Meogroup

What Meogroup does

MEOGROUP is a French multi-brand consulting holding company founded in 2005 by Richard CARON and headquartered in Boulogne-Billancourt, France, operating as a SAS (Société par Actions Simplifiées) with majority employee ownership. The group is structured around 12 specialized brands organized into four business lines: Staffing (MEOTEC), Consulting (CRISTAL DÉCISIONS, COST HOUSE, MASAÏ, SOLVH.A., SOWING, LUCA), People (EIPM for training, ADVEN for transition management, CADELE for recruitment), and Digital (VALOPTIA software, AXEL innovation). It serves large enterprises, mid-market companies, public-sector bodies, retail/luxury/hospitality firms, and agricultural/agri-food clients across France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Morocco, Brazil, and Canada via 21 offices. The group employs 600+ people at the consolidated level (with MEOTEC alone at 700+) and can mobilize more than 1,000 consultants and 2,000 transition managers across brands.

The underlying technology is a multi-brand consulting platform combining advisory services, operational staffing, digital software (notably VALOPTIA's Activity-Based Costing, Cost Estimating Relationships, Professional Services Automation, and TechniQuote solutions), and professional training (EIPM's 130 e-learning modules in 9 languages). Revenue is generated through six streams: management consulting engagements, operational staffing and interim management, recruitment and headhunting (CADELE), software licensing and subscriptions (VALOPTIA), training and certification (EIPM), and architecture/space design services (LUCA). Disclosed brand-level revenues include MEOTEC at €76M+, COST HOUSE at €9.5M+, CRISTAL DÉCISIONS at €5M+, and LUCA at €7M+, with no consolidated group revenue publicly stated. Pricing is project-based with multi-year contracts; the AXEL startup acceleration program is provided at no cost.

The go-to-market is sales-led via direct enterprise and mid-market engagement, supplemented by event-driven demand generation (MEO'Connect Lyon conference series) and community-led sourcing through the AXEL startup accelerator, which connects with an ecosystem of 10+ institutional partners including French Tech and Région Île-de-France. Distribution relies on the regional French office network (11 offices) plus 9 international offices. The group has 400+ active clients, has completed 6,000+ projects through MEOTEC, trained 4,000+ professionals via EIPM, and is positioning for European expansion under its Ambition 2030 strategic plan announced in June 2024. The firm has received industry recognition including the 2024 CF NEWS Grand Prix de la Croissance Externe (Small Cap) and 2022 Global Awards – France Operational Consulting Firm of the Year.

Name

Meogroup

Legal name

MEOGROUP

Website

https://meogroup-consulting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

MEOGROUP is a French employee-owned multi-brand consulting holding founded in 2005, operating 12 specialized brands across procurement, supply chain, finance, HR, training, and software, serving large enterprises, mid-market, public sector, and niche verticals across 9 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Management Consulting Services

NAICS

Other Management Consulting Services (541618), Human Resources Consulting Services (541612), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Strategy & Corporate Development Consulting (BPAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Recruiting Administration Outsourcing (Recruitment Support, Scheduling, Onboarding Ops) (BPACAKAG), Customer, Marketing & Sales Consulting (BPAHACAG)

Keywords

• Procurement consulting services
• Supply chain management
• Management transition services
• Operational performance consulting
• Finance management control

Headquarters

HQ city

Boulogne-billancourt

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices22 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Management Consulting & Advisory: Core revenue stream from project-based consulting engagements across procurement, supply chain, finance, project management, and strategy. Revenue is generated through billable consultant days charged to enterprise and mid-market clients. MEOGROUP reported M€ turnover (exact figure not prominently disclosed), with subsidiary MEOTEC reporting €76M+ revenue.
2. Operational Staffing & Interim Management: Staffing brand provides operational support personnel to clients on temporary or project assignments. ADVEN provides transition managers for top and middle management roles with a 48-hour solution delivery commitment.
3. Recruitment & Headhunting: CADELE brand offers recruitment, headhunting, recruiter delegation, and HR digitization services. Revenue is generated through placement fees and retainer-based engagements.
4. Software Licensing & Subscriptions: VALOPTIA software brand generates subscription and license revenue from its economic performance management software (ABC, CER, PSA, TechniQuote), available as SaaS or on-premise deployment.
5. Professional Training & Certification: EIPM (European Institute of Purchasing Management) provides training, coaching, and skills assessment in procurement and supply chain. Revenue from training fees and certification programs. Offers 130 e-learning modules in 9 languages.
6. Architecture & Space Design Services: LUCA brand provides hybrid architecture, project management, and space design services for retail, luxury, hospitality, events, and tertiary sectors through Technical Assistance and fixed-price Studio offerings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MEOGROUP is a multi-brand consulting group that delivers specialized consulting, operational staffing, transition management, executive recruitment, professional training and economic performance software across procurement, supply chain, finance and management control, project management, and human resources. Through 12 specialized brands (MEOTEC, ADVEN, CADELE, CRISTAL DÉCISIONS, EIPM, LUCA, MASAÏ, COST HOUSE, VALOPTIA, SOLVH.A., SOWING, AXEL) the group sells project-based consulting engagements and software subscriptions to 400+ active clients across 9 countries.

