What AGENA3000 does

AGENA3000 is a French-based B2B SaaS provider of data management and exchange solutions, organized under the Centaurus Group (SAS, headquartered in Cholet) and operating from seven offices in France (Cholet, Paris, Grenoble-area), Canada (Montréal), the Netherlands (Hoorn), Romania (Bucharest), and Tunisia (Tunis). Founded in 1980, the company sells an integrated suite covering A3 E-Invoicing (a French government-approved Plateforme Agréée), A3 EDI for B2B document exchange, A3 PIM (Industry, Retail, and Sourcing variants), A3 TPM for trade promotion management, A3 PDM for product data orchestration, and the A3 Parangon DataPool, a GS1-certified GDSN data pool that is the #1 in France with 734,000+ registered GTINs and 3,900+ subscriber companies. The platform is built on GS1 and GDSN standards, supports formats including XML UBL, XML UN/CEFACT, Factur-X, EDIFACT, EDI X12, and VDA, and integrates with 200+ ERP systems (SAP, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, Odoo, Divalto, Cegid, and others). Acquired capabilities include ConsoTrust (AI for regulatory compliance and packaging digitization, 2024), DocProcess (business process automation, 2025), SRC System Integrators (Netherlands SI, 2024), Parangon (2018), Picxyz (2018), and the PIM activity of Numlog (2022).

The company operates a hybrid SaaS, services, and data-pool revenue model with annual and multi-year subscriptions priced quote-based for enterprise tiers, a freemium entry point for A3 PIM Industry supplier onboarding, and revenue from professional services, white-label/grey-label partner deployments, and GDSN data pool subscriptions. Distribution combines direct enterprise field sales, inside sales for mid-market, a structured Partner Program (Expert and Ambassador tiers) with named resellers and integrators (Cegedim, Schneider Electric, Proginov, ITEM Informatique, LTG Conseil, Syd, and others), and a self-serve PLG motion for PIM supplier onboarding. The stated customer base is 8,000+ clients and 20,000+ brands spanning retail, food, beauty, healthcare, logistics, fashion, and construction, with named logos including Auchan, Coca-Cola, Nestlé, L'Oréal, Monoprix, Maisons du Monde, Moët & Chandon, Bonduelle, Système U, Les Mousquetaires, Couche-Tard, and BMR. Sébastien Trichet serves as President & CEO, with Jacky Huet as Director General of AGENA3000 Romania and Arnaud Legeay as Director of Sales. AGENA3000 holds ISO 27001, ISO 9001, HDS, NF203, multiple GS1 qualifications, and Peppol Access Point certification, and is an active member of FNFE-MPE with influence over the design of France's mandatory e-invoicing reform taking effect in September 2026.

Name

AGENA3000

Legal name

Centaurus Group

Website

https://agena3000.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

AGENA3000 is a French B2B SaaS provider of integrated e-invoicing, EDI, PIM, TPM, PDM, and GDSN data pool solutions, serving 8,000+ manufacturers, brands, and retailers across food, retail, beauty, and healthcare.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

B2B Data Management Software

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

B2B/EDI & Partner Integration (BPAMAOAJ)

Keywords

• Product information management
• Electronic data interchange
• Electronic invoicing solutions
• Trade promotion management
• GDSN data pool

Headquarters

HQ city

Cholet

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. SaaS Subscription (E-Invoicing, EDI, PIM, TPM, PDM): AGENA3000 operates primarily as a SaaS subscription business, charging recurring fees for access to its e-invoicing, EDI, PIM, TPM, and PDM platforms. Pricing tiers include Freemium (A3 PIM), standard subscription, and enterprise plans. The company targets enterprise and mid-market buyers who pay recurring platform fees based on usage volume or seat count.
2. Professional Services & Implementation: Implementation, onboarding, and consulting services associated with deploying and customizing AGENA3000 solutions for enterprise clients. The company offers partner programs for white-label and grey-label deployment, suggesting revenue from licensing and services to channel partners.
3. Data Pool & GDSN Services: Revenue from A3 Parangon DataPool GDSN-certified data pool services, providing product data synchronization to manufacturers, brands, and retailers on a subscription or per-transaction basis.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

AGENA3000 sells a SaaS-based B2B data management platform comprising five integrated product lines: A3 E-INVOICING (a French government-certified Plateforme Agréée for e-invoicing and e-reporting), A3 EDI (B2B electronic data interchange), A3 PIM in three variants (Industry, Retail, Sourcing) for product information management, A3 TPM (Trade Promotion Management), and A3 PDM (Product Data Management), all built on the A3 Parangon GS1-certified GDSN data pool. The platform is sold to manufacturers, brands, and retailers on a subscription basis with supporting professional services.

