What FABERNOVEL does

EY Fabernovel is a Paris-based digital transformation and innovation consulting firm that has operated as part of EY Studio+ since its integration into EY (Ernst & Young) in 2022. Originally founded in 2003 by Stéphane Distinguin as an independent innovation agency, the firm now employs 500+ multi-disciplinary professionals spanning AI, sustainability, transformation, data, APIs, SEO, design strategy, UX/UI, agility, and learning. It serves CAC 40 enterprises, government and public sector bodies, and educational institutions primarily in France, with named clients including Banque des Territoires, NEOMA Business School, Enedis, SNCF, TotalEnergies, and a confidential luxury sector account.

The firm's service portfolio is organized around five core offerings—digital product conception, user experience implementation, collaborator skills development, innovation roadmap acceleration, and marketing strategy operations—supplemented by specialized practices in sustainability, data and analytics, SEO/GEO strategy, API design, agile transformation, and custom application development. Underlying technology includes proprietary tools such as the AI Brand Index (for measuring brand presence in AI environments) and a LLM-based Search Analysis solution built in partnership with Nvidia, alongside recurring research publications (Beyond Attention newsletter, GAFAnomics annual study, European AI Barometer, Gen AI & Customer Journey study) that double as thought leadership and lead generation assets.

EY Fabernovel monetizes primarily through professional services engagements structured as fixed-fee or time-and-materials consulting projects, supplemented by customized training programs and gated research publications. Go-to-market relies on enterprise field sales leveraging EY's global relationship infrastructure, combined with content-driven demand generation through newsletters, LinkedIn, SEO, and industry events. Historical inorganic moves include the acquisitions of VELVET Group Limited (2017) and 31Ten (2021), while strategic alliances with Nvidia and Microsoft anchor the firm's AI capability stack.

Name

FABERNOVEL

Legal name

EY Fabernovel

Website

https://fabernovel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

EY Fabernovel is a Paris-based digital transformation and innovation consulting firm, part of EY Studio+ since 2022, serving CAC 40 enterprises, government, and educational institutions in France with AI integration, sustainability, marketing transformation, and proprietary research via a 500+ consultant team.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Strategic Consulting Engagements: Core revenue from management consulting engagements including digital transformation, AI integration, sustainability strategy, and organizational change programs. Engagements range from diagnostic assessments to full implementation support, typically structured as fixed-fee or time-and-materials arrangements with major enterprises and government organizations.
2. Research Publications and Studies: Revenue generated through proprietary research assets including the GAFAnomics series, European AI Barometer, and Gen AI & Parcours client studies. These are distributed via gated downloads requiring contact information, serving both demand generation and thought leadership positioning.
3. Training and Learning Programs: Customized training programs on AI, product methodology, and innovation skills development for client organizations, including learning expeditions, e-learning modules, and intrapreneurship programs.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

EY Fabernovel is a digital transformation and innovation consulting firm that helps large enterprises and government organizations conceive, deploy, and operate AI-driven solutions. Core offerings span five service lines: Digital Product Conception, User Experience Implementation, Collaborator Skills Development, Innovation Roadmap Acceleration, and Marketing Strategy Operations. The firm also produces proprietary research publications (Beyond Attention, GAFAnomics, European AI Barometer) and develops proprietary AI tools including an LLM-based Search Analysis solution and an AI Brand Index.

