LumApps, a leader in next-generation intranet platforms, and Beekeeper, a mobile-first platform for frontline workers, have announced a definitive agreement to merge, creating the first AI-powered Employee Hub. Backed by Bridgepoint, the transaction values the combined company at over $1 billion and aims to revolutionize employee experience for both desk-based and frontline workers across industries.
LumApps and Beekeeper merge to form the first AI Employee Hub, valued at over $1 billion.
Combined platform serves 7 million users across 2,000+ clients globally.
Targets $10 billion market growing at 15% annually, aiming for 100 million users by 2030.
Integrates intranet solutions for desk-based and mobile-first platforms for frontline workers.
Generates $150 million in recurring revenue with a team of 600+ across three continents.
Redefines employee experience with AI-driven productivity and communication tools.
The merger of LumApps and Beekeeper creates a comprehensive platform that integrates intranet solutions for desk-based employees with mobile-first tools for frontline workers in industries like manufacturing, retail, and hospitality. This synergy enables seamless cross-selling, expanded distribution, and accelerated innovation, providing a unified employee experience across diverse work environments. Sébastien Ricard, CEO and Co-Founder of LumApps, says: “Beekeeper has built a game-changing platform for frontline employees worldwide, driving engagement and productivity. Together, LumApps and Beekeeper will support all employees, everywhere, in this new age of work. I’m thrilled to welcome the Beekeeper team to the LumApps family.”
The combined company serves over 7 million users across more than 2,000 clients in major industries, generating approximately $150 million in recurring revenue. With a global workforce of over 600 employees spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, including a rapidly growing presence in Japan, the LumApps Group is positioned for significant growth. The platform’s AI-native architecture supports scalability, enabling the company to target 100 million users by 2030 in a $10 billion total addressable market growing at 15% annually.
The LumApps Group emerges as the leader in the Intranet Packaged Solutions (IPS) market, excelling in revenue, user count, and active licenses. By combining LumApps’ AI-driven intranet solutions with Beekeeper’s mobile-first platform, the company redefines the category, offering the industry’s first full employee experience solution for both desk-based and frontline workers. Cris Grossmann, CEO and Co-Founder of Beekeeper, says: “LumApps redefined employee engagement through innovation and AI. Both companies share a vision and a passion of empowering employees. This partnership represents a bold move that will transform our industry, putting the success of desk and frontline employees at the center of everything we do.”
LumApps has pursued a strategic M&A approach, completing four acquisitions since 2021 to enhance its offerings. This merger with Beekeeper aligns with trends like AI adoption, hybrid work, and digital-first communication, positioning the company to consolidate the market further. Elie Mélois, Chief Product & Technology Officer and Co-Founder of LumApps, says: “Together, our innovation and integration efforts will deliver a uniquely powerful platform for organisations and their people. We’re pushing the limits of what an intranet platform can achieve, empowering employees in new ways and driving greater innovation for our customers and the industry.” Backed by Bridgepoint since 2024, the company is well-equipped to lead the employee experience technology sector.
This merger marks a pivotal step in transforming workplace connectivity, delivering a unified, AI-driven platform that empowers employees across industries and redefines productivity and engagement for the future of work.
LumApps is the future-ready intranet designed for businesses that want to stay ahead. It transforms the employee experience, making it more effective, intuitive, and engaging. As the most flexible, scalable, and innovative solution, LumApps enhances communication, boosts productivity, and drives growth. It works from day one and adapts to your organization to become a fully connected employee hub.
Beekeeper empowers frontline businesses and workers with digital solutions that connect them to the tools, processes, and systems they need to do their best work.
Founded in 2012, Beekeeper’s mobile-first platform was purpose-built for deskless employees—who make up 80% of the global workforce but have long been underserved by traditional workplace technology.
With the Frontline Success Platform, companies can automate paper-based processes, communicate with employees in real time from anywhere, and boost engagement, productivity, and safety across frontline teams. Organizations worldwide use Beekeeper to connect their teams, unify operations, and drive their businesses forward.
Bridgepoint is one of the world's leading quoted private asset growth investors, specialising in mid-market private equity, infrastructure and private credit. With over $75bn of assets under management and a strong local presence in Europe, North America and Asia, Bridgepoint combines global scale with local market insight and sector expertise.
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