Co-founders Sarah Jenkins and Robert Harris met at a tech conference in San Francisco. Sarah, with a background in software development, and Robert, a business strategist, shared a vision of creating simple, affordable software solutions for small businesses. They left their corporate jobs and began building the foundations of what would become Altura Technologies.

Altura Technologies released its first product, Altura POS, a cloud-based point-of-sale system designed for small retail businesses. The system quickly gained attention for its ease of use and affordability.

The team launched Altura CRM, a customer relationship management tool tailored specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It was well-received, helping Altura triple its revenue within the first six months.

Altura Technologies began expanding beyond the US, launching its services in the UK and Australia. The company opened offices in London and Sydney to support its growing international clientele.

The pandemic hit, and businesses were struggling to stay afloat. Altura Technologies quickly responded by offering free access to its tools for six months, helping small businesses transition to digital operations during lockdowns.

Seeing the rise of online shopping during the pandemic, the team introduced Altura eCommerce, an all-in-one platform for small businesses to create and manage online stores. This move positioned Altura as a key player in the digital transformation of small businesses.

Altura Technologies reached an incredible milestone: 1 million active users across its platforms. Sarah and Robert celebrated this achievement by hosting a virtual conference to announce future plans and engage with their community of small business owners.

The company launched Altura AI, an artificial intelligence-powered feature that helps businesses automate their workflows, analyze customer data, and make better business decisions.

Altura Technologies partnered with Google Cloud to enhance its software’s speed and scalability. This strategic partnership allowed the company to better serve larger clients and handle increased demand.

Altura Technologies successfully launched its IPO, with Sarah and Robert ringing the bell at the New York Stock Exchange. The funds from the IPO will fuel their mission to continue empowering small businesses with innovative, affordable technology solutions.

“We started Altura Technologies because we believed that small businesses deserved better tools to grow and thrive in the digital age. What began as a simple point-of-sale system has evolved into a full suite of software products designed to help businesses succeed, and we’re just getting started.”
– Sarah Jenkins, Co-founder of Altura Technologies