Quick Release

Quick Release

Automotive PDM services for OEMs

Overview

Summary: Quick Release provides product data management (PDM) services tailored for the automotive industry. It serves OEMs, suppliers, and partners by helping them organize and manage product data to improve efficiency and collaboration across the supply chain. The company delivers PDM consulting and data-management services, supporting engineers and streamlining workflows to reduce time-to-market and boost product quality. It differentiates itself through deep automotive domain expertise, a substantial track record of PDM support hours (over 2.4 million hours), and the backing of the Alten Group, which enhances its capabilities and credibility. The business model relies on service contracts and consulting fees, delivering value by turning complex product data into organized, accessible information that speed up development and cross-team collaboration.

About Quick Release

Simplify's Rating
Why Quick Release is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Automotive & Transportation

Consulting

Enterprise Software

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$160K

Headquarters

Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom

Founded

2001

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What believers are saying

  • A January 2026 Graduate Analyst role signals continued hiring and pipeline building.
  • Greenhouse postings in July 2026 list new projects across automotive, aerospace, and robotics.
  • ALTEN says Quick Release is diversifying into new sectors and geographies.

What critics are saying

  • Automotive downturns hit project demand fast, because revenue depends on OEM programs.
  • ALTEN integration after the 2023 German merger can dilute Quick Release’s standalone identity.
  • If OEMs internalize PDM tooling, Quick Release’s consultancy model loses its core moat.

What makes Quick Release unique

  • ALTEN acquired Quick Release in 2019, giving it global delivery scale.
  • Quick Release specializes in automotive PDM, serving OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers.
  • 200 PDM specialists across three continents create rare domain depth.

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Funding

Total Funding

$160k

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Funded Over

1 Rounds

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Benefits

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401(k) Retirement Plan

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Paid Holidays

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Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

0%
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