Sopheon

Sopheon
TypePublic
LSE: SPE
IndustryComputer software
Founded1 January 1993 Edit this on Wikidata
SuccessorWellspring Worldwide
HeadquartersMinneapolis, Minnesota
Area served
Worldwide
Key peopleGreg Coticchia, CEO
ProductsInnovation and new product development management software including
  • Accolade, Acclaim Ideas, Acclaim Products and Acclaim Projects
Websitewww.sopheon.com

Sopheon is a global enterprise software and services company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Wellspring Worldwide, focused on delivering Innovation Management and Strategic Portfolio Management solutions.[buzzword]

History

Sopheon was founded in 1993 by Barry Mence. It has offices in Denver and Minneapolis; the company also has operating units in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany and Australia.

In December 2021, the company acquired ROI Blueprints, an enterprise planning and execution solutions[buzzword] provider. It is now branded Acclaim Projects.

In May 2022, Sopheon acquired Solverboard, a UK-based cloud business that is now branded Acclaim Ideas for idea management.

In 2024, Sopheon was acquired by Wellspring Worldwide. Sean Downs became the CEO of the combined companies.

References

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