Penbase

What Penbase does

Penbase is a French software publisher (Penbase SAS, RCS Montpellier 447 776 832) founded in 2003 and headquartered in Jacou near Montpellier. The company develops mobile business solutions for sectors employing itinerant personnel, with two product lines: MOZAIK Clean for the cleaning industry (Propreté) and DALYO Domi for home care and personal services (Service à la Personne). Under the India Juliet group, with Philippe Garnier as President, Penbase operates with a team of approximately 25 employees.

The company's technology stack centers on NFC-based time-tracking combined with GPS geolocation and real-time cloud synchronization, accessed through multi-platform mobile apps (iOS/Android built on Ionic/Angular) and web consoles. Penbase was the first software publisher to integrate NFC in time-tracking solutions (2012), and it owns the design and manufacture of its Penbase Pocket hardware (IP67-rated, multi-operator SIM, low-bandwidth connectivity, made in France). The MOZAIK Clean ecosystem comprises five interlocking modules: Agent (mobile), Manager Web/Mobile (supervisor), Qualité Web/Mobile (inspector, with speech-to-text dictation), Connect (client portal), and Usager des locaux (building-occupant satisfaction). DALYO Domi mirrors this for home care, adding NFC key-management for shared house keys. Both ecosystems expose APIs for ERP integration (Pegase, Seven Soft, Trynet, Taqt) and bundle multi-operator SIM agreements (Orange, SFR). The company holds the Numérique Responsable Level 1 label and is GDPR/CNIL-compliant.

Penbase commercializes through a consultative direct-sales motion with channel support from FEP regional associations, ERP integrators, mobile operators, and since May 2024, the Adaptiv Systems IoT partnership. Revenue streams combine SaaS subscriptions (per seat/agent/site, annual contracts), hardware sales, mobile-operator subscription bundles, and professional services for deployment and training. The installed base exceeds 800 clients and 70,000 daily active users across France, with active international expansion beginning in 2024 (Interclean Amsterdam, English/Spanish localization, Benelux targeting).

Name

Penbase

Legal name

Penbase SAS

Website

https://penbase.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Jacou

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. SaaS Subscription (Software): Annual or multi-year subscription for access to MOZAIK Clean and Dalyo Domi platforms (web + mobile apps). Sold per seat/agent or per site/client. Includes software updates, cloud hosting, and support.
2. Hardware Sales: Sale of Penbase Pocket (time-tracking hardware box), Taqt One connected terminals, and NFC badges/vignettes. Hardware is produced/manufactured in France (Hérault).
3. Mobile Operator Agreements: Specific agreements with mobile telephony operators (Orange, SFR) for dedicated, secured mobile lines bundled with hardware solutions (Penbase Pocket, professional smartphones).
4. Professional Services (Deployment & Training): Implementation, deployment setup, and training services provided to enterprise clients during onboarding, included in the full-pack offering.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Penbase develops mobile business solutions that enable real-time management of itinerant field workers in the cleaning (MOZAIK Clean ecosystem) and home care (DALYO Domi) sectors. Its offering combines sector-specific mobile apps for agents, supervisors, inspectors, clients, and families, web-based management consoles, and proprietary NFC-based hardware (Penbase Pocket), supported by bundled mobile operator SIM subscriptions, ERP integrations, and speech-to-text/IoT capabilities.

Product overview

Penbase is a French software publisher specializing in mobile solutions for sectors employing mobile workforces, notably the cleaning industry (MOZAIK Clean) and home care services (DALYO Domi). MOZAIK Clean is a modular ecosystem comprising: the MOZAIK Agent mobile app and Penbase Pocket hardware for field agent clocking; MOZAIK Manager Web and Mobile for supervisor operations management; MOZAIK Qualité Web and Mobile for inspector quality controls; MOZAIK Connect as a client portal; and MOZAIK User Satisfaction for building occupant feedback via QR code. DALYO Domi is a parallel mobile remote management solution for home care, including DALYO Domi Mobile (with BYOD option), DALYO Domi Web manager console, DALYO Domi Connect for families and service users, and NFC-based key management. Both ecosystems support NFC, QR code, and GPS clocking, real-time data synchronization, BYOD, PTI lone-worker protection, and integration with sector ERP and payroll software. The company holds the Numérique Responsable (NR) label and manufactures its Penbase Pocket hardware in France.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MOZAIK Clean: Time-tracking, quality control and site traceability solution for the cleaning/propreté sector, comprising applications for agents (MOZAIK Agent), managers (MOZAIK Manager), quality inspectors (MOZAIK Qualité), clients (MOZAIK Connect), and facility users.
• DALYO Domi

