Infomaniak

What Infomaniak does

Infomaniak is an independent Swiss cloud provider founded in 1996 and headquartered in Geneva, with software development and data center operations in Geneva and Zurich. The company operates an end-to-end sovereign cloud stack — public cloud IaaS, managed Kubernetes and database services, GPU instances for AI workloads, VPS and web hosting, domain registration, SSL, streaming, and the kSuite collaborative suite (kDrive, kChat, kMeet, Mail) — built on open-source or in-house developed software and hosted entirely in Swiss data centers powered by 100% renewable energy. A proprietary underground Geneva data center uses Trane Technologies heat pumps to recycle server waste heat into a district heating network supplying approximately 6,000 homes, achieving a Power Usage Effectiveness of 1.09 and an Energy Reuse Factor of 0.95. The portfolio is unified around data sovereignty, GDPR and Swiss nFADP compliance, and environmental sustainability, with Euria (a sovereign AI assistant launched December 2025) and an OpenAI-compatible AI API extending the platform into sovereign AI.

Revenue is generated predominantly through recurring subscriptions across hosting, kSuite PRO per-seat licenses, Public Cloud pay-as-you-go, and events/streaming services, supplemented by a freemium kSuite tier and trial credits (CHF 300 / EUR 300) for new enterprise cloud customers. Go-to-market combines self-serve e-commerce for individuals and SMBs, enterprise direct sales targeting organisations migrating from AWS and Azure, and a certified partner network supported by the Infomaniak Academy training programme. The company employs 101–250 people, is controlled by 36 employee shareholders, and in May 2026 transferred 65% of voting rights to the Fondation Infomaniak under a 9-principle charter — the first foundation ownership structure applied in the cloud industry — to make the business structurally immune to acquisition.

Name

Infomaniak

Legal name

Infomaniak

Website

https://infomaniak.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Infomaniak is an independent Swiss sovereign cloud provider founded in 1996, serving enterprises migrating from hyperscalers, SMBs, developers, and individuals with IaaS, managed Kubernetes and databases, AI services, hosting, and the kSuite collaboration suite, all operated exclusively from Swiss data centers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cloud Infrastructure

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Cloud-Native Enablement (Containers, Kubernetes, Service Mesh) (BPAEAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Data Security & Privacy for Cloud (DLP, DSPM, Tokenization) (HDABAHAK)

Keywords

• Sovereign cloud infrastructure
• Web hosting services
• Managed Kubernetes hosting
• Domain name registration
• Collaborative productivity suite

Headquarters

HQ city

Genève

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Public Cloud IaaS and Managed Services: Infomaniak generates revenue from its sovereign Public Cloud (IaaS) offerings including Kubernetes as a Service, Database as a Service, GPU instances, and AI services via an OpenAI-compatible API. Services are offered on a subscription and usage-based model, with trial credits for new customers.
2. Web Hosting and Domain Services: Revenue from domain name registration, web hosting with over 100 CMS options, managed cloud servers, SSL certificates, WordPress hosting, Node.js hosting, and related web infrastructure services.
3. kSuite Collaborative Suite: kSuite PRO offers collaborative tools (kDrive, kChat, kMeet, Mail, Custom Brand) for organisations in a 100% sovereign ecosystem. kSuite is free for individuals. The professional tier is subscription-based per seat or organisation.
4. Streaming and Events Services: Infomaniak Events provides online ticketing, access control, video streaming, radio streaming, VOD/AOD, newsletter tools, and event management services for concerts, shows, and local events.
5. Site Creator: Infomaniak Site Creator is a website builder tool included in comparative buyer's guides alongside Hostinger Website Builder, Webnode, IONOS, and others. Revenue from subscription-based website creation tools.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Infomaniak is a Swiss cloud provider that designs, operates, and controls sovereign cloud infrastructure entirely in Swiss data centers. Its portfolio spans Public Cloud (IaaS) with managed services (Kubernetes, databases, GPU, AI), VPS and dedicated servers, web hosting, domain registration, the kSuite collaborative suite (kDrive, kChat, kMeet, Mail), and the Euria sovereign AI assistant. It also offers event ticketing, video/audio streaming, backup, NAS, and SSL services. All software is open source or developed in-house, hosted on 100% renewable energy, and targets organisations and individuals needing data sovereignty, GDPR/nFADP compliance, and independence from hyperscalers.

