What Dendreo does

Dendreo is a French Software-as-a-Service company, founded in 2011 and operated by Quantos Evolution SAS (headquartered in Lattes, near Montpellier), that delivers a cloud-based ERP platform for managing French training organizations (organismes de formation). The product unifies eight functional modules — pedagogical management, administrative management, commercial management, financial management, document management (GED), quality/Qualiopi, communication, and e-learning — alongside add-on capabilities including Dendreo Live (virtual classroom), online payment, electronic signature via Signaturit, SSO, and a REST API. The platform is browser-based, hosted on OVH in France with AWS replication, is GDPR-compliant, and integrates natively with the Caisse des Dépôts' EDOF system for CPF-eligible training catalogs as well as with Dokeos, Moodle and Thinkific LMS platforms. In 2024 the company added a native AI assistant (Assistant IA) positioned as the first such integration in the French training-management software category.

The company's customer base spans very small training centers (TPE) to large enterprise training divisions (Grands Comptes), with named reference customers including Urssaf, Accenture, Publicis Sapient, Malakoff Médéric, ENSAE-ENSAI Formation Continue, MSA Services, Oxalis, Comundi and Docaposte Institute. GTM combines a self-serve 14-day free trial via pro.dendreo.com with inside-sales demo webinars and direct enterprise sales through phone (+33 1 76 36 11 72) and email; channel activity is mediated by an Espace Partenaires partner program. Pricing is quote-based, with subscription tiers varying by trainee hours, internal users, module selection and API usage; billing cadences include a 1-month minimum (monthly direct debit) and 12-month minimum (annual bank transfer), plus one-time setup, configuration and training fees typically split 50%/50%. Distribution remains single-country (France/EU), and there is no disclosed external equity funding or M&A activity, consistent with the legal entity's reported headcount of 1–10 employees and founder-led (Hadrien Kulik, Co-founder & CEO) operating model.

The business model is recurring-subscription SaaS, supplemented by setup/onboarding services and an OPCO reimbursement pathway in which French training-fund payers reimburse customers for qualifying subscription costs. Reported 2024 carbon emissions totaled 15 tonnes CO2, fully offset through the GoodPlanet Foundation, and the company holds no disclosed patents, awards or regulatory actions. Dendreo's principal strategic positioning rests on French regulatory specialization (Qualiopi, OPCO, EDOF, BPF reporting) combined with native AI assistance, integrated e-signature, virtual classroom and LMS synchronization in a single platform — a stack curated for the operational and compliance demands of the French vocational and continuing-education sector.

Name

Dendreo

Legal name

Quantos Evolution SAS

Website

https://dendreo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Dendreo is a French cloud-based SaaS ERP that enables training organizations (organismes de formation) to centralize pedagogical, administrative, financial, commercial, document, quality (Qualiopi) and e-learning operations within a single integrated, AI-assisted platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Training Management Software

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Education ERP (Student Information, Finance, HR) (HDAEAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Core ERP Suites (Financials, Procurement, Projects) (HDAEAEAA), Virtual Classroom Platforms (Synchronous Teaching Environments) (EDAFABAA), Gradebook, Transcripts, Credits & Academic Records Management (EDAFAEAG)

Keywords

• Training center software
• Learning management system
• SaaS for training
• Qualiopi certification
• Training administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-germain-au-mont-d'or

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. SaaS Subscription: Monthly or annual subscription-based pricing model for access to the Dendreo training management platform. Includes setup fees, configuration, training, and module-based access depending on subscription tier. Pricing varies by number of trainee hours, internal users, and API requests.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Dendreo provides a cloud-based SaaS platform for French training organizations (organismes de formation), consolidating pedagogical, administrative, financial, commercial, and quality management into a single ERP. The platform natively integrates AI assistance, document management with electronic signature, virtual classroom, e-learning connectors, and Qualiopi certification workflow support.

Product overview

Dendreo is a comprehensive unified SaaS platform for training center management, combining core management modules with advanced features. The core platform integrates Gestion pédagogique (pedagogical management), Gestion administrative (administrative management), Gestion documentaire/GED (document management), Gestion financière (financial management), Gestion commerciale (commercial/CRM), Qualité/Qualiopi (quality compliance), Communication, and E-learning modules. The product portfolio extends with specialized add-on modules including Dendreo Live (virtual classroom), Paiement en ligne (online payment), Assistant IA (AI assistant - the first training software to natively integrate AI), Quiz/Questionnaires, Catalogue Public, Portails utilisateurs (extranets), Synchronisation EDOF, Signature électronique, and SSO capabilities. The platform is 100% cloud-based (SaaS) with no installation required, accessible 24/7, and includes a public API for third-party integrations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dendreo Live: Virtual classroom solution integrated into the Dendreo platform for conducting live online training sessions.
• DendreoBot
• DendroBot