Product overview

AGENA3000 offers a comprehensive suite of B2B data management and exchange solutions organized around five core product lines: A3 E-INVOICING (Plateforme Agréée for electronic invoicing and e-reporting), A3 EDI (B2B electronic data interchange), A3 PIM (Product Information Management in three variants: Industry for brands/manufacturers, Retail for distributors, and Sourcing for intermediaries), A3 TPM (Trade Promotion Management for commercial agreements), and A3 PDM (Product Data Management for product data orchestration). These solutions share the A3 PARANGON DataPool as the GS1-certified GDSN data pool for standardized product data synchronization. Acquired brands including ConsoTrust (AI for product data compliance and packaging digitalization), DocProcess (business process automation), and SRC System Integrators (system integration) extend the platform with AI capabilities and integration services. All solutions are available as SaaS, support extensive ERP integrations (Sage, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Cegid, NetSuite, Odoo, Divalto, and others), and target manufacturers, brands, retailers, and their trading partners across retail, food, beauty, healthcare, and logistics sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• A3 E-INVOICING: Electronic invoice solution and certified Platform Agréée (PA) for e-invoicing compliance
• A3 EDI
• A3 PIM
• A3 TPM
• A3 PDM
• A3 PARANGON DATAPOOL
• Club Connect2Day

Products and services

• A3 E-INVOICING Plateforme Agréée (PA) certified by the French State for electronic invoicing, supporting B2B and B2G invoice dematerialization, e-reporting, and compliance with the 2026 French e-invoicing mandate. Supports XML UBL, XML UN/CEFACT, Factur-X, and EDIFACT formats and integrates with 200+ ERP systems.
• A3 EDI Cloud-based B2B electronic data interchange platform for real-time document exchange with trading partners. Supports EDI X12, EDIFACT, GENCOD, VDA, RosettaNet and multiple protocols (VAN, AS2, HTTPS, FTP) with native ERP integration.
• A3 PIM Industry Collaborative Product Information Management platform for brands and manufacturers to centralize, enrich, validate, and distribute product information to retail partners, marketplaces, and e-commerce channels. Includes GS1/GDSN connectivity, AI-powered compliance via ConsoTrust, and a Freemium tier for supplier onboarding.
• A3 PIM Retail Product Information Management platform for retailers and distributors to collect, validate, and centralize supplier product information and catalogs. Features GDSN synchronization, supplier data quality control, and omnichannel distribution to websites, drives, and internal tools.
• A3 PIM Sourcing Shared Product Information Management platform for wholesalers and intermediaries to acquire, manage, and redistribute supplier product data while meeting customer requirements. Features collaborative data sharing across multiple downstream customers.
• A3 TPM Trade Promotion Management solution for manufacturers to manage commercial agreements with distributors, track rear-margins (2 Net, 3 Net), calculate provisions, monitor promotional campaigns, and control cash flow in real time.
• A3 PDM Product Data Management platform that centralizes, structures, and validates product information as a single source of truth (Golden Record) with GS1 and ETIM standard compliance. Enables workflow management, data enrichment, and multi-channel distribution to PIM, e-commerce, marketplaces, and print.
• A3 PARANGON DataPool GS1-certified GDSN data pool and the #1 data pool in France. Enables real-time product data synchronization with trading partners, supporting over 734,000 registered GTINs and 3,900 companies on the GDSN network.
• Creation of Product Visuals Content management service providing professional product photography and visual content creation services for marketing and e-commerce use, supporting PIM workflows.
• Digitalization of Packaging Information Service for digitizing and structuring product packaging data using AI-powered ConsoTrust Pics Services (computer vision) to extract and organize packaging attributes for use in PIM workflows.
• A3 ERP ERP solution acquired and integrated into the AGENA3000 ecosystem, enabling end-to-end business process automation and native B2B/EDI exchange with trading partners.
• ConsoTrust Data Services AI-powered service for product data compliance and regulatory validation. Automates calculation of allergens, traces, additives, and controversial ingredients for INCO compliance within PIM workflows.
• ConsoTrust Pics Services Computer vision service that extracts information from product packaging images and structures product attributes digitally for use in PIM workflows.

Quantifiable outcome

• Invoice processing cost reduction of up to 80% through e-invoicing dematerialization
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers48 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration25 records

