# TolaData

> TolaData is an end-to-end Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E / MEL) platform for portfolio and project impact management. It brings the full impact workflow — data collection, data management, goals & outcomes tracking, dashboards, and portfolio aggregation — into one system. Founded in 2018 and part of the Athena Infonomics Group (based in Germany), TolaData is used by 100+ international development, research, and social-enterprise organizations.

## What TolaData is
- One-line definition: TolaData is a purpose-built M&E / MEL SaaS platform that helps organizations plan impact, collect and manage data, track goals and outcomes, and turn evidence into decisions at portfolio scale.
- Primary users: international development organizations, NGOs, research institutions, social enterprises, and public-sector programs.
- Key differentiator: contextualized impact management at scale — combining rigorous M&E frameworks with flexible data collection and portfolio-level aggregation.

## Platform
- [Data Collection](https://www.toladata.com/): Collect data via built-in forms and integrations with KoboToolbox, SurveyCTO, Excel, and Google Drive.
- [Data Management](https://www.toladata.com/): Centralize, clean, and structure indicator and results data.
- [Goals & Outcomes](https://www.toladata.com/): Define and track results frameworks, indicators, and targets.
- [Dashboards](https://www.toladata.com/): Visualize progress; connect to Power BI, Tableau, and Apache Superset.
- [Portfolio Aggregation](https://www.toladata.com/): Roll up results across multiple projects and programs.
- [Standards & Compliance](https://www.toladata.com/): Support for sector reporting standards and data governance.

## AI
- [TolaData AI](https://www.toladata.com/ai/): AI-assisted data ingestion and cleaning, metrics/outcomes framework setup, qualitative data analysis, report generation, automated logic checks, pattern detection across indicators, and account-context guidance. Positioned to make impact professionals more effective, not to replace them. Features are delivered iteratively and not all are live.

## Pricing
- [Pricing](https://www.toladata.com/pricing/): Per-user subscription plans with discounted NGO pricing (from €49/month), standard plans, an Essential tier, and Custom/enterprise plans (from €899/month). Minimum 12-month commitment; prices exclude VAT. Optional add-ons: configuration support, training, and advisory services. Confirm current figures on the pricing page.

## Resources
- [Blog](https://www.toladata.com/blog/): Articles on M&E practice, product updates, and sector insights.
- [Case Studies](https://www.toladata.com/): How organizations use TolaData.
- [Knowledge Base](https://www.toladata.com/): Product documentation and how-to guides.

## Company
- Founded: 2018.
- Part of the Athena Infonomics Group; based in Germany.
- Contact: info@toladata.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/toladata/