Product overview

Infomaniak is a Swiss cloud provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of sovereign cloud services operated entirely in Switzerland. The core offering includes Public Cloud (IaaS) with managed services (Kubernetes, Database, GPU instances, AI services), VPS hosting (Cloud and Lite), web hosting with various CMS options including WordPress and Node.js, and the kSuite collaborative suite (kDrive, kChat, kMeet, Mail). The company differentiates through data sovereignty (100% Swiss-operated, GDPR/nFADP compliant), sustainability (heat recovery systems powering homes, 100% renewable energy), and an ethical AI assistant called Euria. Additional services include domain registration, SSL certificates, backup solutions, NAS storage, events ticketing/streaming, and enterprise offerings like high-availability hosting and data center housing. The portfolio is unified by a commitment to digital sovereignty, privacy, and environmental responsibility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• kSuite: Collaborative suite including kDrive, kChat, kMeet, kPaste for collaboration tools
• kSuite PRO
• Euria
• SwissTransfer
• Swiss Backup
• Infomaniak Events

Products and services

• Public Cloud (IaaS) High-performance cloud infrastructure (IaaS) operated entirely in Switzerland with no dependency on extra-European providers. Features energy-efficient data centers with heat recovery into district heating networks and 100% renewable energy. Includes managed Kubernetes, managed databases, GPU instances, and AI services via an OpenAI-compatible API. Designed for organisations and developers requiring full digital sovereignty.
• kSuite Ethical collaborative suite for individuals providing free email address with own domain, kDrive (file storage and collaboration), kChat (team communication), kMeet (online meetings), kPaste (secure text sharing), Mail Service, and the Euria AI assistant — free for life for individuals seeking privacy-respecting personal digital tools.
• kSuite PRO Ethical collaborative solution for organisations requiring a 100% sovereign ecosystem for business collaboration. Includes all kSuite features (kDrive, kChat, kMeet, Mail, Custom Brand) with additional enterprise capabilities and per-seat or per-organisation subscription billing.
• Euria Sovereign AI assistant that respects privacy and the planet. Autonomous AI hosted entirely in Switzerland, using renewable energy recovered from data center waste heat. Provides an OpenAI-compatible API for AI workloads and a consumer-facing assistant for individuals and businesses wanting privacy-respecting AI.
• VPS Cloud Virtual private server hosting for Windows and Linux environments with guaranteed resources, KVM-based virtualization, dedicated cores, NVMe storage, and network protection. Hosted in EU/Swiss data centers with GDPR and data residency compliance.
• VPS Lite Cost-effective virtual server solution for Windows and Linux at a lower price point than VPS Cloud, for budget-conscious users needing guaranteed virtual server resources.
• Web Hosting Website hosting with support for over 100 CMS platforms. Includes domain registration, SSL certificates, and various hosting options for SMBs and individuals building and managing websites.
• Site Creator Website creation tool enabling users to build websites without coding skills. Subscription-based, compared in market guides alongside Hostinger Website Builder, Webnode, and IONOS.
• Domain Names Domain name registration service with competitive pricing. Includes domain privacy protection, Anycast DNS, and renewal warranty options for individuals and businesses.
• Swiss Backup Cloud backup solution for backing up devices and data in Swiss data centers, targeting individuals and SMBs wanting secure, sovereign backup of their digital assets.
• Jelastic Cloud (PaaS) Platform as a Service (PaaS) enabling users to create customized application environments with Jelastic orchestration, for developers and businesses deploying and scaling applications without managing underlying infrastructure.
• Infomaniak Events Independent local events portal providing online ticketing, access control, guest management, newsletter tools, and streaming services for concerts, shows, and events. Serves event organisers and local communities needing sovereign event infrastructure.
• SwissTransfer Free file transfer service allowing users to send files up to 50 GB without requiring an account, targeting individuals and businesses needing large, privacy-respecting file transfers.
• SSL Certificates Security certificates including EV (Extended Validation) and DV (Domain Validation) options for securing websites, sold as standalone security products for website owners.
• WordPress Hosting Specialized hosting optimized for WordPress websites with easy setup and management, targeting SMBs and individuals running WordPress-based sites.
• Node.js Hosting Dynamic, interactive site hosting with Node.js runtime environment support, for developers and SMBs building and deploying Node.js-based web applications.