Product overview

MEOGROUP is a multi-brand consulting group offering consulting, operations, training, recruitment and management transition services. The portfolio comprises 12 specialized brands organized around four core business lines: (1) Staffing - operational support for procurement, supply chain, finance & project management through MEOTEC and CADELE; (2) Consulting - strategy & organization services across indirect procurement performance (CRISTAL DÉCISIONS, COST HOUSE), supply chain & procurement (MASAÏ, SOLVH.A.), and agricultural transformation (SOWING); (3) People - training & coaching (EIPM), transition management (ADVEN), and recruitment (CADELE) services; (4) Digital - software solutions for economic performance management (VALOPTIA) and innovation/startup acceleration (AXEL). The group also offers architectural and space development services through LUCA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Adven Transition: Transition management firm specializing in Top and Middle Management roles
• AXEL by Meogroup
• Cost House
• Cristal Décisions
• EIPM (European Institute of Purchasing Management)
• LUCA Consulting
• Masaï
• Meogroup Recruitment (Cadele)
• MEOTEC
• SolvH.A.
• Sowing
• Valoptia

Products and services

• MEOTEC Operational consulting firm providing public and private sector clients with consulting support in project management, transformations and performance across project management, finance, purchasing, supply chain, IT, and quality & processes.
• ADVEN Transition management firm specializing in top and middle management roles, offering organizational transformation, time-sharing functional leadership, crisis management, corporate governance, project management, performance improvement, and key person replacement services, with a 48-hour mobilization commitment and a pool of 2,000+ managers.
• CADELE (MEOGROUP Recruitment) Recruitment and human resources management consultancy offering auditing, HR digitalization, recruiter delegation and headhunting for top, middle and operational management positions across logistics, HR, finance and commercial sectors.
• CRISTAL DÉCISIONS Operational consulting firm specializing in the optimization, financing and rationalization of indirect purchases across insurance, marketing & packaging, facility management, real estate, energy, mobility, and purchasing performance.
• EIPM (European Institute of Purchasing Management) Executive center dedicated to training, coaching, applied research, skills assessment and organizational maturity evaluation for procurement and supply chain professionals, offering 130 e-learning modules in 9 languages, conferences and round tables; 4,000+ professionals trained.
• LUCA Hybrid company providing architectural, project management and consulting services for the creation and development of spaces in retail, luxury, hospitality, event and tertiary sectors, offered through Technical Assistance and fixed-price Studio services.
• MASAÏ Strategic consulting firm specializing in strategy and operations for supply chain and procurement in public and private sectors, with expertise in financial performance, transformation projects, risk management, methodology, and decarbonization.
• COST HOUSE Economic performance consultancy providing support in Finance, IT Management, Purchasing, Industry and R&D, with expertise in cost engineering, competitiveness initiatives, and strategic planning & management.
• VALOPTIA Software publisher specializing in Economic Performance Management, offering Activity-Based Costing (ABC), Cost Estimating Relationships (CER), Professional Services Automation (PSA) and TechniQuote for mechanical component cost modelling, deployed as SaaS or on-premise at 80+ clients in 6 international locations.
• SOLVH.A. Operational consultancy helping local authorities and public bodies transform their purchasing and procurement processes, with expertise in sourcing, market engineering, benchmarking, challenge of needs, brainstorming, performance measurement, and negotiation.
• SOWING Consulting firm specializing in performance and transformation of agricultural, agro-industrial and food industries, offering services in strategy development, organization transformation, and performance improvement; 50+ clients served.
• AXEL Innovation brand of MEOGROUP providing startup acceleration and innovation consulting services, including the STARTUP FASTER 6-month program offering 15 days of expert consulting per startup, bi-monthly strategic coaching, diagnostic & growth roadmap, and access to the MEOGROUP client ecosystem of 400+ active clients; supports both startups and large accounts on innovation initiatives.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,056 tCO2e carbon footprint (3.17 tCO2e per employee) in 2023
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, moderate and core.

• CybiahminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCybiah is listed as a supporter of the AXEL STARTUP FASTER innovation program, contributing to the startup ecosystem supporting MEOGROUP's innovation brand.
• B. ConseilminorGTM or Marketing PartnerB. Conseil supports the AXEL innovation program as an ecosystem partner, providing access to its network and expertise for accelerated startups.
• Finance InnovationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinance Innovation (French green finance cluster) is listed as an AXEL supporter, contributing to the innovation ecosystem around MEOGROUP's startup acceleration program.
• FinancementsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancements is listed as a supporter of the AXEL STARTUP FASTER program, likely providing funding and financing connections for accelerated startups.
• Impact LabminorGTM or Marketing PartnerImpact Lab is an ecosystem partner supporting the AXEL startup acceleration program, providing connections and resources for impact startups.
• La BoussoleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLa Boussole is listed as an AXEL supporter, contributing to the innovation ecosystem around the STARTUP FASTER program.
• French TechmoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerFrench Tech (La French Tech) is an official partner of the AXEL STARTUP FASTER program, providing national startup ecosystem visibility and connections for MEOGROUP's acceleration initiative.
• Le CatalyseurminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLe Catalyseur is an ecosystem supporter of the AXEL innovation program, providing startup support connections.
• Paris Ouest La DéfenseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerParis Ouest La Défense is listed as a supporter of the AXEL startup program, providing connections to the La Défense business district ecosystem.
• Région Île-de-FrancemoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerRégion Île-de-France is an official supporter of the AXEL STARTUP FASTER program, providing regional institutional backing and connections for the acceleration initiative.
• RepublikHAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepublikHA appears as both a distinctions recipient and a partner organization. Nature of partnership involves purchasing consulting collaboration in the hospitality sector.
• Welcome to the JungleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWelcome to the Jungle employer branding platform features MEOGROUP and AXEL brand for recruitment marketing and employer brand visibility.
• DFCG (Direction Financière - Club des Directeurs Financiers)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDFCG (French Club of Financial Directors) is listed as a partner organization, suggesting collaboration on finance and management control thought leadership.
• Drive Innovation Insights (DII)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDrive Innovation Insights is listed as a partner organization focused on management control and finance innovation topics, aligning with MEOGROUP's finance and controlling expertise.
• Bretagne AchatsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBretagne Achats (a regional purchasing cluster in Brittany, France) is listed as a partner, suggesting collaboration in procurement expertise sharing and benchmark activities.
• Achat ConnectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAchat Connect is listed as a partner organization, likely involved in procurement/purchasing professional community and benchmark sharing.
• EIPM (European Institute of Purchasing Management)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEIPM is a fully owned MEOGROUP brand/institute dedicated to training, coaching, applied research, and skills assessment in procurement and supply chain. It represents MEOGROUP's core academic and thought leadership capability in its primary domain.

Scale indicators21 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Arthur D. Little: Global strategy and operations consultancy with deep procurement and operations practice. Similar niche-vs-generalist posture to MEOGROUP's strategic procurement offering.
• Capgemini Invent: Digital transformation and consulting arm of Capgemini, covering procurement, supply chain, and finance transformation — directly overlaps with MEOGROUP's digital and transformation practices (MEO'Connect themes include AI in procurement and supply chain disruption).
• Roland Berger: Top-tier European-origin strategy and operations consulting firm with strong procurement/supply chain practice. Larger and more internationally established than MEOGROUP but competes for the same enterprise transformation mandates.
• Oliver Wyman: Global consulting firm with operations, risk, and procurement-related advisory practices serving large enterprises. Overlaps with MEOGROUP's MASSAÏ strategic procurement and Cost House economic performance offerings, with significantly broader resource pool.
• Kearney: Global management consultancy with historically strong procurement and operations practice (formerly A.T. Kearney). Directly comparable to MEOGROUP's procurement/supply chain focus at the enterprise level, with broader international scale.
• BearingPoint: European-origin management and technology consultancy with strong procurement, supply chain, and finance transformation practices. Comparable European footprint and similar niche positioning relative to Big 4 firms.

Direct peers

• Hays France: International recruitment and workforce solutions firm with strong presence in France, comparable to MEOGROUP's CADELE recruitment brand. Both serve specialized professional hiring in procurement, supply chain, IT, and finance.
• Wavestone: French-origin consulting firm with deep practice in procurement, supply chain, finance, and transformation — directly overlapping with MEOGROUP's MEOTEC and Cristal Décisions offerings. Both are positioned as French 'alternative to Big 4' niche consultancies serving CAC40 and mid-market clients.
• Alvarez & Marsal: Global consulting firm specializing in interim management, turnaround, and performance improvement — directly comparable to MEOGROUP's ADVEN transition management brand (2,000+ managers). Both compete for senior interim mandates in restructuring and operational transformation.
• Sia Partners: Paris-headquartered management and operational consulting firm with similar size and practice areas (procurement, supply chain, finance, transformation). Comparable multi-office European footprint and niche-vs-generalist positioning to MEOGROUP.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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