Tilkal
Tilkal is a Paris-based blockchain supply chain traceability platform serving large manufacturers and brands across food, cosmetics, fashion, mining, and aerospace with tier-N visibility, EUDR/DPP/AGEC compliance, and Digital Product Passport capabilities delivered via annual enterprise SaaS subscriptions.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2017
- HeadquartersParis, France
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What Tilkal does
Tilkal is a Paris-based (Tilkal SAS) software company founded in 2017 that operates a blockchain and big data platform for end-to-end supply chain traceability and transparency. The company's core offering, Tilkal Suite, combines four modules — Connect (data collection), Insights (KPI visualization and compliance verification), Control Tower (real-time supply chain view at batch, SKU, purchase order, or delivery number level), and Spotlight DPP (B2B and B2C Digital Product Passports) — and is interoperable out of the box with existing ERP systems via industry standards including GS1 EPCIS, GS1 Digital Link, UN Transparency Protocol (UNTP), and SSO/SAML v2. The platform's distinguishing capability is tier-N supplier visibility enabled by cascading supplier engagement and automated data collection, supported by built-in risk and anomaly detection, with the proprietary blockchain network providing auditable proof of origin from raw materials to end products.
Tilkal serves large manufacturers and brands across multiple regulated verticals including food and beverage (Danone, Valrhona, Coeur de Lion, Carambar & Co, Petit Bateau, Provamel, CHO Group), cosmetics (Joone, Diptyque Paris), fashion and luxury (Longchamp, Aigle, Révillon, Sea2See), mining and metals (Eramet, Responsible Mica Initiative), aerospace and defense (Daher), seafood (Qwehli), and environmental services (Veolia). The company also works with multi-stakeholder initiatives such as the Action for Sustainable Derivatives and Action for responsible Timber Sourcing. Customer use cases include EUDR, DPP, AGEC, CSRD, and Forced Labor regulatory compliance, ESG and deforestation-free sourcing verification, consumer transparency through QR-code-enabled product passports, and verified customs declarations (Daher reduced customs duties from 6-7% to 0%).
Tilkal generates revenue primarily through annual enterprise SaaS subscriptions sold via direct enterprise field sales with quote-based pricing. Distribution is complemented by industry association partnerships (Vitagora, Cosmetic Valley, France Supply Chain, French Blockchain Federation, B-Hub for Europe, EIT Food Rising Food Stars), a marketplace listing on OVH Cloud's Open Trusted Cloud ecosystem, and a direct go-to-market targeting enterprise sustainability, supply chain, and compliance buyers. The company received its primary funding through a European Innovation Council Accelerator grant of approximately EUR 2.5 million in October 2022 (selected from 1,000+ applicants) and earlier seed funding from BREEGA and Ventech in 2019. Governance is led by co-founder and CEO Matthieu Hug and co-founder and Director General Joseph Azar, with a management team of 11-50 employees structured as a Société par Actions Simplifiée (SAS) under French law.
Tilkal firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Tilkal
- Legal name
- Tilkal SAS
- Website
- https://tilkal.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2017
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Tilkal is a Paris-based blockchain supply chain traceability platform serving large manufacturers and brands across food, cosmetics, fashion, mining, and aerospace with tier-N visibility, EUDR/DPP/AGEC compliance, and Digital Product Passport capabilities delivered via annual enterprise SaaS subscriptions.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where Tilkal is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Paris
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Tilkal business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others
Revenue model
- Software Platform Subscription: SaaS-based supply chain transparency and traceability platform with modular capabilities (Connect, Insights, Control Tower, Spotlight, DPP modules). Revenue generated through recurring software subscriptions to manufacturers and brands.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | Enterprise SaaS platform with modular components |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels9 records
Tilkal product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Tilkal sells the Tilkal Suite, a B2B SaaS platform that combines a proprietary blockchain network with big-data analytics to deliver end-to-end supply chain traceability and transparency for manufacturers and brands. The platform is modular, comprising Connect (stakeholder data collection), Insights (KPI visualization and compliance verification), Control Tower (real-time, batch-level supply chain view), and Spotlight DPP (digital product passports for B2B and B2C use). It is sold via annual subscription with quote-based pricing, and is supported by solutions for EUDR compliance, responsible sourcing, tier-N supplier risk analysis, digital product passports, and product traceability, plus an ecosystem called Traceability Open Connect.
