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Aico Accelerates Growth with Strategic Investment from Accel-KKR
From April 2024 Aico is in partnership with Accel-KKR, a global leader in technology investment. This investment fuels Aico's mission to provide large enterprises across Europe with a leading financial close platform.
Accel-KKR is a global technology-focused private equity firm with $19 billion in cumulative capital commitments. Accel-KKR is committed to growth and helping software companies deliver value to their customers through excellent products and services.
Accel-KKR's expertise and resources will propel Aico's market expansion, bringing automation, transparency, and control to the financial close process for more businesses than ever before. With this investment, Accel-KKR will join the current investor - Juuri Partners as backers of Aico.
Introducing Our Leadership Team
Meet the people behind our commitment to excellence
Marko has been the CEO of Aico since January 2001 and oversees all operations, including product development, implementation sales and marketing. With over 25 years of experience in enterprise software, he holds an MSc in System and Operations Research. He leads the development of Aico's strategies, ensures effective team collaboration and fosters a positive company culture. Marko devises innovative ideas for running Aico and reviews legal agreements. His role encompasses strategic communication both internally and externally, contributing to Aico's continued success in the industry.
Kaisa has been the Head of People and Culture as well as Organisational Development at Aico since September 2016. She specialises in nurturing a positive company culture and overseeing organisational development. Additionally, she manages customer experience, including Customer Success and Support, as well as Aico’s Latvian and German legal entities. She believes in empowering individuals to develop their roles while providing support when needed, contributing to Aico's vibrant and supportive work environment.
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Introducing Our Board Members
Meet the people behind our commitment to excellence
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How does Aico help you take control of the financial close?
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