader to a cornerstone of SAP's discrete manufacturing push, standardizing operations globally and challenging rivals—reinforcing its role as a key enabler for competitive manufacturing edges.[1][5]
Visiprise has raised $32.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Visiprise's investors include RRE Ventures.
Visiprise has raised $32.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $32.0M Series B in October 2005.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2005 | $32.0M Series B | RRE Ventures |