About Us
Esker is the preferred all-in-one platform for today’s Office of the CFO, offering 40 years of industry knowledge and a suite of AI-driven solutions that serve the entire enterprise.
Our story
From tech startup to a global AI authority
Esker started out in 1985 with a simple vision: help businesses send documents electronically. Today, we’ve evolved into the global authority in AI-powered business solutions for the Office of the CFO — but our journey is just beginning.
Esker’s Source-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash solutions are used by a growing customer base of 2,500+ which includes NVIDIA, Whirlpool, Sony, Trek and Heineken. A guiding philosophy is at the heart of our distinctive culture, inspiring our 1,000+ employees around the world to deliver solutions that not only improve working capital and cashflow, but give new meaning to jobs, improve human-to-human relationships and promote environmental sustainability.
40
years of industry experience
15
worldwide locations
1,000+
employees
€178.6
million in revenue in 2023
2,500+
customers and 850K+ users
Our mission
Creating a better business experience
Esker’s cloud platform enables companies of any size or industry to achieve true positive-sum growth at a time when business success depends on it.
Empower staff with a sense of purpose & eliminate the burden of tedious tasks
Provide customers with the best possible experience
Treat suppliers fairly & strengthen relationships
Generate value even in time of extreme crisis
Increase sales revenue & generate new opportunities
Contribute to local economic development
“Over the past 40 years, Esker has grown into the global authority in AI-powered business solutions for the Office of the CFO. In this arena, which sees so many companies come and go, continuing to thrive for over four decades is remarkable.”
Our customers
You're in good company
From small businesses to multinational conglomerates and everything in between, the world’s most innovative and future-ready organisations grow with Esker.
Our history
A brief timeline of Esker
1985
Esker is founded
Esker is founded in Lyon, France, by present-day CEO Jean-Michel Bérard. The name Esker is an acronym derived from “European Software Kernel,” which was Esker’s original business focus.
1991
Worldwide expansion
Esker begins its global expansion with new offices opening up in the United States, United Kingdom, Spain, Germany and Italy. (Presently, Esker has 14 country locations around the world).
1997
Public listing & acquisitions
Esker is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange to raise funds and proceed with acquisitions of five different companies located in the U.S. and Australia. These acquisitions strengthen Esker’s presence in the U.S. and Pacific Region.
2001
Esker DeliveryWare
Esker’s first document process automation product, Esker DeliveryWare, is launched and implemented by several major customers to address problems experience related to paper-based correspondence.
2003
Mail & fax on demand
Esker’s first cloud-based products, Esker Fax Services and Esker Mail Services, are launched, enabling business correspondence to be delivered directly from enterprise applications through Esker-hosted production facilities.
2007
Esker on Demand
All of Esker’s document process automation solutions move to the cloud via the Esker on Demand platform. This enables customers to automate business documents with just an Internet connection and web browser.
2011
Agile methodology
The Scrum methodology of agile software development is put in place, emphasising communication and collaboration, functioning software, and the flexibility to adapt to emerging business realities.
2013
UX design
Esker integrates “Design Thinking” methodologies into its solution development process in order to provide its users the best possible experience when they are applying Esker solutions.
2015
TermSync & CalvaEDI
Esker acquires TermSync (U.S.) and CalvaEDI (France) within the same year, helping the company strengthen its position in accounts receivable (AR) automation and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI).
2017
E-integration GmbH
Esker acquires e-integration GmbH, a Düsseldorf, Germany-based, EDI service provider, furthering Esker’s growth and development within Europe’s leading market, increasing its revenue, and strengthening its customer base.
ISO 9001 & ISO 27001
Esker receives ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certifications for its Information Security Management System (ISMS) by A-lign, an independent, third-party auditor, certifying that the company’s ISMS protects its data and that of its customers.
2018
Esker's AI Engine
Esker’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engine is launched. The AI Engine combines machine learning and deep learning to manage and analyse structured and unstructured data from the most complex business process.
2019
100M Euros
In Q4 2019, Esker once again experienced its most successful quarter and year in company history, surpassing 100 million euros — marking an acceleration in Esker’s growth, both for cloud-based solutions and the company’s global business.
2020
Gartner Magic Quadrant & New Solutions
Esker enters the 2020 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Procure-to-Pay Suites and launches new solutions to enhance both its P2P and O2C platforms: Supplier Management, Credit Management and Cash Application.
2021
Esker Pay & Ecovadis platinum medal
Esker launches Esker Pay, an extensive set of payment capabilities and strategic Fintech partnerships, and is awarded an EcoVadis platinum medal for achievements in corporate sustainability management.
2022
Market Dojo & Patents
Esker acquires Market Dojo, a U.K.-based eProcurement software startup. Esker is also issued two patents for automated batch-cutting technology and document coding prediction technology.
2023
International growth & cybersecurity
Esker opens its 15th subsidiary in the Benelux and creates a new Cybersecurity Committee within its Supervisory Board. Esker is also named a Leader in the 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Integrated Invoice-to-Cash Applications.
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