What Capgemini Invent does

Capgemini Invent is the strategy, innovation, design, and transformation sub-brand of Capgemini SE, a publicly listed European professional services group (Euronext Paris: CAP.PA) founded in 1967 that reported €21.9 billion in FY2024 revenue. Positioned as the group's powerhouse of innovation, design, and transformation, Capgemini Invent combines classic strategy consulting with creative design (via the frog sub-brand), technology implementation, and a network of dedicated innovation labs including the AI Futures Lab, Quantum Lab, AI Robotics and Experiences Lab, Applied Innovation Centers, and Generative AI Lab. The firm serves large enterprise clients across 15+ verticals, with named engagements spanning Airbus (digital smart factory and quantum exploration for materials science), Volkswagen Group (Mobility Data Space), Heathrow (cloud-based IT transformation), Bentley Motors (Beyond100+ data and AI program), Microsoft (Dynamics 365 Contact Center with generative AI), and Oracle-backed aviation transformations.

The underlying technology stack leverages Capgemini's broader ecosystem of AI/ML, cloud, data analytics, cybersecurity, and digital transformation capabilities, complemented by partnerships with AWS, Microsoft, Google Cloud, Oracle, SAP, Adobe, Pega, Dassault Systèmes, the World Economic Forum, and the Linux Foundation. Proprietary assets include the Capgemini Research Institute (ranked #1 globally for research quality by independent analysts for six consecutive years), the TechnoVision technology trend assessment program, The Scale Effect journal, and the Conversations for Tomorrow quarterly publication. AI capability modalities span text, image, video, audio, structured data, code, and multimodal applications, with active development in agentic AI, generative AI, computer vision, and embodied AI.

The business model is enterprise professional services sold through direct field sales and senior relationship management, with custom quote-based pricing structured around multi-year transformation contracts. Revenue is generated through strategy consulting, innovation and design services (frog), digital transformation advisory, and technology implementation engagements. Geographic delivery spans 50+ countries with regional headquarters in Paris, London, New York, and Singapore, plus an engineering and talent hub in Bangalore. The sub-brand also includes Capgemini Ventures (venture investment) and operates alongside sibling brands Capgemini Engineering and Sogeti within the broader group.

Name

Capgemini Invent

Legal name

Capgemini SE

Website

https://capgemini.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Capgemini Invent is the strategy, innovation, design, and transformation consulting sub-brand of Capgemini SE, serving large enterprise clients across 15+ industries with AI, digital transformation, and technology implementation services delivered via proprietary labs and a 50-country global footprint.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Management Consulting Services

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Data, Analytics & AI Consulting (BPAHAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

AI/ML Engineering & Model Development Services (BPAEAHAF), Enterprise Application Modernization (Monolith-to-Modules, Domain Modernization) (BPAEAFAG), Enterprise Application Managed Services Outsourcing (ERP/CRM/HRIS AMS) (BPAEAMAI)

Keywords

• Strategy consulting services
• Digital transformation consulting
• Enterprise innovation consulting
• Data and AI services
• Customer experience consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Brussels

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Consulting Services: Capgemini Invent generates revenue primarily through consulting engagements including strategy consulting, digital transformation advisory, innovation consulting, and implementation services. Engagements are typically structured as project-based professional services contracts with enterprise clients across multiple industries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Capgemini Invent is the innovation, design, and transformation consulting arm of Capgemini SE, providing strategy consulting, digital transformation advisory, creative design (through the frog brand), and emerging technology implementation services to enterprise clients across industries. The practice operates dedicated innovation labs including the AI Futures Lab, Quantum Lab, AI Robotics and Experiences Lab, and Applied Innovation Centers, and delivers service lines spanning data and AI, cloud, cybersecurity, intelligent industry, sustainability, customer experience, and enterprise management.