AI capability6 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

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

• DocProcess (Acquired Subsidiary)coreTechnology or Integration · 19 September 2025AGENA3000 acquired DocProcess on September 19, 2025. The acquisition aims to accelerate process automation and reinforce AGENA3000's leadership in data management.
• SRC System Integrators (Acquired Subsidiary)majorTechnology or Integration · 1 June 2024AGENA3000 acquired SRC System Integrators in June 2024, expanding its presence in the Netherlands and strengthening its system integration capabilities for European markets.
• ConsoTrust (Acquired Subsidiary)coreTechnology or Integration · 27 May 2024AGENA3000 acquired ConsoTrust on May 27, 2024. ConsoTrust specializes in AI for product data compliance and analysis, providing AI-powered regulatory compliance (INCO/allergens), packaging data extraction, and attribute calculation capabilities that are integrated into A3 PIM Industry. The acquisition enhances AGENA3000's AI capabilities for European and North American markets.
• GS1 FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024AGENA3000 maintains a close partnership with GS1 France, with Jacky Huet (Director General AGENA3000 Romania) serving on the GS1 GDSN Board, succeeding Sébastien Trichet (CEO of AGENA3000 Group). This relationship provides AGENA3000 influence over GDSN strategic direction and ensures deep integration with GS1 data standards across all solutions (PIM, EDI, E-Invoicing).
• Acquisition in Quebec (Acquired)majorTechnology or Integration · 1 November 2019AGENA3000 completed an acquisition in Quebec, Canada in November 2019, expanding its North American presence.
• Parangon (Acquired Subsidiary)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 October 2018AGENA3000 acquired Parangon in October 2018, making AGENA3000 the leading French player in product information management. Parangon's GDSN data pool capabilities became the A3 Parangon DataPool, the #1 GDSN-certified data pool in France.
• Picxyz (Acquired Subsidiary)majorTechnology or Integration · 1 September 2018AGENA3000 acquired Picxyz in 2018, strengthening its PIM capabilities with product image and content creation services.
• Schneider ElectricminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchneider Electric is listed as a partner in the AGENA3000 Partner Program, reselling or integrating AGENA3000 data management solutions.
• CegedimminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCegedim is a partner in the AGENA3000 Partner Program, distributing AGENA3000 solutions.
• ProginovminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProginov is a partner in the AGENA3000 Partner Program.
• DocoonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDocoon is listed as a partner in the AGENA3000 Partner Program.
• Logiciels EpisodeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLogiciels Episode is listed as a partner in the AGENA3000 Partner Program.
• NRCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNRC is a partner in the AGENA3000 Partner Program.
• SatelixminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSatelix is a partner in the AGENA3000 Partner Program.
• ITEM InformatiqueminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerITEM Informatique is an implementation partner in the AGENA3000 Partner Program.
• SYLEGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSYLEG is listed as a partner in the AGENA3000 Partner Program.
• LTTD ConsultingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLTTD Consulting is an implementation partner in the AGENA3000 Partner Program.
• LTG ConseilminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLTG Conseil is an implementation partner in the AGENA3000 Partner Program.
• FNFE-MPE (Forum National de la Facture Electronique et des Marchés Publics Electroniques)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAGENA3000 is an active member of FNFE-MPE, participating in exchanges with the French State regarding e-invoicing reform. This membership provides AGENA3000 influence over the design of France's mandatory e-invoicing framework and positions it as a thought leader in regulatory compliance.
• AGIminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAGI is listed as a partner in the AGENA3000 Partner Program.
• AuthenticminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthentic is listed as a partner in the AGENA3000 Partner Program.
• EfaliaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEfalia is listed as a partner in the AGENA3000 Partner Program.
• OxalysminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOxalys is listed as a partner in the AGENA3000 Partner Program.
• EdicotminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEdicot is listed as a partner in the AGENA3000 Partner Program.
• Go SystèmesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGo Systèmes is listed as a partner in the AGENA3000 Partner Program.
• TolèdeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTolède is listed as a partner in the AGENA3000 Partner Program.
• Cetra InformatiqueminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCetra Informatique is listed as a partner in the AGENA3000 Partner Program.
• YggValminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYggVal is listed as a partner in the AGENA3000 Partner Program.
• PronisminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPronis is listed as a partner in the AGENA3000 Partner Program.
• SydminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSyd is listed as a partner in the AGENA3000 Partner Program.
• BrandquadminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrandquad is listed as a partner in the AGENA3000 Partner Program.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Akeneo: French-origin PIM specialist offering SaaS product information management for manufacturers and retailers. Direct head-to-head competitor to A3 PIM Industry/Retail in the European mid-market and enterprise segments.
• Salsify: Leading cloud-native PIM and product experience platform serving brands and retailers globally. Comparable SaaS GTM and overlaps directly with A3 PIM Industry for product syndication to retail channels.
• Syndigo (formerly Riversand): Master data management and PIM platform strong in retail/CPG and GDSN syndication. Directly overlaps with A3 PIM and A3 Parangon DataPool for product data synchronization use cases.
• Stibo Systems: Enterprise PIM/MDM platform serving global manufacturers and retailers. Competes with A3 PIM and A3 PDM for large, multi-domain data orchestration projects.
• SPS Commerce: Cloud EDI and retail supply chain network for suppliers and retailers. Competes directly with A3 EDI in retail EDI and broader supply chain data exchange use cases.
• TrueCommerce: Global EDI and B2B integration platform with strong European presence. Comparable offering to A3 EDI across VAN, AS2, and ERP-integrated B2B document exchange.
• Trace One: French PIM and regulatory compliance platform for CPG and retail. Directly comparable to AGENA3000's PIM + ConsoTrust AI compliance bundle, with similar regulatory-driven GTM.

Broad incumbents

• OpenText: Large enterprise information management vendor with EDI (GXS), MDM, and content management suites. Competes broadly with A3 EDI, A3 PDM, and PIM via bundled enterprise deals.
• Informatica: Enterprise data integration and MDM platform including PIM/MDM capabilities. Overlaps with A3 EDI integration tooling and A3 PDM for product data orchestration at large enterprises.

Emerging players

• Yooz: French cloud e-invoicing and P2P automation platform. Directly comparable to A3 E-Invoicing for the 2026 French mandate, competing for the same mid-market and enterprise buyers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/agena3000
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCOYRcezO642cn8T_izUW2DQ
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/agena-3000

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A1 record

Investments

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

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