# Kirk Krappe

> Kirk Krappe co-founded Apttus in 2006 and served as its founding CEO until July 2018. His career includes senior roles at Corio, Nextance, BEA Systems and I-many, and the 2016 book Intelligent Quote-to-Cash. Apttus later combined with Conga in 2020. Avatier appointed him to its board in July 2026.

- **Role:** Director - Venture Partner at Avatier
- **Organizations:** Avatier, Apttus, Conga (Apttus combined with Conga after his departure), Corio, Nextance, BEA Systems, I-many
- **Education:** B.Eng. (Electrical and Mechanical Engineering), Queen Mary College, University of London, MBA, INSEAD
- **Known for:** Co-founded Apttus and led its expansion from contract lifecycle management to broader quote-to-cash software., EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalist, as stated in Avatier’s biography., Author of Intelligent Quote-to-Cash (2016).

## Career timeline

- **1999-2001** — Senior vice president of markets at Corio.
- **2001-2003** — CEO and president of Nextance.
- **2004** — Vice president of product marketing at BEA Systems; joined I-many as EVP of worldwide markets in June.
- **2006** — Co-founded Apttus with Neehar Giri and Kent Perkocha.
- **2013** — Apttus raised its first venture round, $37 million.
- **2016** — Published Intelligent Quote-to-Cash; Apttus extended its applications to Microsoft Azure.
- **2018-07** — Left Apttus; allegations of sexual misconduct and misleading employees about company performance became public later in 2018.
- **2018-10** — After his departure, Thoma Bravo completed its majority investment in Apttus.
- **2020-05** — Apttus and Conga combined under the Conga brand, led by Frank Holland.
- **2026-07** — Appointed to Avatier’s board on July 14.

## Achievements

- Co-founded Apttus and led its expansion from contract lifecycle management to broader quote-to-cash software.
- EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalist, as stated in Avatier’s biography.
- Author of Intelligent Quote-to-Cash (2016).
- Rowed for the British national team, according to university athletics biographies.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — Avatier announced his appointment to its board on July 14; its leadership page identifies him as Director - Venture Partner.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirk-krappe-437196/
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/kkrappe

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