Draft:AG5 Skills Management Software
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{{Infobox company
| name = AG5
| type = Private
| industry = Software as a Service (SaaS)
| founded = 2019
| founders = Rick van Echtelt, Mathieu van Echtelt, Wouter Gazendam
| location_city = Amsterdam
| location_country = Netherlands
| products = Skills management software, skills matrix software
| website = https://www.ag5.com
}}
AG5 is a Dutch software company headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The company develops plug-and-play skills management software aimed at helping organisations track, manage, and visualise workforce competencies in real time. AG5 positions its services as a replacement for traditional Excel-based matrices in manufacturing, logistics, and safety-critical industries.
History
AG5 was founded in 2019 by brothers Rick and Mathieu van Echtelt, along with Wouter Gazendam.{{cite web |last=Alston |first=Fiona |title=Dutch start-up AG5 raises €6 million for its skills management platform |url=https://tech.eu/2023/03/14/dutch-start-up-ag5-raises-eur6-million-for-its-skills-management-saas-platform/ |website=Tech.eu |date=14 March 2023 |access-date=18 June 2025}} The founders identified a gap in how companies manage workforce competencies and compliance, particularly in shift-based or regulated environments.
The platform was designed to reduce reliance on spreadsheets for tracking employee certifications and improve visibility across operational teams.{{cite web |last=Kamps |first=Haje Jan |title=AG5 throws a lifeline to a manufacturing industry drowning in spreadsheets |url=https://techcrunch.com/2023/03/14/ag5-fundraise/ |website=TechCrunch |date=14 March 2023 |access-date=18 June 2025}}
In March 2023, AG5 raised €6 million in a seed funding round led by Headline, Peak, and Acadian Ventures to scale its product and expand into additional international markets.{{cite web |author=Silicon Canals Editorial Team |title=Amsterdam-based SaaS firm AG5 bags €6M for its plug-and-play skills management platform |url=https://siliconcanals.com/amsterdam-saas-firm-ag5-bags-6m |website=Silicon Canals |date=14 March 2023 |access-date=18 June 2025}}
Products and Services
AG5 provides a cloud-based skills management platform used to build dynamic skill matrices, track training needs, and manage compliance data. Features include:
- Integration with HR and learning management systems (LMS)
- Real-time dashboards for team and role-based skills coverage
- Automatic notifications for expiring certifications
- Skills gap analysis and audit-readiness tools
The software is used by companies in industries such as manufacturing, aviation, logistics, and healthcare.
Funding
External links
[https://www.ag5.com Official website]
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