Product overview
Tilkal is a traceability and transparency software platform for manufacturers and brands, based on blockchain and big data technologies. The core offering is Tilkal Suite, a full-spectrum platform comprising Connect (data collection), Insights (visualization and compliance), Control Tower (real-time supply chain view), and Spotlight DPP (digital product passports). The platform is complemented by sector-specific solutions including EUDR Compliance, Digital Product Passports, Product Traceability, Responsible Sourcing, and Tier-N Supplier Risk Analysis. Additional offerings include the Supply Chain Due Diligence Atlas (regulatory intelligence platform), DPP Whitepaper Series (educational resources), EUDR Toolkit, and Regulations Handbook. The company also offers Traceability Open Connect as a trusted ecosystem for network participants.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Tilkal Suite: Full-spectrum platform for end-to-end traceability and transparency capabilities
- DOORZ
- eraTrace
- Supply Chain Due Diligence Atlas
- Traceability Open Connect
Products and services
- Tilkal Suite Full-spectrum B2B SaaS platform for end-to-end supply chain traceability and transparency. Combines a proprietary blockchain network with big-data analytics and is composed of four modules: Connect (stakeholder data collection), Insights (KPI visualization and compliance verification), Control Tower (real-time batch-level supply chain view), and Spotlight DPP (B2B and B2C digital product passports). Sold as an annual enterprise subscription to manufacturers and brands.
- Digital Product Passport Structured, interoperable digital record compiling all relevant product data — including materials, provenance, certifications, manufacturing details, traceability logs, and end-of-life instructions — into a single accessible framework. Supports both B2B and B2C use cases and helps manufacturers comply with emerging DPP/ESPR regulations while enabling consumer transparency.
- EUDR Compliance Solution for EU Deforestation Regulation compliance, helping companies trace commodities including cattle, cocoa, coffee, palm oil, rubber, soya, and wood from batches and shipments back to plots of land, with risk scoring and compliance reporting.
- Product Traceability End-to-end product traceability from raw materials to finished products at batch, SKU, purchase order, or delivery number level, proving origin and impact throughout multi-tier supply chains.
- Responsible Sourcing Solution that enables companies to demonstrate compliance and prove origin of raw materials through multi-tier supplier engagement and verified ESG data, supporting responsible sourcing commitments.
- Tier-N Supplier Risk Analysis Risk analysis solution enabling automated data collection and cascading supplier engagement to reach deep tiers of the supply chain, with built-in risk scoring and real-time anomaly alerts for tier-N supplier risk assessment.
- Traceability Open Connect Trusted ecosystem enabling global value chain traceability network participants to join Tilkal's network and share traceability data securely across organizational boundaries, lowering onboarding friction for suppliers and partners.
- eraTrace Digital Product Passport for metals developed in partnership with Eramet, providing traceability of manganese alloys across every transformation stage with verified environmental and social performance data. One of the first real-world DPP implementations in the metals industry.
- Supply Chain Due Diligence Atlas Strategic intelligence platform providing structured overview of 60+ current and upcoming supply chain regulations across 14+ countries with sector-specific coverage for apparel, food, mining, construction, and industrial manufacturing. Functions as a regulatory intelligence and lead-generation tool.
- EUDR Toolkit Practical toolkit providing guidance for companies to prepare and implement components for EU Deforestation Regulation compliance covering commodities such as cattle, cocoa, coffee, palm oil, rubber, soya, and wood.
Quantifiable outcome
- Daher reduced customs duties from 6-7% to 0% through verified compliance
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Tilkal
Customer profileNamed customers25 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Tilkal technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration6 records
AI capability3 records
Feature6 records
Tilkal partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.
- GS1coreGS1 standards partnership ensuring interoperability. Tilkal's platform is built on GS1 EPCIS, GS1 Digital Link standards for product identification and data exchange. GS1 France participates in Tilkal webinars discussing DPP standards and interoperability principles.
- OVH CloudcoreTilkal joined OVH Cloud's Open Trusted Cloud ecosystem and is listed on the OVH Cloud marketplace. The partnership provides infrastructure hosting and cloud services for Tilkal's platform.
- VitagoraminorPartnership with Vitagora, a taste, nutrition, and food safety competitiveness cluster, for industry network and ecosystem development in the food sector.
- Cosmetic ValleyminorPartnership with Cosmetic Valley, the French competitiveness cluster for cosmetics, supporting industry collaboration and market access in the cosmetics sector.
- EIT Food Rising Food StarsminorPartnership with EIT Food Rising Food Stars program for food innovation and sustainability ecosystem development.
- French Blockchain FederationminorMember of the French Blockchain Federation, contributing to blockchain industry standards and advocacy for supply chain applications.
- France Supply ChainminorPartnership with France Supply Chain association for supply chain industry visibility and best practice sharing.
- B-Hub for EuropeminorPartnership with B-Hub for Europe, supporting European blockchain and digital innovation initiatives.
- ErametflagshipStrategic partnership to develop eraTrace, a Digital Product Passport for metals. Tilkal powers the B2B DPP that provides Eramet's industrial customers with origin traceability, verified CO2 data, and audited ESG indicators for compliance and competitive differentiation.
