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Aider

Can a Norwegian accounting firm become the full-service financial and technology operating partner for Norwegian SMBs by combining bookkeeping, payroll, HR advisory, ERP integration, and data analytics under one brand?

Founded2019
HQKarl Johans gate 37, 0162 Oslo, Norway
IndustryVertical SaaS / Accounting
The story

Founded in 2019 as a Norwegian accounting group, Aider has grown through acquisitions into Norway's largest independent accounting and advisory firm with over 10,000 clients. Beyond traditional bookkeeping, the company has repositioned itself as a 'competence house' combining accounting, payroll, HR advisory, and technology services. Its embedded finance angle is primarily as a SERVICE PROVIDER to SMBs — helping clients manage ERP integrations, payment flows, and compliance — rather than building fintech products for itself.

Last 12 months
2025-02
2025-12
2024-12
Product timeline
2019
Aider Konsern AS established as a Norwegian accounting and advisory competence house.· pivot
2024
Group grew to 1,271 employees across 40+ offices in Norway with NOK 1.34 billion in revenue; issued a bond (Aider Bond) for capital markets financing.· banking
2025
Launched Aider Data Platform offering real-time ERP/CRM/HR data integration and decision analytics for clients.· pivot
The stack
Accounting
Xledger
Accounting gap: minor