Press release: APIS is now part of PeakAvenue
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PeakAvenue acquires APIS - expertise and market share as a booster for future technology offensive
Lübeck, April 30, 2025 - PeakAvenue GmbH announces the acquisition of the renowned software company APIS Informationstechnologien GmbH. With this strategic move, PeakAvenue further expands its market position for end-to-end engineering and quality management systems and extends the portfolio of the PeakAvenue software family.
APIS, based in Wörth, Germany, is one of the world's leading FMEA software providers with an established customer base and highly specialized know-how. In the future, APIS solutions will be an integral part of the PeakAvenue product family e1ns, Quality Center and Isograph.
The expertise, industry knowledge and market feedback of the APIS team will be specifically incorporated into the ongoing development of the PeakAvenue platform. The aim is to further strengthen FMEA within the „Digital Thread" and thus offer customers an even more comprehensive solution for the entire product life cycle in the long term.
Ulrich Mangold, CEO at PeakAvenue, emphasizes: “We are thrilled to announce the acquisition of APIS, a renowned provider of world-class FMEA software. This strategic addition marks a significant milestone in enhancing the PeakAvenue platform. By integrating APIS’s leading FMEA capabilities into our cloud-based solution, we will significantly elevate the value delivered to our customers. The integration will enable seamlessly connected quality loops, access to intelligent AI-driven solutions, and audit-proof data storage—further strengthening our commitment to smarter, more integrated engineering and quality management.”
Peter Rosenbeck and Julia Dietz, Co-CEOs of APIS, comment: “The sale of APIS to PeakAvenue represents a significant step in our company's history. We are delighted that our company and our solutions will now continue in such a forward-looking and innovative environment. We are convinced that APIS will benefit enormously from being part of this new, global force - and that together we will set new standards in the world of engineering and quality management. This partnership will create real value for our employees, customers and the industry as a whole.”
Dorian Berndt, Investment Director at Main Capital Partners, concludes: “Managing the ever-growing complexity in product development and quality management processes has been the focus of PeakAvenue’s buy-and-build strategy. We see FMEA software as key to operate safety critical functions reliably, reducing the risk of accidents and system failures. The acquisition of APIS will significantly strengthen PeakAvenue in its quest to become a global leader in engineering & quality management software.”
About PeakAvenue
PeakAvenue is a dynamic and innovative international provider of software solutions specializing on engineering and quality management. With a focus on setting new benchmarks across the product life cycle, the company empowers organizations to work smarter and more efficiently in an increasingly complex environment. Through the strategic integration of best-in-class companies in the domains of RAMS (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability & Safety), Risk Management, and Quality Management Systems (QMS), PeakAvenue delivers a unified, user experience–optimized platform that supports the entire digital thread. This modular integration acts as a cohesive force, seamlessly aligning and enhancing customer workflows. With over 30 years of industry expertise, PeakAvenue serves a global customer base exceeding 2,500 organizations.
About APIS
Established in 1988, APIS is a market leading software provider in the FMEA software space. With around 53 employees across three subsidiaries in Germany, USA and China, APIS provides functional safety analysis, FMEA, FTA and design review by failure mode applications. APIS’ software is used by over 1,500 companies worldwide with customers from various engineering verticals such as transportation, telecommunications, electronics and automotive.
About Main Capital Partners
Main Capital Partners is a leading software investor in the Benelux, DACH, France, the Nordics, and the United States with approximately EUR 6 billion in Assets under Management. Main has over 20 years of experience in strengthening software companies and works closely with the management teams in its portfolio as a strategic partner to achieve profitable growth and larger outstanding software groups. As a leading software investor managing private equity funds active in Northwestern Europe and North America, Main has 90 employees operating out of its offices in The Hague, Düsseldorf, Stockholm, Antwerp, Paris, and an affiliated office in Boston. Main maintains an active portfolio of over 45 software companies. The underlying portfolio employs over 12,000 employees. Through its Main Social Institute, Main supports students with grants and scholarships to study IT and Computer Science at Technical Universities and Universities of Applied Sciences.