Products and services

• MOZAIK Clean ecosystem Sector-specific digital ecosystem for the cleaning industry (Propret\u00e9), connecting field agents, supervisors, quality inspectors, clients, and building occupants in real time through a suite of mobile apps (MOZAIK Agent, Manager, Qualit\u00e9, Connect, Usager), web consoles, and Penbase Pocket hardware for NFC time-tracking, quality control, scheduling, incident reporting, and client transparency.
• DALYO Domi Sector-specific mobile remote management solution for home care services (Service \u00e0 la Personne), optimizing scheduling, NFC-based clock-in/out, key handover tracking, and communication for care workers, with a companion Connect app for service users and families and a web console for managers.
• Penbase Pocket hardware Rugged NFC badge reader hardware (IP67 waterproof, shock-resistant, multi-operator SIM, 2-month battery life) for cleaning-sector time tracking, operating as a fixed-site or mobile device with real-time data transmission to the MOZAIK Manager cloud console; designed and manufactured in France.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2 seconds to badge on site (Penbase Pocket)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability6 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Adaptiv SystemscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 May 2024Strategic partnership with Adaptiv Systems, a French company designing and manufacturing IoT-connected objects already deployed on 8,000 sites across France, Europe, and North America. The partnership is described as a 'true lever for Penbase's internationalisation' and expands its offer into IoT (Internet of Things), specifically for the global cleaning market.
• FEP Regional Associations (Ouest, Nord Normandie, IDF, Grand Est, Sud-Est, Centre Sud-Ouest, SPENRA)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerFEP (Fédération des Entreprises de Propreté) regional branches are key sector partners. Penbase participates in all regional and national FEP assemblies, displays partner logos, and presents MOZAIK Clean at FEP events. Partner logos appear on the MOZAIK Clean clients page.
• Pegase (IDSoft)coreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Pegase Propreté ERP software, enabling data exchange between MOZAIK Clean time-tracking data and the payroll/invoicing software used by cleaning companies.
• TaqtcoreTechnology or IntegrationTaqt provides the Taqt One connected NFC badge terminal, integrated into the MOZAIK Clean ecosystem. The Taqt One terminal transmits badge data in real time to Mozaik Manager.
• OrangecoreOthersMobile operator partnership for dedicated, secured SIM cards bundled with Penbase Pocket hardware and professional smartphones. Multi-operator SIM ensures optimal network coverage.
• SFRcoreOthersMobile operator partnership for SIM subscriptions bundled with Penbase hardware solutions.
• ElissarminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHome care sector partner for Dalyo Domi distribution in the personal services sector.
• AFIminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHome care sector partner for Dalyo Domi.
• Mobile BadgeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSector partner for Dalyo Domi in the home care sector.
• IntersoftminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInvited partner contributing to MOZAIK Clean regional roadshow events (Valence, October-November 2025) to enrich discussions with cleaning sector expertise.
• Institut du Numérique Responsable (INR)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPenbase is a signatory of the Responsible Digital Charter and an active participant in INR initiatives including Digital Cleanup Day. The INR constructs the Numérique Responsable label in partnership with the French Ministry of Ecological Transition, ADEME, and WWF.
• French TechminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPenbase is listed as supported by French Tech, indicating membership in the French Tech ecosystem supporting innovative French startups and growth companies.
• GreenconceptminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGreenconcept Innovation label partner. Penbase appears with the Greenconcept logo on its website, indicating shared commitment to sustainable innovation.
• Ateliers du BocageminorOthersAteliers du Bocage is an ESAT/EA (sheltered workshop) partner, indicating a commitment to social inclusion and responsible procurement. Logo displayed on Penbase website.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kairnial Group: French SaaS provider of field workforce management solutions specifically targeting the cleaning and facility services sector. Kairnial is the closest direct competitor to Penbase's MOZAIK Clean offering, with overlapping customer base (FEP-aligned cleaning companies in France) and similar mobile-first time-tracking and quality-control functionality.
• Hubstaff: Global time-tracking and workforce management SaaS with GPS, mobile clock-in, and field team productivity features. Hubstaff competes directly with Penbase's core time-tracking functionality, including GPS geolocation, mobile app clock-in, and field activity monitoring for distributed workforces.
• Deputy: Workforce management SaaS for shift-based and hourly workers, offering scheduling, time tracking, and mobile clock-in. Deputy competes directly with Penbase in the shift-based cleaning and care verticals with comparable mobile-first clock-in and scheduling features, though at a broader horizontal scale.
• Connecteam: Mobile-first employee management app with time tracking, scheduling, and field operations features targeting deskless and shift-based workers. Connecteam's mobile employee app and time clock directly overlap with Penbase's MOZAIK Agent and Dalyo Domi Mobile capabilities, particularly for SMB and mid-market field workforces.
• AlayaCare: Canadian cloud platform for home and community care agencies, offering scheduling, mobile worker time-tracking, and family/client portals. AlayaCare is the closest direct peer to Penbase's DALYO Domi offering in the home care (Service \u00e0 la Personne) vertical, with comparable mobile worker management, scheduling, and family communication features.

Broad incumbents

• QuickBooks Time: Time-tracking software (formerly TSheets) from Intuit, offering mobile clock-in, GPS, and scheduling for SMBs across many verticals. It overlaps with Penbase's core time-tracking functionality but as a horizontal product without sector specialization in cleaning or home care, and without proprietary NFC hardware.
• Verint: Large enterprise workforce management and employee engagement vendor serving global contact centers, retail, and back-office operations. Verint overlaps with Penbase at a broad workforce management level but operates at enterprise scale without cleaning/home care vertical specialization or NFC hardware.
• UKG: Enterprise workforce management, HR, and payroll suite formed from the merger of Ultimate Software and Kronos. UKG addresses shift scheduling, time tracking, and workforce analytics for large organizations, with potential overlap with Penbase in mid-market and enterprise cleaning or care deployments.

Others

• Silae: Leading French cloud payroll and HR SaaS widely adopted by French cleaning companies and home care providers. Silae is a complementary (not direct) competitor — its payroll/HR suite is often integrated alongside Penbase's field time-tracking within the same cleaning-sector customer, and competes for the same customer wallet.
• Nibelis: French HR and payroll SaaS provider with strong penetration in the cleaning (propret\u00e9) sector. Nibelis overlaps with Penbase on shared customer base (cleaning companies) and is often a complementary rather than competing system — payroll on one side, field time-tracking and quality on the other — but it competes for the same enterprise IT budget.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/penbase

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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