IVèS

What IVèS does

IVèS (legal entity IVES SAS, founded 2005 in Montbonnot-Saint-Martin, France) is a privately-held accessibility technology company focused on communication solutions for deaf, hard-of-hearing, deaf-blind, and aphasic individuals. Its core technology is "conversation totale" (Total Conversation), enabling simultaneous audio, video, and real-time text communication through relay call centers. The flagship platform is Elioz, which includes the Elioz Application (consumer mobile/desktop relay interface), Elioz Entreprise (workplace accessibility module for inter-professional communication), and Elioz Connect (business-to-consumer accessibility service for companies and local authorities). IVèS operates the first telephone relay center in France and supports 24/7 sign-language interpretation across multiple European, North American, Middle Eastern, and Asian markets.

The company has expanded into AI-driven accessibility under the IRIS product line, including Signbot (an autonomous AI chatbot with 3D avatar providing 24/7 sign-language customer service), Signtrad (sign-language translation of websites, FAQs, videos, and audio content), and Signverse (a metaverse-based French Sign Language learning environment). These are grouped under the MotionSign innovation sub-brand, supported by Minalogic and the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region. IVèS generates revenue through (1) OEM/white-label licensing of the Elioz platform to partners in 12 countries who resell under their own brands, (2) direct managed services including telephone relay center operations, and (3) subscription-based access to the Elioz Application. The company serves four primary customer segments: telephone relay centers, enterprise employees requiring workplace accessibility, businesses and public-sector organizations needing accessible communication channels, and deaf/hard-of-hearing individuals. Named customers/logos include Orange (telecommunications) and ACS Canada (government, through the SRV Canada Video Relay Service). The company employs 104 people across the group and has been founder-led since inception, with Pascal Dupuy as CEO, Didier Chabanol as Commercial Director, and Emmanuel Buu as Technical Director.

Name

IVèS

Legal name

IVES SAS

Website

https://ives.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IVèS is a French accessibility-technology company developing the Elioz Total Conversation platform (simultaneous audio, video, and real-time text) and AI-powered sign-language products (IRIS, Signbot, Signtrad, Signverse) for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and aphasic individuals across 12 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Accessibility Software

NAICS

Telephone Call Centers (56142)

SIC

Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Assistive Hearing & Communication Access (Captioning, Hearing Support, Transcription) (EDAFAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

AAC (Augmentative & Alternative Communication) Devices, Apps & Training (EDAKAIAB), Accessibility & Special-Needs Customer Support (BPAAABAM), Sign Language Learning Programs (ASL/BSL, etc.) (EDAMAFAM), Assistive Technology (AT) & Accessible Learning Tools (EDALAGAB)

Keywords

• Deaf accessibility technology
• Sign language translation
• Video relay services
• Total conversation platform
• Communication accessibility software

Headquarters

HQ city

Crolles

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. White-label/OEM Licensing: IVèS provides its platform technology under white-label/OEM arrangements to partners in multiple countries who sell accessibility services under their own brands. Revenue generated through licensing fees.
2. Elioz Services: Direct services including telephone relay center operations and accessibility solutions for enterprises and public sector organizations.
3. Elioz Application Platform: Platform services for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals enabling communication with relay centers and hearing persons.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

IVèS develops and operates the Elioz accessibility platform that enables deaf, hard-of-hearing, deaf-blind, and aphasic individuals to communicate via simultaneous audio, video, and real-time text (Total Conversation) through relay call centers. The company delivers its technology both as a branded service (Elioz Application, Elioz Entreprise, Elioz Connect) and through OEM/white-label licensing to partners in 12 countries. It also sells AI-driven sign-language products under the IRIS brand, including Signbot (avatar chatbot), Signtrad (content translation), and the Signverse metaverse learning environment.

Product overview

IVèS is a European leader in accessibility technology for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, operating as a multi-product platform company. The core offering is the Elioz platform—a 'conversation totale' system enabling simultaneous audio, video, and real-time text communication through relay call centers. Elioz includes multiple modules: Elioz Application (relay call center operations), Elioz Entreprise (corporate accessibility for deaf employees), and Elioz Connect (business-to-consumer communication). The company has expanded into AI-powered products under the IRIS brand, including Signbot (3D avatar chatbot for 24/7 sign language customer service) and Signtrad (sign language translation for web/video content). MotionSign is an innovation sub-brand encompassing metaverse-based LSF education via Signverse. IVèS also offers white-label customization of its platform for partners. The company operates across 12 countries through direct presence and OEM partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Elioz Application: Mobile application for telephone relay center functionality enabling deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals to communicate via video relay with sign language interpreters
• Elioz Entreprise
• Elioz Connect
• IRIS Translation
• Signbot
• Signtrad
• Signverse

Products and services

• Elioz Platform Flagship Total Conversation platform combining audio, video, and real-time text to enable deaf and hard-of-hearing users to make phone calls through video relay with sign language interpreters.
• Elioz Application Mobile and desktop application for relay call centers enabling deaf users to communicate via video relay with sign language interpreters who relay calls to hearing parties.
• Elioz Entreprise

Quantifiable outcome

• Enables thousands of deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals to communicate freely and autonomously every day
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• IVèS Canada (IVèS Inc)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerIVèS Inc is the company's subsidiary in Canada, established in Montreal to serve the North American market. IVèS Inc was selected by ACS (Accessible Communication Services) to deliver the technological platform for SRV Canada (Video Relay Service), enabling Canadians who communicate in sign language to have real-time telephone conversations through sign language interpreters.
• ELIOZ FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerElioz is the main service brand developed by IVèS for accessibility services. Elioz France operates as the first telephone relay center in France, providing telephone and physical accessibility services for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing individuals.
• ACS (Accessible Communication Services) CanadamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorACS selected IVèS to deliver the technology platform and customer service support for SRV Canada (Video Relay Service), the national relay service for Canadian deaf sign language users.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Signapse: UK-based AI company producing automated sign language translation using avatars, overlapping with IVèS's IRIS/Signbot avatar translation products.
• Ava (Ava.me): Live captioning and transcription SaaS for deaf and hard-of-hearing accessibility in meetings and group conversations. Adjacent to IVèS's real-time text (RTT) and accessibility features.
• Hand Talk: Brazilian AI-powered sign language translation platform using a 3D avatar (Hugo), targeting websites and apps. Closely comparable to IVèS's IRIS/Signtrad avatar translation product line.

Direct peers

• Sorenson Communications: Largest US-based provider of video relay services (VRS) and interpreter services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. Directly comparable to IVèS's Elioz Relay Center business, with broader US scale.
• Convo Communications: US-based VRS provider and deaf-accessible communications platform. Comparable product overlap with Elioz in relay/interpreter services and workplace accessibility.
• Global VRS: Video relay service provider offering on-demand sign language interpretation across multiple devices. Direct competitor in the VRS service category.
• ZVRS (Z Video Relay Service): Major US FCC-certified VRS provider offering video relay and interpreting services. Competes head-to-head with Elioz Relay in the relay services category.
• Purple Communications: US provider of relay services (VRS, VRI) and accessibility communications for the deaf community. Closely aligned with IVèS's Elioz offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Microsoft Accessibility: Embeds live captions, transcription, and accessibility features in Teams, Office, and Windows — a broader incumbent offering overlapping functionality with IVèS's enterprise accessibility (Elioz Entreprise) use cases.
• Orange (Accessibility Services): Major telecom operator deploying its own accessibility services including relay offerings in France and Europe. Functions both as IVèS customer/partner and as a broader incumbent with overlapping accessibility capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iv-s---interactivity-video-and-systems

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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