• Housing (Data Center Colocation) Data center colocation service for installing and hosting customer-owned servers in Infomaniak facilities, for organisations wanting physical infrastructure inside a Swiss sovereign data center.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy Reuse Factor of 0.95 and PUE of 1.09, compared to European average of 1.6
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Infomaniak Partner NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 27 January 2026Infomaniak launched a partner network alongside its sovereign Public Cloud expansion in January 2026. The partner network supports migrations to the sovereign cloud platform and is backed by Infomaniak Academy certification. Partners include certified agencies and system integrators listed in a partner directory.
• Trane TechnologiescoreTechnology or Integration · 1 November 2024Trane Technologies provided its XStream RTWF heat pump technology to Infomaniak's underground data center in Geneva. The system recovers waste heat from servers and supplies thermal energy to approximately 6,000 nearby homes through a district heating network, achieving an Energy Reuse Factor of 0.95 and PUE of 1.09. The project became operational in November 2024 and was inaugurated in January 2025. This partnership demonstrates cross-industry collaboration for sustainable data center operations.
• U.S. Department of Energy / ARPA-E COOLERCHIPS ProgrammeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrane Technologies partners with academic institutions through the U.S. Department of Energy's ARPA-E COOLERCHIPS programme for sustainable data center cooling research. Mentioned alongside the Infomaniak waste heat recovery project as part of cross-industry ecosystem approach.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• OVHcloud: OVHcloud is a French cloud provider offering a similar European sovereign cloud alternative to AWS/Azure, with IaaS, PaaS, web hosting, and managed Kubernetes services. It is frequently mentioned alongside Infomaniak in European sovereign cloud comparisons and is the largest direct competitor in the European sovereignty positioning.
• Scaleway: Scaleway is a French cloud provider (part of Iliad Group) offering European IaaS/PaaS services including compute, storage, Kubernetes (Kapsule), databases, and AI/ML products. It is a directly comparable European sovereign cloud alternative to Infomaniak with overlapping product sets and target customers.
• Exoscale: Exoscale is a Swiss-based cloud provider offering IaaS, S3-compatible storage, managed databases, and Kubernetes services. It competes most directly with Infomaniak in the Swiss sovereign cloud market and was acquired by A1 Group, providing a useful comparison point for the Swiss cloud landscape.
• Hetzner: Hetzner is a German hosting and cloud provider offering dedicated servers, VPS, and cloud infrastructure. It is a comparable European independent cloud/hosting alternative to Infomaniak, particularly in the SMB and developer segments, and is often mentioned in the same hosting comparison guides.
• IONOS: IONOS is a German web hosting and cloud provider offering domains, web hosting, VPS, dedicated servers, and cloud infrastructure. It is a comparable European hosting and cloud alternative to Infomaniak, mentioned in the same buyer's guides and competing in the SMB and small enterprise segments.
• Hostinger: Hostinger is a global web hosting provider offering shared hosting, VPS, and website builder tools. It is directly mentioned in Infomaniak's own website builder comparison guides and competes for the same SMB and individual customer segment for web hosting and site creation products.

Broad incumbents

• Amazon Web Services (AWS): AWS is the dominant global hyperscaler whose customers Infomaniak targets for migration. While not a direct niche competitor, it is the primary incumbent that Infomaniak's sovereign cloud positioning is designed to displace, and overlaps across virtually all of Infomaniak's product categories.
• Microsoft Azure: Microsoft Azure is a global hyperscaler providing IaaS, PaaS, and AI services. It is the second primary hyperscaler from which Infomaniak's GTM is explicitly designed to migrate customers, and its broad portfolio significantly overlaps with Infomaniak's managed cloud services.
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP): Google Cloud is a global hyperscaler providing compute, storage, Kubernetes (GKE), databases, and AI services. It is an incumbent in the same cloud infrastructure and AI markets where Infomaniak competes for sovereignty-focused enterprise workloads.

Regional players

• Swisscom: Swisscom is Switzerland's incumbent telecommunications provider offering cloud, hosting, and data center services to Swiss enterprises and government. It is a regional player serving the same Swiss market and customer base as Infomaniak, with overlapping sovereign cloud and managed services offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/infomaniak
• Facebookfacebook.com/infomaniaknetwork

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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