Product overview

Capgemini Invent is a global consulting and innovation firm that operates as a sub-brand of Capgemini, functioning as the group's powerhouse of innovation, design, and transformation. The company offers a portfolio of distinct service offerings and innovation units including strategy consulting, digital transformation, and creative design through its frog brand. Core services span Data and AI (including Generative AI Lab), Cloud, Cybersecurity, Intelligent Industry, Sustainable Business, Customer First, and Enterprise Management. The innovation ecosystem includes dedicated labs: AI Futures Lab for AI and agentic systems, Quantum Lab for quantum computing, AI Robotics and Experiences Lab for embodied/physical AI, and Applied Innovation Centers. Capgemini Invent also publishes thought leadership including The Scale Effect journal and supports ventures through Capgemini Ventures. The firm's research arm, the Capgemini Research Institute, is supplemented by publications like TechnoVision and Conversations for Tomorrow.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Capgemini Engineering: Engineering and R&D services helping the world's largest innovators engineer the products and services of tomorrow.
• Capgemini Invent
• Frog Design (frog)
• Sogeti
• Capgemini Research Institute
• AI Futures Lab
• Quantum Lab
• AI Robotics and Experiences Lab

Products and services

• Data and AI Services Comprehensive data and AI services covering generative AI, agentic AI, data science, and analytics capabilities for enterprise transformation, including data strategy, AI solution design, and analytics implementation.
• Cloud Services Cloud transformation and modernization services including cloud-native development, migration, and managed cloud services across AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, and other platforms.
• Cybersecurity Services Enterprise cybersecurity consulting and implementation services covering threat protection, secure operations, identity management, and regulatory compliance for digital assets.
• Intelligent Industry Services focused on the convergence of products, software, data, and services to bring digital transformation to manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and industrial sectors, including digital twin and smart factory implementations.
• Sustainable Business Sustainability consulting and digital solutions helping organizations achieve environmental goals through climate technologies, net zero strategies, and sustainable innovation programs.
• Customer First Customer experience transformation services including digital customer experience design, connected marketing, AI-powered marketing solutions, continuous business reinvention, and customer journey optimization.
• Enterprise Management Enterprise resource planning and management consulting including SAP implementations, digital core transformation, Oracle cloud-based solutions, and intelligent enterprise modernization.
• AI Futures Lab (Generative AI Lab) Dedicated innovation laboratory within Capgemini's innovation ecosystem focused on exploring, understanding, and implementing cutting-edge generative AI and agentic AI systems for enterprise clients, including AI solution prototyping and scaling.
• Quantum Lab Global quantum computing laboratory coordinating quantum and quantum-safe technology research and client projects, uniting experts, partners, and facilities to drive quantum innovation for enterprise applications.
• AI Robotics and Experiences Lab Innovation lab exploring emerging tech trends including embodied AI, physical AI, AI robotics, digital twin, real-time 3D, spatial computing, XR, and IoT, with focus on asset creation, IP, patents, and go-to-market strategies.
• Applied Innovation Centers Network of innovation facilities focused on helping clients prototype, test, and scale emerging technologies through applied innovation and emerging technology experimentation.
• frog (Design Consultancy) Creative consultancy brand of Capgemini Invent specializing in human-centered design, brand innovation, product design, and customer experience transformation, helping organizations imagine and build experiences, products, and businesses.
• Capgemini Ventures Venture investment arm supporting startups and innovation within the Capgemini ecosystem, providing capital, expertise, and partnership opportunities to emerging technology companies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Capgemini Research Institute ranked #1 in the world for quality of research by independent analysts for six consecutive times

