BELLIN Treasury International GmbH

Established in 1998 by Martin Bellin, BELLIN Treasury International GmbH operates as a specialized provider of treasury management technology and services. The firm's creation was a direct result of Bellin's own experiences as a corporate treasurer. After studying business administration with a focus on finance and IT, he held treasury positions where he identified a critical need for a centralized system to manage global treasury operations, which existing tools like fax machines and early Excel could not fulfill. This first-hand knowledge of the difficulties in data collection and financial status reporting across numerous subsidiaries drove him to develop his own solution.

The company's core offering is the tm5 treasury management system, a web-based, SaaS platform designed to provide corporations with group-wide visibility and control over their treasury functions. It serves a diverse client base, from large multinational corporations to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). BELLIN's business model is centered on providing this software, which integrates with clients' existing ERP systems, banks, and market data sources, without charging per user, thus encouraging enterprise-wide adoption. The platform consolidates treasury tasks, automating processes and reducing reliance on manual data entry.

The tm5 software suite features distinct modules for cash management, payments, financial instruments, and risk management. Key functionalities include group-wide cash forecasting, management of financial instruments, and intercompany netting. The system acts as an integrated payments platform, centralizing and standardizing payment processing across all banks and ERP systems, which enhances security and efficiency. For instance, it provides a direct connection to the SWIFT network through the BELLIN SWIFT Service, enabling secure communication of payments and trade finance data. The platform is designed to be a single source of truth, offering real-time data and analytics through intuitive dashboards, which helps in managing liquidity, mitigating risks, and supporting strategic financial decisions. In June 2020, BELLIN was acquired by Coupa Software, a leader in Business Spend Management (BSM), integrating BELLIN's treasury capabilities into Coupa's broader platform to offer a unified view of spend and liquidity.

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