Who is Xentral?

Team, Software & Mission
Made in Germany

Xentral develops cloud-based ERP software “Made in Germany” for small and medium-sized retail companies in the DACH region. Over 200 employees work daily to automate processes, enable growth, and create digital jobs and customer success.

What makes Xentral special?

Cloud-ERP
Built for growing commerce businesses that need flexibility without complexity. Scales with your business and easy enough for the whole team to use from day one.
Automated workflows
Repetitive tasks run automatically, so your team stops doing things manually. Fewer errors, less busywork, more time for the work that actually moves the needle.
One system
Orders, warehouse, payments and shipping all live in one central platform. No data silos, no double entry, no jumping between tools to get a complete picture.
Quick setup
Pre-built integrations and an open API mean you're up and running fast. Xentral fits into your existing tech stack without requiring you to start from scratch.
Strong community
Certified partners and an experienced support team are there when you need them. From implementation to day-to-day operations, you've got people in your corner.
AI Agents in Your ERP
Xentral is evolving into a natively AI-powered ERP. Specialized AI agents handle routine tasks in the background, while you stay in control and make the final call.

Our Story

When Benedikt Sauter and his wife Claudia couldn’t find a suitable ERP system for their microcontroller business (Embedded Project GmbH), they decided to build their own. Benedikt developed a custom inventory management solution based on open-source technology, with flexibility and expandability at its core. Initially created for internal use only, the software quickly drew interest from their hardware customers. As Benedikt continued adapting the system to meet new demands, interest in the software soon outpaced demand for the microcontrollers. In 2017, the couple made the decision to close their hardware business and focus entirely on the ERP software. That decision led to the birth of Xentral – now a fast-growing international software company backed by investors including Freigeist Capital, Sequoia Capital, Tiger Global, and Meritech Capital.