OutSystems is an AI development platform designed for building, deploying, and managing AI apps and agents to accelerate enterprise development.[2][3][4]
Founded in 2001 in Lisbon, Portugal, OutSystems later established headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts.[5][6]
History
OutSystems was founded in 2001 by Paulo Rosado in Lisbon, Portugal.[6]
In 2018, the company raised $360 million in a funding round involving KKR and Goldman Sachs.[7][8] The company reported generating $100 million in revenue (at the time of its 2018 reporting).[6]
In 2021, OutSystems raised $150 million at a reported $9.5 billion valuation in a round led by Abdiel Capital and Tiger Global.[5][9]
In 2025, OutSystems appointed Woodson Martin as CEO, with founder Paulo Rosado transitioning to chairman.[10]
Products and technology
AI development platform
OutSystems an enterprise-proven AI development platform. It provides one platform to manage AI apps and agents across the full development lifecycle. It has been rated highly in customer satisfaction[11]
OutSystems Developer Cloud (ODC)
In 2021, OutSystems announced a cloud-based development platform known as “Project Neo,” made available for public preview ahead of a planned 2022 launch.[12] The platform uses a container- and Kubernetes-based architecture.[12]
In 2022, OutSystems Developer Cloud (ODC) was described as a cloud-native platform aimed at supporting large-scale application delivery and omnichannel experiences.[3]
AI and agentic capabilities
Mentor
Mentor (introduced in October 2024) is an AI-powered digital assistant intended to support software development lifecycle activities, combining low-code development with generative AI and AI-driven guidance.[13][14] OutSystems Mentor is part of the ODC.[13]
Agent Workbench
In 2025, OutSystems announced the general availability of Agent Workbench, designed for building and managing enterprise AI agents and agentic systems.[15][16][17]
Acquisitions
In 2022, OutSystems acquired Ionic, the company behind the Ionic framework and related mobile development tools.[18][19] The acquisition was described as expanding OutSystems’ capabilities related to mobile app development and cross-platform delivery.[19]
Security and compliance
In 2026, OutSystems announced it had achieved FedRAMP Authorization, positioning the platform for use cases requiring U.S. federal security compliance.[20]
Recognition
OutSystems has been included in G2’s 2026 Best Software Awards lists, including ranking #11 on G2’s “Best Development Software Products” list.[21]
References
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- ^ “OutSystems CEO Woodson Martin – “AI needs governance, not froth”“. diginomica.com. 2025-10-06. Retrieved 2026-03-25.
- ^ a b “OutSystems powers up cloud-native developer platform”. www.computerweekly.com. Retrieved 2026-03-25.
- ^ published, James Capell (2025-10-05). “The AI revolution is “oversold” says OutSystems CEO as it launches new Agentic AI platform”. TechRadar. Retrieved 2026-03-25.
- ^ a b “Low-Code App Developer OutSystems Raises $150M, Now Valued at $9.5B | Built In Boston”. Built In. Retrieved 2026-03-25.
- ^ a b c Bugge, Axel (November 8, 2018). “Portugal’s OutSystems eyes rapid expansion after securing funding: CEO”. Reuters.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Butcher, Mike (2018-06-05). “Portugal’s OutSystems raises $360M from KKR and Goldman Sachs”. TechCrunch. Retrieved 2026-03-25.
- ^ Bugge, Axel (June 5, 2018). “Goldman Sachs, KKR invest $360 million in Portugal tech firm”. Reuters.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Wilhelm, Alex (2021-02-17). “Low-code focused OutSystems raises $150M at a $9.5B valuation”. TechCrunch. Retrieved 2026-03-25.
- ^ “OutSystems’ new CEO must achieve commercial acceleration”. Techzine Global. 2025-11-11. Retrieved 2026-03-25.
- ^ Mitchell, Sean. “OutSystems named G2 Leader for AI agent builders in 2026”. IT Brief UK. Retrieved 2026-03-26.
- ^ a b “OutSystems Announces a Cloud-Based Development Platform Project Neo in Preview”. InfoQ. Retrieved 2026-03-25.
- ^ a b “OutSystems Mentor: An AI-powered digital assistant for the entire SDLC”. InfoWorld. Retrieved 2026-03-25.
- ^ “How Generative AI Scales Business Innovation In Software Development”. Xebia. Retrieved 2026-03-25.
- ^ “OutSystems announces general availabilty Agent Workbench”. Techzine Global. 2025-09-30. Retrieved 2026-03-25.
- ^ “OutSystems’ Agent Workbench enables enterprises to scale and govern agentic AI with greater control”. TechRadar. 2025-09-30. Retrieved 2026-03-25.
- ^ Lardinois, Frederic (2025-09-30). “OutSystems Launches a Low-Code Workbench for Building Enterprise AI Agents”. The New Stack. Retrieved 2026-03-25.
- ^ “OutSystems acquires mobile app development startup Ionic”. SiliconANGLE. 2022-11-07. Retrieved 2026-03-25.
- ^ a b Cornwall, Andrew (2022-11-08). “OutSystems Buys Ionic: What It Means”. Forrester. Retrieved 2026-03-25.
- ^ “OutSystems Achieves FedRAMP Authorization to Accelerate Digital Modernization Across U.S. Federal Agencies”.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ “Best Development Software Products for 2026”. G2. Retrieved 2026-03-25.