- LongchampflagshipPartnership for Longchamp's Unfold project implementing DPP across textiles, footwear, and leather goods. Project involves systematic supplier onboarding up to tier 4 with 100% completion for textiles and footwear.
- DanoneflagshipLong-term partnership for blockchain-based transparency and traceability across Danone's global supply chains. Tilkal provides expertise, operational solutions, and a collaborative approach for Danone's sustainability strategy.
- Action for Sustainable DerivativescorePartnership to integrate digital tools for supplier engagement and traceability in sustainable derivatives sourcing. Tilkal's platform drives efficiencies in data access and inspires action beyond compliance.
- Responsible Mica InitiativecorePartnership to implement blockchain-based traceability for mica sourcing. Tilkal's solution provides detailed and timely data for monitoring supply chains, identifying support opportunities, and making responsible mica sourcing a reality in communities.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Tilkal competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Inspectorio: AI-driven supply chain compliance and quality management platform serving brands and suppliers. Adjacent to Tilkal's risk-analysis capabilities, with overlap in tier-N supplier engagement for regulated industries.
- FoodLogiQ: Food traceability, supplier management, and food safety platform. Directly comparable to Tilkal in food industry vertical, with similar supplier onboarding and regulatory compliance workflows.
- OriginTrail: Decentralized knowledge graph for supply chain interoperability, with strong focus on GS1 standards alignment and DPP. Comparable to Tilkal in architecture (blockchain + standards) and target customers.
- Circulor: UK-based blockchain supply chain traceability platform serving complex industrial supply chains (batteries, automotive, aerospace). Directly comparable to Tilkal in technology stack, tier-N visibility, and enterprise target customers.
- Kezzler: Enterprise serialization and traceability platform with GS1 integration. Comparable to Tilkal in serving regulated industries (food, cosmetics, pharma) with batch-level traceability and DPP support.
- VeChain: Public blockchain platform purpose-built for supply chain traceability, product authentication, and DPP use cases. Competes head-to-head with Tilkal in blockchain-led supply chain transparency for luxury, food, and industrial verticals.
Emerging players
- Everledger: Blockchain-based provenance platform for diamonds, luxury goods, and minerals. Comparable to Tilkal in technology and high-value materials provenance, with overlapping customer segments in luxury and mining.
- Provenance: Supply chain transparency and claims verification platform primarily serving consumer goods and fashion brands. Overlaps with Tilkal's Spotlight/DPP capabilities and B2C storytelling use cases.
Broad incumbents
- SAP (Product Compliance & Sustainability): Global ERP and supply chain software incumbent offering product compliance, sustainability, and traceability modules. Competes with Tilkal for enterprise RFPs where customers prefer integrated ERP-native solutions.
- IBM Food Trust: IBM's blockchain-based food traceability network with global enterprise deployments. Competes in the same food/CPG traceability category as Tilkal but with substantially greater scale, brand, and integration footprint.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Tilkal social profiles
Digital presenceTilkal compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
Tilkal financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Tilkal leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Tilkal funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds6 records
Investors6 records
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Tilkal M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Tilkal
What does Tilkal do?
Tilkal sells the Tilkal Suite, a B2B SaaS platform that combines a proprietary blockchain network with big-data analytics to deliver end-to-end supply chain traceability and transparency for manufacturers and brands. The platform is modular, comprising Connect (stakeholder data collection), Insights (KPI visualization and compliance verification), Control Tower (real-time, batch-level supply chain view), and Spotlight DPP (digital product passports for B2B and B2C use). It is sold via annual subscription with quote-based pricing, and is supported by solutions for EUDR compliance, responsible sourcing, tier-N supplier risk analysis, digital product passports, and product traceability, plus an ecosystem called Traceability Open Connect.
Is Tilkal a public or private company?
Tilkal is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Tilkal founded?
Tilkal was founded in 2017. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Tilkal based?
Tilkal is headquartered in Paris, France, in the Europe region.
How does Tilkal make money?
One revenue line is on record: software Platform Subscription.
Who are Tilkal's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Inspectorio, FoodLogiQ, OriginTrail, Circulor, Kezzler and VeChain. Emerging players are Everledger and Provenance. Broad incumbents are SAP (Product Compliance & Sustainability) and IBM Food Trust.
Does Tilkal have an API?
Yes. Tilkal's platform supports interoperability through APIs capable of circulating information between systems. The platform is based on industry standards such as GS1 EPCIS, GS1 Digital Link, UN Transparency Protocol (UNTP), and SSO/SAML v2 for secure data exchange. The Digital Product Passport system connects to TPS (Tilkal's intelligent data engine) to retrieve and contextualize product data.