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Promys Revenue (2024)

Promys generated an estimated $6M in annual revenue in 2024. Source: GetLatka estimate

Promys is a bootstrapped Canadian software company that provides a single-platform CRM, help desk, and professional services automation solution for IT integrators, managed service providers, and related field-service businesses. Founded in 2011 by John Breakey, who previously ran UNIS LUMIN, the third-largest Cisco partner in Canada, the company was built around the operational best practices Breakey developed running a services business that scaled from $30 million to $70 million in revenue.

As of early 2022, Promys serves approximately 150 customers on a seat-license model priced at a blended average of $59 per seat per month. With an average of 40 to 45 seats per customer, the typical monthly contract runs roughly $2,300, producing approximately $345,000 in monthly recurring revenue, or about $4.1 million in annualized recurring revenue.

The company is entirely bootstrapped, with Breakey holding approximately 70 percent ownership. A 15-person core team, supported by five subcontractors, generates roughly $276,000 in revenue per employee, placing Promys in the top quartile of SaaS companies by that metric. Breakey has not pursued outside investment and has indicated no active plans to sell, though he has noted that the right strategic acquirer in an adjacent market could be a fit.

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Promys Revenue

Promys generated an estimated $6M in annual revenue in 2024.

Promys generated approximately $345,000 in monthly recurring revenue as of early 2022, equating to roughly $4.1 million in annualized recurring revenue. The host calculated this figure by multiplying 150 customers by the average monthly contract value of $2,300, and Breakey confirmed the result was approximately correct.

Promys Revenue GrowthReported revenue / ARR over time · latest figure estimated$0$1.5M$3M$4.5M$6M$7.5M200320052007200920112013201520172019202120232024$0$345K$6MSource: GetLatka.com
YearMilestoneSource
2024Promys Hit $6m revenue in October 2024Estimated
2023Promys Hit $4.1m revenue in November 2023Estimated
2022Promys revenue in 2022: $345kInterview9:36[1]
2021Promys Hit $3.6m revenue in January 2021Not recorded
2003Launched with $0 revenue

A year prior, in early 2021, monthly revenue was approximately 25 percent lower, implying monthly revenue of roughly $259,000 and annualized revenue of approximately $3.1 million. That represents year-over-year growth of roughly 33 percent on the annualized base.

Founder / CEO

John Breakey

CEO

John Breakey is the CEO and majority owner of Promys, holding approximately 70 percent of the company as of 2022. He was 65 years old at the time of the interview. Before founding Promys, Breakey was a principal at UNIS LUMIN, which he described as the third-largest Cisco partner in Canada. UNIS LUMIN grew from $30 million to $50 million to $70 million in revenue during his tenure, and the operational challenges of managing utilization, billing, and cash flow at that scale directly informed the design of Promys.

Breakey transitioned to Promys full time in 2011 after a parallel cutover period. He funded the business using capital from other businesses he had previously sold rather than seeking outside investors. He is divorced and has three daughters.

On the question of a potential sale, Breakey told Latka that he has learned from prior businesses that timing can be right at any moment, but that he would insist any buyer commit to treating both employees and customers well. He cited ConnectWise as an example of a competitor that struggled after a major financial investor acquired it, saying it took ConnectWise roughly a year and a half to recover. He identified companies in adjacent markets, such as RMM vendors like N-able or suite providers like Acronis, as the most logical strategic acquirers, though he said he is not actively seeking a buyer.

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Customers

Promys had approximately 150 customers as of early 2022. The customer base spans IT integrators, pure managed service providers, and companies in physical security, fire suppression, and fire alarm installation, all of which share the common workflow of quoting equipment and labor, delivering both, and then providing post-implementation support.

Customers range in size from 10 users on the low end to 150 users on the high end, with an average of 40 to 45 seats per account. At a blended seat price of $59 per month, the average monthly contract value is approximately $2,300. The largest customer, at roughly 150 users, pays approximately $100,000 per year. Most customers have been with Promys for five or more years, and some of the larger accounts have been on the platform for close to ten years. Breakey noted that the primary source of churn is customers being acquired or going out of business, typically among the smaller accounts.

The sales cycle runs from one month to four months. Promys maintains a known prospect list of approximately 4,000 companies whose names and key contacts are identified, enabling targeted outreach and remarketing over time.

Promys serves 150 customers.

Promys Business Model

Promys operates on a per-seat subscription model with two license tiers: a field or technical license and a full license for salespeople and administrators. Blended across both tiers, the average seat price is $59 per month. With 40 to 45 seats per average customer, the typical monthly contract is approximately $2,300, and the largest contract reaches roughly $100,000 per year.

The company is bootstrapped and, according to Breakey, has benefited from strong cash flow throughout its history. The host noted that with 15 full-time employees generating approximately $4.1 million in annualized recurring revenue, revenue per employee is approximately $276,000, which the host characterized as top-quartile performance for a SaaS business. Breakey confirmed the math. Profitability was not explicitly stated as a percentage or dollar figure in the interview, but Breakey's description of strong cash flow and the absence of any outside funding since 2011 is consistent with a profitable operation. A precise margin figure was not discussed.

Growth comes from a combination of customer referrals and cold outreach to a known prospect list of approximately 4,000 targets. Three sales representatives handle all new business, and all sales are conducted remotely. The development team releases product updates every two to three months. Five subcontractors supplement the 15-person core team, primarily in support, implementation, training, and development.

Point-in-time figures shared on the GetLatka podcast, each linked to the exact moment it was said on camera.

Customers (2022)

150

“Nathan Latka: How many customers are you working with today, John? John Breakey: So we both have, I guess, approximately about 150, 200.”

Watch at 8:36

Promys Employees & Team Size

Promys had 15 full-time employees as of early 2022, supported by an additional five subcontractors. The team is divided across customer support and implementation, training, and software development. Three of the 15 employees are dedicated sales representatives. The remaining headcount is weighted toward engineering and customer success functions, consistent with Breakey's description of a product that requires ongoing releases every two to three months and hands-on implementation support for new customers.

Promys employs approximately 15 people as of 2026, including 2 sales reps that carry a quota. It serves 150 customers that rely on its solutions.

Promys Team GrowthReported headcount over time048121620200320052007200920112013201520172019202120232024001515Source: GetLatka.com
YearMilestoneSource
2024Reached 15 employees (October 2024)Not recorded
2023Reached 15 employees (November 2023)Not recorded
2023Reached 15 employees (July 2023)Not recorded
2023Reached 15 employees (July 2023)Not recorded
2023Reached 15 employees (January 2023)Not recorded
2022Reached 15 employees (January 2022)Interview
2021Reached 16 employees (November 2021)Not recorded
2021Reached 16 employees (January 2021)Not recorded
2020Reached 15 employees (November 2020)Not recorded

Frequently Asked Questions about Promys

What is Promys's revenue?

As of 2024, Promys generated an estimated $6M in annual revenue.

Who founded Promys?

Promys was founded by John Breakey.

When was Promys founded?

Promys was founded in 2003.

Who is the CEO of Promys?

The CEO of Promys is John Breakey.

How many employees does Promys have?

As of 2024, Promys had 15 employees.

Where is Promys headquartered?

Promys is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

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Full Interview Transcripts

How He Patiently Bootstrapped To $4.5m in Revenue In Legacy SpaceJan 12, 2022

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Data and Sources

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