Named customers14 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability15 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• World Economic ForumflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCapgemini is a strategic partner of the World Economic Forum, engaging in structured multi-year initiatives involving private, public, and multistakeholder collaborations. Joint initiatives include Bioeconomy initiative, Technology convergence, AI safe systems and technologies, GovTech partnership, and industry net zero accelerator. Capgemini takes leadership roles contributing insights that influence the global agenda.
• AirbuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership exploring quantum computing potential in materials science for aerospace innovation. Collaboration involves joint research and development on advanced computational methods for aerospace engineering applications.
• AscendancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeepened partnership to advance hybrid electric propulsion and low-carbon aircraft development. Capgemini supports the industrialization of cutting-edge sustainable aviation technology including hybrid electric propulsion systems.
• AWS (Amazon Web Services)coreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for aircraft inspection automation and lifecycle optimization in aerospace. Joint development of cloud-based solutions for sustainability in aviation using AWS infrastructure.
• Dassault SystèmescoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership enabling Virtual Twin implementations using 3DEXPERIENCE platform. Capgemini supports clients in extending use of the platform by integrating 3D representation, manufacturing processes, and ERP systems throughout product lifecycles.
• SAPcoreTechnology or IntegrationLong-standing technology partnership for enterprise solutions. Capgemini is the first to receive the SAP Sovereign Cloud Partner designation, enabling delivery of SAP solutions with enhanced digital sovereignty capabilities.
• OraclecoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership for enterprise transformation using Oracle cloud-based technologies. Capgemini supported Heathrow's transition to automated, cloud-based Oracle technologies in one of the largest business transformations in aviation history.
• Peugeot SportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-year motorsport partnership providing advanced digital tools for the PEUGEOT 9X8 FIA WEC program. Capgemini brings expertise and passion for innovation and technology to motorsport competition.
• Ryder CupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership bringing expertise and passion for innovation and technology to the Ryder Cup golf event. Partnership exemplifies Capgemini's commitment to sports transformation and technology.
• Tour de FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership bringing expertise and passion for innovation and technology to the Tour de France cycling event. Partnership showcases technology transformation in professional sports.
• The 37th America's CupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for America's Cup sailing competition, bringing advanced digital tools and innovation to competitive sailing. Partnership demonstrates technology innovation in extreme environments.
• AdobecoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for customer experience transformation using Adobe Experience Manager. Capgemini implements Adobe solutions to enable personalized digital experiences for enterprise clients.
• PegacoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for customer engagement and process automation. Capgemini develops solutions based on Pega components enabling personalized customer communication.
• Google CloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for cloud-based solutions and AI implementation. Capgemini leverages Google Cloud components for customer experience transformation projects.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for enterprise solutions including Dynamics 365 Contact Center. Capgemini implements Microsoft technologies powered by generative AI for customer service transformation.
• Linux FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founded the Linux Foundation's Margo initiative to standardize edge automation, enabling seamless orchestration across devices and accelerating digital transformation in industrial environments.
• frog (Design Consultancy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreative consultancy brand of Capgemini Invent focused on experience design, product design, and business innovation. frog helps organizations imagine and build experiences, products, and businesses that disrupt the status quo.
• SogeticoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCapgemini's brand for testing, IT infrastructure, and local professional services in Europe, particularly strong in the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Nordic countries. Provides localized delivery capabilities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IBM Consulting: IBM's consulting arm combines hybrid cloud, AI (watsonx), and enterprise transformation services, directly competing with Capgemini Invent on data, AI, and SAP/Oracle modernization deals.
• Accenture: Global consulting and technology services peer operating Strategy & Consulting, Technology, and Operations across all major verticals; directly competes for the same enterprise transformation mandates as Capgemini Invent.
• EY-Parthenon: Strategy and transactions arm of EY, offering corporate strategy, digital transformation, and AI advisory that overlaps with Capgemini Invent's enterprise consulting portfolio.
• Boston Consulting Group (BCG): Top-tier strategy and transformation consultancy with BCG X and Platinion technology practices; competes for the same Fortune 500 AI, digital, and sustainability transformation mandates as Capgemini Invent.
• McKinsey & Company: Premier strategy consultancy whose QuantumBlack AI arm and digital practices increasingly overlap with Capgemini Invent's strategy and AI Futures Lab offerings for C-suite transformation work.
• KPMG (Advisory): Big Four advisory firm with management consulting, technology, and AI/digital transformation practices; competes for mid-to-large enterprise transformation mandates served by Capgemini Invent.
• Bain & Company: Global strategy consultancy with deep digital, advanced analytics, and Vector AI practices; competes for the same C-suite transformation and innovation mandates as Capgemini Invent.
• Deloitte (Consulting): Big Four consultancy with global human capital, strategy, and technology transformation practices that compete head-to-head with Capgemini Invent on multi-tower enterprise engagements.

Broad incumbents

• Tata Consultancy Services (TCS): Global IT services major whose consulting, AI, and enterprise transformation units increasingly overlap with Capgemini Invent's digital and intelligent industry offerings at large scale and lower cost.
• Infosys (incl. Infosys Consulting): Global IT services and consulting major whose Topaz AI suite and enterprise transformation services compete with Capgemini Invent's data, AI, and digital offerings, especially in cost-sensitive enterprise deals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A3 records

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