What QED42 does

QED42 is a Pune-headquartered, India-based digital experience company founded in 2009 that designs, engineers, and supports enterprise digital platforms. Its core technology stack centers on Drupal CMS (with composable/headless architecture using React, Next.js, and Strapi) plus an emerging AI layer encompassing RAG systems, autonomous agents, fine-tuned models, and AI assistants. The firm holds Drupal Diamond Partner status and is leading the Drupal AI initiative's innovation workstream, giving it outsized influence over how AI is integrated into the Drupal ecosystem. It operates a portfolio of proprietary products including Space DXP (digital experience platform), Aeldris (AI platform with content guardrail and repurposing tools), Hey (AI assistant), and Headway, alongside vertical solutions such as Legal Aid CMS.

The company serves two primary customer segments: large enterprises (Nestlé, Stanford GSB, Warner Music Group, Canon, HP, Novartis, Sony, L'Oréal, FILA, Kotak Securities, OECD, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories) and mission-driven organizations (American Diabetes Association, Illinois Legal Aid Online, Ashoka, United Nations). Engagement is consultative and project-based, with multi-year contracts, recurring support and maintenance revenue, and AI proof-of-concept-led commercial motions. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales supplemented by deep community engagement (DrupalCon, Drupal Developer Days, regional meetups, hosted events like Oaisys) and partnerships with Acquia and the Drupal Association. The company maintains ISO 27001 certification and reports 4.85 NPS, 4.8/5 Clutch rating, and 99% recommendation rate.

QED42 runs a 51-100 person remote-first delivery organization, is founder-led (Dipen Chaudhary), privately held with no disclosed external funding or acquisition activity, and operates across India, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Singapore. Revenue is generated predominantly through professional services with a recurring support component and nascent product revenue from proprietary offerings.

Name

QED42

Legal name

QED42 Engineering Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://qed42.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

QED42 is a Pune-based digital experience company founded in 2009 that builds Drupal and headless web platforms with integrated AI for Fortune 500 enterprises and mission-driven organizations, operating a 51-100 person remote-first delivery team with proprietary products including Space DXP and Aeldris.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Experience Platform Development

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Developer Experience Platforms for Enterprise (IDEs, CI/CD, Dev Portals) (HDAEAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Business Rules & Decision Management Platforms (BRMS/DMN) (HDAEAKAG), LLMOps & Generative AI Platforms (Prompt/Agent Orchestration, RAG) (HDAEANAD), Quality Engineering & Test Automation (QE/QA) (BPAEAFAJ)

Keywords

• Drupal development services
• Digital experience platforms
• Headless CMS engineering
• Enterprise AI integration
• Composable web development

Headquarters

HQ city

Pune

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Services - Drupal Development: Custom Drupal development including migrations, architecture decisions, and platform management for complex organizations. Project-based engagements with enterprise clients requiring long-term platform partnerships.
2. JavaScript Engineering Services: Frontend development using React, Next.js, and headless architecture. Composable solutions enabling independent team operations.
3. Experience Design Services: UX design, design systems, and user research for interfaces starting with problem identification rather than briefs.
4. AI Services: AI integration services including RAG implementations, AI agents, assistants, and fine-tuned model development with proof-of-concept approach before commitment.
5. Quality Engineering: Testing and quality assurance services ensuring platform reliability and performance.
6. Support & Maintenance: Post-launch support and platform evolution services ensuring ongoing performance and alignment with business needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

QED42 is a full-service digital agency that builds custom digital platforms for enterprises and mission-driven organizations, specializing in Drupal CMS development, composable headless architecture with React and Next.js, AI integration (RAG, agents, fine-tuned models), and experience design. The company delivers end-to-end services including platform migrations, architecture decisions, post-launch support, and ongoing platform evolution, while also offering proprietary products such as Aeldris (AI platform), Space DXP (Digital Experience Platform), and Headway (performance tracking).

