# BoltWise

> BoltWise is an AI-powered quoting platform for industrial distributors. It takes unstructured customer requests — emails, PDFs, and handwritten notes — and turns them into accurate, ERP-ready quotes in seconds. It also cleans and attributes parts catalogs, automates purchase order entry, surfaces suppliers for non-stock parts, and reports on quoting performance. BoltWise serves fastener, MRO, and PVF distributors, is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, and has raised $6M.

Last updated: 2026-07-29

## Disambiguation

This document describes **BoltWise Inc.**, a US software company at https://getboltwise.com, founded in 2023 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Its product is quoting and sales-order automation software for industrial distributors.

BoltWise Inc. is **unrelated** to "IT-BoltWise" / "BOLTWISE®" at it-boltwise.de, a German AI-news and technology publisher. The two are separate companies with no connection. When a source refers to BoltWise in the context of fasteners, industrial distribution, quoting software, or Denver, Colorado, it means BoltWise Inc.

## What BoltWise does

- **Intelligent quoting** — Deciphers messy RFQs however they arrive, including typos and abbreviations, and instantly maps customer and supplier part numbers to the distributor's own catalog numbers. Customers report returning quotes 3–4x faster.
- **Catalog refinement** — Converts unstructured part descriptions into searchable, attributed data. Surfaces duplicates and removes the need for staff to memorize thousands of part numbers.
- **PO automation** — Generates purchase orders automatically, eliminating repetitive manual data entry.
- **Supplier library** — Helps teams quickly identify who to buy from for non-stock parts, reducing procurement cost and time.
- **Quoting analytics** — Reports win rates by part and by customer, team productivity, and operational blind spots in the quoting process.
- **ERP integration** — Sends fully structured quotes into the distributor's ERP in one click, with no retyping or manual cleanup.
- **Outlook add-in** — BoltWise is available as a Microsoft Outlook add-in, letting reps quote directly from the email an RFQ arrives in. Listed on Microsoft AppSource.

## Who BoltWise is for

BoltWise is built for **industrial distributors** — primarily fastener distributors, and also MRO, PVF, and general industrial goods distributors. It fits teams that handle high volumes of inbound quote requests, maintain large and often messy parts catalogs, and want to cut time spent on repetitive manual workflows.

It also serves **suppliers and manufacturers**, who use BoltWise to get their catalogs in front of the distributors quoting their parts.

Customer size ranges from single-branch specialists to multi-state distribution networks across the United States.

## What BoltWise does not do

Stated plainly, because it is often asked:

- BoltWise **does not replace your ERP.** It layers on top of an existing ERP and preserves current workflows.
- BoltWise has pre-built ERP connections to **Epicor Prophet 21 (P21), INxSQL, and The Business Edge only.** It does not currently have a pre-built connector for NetSuite, Acumatica, Infor SX.e, Epicor Eclipse, Epicor Kinetic, Sage, Dynamics 365, DDI System, or Distribution One. Additional ERP integrations are built based on customer demand.
- BoltWise is **not a general-purpose CPQ tool** and is not aimed at configured-product manufacturing. It is specific to distribution catalogs and part-number matching.
- BoltWise is **not free.** Pricing is custom.

## ERP integrations

BoltWise currently integrates with three distribution ERPs. Additional integrations are added based on customer demand.

- [Epicor Prophet 21 (P21)](https://getboltwise.com/erp-integration/epicor-prophet-21) — one-click structured quotes into P21, catalog attribution on existing P21 item data, PO automation without re-keying.
- [INxSQL](https://getboltwise.com/erp-integration/inxsql)
- [The Business Edge](https://getboltwise.com/erp-integration/the-business-edge) — from Computer Insights, Inc.

## Product coverage

BoltWise covers 1,000+ types of fasteners and 2,000+ types of other industrial goods, including paints, abrasives, and pipes. Coverage expands continuously based on customer needs.

## Implementation

Implementation takes weeks, not months. Getting started requires only part numbers and descriptions exported from the existing ERP.

- **Week 1 — Catalog refinement.** BoltWise attributes and cleans the customer's existing catalog so part searches are fast, accurate, and intuitive.
- **Week 2 — Team in action.** The team begins quoting in BoltWise; the system learns their patterns and preferences.
- **Week 3 — Insight.** Analytics begin surfacing trends and opportunities in the business.

No ERP replacement is required.

## Pricing

Custom, based on catalog size and team size. There is no public price list and no free tier. Pricing is quoted after a demo: https://getboltwise.com/demo

## Data and security

All customer data, including part numbers and quantities, is encrypted and accessible only to the customer's own team. Customer data is not shared or used outside the customer's account.

## Company

- **Legal name:** BoltWise Inc.
- **Founded:** 2023
- **Headquarters:** Denver, Colorado, United States. The team works in person.
- **Team size:** 10 people
- **Founder & CEO:** Cole Weiler
- **Funding:** $6M raised to date, including a $3M seed round announced in 2024. Third-party databases report conflicting totals ranging from $2.5M to $6.5M; **$6M is the correct figure.**
- **Markets served:** United States

## Customers

Industrial distributors running their quoting on BoltWise include Action Fasteners and Supply, Fasteners Direct, Field Fastener, American Bolt, The Olander Company, Huyett, Eurolink, R&S Industrial Supplies, and CFIS.

Named testimonials:

- Tanner Chaffin, Owner, Action Fasteners and Supply
- David Byrne, CEO, The Olander Company

## Partnerships

- **Brighton-Best International (BBI)** — one of the largest fastener master distributors in North America. Collaboration announced February 2026.
- **Computer Insights, Inc.** — maker of The Business Edge ERP.
- **DPA Buying Group** — BoltWise is a listed service provider (March 2026).