Products and services

• Dendreo SaaS Platform Unified SaaS ERP for French training organizations (organismes de formation) covering pedagogical management, administration, finance, sales pipeline, Qualiopi quality certification, document management, electronic signatures, and multi-center operations. Designed for training providers from independents (TPE) to large enterprises (Grands Comptes).
• Dendreo AI Assistant (DendreoBot) Native AI assistant embedded in the Dendreo platform that automates routine administrative tasks for training managers. Marketed as the first AI-native training management software in France.
• Dendreo Live Integrated virtual classroom solution for training organizations to conduct live remote sessions as part of the Dendreo platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• Training organizations have successfully passed Qualiopi certification using Dendreo's built-in preparation tools, with some receiving 'point fort' (strength) ratings from auditors.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

AI capability3 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DokeoscoreTechnology or IntegrationNative LMS integration with Dokeos for seamless e-learning content synchronization. Dendreo provides real-time sync with Dokeos platform for managing e-learning contents within the training management workflow.
• MoodlecoreTechnology or IntegrationNative LMS integration with Moodle for e-learning content management. Part of Dendreo's strategy to integrate with the best e-learning platforms on the market.
• ThinkificcoreTechnology or IntegrationNative LMS integration with Thinkific for course management. Dendreo synchronizes with Thinkific to provide optimized learner experience.
• OVHcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary hosting provider for Dendreo's production infrastructure in France. Data centers located in France for primary storage and Germany for replication/backup.
• Amazon (AWS)coreTechnology or IntegrationSecondary hosting provider for Dendreo's infrastructure. Used in conjunction with OVH for redundancy and disaster recovery.
• Signaturit (Universign)coreTechnology or IntegrationElectronic signature provider for Dendreo's signature functionality. ANSSI-listed trust service provider offering advanced electronic signatures compliant with eIDAS regulation. Recognized by ANDPC for qualified signatures.
• GoodPlanet FoundationminorOthersCarbon offset partnership for Dendreo's environmental compensation. GoodPlanet Foundation carries ecological projects that offset Dendreo's 15t CO2 annual emissions from IT equipment.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SC Form: SC Form is a French software vendor specialized in management software for training organizations and CFA, including administrative tracking, financing, and Qualiopi-oriented features. It directly overlaps Dendreo's functional scope and primary customer vertical in the French market.
• Formaeva: Formaeva is a French training-organization management platform focused on Qualiopi preparation, learner tracking, and administrative compliance for organismes de formation. It targets the same customer segment and regulatory pain points (Qualiopi, BPF, OPCO) that Dendreo solves, making it a direct niche competitor.
• Ypareo: Ypareo is a French SaaS platform purpose-built for training organizations (organismes de formation and CFA), covering learner tracking, scheduling, invoicing, and Qualiopi-aligned workflows. It is the closest direct competitor to Dendreo in the French training-center management ERP category, targeting the same primary vertical with overlapping functional coverage.
• Dokeos: Dokeos is both a technology partner (native LMS integration with Dendreo) and a competitor, offering its own LMS and increasingly training-center administrative functionality to French and European training organizations. It competes with Dendreo on the e-learning and pedagogical tracking layers while relying on it for administrative and Qualiopi compliance workflows.

Broad incumbents

• Cornerstone OnDemand: Cornerstone OnDemand is a broad talent and learning management suite used by large enterprises (including some French multinationals). It overlaps with Dendreo's Grands Comptes use cases in learning administration and compliance, though it lacks Dendreo's depth on French-specific Qualiopi/EDOF workflows.
• Docebo: Docebo is an enterprise AI-driven learning platform serving corporate training functions globally. While not specialized in French regulatory compliance, it competes with Dendreo at large enterprise training buyers for the LMS, content delivery, and learner management layers.
• Thinkific: Thinkific is a global SaaS LMS used by training organizations and course creators, including French training providers. It is integrated with Dendreo but also competes for the e-learning, course catalog, and learner-experience portions of the training-center stack.
• Moodle: Moodle is the world's most widely deployed open-source LMS, used by training organizations worldwide including in France. While not purpose-built for French regulatory compliance (Qualiopi, EDOF, OPCO), it competes with Dendreo's e-learning module and is integrated with Dendreo, creating both partnership and partial overlap.
• Cegid: Cegid is a major French enterprise software vendor offering HR, finance, and vertical-specific ERP suites including for education and training. As a broad incumbent, it competes for the same French enterprise training buyers as Dendreo, though typically as part of a wider portfolio rather than a dedicated training-management suite.

Regional players

• Eurecia: Eurecia is a French HR and people-management SaaS that serves SMB and mid-market organizations, including some training providers. It is regional (France-focused) and overlaps with parts of Dendreo's administrative and HR-adjacent functionality, though without Dendreo's training-specific Qualiopi and EDOF compliance depth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Dendreo
• Facebookfacebook.com/dendreo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dendreo

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 →

Frequently asked questions about Dendreo