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AvePoint, Inc. is a global cloud-native software company that specializes in data management solutions to help organizations manage, protect, and optimize their critical data. The company provides a comprehensive platform that addresses challenges in data security, governance, and business continuity while enabling secure collaboration and optimizing SaaS operations. AvePoint serves a diverse range of industries and markets its products through direct sales and a network of partners worldwide.
- SaaS - Offers cloud-based solutions to manage and protect critical data, optimize IT operations, and secure digital workplaces, supporting hybrid work environments.
- Term License and Support - Provides software licenses for a fixed term along with technical support to ensure operational continuity.
- Services - Delivers implementation, training, consulting, and managed services to help customers maximize the value of their software investments.
- Maintenance - Supplies post-contract support for perpetual licenses, ensuring ongoing functionality and updates for legacy systems.
| Name | Position | External Roles | Short Bio | |
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Tianyi Jiang ExecutiveBoard | Chief Executive Officer (CEO) | None | CEO of AvePoint since July 2021; joined AvePoint in 2005; previously Co-CEO (2008–2021); holds a doctorate in Data Mining from NYU and degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Cornell. | |
Xunkai Gong ExecutiveBoard | Executive Chairman | None | Co-founder of AvePoint; served as CEO (2001–2008) and Co-CEO (2008–2021); became Executive Chairman in July 2021; holds advanced degrees in Computer Science and Engineering. | |
Brian Michael Brown Executive | Chief Legal and Compliance Officer | None | Chief Legal and Compliance Officer since July 2021; previously General Counsel and COO of AvePoint's predecessor (2004–2021); holds a JD from Michigan State University. | |
James Caci Executive | Chief Financial Officer (CFO) | None | CFO of AvePoint since August 2021; previously CFO of AvePoint's predecessor (2010–2013); CPA with over 25 years of experience in SaaS and IT services. | |
Janet Schijns Board | Director | CEO and Co-Founder of JS Group; Board Member at Ninjio | Director since 2022; expert in SaaS channel organizations; previously EVP at Office Depot and Chief Channel Executive at Verizon Business. | |
Jeff Epstein Board | Director | Operating Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners; Lecturer at Stanford University; Board Member at Twilio, Okta, Couchbase, and Kaiser Permanente | Director since July 2021; financial expert with extensive experience in venture capital and public company boards; former CFO of Oracle. | |
Jeff Teper Board | Lead Independent Director | President, Microsoft 365 Collaborative Apps and Platforms | Director since July 2021; extensive experience in the Microsoft ecosystem; currently leads Microsoft 365 Collaborative Apps and Platforms. | |
John Ho Board | Director | Founder and Chief Industrialist Investor at Janchor Partners; Non-Executive Director at Vocus Group; Board Member at Incitec Pivot Limited | Director since July 2021; financial expert with extensive experience in public companies and investment management. |
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Your 2025 guidance indicates a flattening in operating margins after two years of significant expansion. Can you explain why you're expecting less margin expansion despite accelerating ARR growth, and how do you plan to balance investments with profitability?
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The gap between ARR growth and revenue growth appears to be widening in your 2025 outlook. What factors are contributing to this discrepancy, and how might this affect your financial performance?
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Given the increasing competition in the data security posture management space, how does AvePoint plan to differentiate its offerings and maintain its market position amidst heightened awareness and more companies targeting this market?
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With the recent acquisition of Ydentic, can you elaborate on how you plan to integrate their capabilities into your managed services platform, and what this implies about your broader M&A strategy moving forward?
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Considering the potential impact of U.S. federal spending reductions on agencies due for renewal cycles, how exposed is your ARR to these factors, and what strategies are you employing to mitigate any risks associated with your U.S. federal business?
Notable M&A activity and strategic investments in the past 3 years.
| Company | Year | Details |
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Ydentic Holding B.V. | 2025 | AvePoint acquired 80% of Ydentic Holding B.V.’s ordinary shares for approximately $15.4 million on January 29, 2025, with a commitment to purchase the remaining shares over three years, enhancing its managed services platform for Microsoft MSPs. |
tyGraph Companies | 2022 | On September 12, 2022, AvePoint acquired tyGraph US and tyGraph Canada in a deal valued at approximately $15.3 million ($13.8M in cash and $1.5M in shares), strategically aimed at expanding its SaaS analytics capabilities to boost workplace engagement. |
Essential Co. Ltd. | 2022 | Completed on August 25, 2022, the acquisition of Essential Co. Ltd. for $3.0 million (predominantly allocated to goodwill) was a market expansion play designed to accelerate AvePoint’s digital transformation presence in South Korea. |
I-Access Solutions Pte. Ltd. | 2022 | EduTech, a subsidiary of AvePoint, acquired I-Access Solutions on February 18, 2022, for a total of approximately $7.4 million (comprising $1.5M in cash and $5.9M in shares subject to a put option and escrow conditions), to broaden its SaaS offerings in corporate learning and development. |
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