# Collax

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/collax

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Germany
- Website: www.collax.com
- Total disclosed funding: $8.4M
- Latest round: Series A (Aug 1, 2005)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Collax develops innovative open-source IT solutions aimed at enhancing operational efficiency for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and freelancers. Their offerings include groupware and virtualization products that streamline IT management.Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Germany, Collax specializes in open-source IT solutions. In February 2006, Collax secured USD 2.2 million in funding from Intel Capital, marking its most recent investment round. The company has executed two deals to date, focused on delivering robust IT infrastructure solutions to various industries primarily in Europe.Collax offers a comprehensive suite of open-source IT solutions tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and freelancers. Their core products include the Collax Groupware Suite, an alternative to Microsoft Exchange, and the Collax V-Server, which supports virtualization of data and applications. Additionally, Collax V-Transfer facilitates seamless virtual machine migrations, while Collax Central provides active system monitoring for efficient administration. The Collax V-Bien service is specifically geared towards the healthcare sector, allowing professionals to focus on patient care without IT distractions.Collax operates a subscription-based revenue model targeting B2B clients, where contracts span annual or multi-year terms. This model grants clients access to a range of services including the Collax Groupware Suite and Collax V-Server, ensuring predictable revenue streams through ongoing support and updates. The company's focus on customizable IT solutions fosters customer loyalty and establishes long-term partnerships in the competitive IT landscape.Collax intends to utilize the recently raised USD 2.2 million funding from February 2006 to bolster its growth initiatives. The company is actively designing new products aimed at enhancing its current offerings and plans to expand into additional European markets. Specific timelines for product launches and expansion are currently being outlined, with a focus on leveraging recent investments to support these strategies.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Aug 1, 2005, $8.4M — Atlas Venture, Wellington Partners, Intel Capital

## Investors

- Atlas Venture (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/atlas-venture) — Series A
- Wellington Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/wellington-partners) — Series A
- Intel Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/intel-capital) — Series A