Product overview

QED42 is a digital experience company that operates as a services firm with a portfolio of proprietary products. The core offerings include Drupal Expertise (17+ years of CMS migrations and platform management), JS Engineering (React, Next.js, Strapi-based composable architecture), Experience Design, AI Services (RAG, agents, assistants, fine-tuned models), and Quality Engineering. Their product portfolio includes: Aeldris (enterprise AI platform), Space DXP (digital experience platform), Hey (AI assistant), Headway (product tracking), Legal Aid CMS, EventHorizon (event management), and Oaisys (event platform). The company is Drupal Diamond Partner and Acquia partner.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aeldris: AI platform for enterprise intelligence and content workflows
• Space DXP
• Hey
• Headway

Products and services

• Aeldris AI platform for enterprise intelligence and content workflows, featuring AI Blog Guardrail, Content Reviewer, and Content Repurposing tools. Built for enterprise teams needing AI-powered content compliance and generation capabilities.
• Space DXP Digital Experience Platform for managing enterprise digital presence across multiple touchpoints and geographies. Built on Open DXP architecture for managing content at scale.
• Hey AI assistant product offered by QED42 for various enterprise use cases, leveraging AI capabilities built through the company's AI services practice.
• Headway Product tracking or analytics solution for monitoring post-launch platform performance, tracking key metrics, and supporting platform evolution for enterprise clients.
• Legal Aid CMS Content management system tailored specifically for legal aid organizations, enabling them to manage legal information, resources, and user engagement.
• EventHorizon Event management platform used by QED42 for organizing and managing events, including community gatherings and code sprints.
• Drupal Expertise Services Custom Drupal development services including CMS migrations, architecture decisions, and platform management for complex organizations. 17+ years of experience with Drupal Diamond Partner status.
• JavaScript Engineering Services Frontend development services using React, Next.js, and Strapi headless CMS. Composable solutions enabling content, commerce, and marketing teams to operate independently.
• Experience Design Services UX design, design systems, and user research services for digital platforms. Interfaces start with problem identification rather than just briefs, with focus on measurable outcomes.
• AI Services AI integration services including RAG implementations, AI agents, assistants, and fine-tuned model development. Uses proof-of-concept approach so clients see value before commitment.
• Quality Engineering Services Testing and quality assurance services ensuring platform reliability and performance for enterprise digital platforms.
• Support & Maintenance Services Post-launch support and platform evolution services ensuring ongoing performance and alignment with business needs. Subscription/recurring engagement model.
• Product Engineering Services Custom digital product engineering services for enterprise clients, supporting the full product development lifecycle from concept through deployment and iteration.

Quantifiable outcome

• Beta testing ready in 3 months with multi-geography rollout
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AcquiacoreTechnology or IntegrationDrupal Diamond Partner with Acquia, enabling QED42 to build, deploy, and manage Drupal sites on Acquia Cloud Platform. The partnership provides access to Acquia's enterprise customer base and positions QED42 for complex multi-site Drupal implementations using Acquia Cloud Site Factory.
• Drupal AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiamond-level member and certified Drupal partner. Deep involvement in Drupal community including hosting meetups, sponsoring events, participating in contribution sprints, and contributing to Drupal core and module development.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lullabot: US-based Drupal-focused digital agency offering strategy, design, and development for enterprise and higher-education clients. Highly comparable to QED42 on Drupal delivery, composable architecture, and enterprise customer profile.
• Mediacurrent: Drupal digital agency serving enterprise and mission-driven organizations with platform builds, UX, and support. Directly comparable to QED42 on Drupal expertise, enterprise focus, and managed services model.
• Specbee: India-based Drupal and web development agency with similar service portfolio (Drupal, JS, design, support). Closest geographic and capability peer to QED42 in the Indian market.
• Axelerant: India-headquartered digital experience agency offering Drupal, decoupled CMS, design systems, and digital platform engineering. Comparable in scale, India delivery model, and enterprise Drupal/JS services.
• Tag1 Consulting: Enterprise Drupal performance and architecture consultancy serving large organizations. Comparable to QED42 on high-complexity Drupal work and enterprise-grade engagements.
• Chapter Three: Drupal digital agency focused on complex content platforms for media, nonprofit, and enterprise clients. Similar profile to QED42 in mission-driven Drupal platform delivery.
• Promet Source: Drupal web agency delivering enterprise CMS solutions, design, and support. Directly comparable to QED42 on Drupal-centric enterprise services and US client base.
• Valuebound: India-based Drupal development company providing enterprise CMS, migration, and support services. Comparable on India delivery, Drupal specialization, and enterprise customer targeting.
• Octahedron: Drupal-focused digital agency with India delivery offering design, development, and support for complex content platforms. Comparable to QED42 on Drupal specialization and India-based service delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Acquia: Drupal platform vendor and QED42's strategic partner; offers its own professional services and competes for complex Drupal implementations. Provides both channel leverage and competitive overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/qed42
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/qed42
• Instagraminstagram.com/qed42

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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