QAD
Cloud-based ERP and supply chain management software for manufacturers, enabling adaptive operations across planning, production, and delivery.
- CEO / Founder
- Sanjay Brahmawar
- Team Size
- 1001-5000
- Stage
- Acquired
- Total Funding
- $2B
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- Thoma Bravo
Technology & Products
Key Products
QAD Adaptive Applications; QAD Adaptive ERP; QAD Redzone Connected Workforce
Technological Advantage
Industry-specific ERP functionality tailored to complex discrete and process manufacturing; cloud-based Adaptive Applications suite; Redzone integration provides real-time shop floor data.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides a full suite of adaptive ERP solutions to help manufacturers respond to disruption, reduce costs, and improve efficiency.
How They Differentiate
Focused solely on manufacturing with deep functionality for automotive, life sciences, food and beverage, and industrial sectors; strong add-on ecosystem and Redzone integration for shop-floor execution.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Manufacturing companies in automotive, life sciences, food and beverage, high tech, and industrial equipment.
Industry Verticals
Automotive; Life Sciences; Food and Beverage; High Tech; Industrial
Competitors
SAP; Oracle; Microsoft Dynamics 365; Epicor; Infor; IFS
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Estimated ARR of $190.9M in 2025; acquired by Thoma Bravo for $2B in 2021
Major Milestones
Founded in 1979; IPO on Nasdaq; Acquired by Thoma Bravo for $2 billion in 2021; Acquired Redzone in 2023
Notable Customers
Autokiniton; The Hershey Co.; Calhoun Vision