What Domisys does

Materiel.net is a French e-commerce and omnichannel retailer specializing in IT hardware, high-tech, and multimedia products. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Nantes, the company operates through the materiel.net website, a national network of physical retail stores across France, and a dedicated B2B division called "Espace Pro" serving TPEs, PMEs, and independent professionals. Its product portfolio spans more than 15,000 SKUs across custom-built gaming PCs (own-brand configurations such as Airscape, Balrog, Skillshot, Claymore, and Meteora IA), laptops, PC components, peripherals, networking equipment, smart-home devices, televisions, projectors, soundbars, smartphones, gaming consoles, and printers. The company operates a proprietary online PC configurator that allows customers to select components, with systems assembled and tested in France by in-house technicians; related services include a paid PC assembly offering (starting at €74.95), Windows installation, and out-of-warranty laptop repair. Materiel.net is a subsidiary of GROUPE LDLC and also runs the ALTYK private-label brand for configurable PCs and the Solaari sub-brand for connected lightsabers.

The business model is fundamentally a hardware resale operation with value-added assembly and configuration services. Materiel.net earns revenue primarily through direct product sales (PCs priced roughly €1,299–€3,599, components €3.90–€449.95, TVs €269.90–€2,690), with secondary revenue from professional assembly fees, B2B services under Espace Pro, and after-sales repair work. Pricing follows unit/transactional pricing with promotional intensity concentrated around Black Friday, Cyber Monday, summer sales, back-to-school, and Christmas campaigns; customers can pay via installments (3x/4x) and benefit from free in-store delivery above €200. The go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer e-commerce, physical retail, and a field/account-management motion for B2B, supported by content marketing through buying guides, SEO-optimized category pages, email newsletters, social media presence across Facebook/Twitter/LinkedIn/TikTok, and seasonal event campaigns. Customer segmentation is horizontal: individual consumers (gamers, home-entertainment buyers, general tech users) as the primary segment, with a smaller professional/entrepreneur segment as secondary.

Name

Domisys

Legal name

Materiel.net

Website

https://materiel.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Materiel.net is a French omnichannel e-commerce retailer selling IT hardware, high-tech, and multimedia products through its website, physical stores, and B2B division, with custom-built PCs assembled in France. It is a subsidiary of GROUPE LDLC.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Hardware Retail

NAICS

Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers (423430), Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (33411)

SIC

Retail-Computer & Computer Software Stores (5734), Computer Peripheral Equipment, Nec (3577)

akta.pro primary industry

PC Components for Gaming (GPUs, CPUs, Motherboards, RAM, PSUs) (MPAFAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Graphics & Accelerator Cards (GPUs, compute accelerators) (HDACAGAA), Mini PCs & Small Form Factor Desktops (HDACAAAI), Storage & Power Accessories (SSDs, External Storage, UPS, Charging Docks/Batteries) (MPAFAGAL)

Keywords

• Computer hardware retail
• Custom gaming PCs
• IT equipment e-commerce
• Consumer electronics retail
• PC components distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Nantes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (Hardware): Revenue generated through direct sales of IT hardware, components, consumer electronics, and multimedia products to retail customers. Products include PCs, components, peripherals, smartphones, TVs, audio equipment, and connected home devices. Multiple payment options including 3x/4x installments.
2. Professional Services: B2B services for professionals including dedicated account management, professional pricing, and specialized solutions for TPE, PME, and entrepreneurs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Domisys operates Materiel.net, a French e-commerce and physical-store retailer of IT, high-tech and multimedia products with over 15,000 curated SKUs. Core offerings span custom-built gaming PCs, laptops, PC components, peripherals, networking equipment, TVs, projectors, soundbars, smart-home devices, printers, smartphones, and gaming consoles, complemented by in-house PC assembly, custom PC configuration services, and laptop repair.