Product overview

EY Fabernovel is a digital transformation and innovation consulting firm operating as part of EY Studio+. The firm offers a comprehensive portfolio of consulting services organized around five core service lines: (1) Digital Product Conception for innovation strategy and new product design, (2) User Experience Implementation for customer/employee experience optimization, (3) Collaborator Skills Development including AI training and innovation culture programs, (4) Innovation Roadmap Acceleration for strategy and governance, and (5) Marketing Strategy Operations covering media, CRM, SEO, and e-commerce. The firm also provides specialized practices in Sustainability, Data & Analytics, SEO/GEO Strategy, API Design, Design Strategy, UX/UI & Branding, Agile Transformation, and Custom Web Applications. Beyond client services, EY Fabernovel produces proprietary research publications including the Beyond Attention newsletter series, GAFAnomics annual study, European AI Barometer (with JFD), and Gen AI & Customer Journey study. The firm has developed internal tools including the AI Brand Index for measuring brand presence in AI environments and an exclusive Search Analysis solution based on EY's proprietary LLM with Nvidia partnership. EY Fabernovel maintains strategic partnerships with Microsoft and Nvidia for AI capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AI Integration Services Strategic consulting service helping organizations integrate AI technologies with emphasis on data security, regulatory compliance, and human-centered value creation. For large enterprises and government bodies undertaking AI transformation.
• Sustainability Consulting Strategic sustainability advisory helping organizations anticipate sector evolution, transform business models, and develop resilience. For executive leadership teams in enterprises across sectors including luxury, energy, and transportation.
• Digital Product Conception Innovation strategy and digital product design consulting helping clients identify new innovation territories, understand technology impacts (AI, GenAI, blockchain), and design new service foundations. For enterprises seeking to launch or transform digital products.
• User Experience Implementation Customer and employee experience optimization consulting including voice of customer analysis, CRM/SFA/CPQ implementation, and marketing-sales-services operations transformation. For enterprises seeking to improve customer experience and operational performance.
• Collaborator Skills Development Enterprise training and skills development programs covering AI adoption, product methodology, learning expeditions, and innovation culture development. For organizations transforming their workforce capabilities.
• Innovation Roadmap Acceleration Innovation strategy and governance consulting including operational model definition, experimentation frameworks, and open innovation program design. For enterprises seeking to accelerate their innovation pipelines.
• Marketing Strategy Operations End-to-end marketing transformation and operational support covering media, CRM, SEO, social networks, e-commerce, and AI Academy programs. For CMOs and marketing leaders seeking comprehensive marketing modernization.
• Data & Analytics Services Data culture development, data structuring, project industrialization, and business intelligence consulting. For organizations seeking to build data-driven decision-making capabilities.
• Custom Web Applications Custom web application development for business operations, information system modernization, and prototype/MVP development. For enterprises requiring tailored digital tools and platforms.
• Custom Training Module Development Custom-designed employee training modules, such as the illustration-based modules developed for Enedis to onboard employees on technical topics while respecting brand guidelines. For large enterprises with specific training and branding requirements.
• API Design & Integration Services API design and integration services enabling system interoperability, service openness, and digital ecosystem innovation. For enterprises building or modernizing digital platforms.
• France Services Public Service Transformation Human-centered public service transformation program delivered in collaboration with Banque des Territoires, modernizing France Services locations with emphasis on accessibility and human-centered service delivery. For government and public sector organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90%+ user satisfaction in France Services transformation projects
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and significant.

• JFD (Jeanne Delannoy Diffusion)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Collaboration on the 2nd edition of the European AI Barometer study, conducted with a coalition of 30 European economic leaders. EY Fabernovel contributes analytical expertise and market research capabilities to this annual assessment of AI adoption and competitiveness in Europe.
• EY (Ernst & Young)coreOthers · 1 January 2022Fabernovel was acquired and integrated into EY in 2022, becoming part of EY Studio+. This integration provides EY Fabernovel with access to EY's global resources, client network, and infrastructure while maintaining its innovation and digital transformation expertise within the EY consulting umbrella.
• NvidiacoreTechnology or IntegrationNvidia partnership enables EY Fabernovel's exclusive LLM-based Search Analysis solution for marketing intelligence. This technology partnership provides computational infrastructure for proprietary AI tools developed by the firm.
• MicrosoftsignificantStrategic or Co-development PartnerMicrosoft supported the development of the 'Manifeste pour une IA au service de la planète' (Manifesto for AI in service of the planet), highlighting cases and use cases that can benefit planetary sustainability at scale.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fabernovel
• Xx.com/fabernovel
• Facebookfacebook.com/faberNovel

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments12 records

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