Our mission
Creating a business experience
where everyone wins
Esker’s cloud platform enables companies of any size or industry to achieve true positive-sum growth at a time when business success depends on it.
Empower staff & departments with a sense of purpose
Provide customers with the best possible experience
Treat suppliers fairly & strengthen relationships
Generate value even in time of extreme crisis
Increase sales revenue & generate new opportunities
Contribute to local economic development
“Esker has given us exactly what we were looking for in an automation solution: a scalable, transparent and rapidly adaptable cloud solution.”
Our credentials
What sets Esker apart?
Esker started out in 1985 with a simple vision in mind — help businesses deliver their documents electronically. Today, Esker has evolved to help companies solve even the most complex business problems by leveraging a foundation of innovation, technological expertise and global collaboration.
A cloud platform
that does it allAs the only cloud platform that can handle both S2P & O2C automation, Esker provides users with a singular solution & experience.
We're global
(in a good way)With worldwide headquarters in Lyon, France, U.S. headquarters in Madison, Wis., & locations in 14 countries, Esker has a unique global perspective.
Decades of
field experienceEsker has invested 39 years of expertise, product development & continued innovation into our solutions, with 20+ years of experience in the cloud.
Proven results &
satisfied customersWe're proud of our results & recognition, serving over 2,500 customers worldwide - half of which have used Esker solutions for 10 years or more.
Strong financial
performanceEsker is listed on the Euronext Paris &, thanks to the continued success of our solutions, achieved 178.6 million euros in sales revenue in 2023.
Stability & security when It matters
Not only is Esker ISO 27001, SSAE 18 & ISAE 3402 certified, our robust customer base & ongoing growth means we'll be here for you in the future.
Our DNA
Good people & guiding principles
Companies don’t become great places to work overnight. It takes years of effort. An openness to change. And a whole lot of “putting people first” in everything that we do. Discover what makes Esker such a unique organization that stands out from the crowd.
Esker culture
From summer hours and wellness incentives to student loan assistance and pet perks, Esker's company culture guides our daily behavior and inspires our employees around the world.
Esker ethos
Esker's innovative solutions and unique culture are shaped by a guiding ethos that instructs our actions and helps every Esker employee be the best possible version of themselves.
“Over the past 39 years, Esker has grown into one of the leading document processing automation solution providers, with more than 1,000 employees in 15 subsidiaries worldwide. In the arena of digital technology, which sees so many companies come and go, continuing to thrive for over three decades is remarkable.”
Our story
A brief history of Esker
1985
Esker is founded
Esker is founded in Lyon, France, by present-day CEO Jean-Michel Bérard. The name Esker is an acronym derived from “European Software Kernel,” which was Esker’s original business focus.
1991
Worldwide expansion
Esker begins its global expansion with new offices opening up in the United States, United Kingdom, Spain, Germany and Italy. (Presently, Esker has 14 country locations around the world).
1997
Public listing & acquisitions
Esker is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange to raise funds and proceed with acquisitions of five different companies located in the U.S. and Australia. These acquisitions strengthen Esker’s presence in the U.S. and Pacific Region.
2001
Esker DeliveryWare
Esker’s first document process automation product, Esker DeliveryWare, is launched and implemented by several major customers to address problems experience related to paper-based correspondence.
2003
Mail & fax on demand
Esker’s first cloud-based products, Esker Fax Services and Esker Mail Services, are launched, enabling business correspondence to be delivered directly from enterprise applications through Esker-hosted production facilities.
2007
Esker on Demand
All of Esker’s document process automation solutions move to the cloud via the Esker on Demand platform. This enables customers to automate business documents with just an Internet connection and web browser.
2011
Agile methodology
The Scrum methodology of agile software development is put in place, emphasizing communication and collaboration, functioning software, and the flexibility to adapt to emerging business realities.
2013
UX design
Esker integrates “Design Thinking” methodologies into its solution development process in order to provide its users the best possible experience when they are applying Esker solutions.
2015
TermSync & CalvaEDI
Esker acquires TermSync (U.S.) and CalvaEDI (France) within the same year, helping the company strengthen its position in accounts receivable (AR) automation and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI).
2017
E-integration GmbH
Esker acquires e-integration GmbH, a Düsseldorf, Germany-based, EDI service provider, furthering Esker’s growth and development within Europe’s leading market, increasing its revenue, and strengthening its customer base.
ISO 9001 & ISO 27001
Esker receives ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certifications for its Information Security Management System (ISMS) by A-lign, an independent, third-party auditor, certifying that the company’s ISMS protects its data and that of its customers.
2018
Esker's AI Engine
Esker’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engine is launched. The AI Engine combines machine learning and deep learning to manage and analyze structured and unstructured data from the most complex business process.
2019
100M Euros
In Q4 2019, Esker once again experienced its most successful quarter and year in company history, surpassing 100 million euros — marking an acceleration in Esker’s growth, both for cloud-based solutions and the company’s global business.
2020
Gartner Magic Quadrant & New Solutions
Esker enters the 2020 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Procure-to-Pay Suites and launches new solutions to enhance both its P2P and O2C platforms: Supplier Management, Credit Management and Cash Application.
2021
Esker Pay & Ecovadis platinum medal
Esker launches Esker Pay, an extensive set of payment capabilities and strategic Fintech partnerships, and is awarded an EcoVadis platinum medal for achievements in corporate sustainability management.
2022
Market Dojo & Patents
Esker acquires Market Dojo, a U.K.-based eProcurement software startup. Esker is also issued two patents for automated batch-cutting technology and document coding prediction technology.
2023
International growth & cybersecurity
Esker opens its 15th subsidiary in the Benelux and creates a new Cybersecurity Committee within its Supervisory Board. Esker is also named a Leader in the 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Integrated Invoice-to-Cash Applications.
Our locations
Where in the world is Esker?
Wherever business processes need automating, that's where Esker will be.
Our partners
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