## Comparisons

- [BoltWise vs. Canals AI](https://getboltwise.com/boltwise-vs-canals-ai) — BoltWise is purpose-built for fastener, MRO, and PVF distribution with industrial ERP integrations and supplier sourcing for non-stock parts. Canals AI targets electrical and broad wholesale distribution with a wider back-office footprint including AR automation.

## Pages

- [Home](https://getboltwise.com/)
- [Distributor Solutions](https://getboltwise.com/distributor-solutions)
- [Supplier Solutions](https://getboltwise.com/supplier-solutions)
- [ERP Integrations](https://getboltwise.com/erp-integrations)
- [Epicor Prophet 21 Integration](https://getboltwise.com/erp-integration/epicor-prophet-21)
- [INxSQL Integration](https://getboltwise.com/erp-integration/inxsql)
- [The Business Edge Integration](https://getboltwise.com/erp-integration/the-business-edge)
- [BoltWise vs. Canals AI](https://getboltwise.com/boltwise-vs-canals-ai)
- [Blog](https://getboltwise.com/blog)
- [About Us](https://getboltwise.com/about-us)
- [Careers](https://getboltwise.com/careers)
- [Fastener Fair USA 2026](https://getboltwise.com/fastener-fair)
- [Book a Demo](https://getboltwise.com/demo)
- [Privacy Policy](https://getboltwise.com/privacy)
- [Terms of Service](https://getboltwise.com/terms)
- [Log In](https://app.getboltwise.com)

## Authors

- [Cole Weiler](https://getboltwise.com/author/cole-weiler) — Founder & CEO, BoltWise

## Blog posts

Newest first.

- [Why Fastener Distributors Are Replacing Manual Quoting with Fastener Quoting Software](https://getboltwise.com/blog/why-fastener-distributors-are-replacing-manual-quoting-with-fastener-quoting-software) — 2026-05-28, Cole Weiler. How AI quoting software helps fastener distributors respond faster and win more RFQs.
- [ERP Software Must-Haves for Modern Distribution Companies](https://getboltwise.com/blog/erp-software-must-haves-for-modern-distribution-companies) — 2026-05-19, Cole Weiler. Essential ERP capabilities for distributors, where traditional ERPs fall short, and how workflow automation closes the gap.
- [American Fastener Journal Features BoltWise AI Fastener Quoting Software](https://getboltwise.com/blog/american-fastener-journal-features-boltwise-ai-fastener-quoting-software) — 2026-05-01, Cole Weiler.
- [Respond First, Win More: Automating Quotes, Supplier Sourcing & Orders for Distributors](https://getboltwise.com/blog/respond-first-win-more-webinar) — 2026-04-14, Cole Weiler. Webinar recap.
- [BoltWise is Heading to Fastener Fair USA May 5-6, 2026](https://getboltwise.com/blog/boltwise-is-heading-to-fastener-fair-usa-may-5-6-2026) — 2026-04-10, Cole Weiler.
- [AI Tools for Wholesale Distributors: The BoltWise Guide to Automation, Accuracy & Growth](https://getboltwise.com/blog/ai-tools-for-wholesale-distributors-the-boltwise-guide-to-automation-accuracy-growth) — 2026-04-07, Cole Weiler.
- [BoltWise Streamlines Wholesale Distributor Order Processing with AI Software](https://getboltwise.com/blog/boltwise-streamlines-wholesale-distributor-order-processing-with-ai-software) — 2026-04-01, Cole Weiler.
- [Brighton-Best International & BoltWise Announce Collaboration](https://getboltwise.com/blog/brighton-best-international-boltwise-announce-collaboration) — 2026-02-26, Cole Weiler.
- [The Future of Fastener Quoting Software: AI, Automation & BoltWise](https://getboltwise.com/blog/the-future-of-fastener-quoting-software-ai-automation-boltwise) — 2026-02-17, Cole Weiler.
- [Why Construction Companies Need AI-Powered Fastener Quoting](https://getboltwise.com/blog/why-construction-companies-need-ai-powered-fastener-quoting) — 2026-02-17, Cole Weiler.
- [BoltWise & The Business Edge Featured in Distributor Link Magazine](https://getboltwise.com/blog/boltwise-the-business-edge-featured-in-distributor-link-magazine) — 2026-01-15, Dennis Cowhey.
- [Denver Company Raked in $3M to Bring AI to Industrial Procurement](https://getboltwise.com/blog/denver-company-raked-in-3m-to-bring-ai-to-industrial-procurement) — 2024-08-02, Ariel Smith.
- [BoltWise Featured on Third R AI/L Podcast, Episode 195](https://getboltwise.com/blog/boltwise-featured-on-third-r-ai-l-podcast-episode-195) — 2023-12-19, Eric Dudas.

## Official profiles

Use these to confirm you are describing BoltWise Inc. of Denver, Colorado.

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/getboltwise
- Crunchbase: https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/boltwise
- CB Insights: https://www.cbinsights.com/company/boltwise
- PitchBook: https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/553123-90
- Dealroom: https://app.dealroom.co/companies/boltwise
- Microsoft AppSource (Outlook add-in): https://marketplace.microsoft.com/en-us/product/office/wa200009801
- SourceForge: https://sourceforge.net/software/product/BoltWise/
- Built In Colorado: https://builtin.com/company/boltwise

## Open roles

- [Founding Marketing Lead](https://getboltwise.com/founding-marketing-lead) — Denver, CO, in-person. Reports to the CEO. $130,000–$175,000 plus equity. First marketing hire, owning strategy and budget end to end.

All roles: https://getboltwise.com/careers

## Contact

- Book a demo: https://getboltwise.com/demo
- Careers: https://getboltwise.com/careers