Product overview

Materiel.net is a French e-commerce retailer specializing in IT, High-Tech, and multimedia products, operating as part of GROUPE LDLC. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of over 15,000 product references across multiple categories. Core offerings include custom-built gaming PCs (PC Gamer lineup including Airscape, Balrog, Skillshot, Sunrise, Claymore, Meteora IA models), branded laptops, PC components (graphics cards, processors, memory, storage, power supplies), peripherals (monitors, keyboards, mice, gaming headsets), networking equipment, smart home devices, and consumer electronics (TVs, projectors, soundbars). The company provides complementary services including a PC configurator for custom-built desktops, professional assembly services (starting at €74.95), laptop repairs, and personalized specialist appointments. Their Altyk private-label brand offers configurable PC systems. Products span leading technology brands including NVIDIA, AMD, Intel, Samsung, LG, Sony, ASUS, MSI, and others.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ALTYK: PC sur mesure - Ordinateur configurable et évolutif
• Solaari

Products and services

• PC Gamer (custom-built gaming desktops) Custom-assembled gaming desktop PCs built with components from major brands (NVIDIA GeForce RTX, AMD Ryzen), assembled and tested by qualified technicians in France. Sold to individual consumers and gaming enthusiasts.
• PC Portable (laptops) Portable computers (gaming, business, and MacBooks) from brands including HP, ASUS, MSI, Acer, and Apple, sold to individual consumers and professionals.
• Composants PC (PC components) Individual PC components — graphics cards, processors, motherboards, RAM (DDR4/DDR5), SSDs, power supplies, cases, and cooling (AIO watercooling and air cooling) — sold to DIY builders and custom-PC customers.
• Périphériques PC (PC peripherals) Computer peripherals including monitors, keyboards, mice, gaming headsets, webcams, printers, VR headsets, gaming chairs, and simracing equipment, sold to consumers and gamers.
• Networking equipment Networking equipment including NAS servers, routers and modems, switches, network cards, Wi-Fi access points, powerline adapters, Wi-Fi repeaters, IP cameras, and KVM switches, for consumers and small businesses.
• Televisions (TV) Televisions including Smart TV, 4K UHD, OLED, QLED, and Mini LED models from Samsung, LG, TCL, Hisense, Philips, Sony, Dreame, Loewe, Panasonic, and Sharp, with HDR, HDMI 2.1, Google TV, Dolby Vision, and gaming features.
• Video projectors Video projectors including 4K, portable, short-throw, ultra-short-throw, laser, connected, home-cinema, and gaming models from brands such as BenQ, XGIMI, Optoma, Hisense, Epson, ViewSonic, Dangbei, Acer, Samsung, and Philips.
• Soundbars (Barre de son) Soundbars and audio systems supporting Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, including wireless subwoofers from JBL, Samsung, Sennheiser, LG, KEF, Marshall, Sonos, Sony, Yamaha, Hisense, TCL, and Denon.
• Smart home (Maison Connectée) Smart home devices including connected thermostats (Tado, Netatmo), security cameras, connected lighting, robot vacuums, connected plugs, connected scales, smart trackers, and smart speakers.
• Printing (printers and consumables) Printers including multifunction, laser, inkjet, thermal-label, and 3D printers from HP, Canon, Brother, and Epson, plus consumables (ink cartridges, toners).
• Blu-ray players Blu-ray players including 4K UHD and 3D models from Sony, supporting HDR10, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and streaming services.
• Smartphones and mobile accessories Mobile phones including Android smartphones, Samsung Galaxy, iPhone, and Xiaomi devices, plus connected watches, chargers, cases, and screen protectors.
• Gaming consoles and accessories Gaming consoles including PS5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, retro gaming consoles, plus drones, electric scooters, e-readers, and gaming accessories.
• PC Assembly Service (Prestation de montage) Professional PC assembly and testing service by qualified in-house technicians, with optional Windows installation. Available as a standalone purchase; pricing starts at €74.95 for assembly only or €99.95 with Windows installation.
• PC Repair Service (Réparation PC portable) Laptop repair service offered to consumers, including out-of-warranty repairs for devices purchased elsewhere, with personalized specialist appointments.
• Altyk (own-brand configurable PCs) Altyk is the private-label brand of Materiel.net offering custom-configurable and evolvable PCs and computing products sold directly to consumers.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• GROUPE LDLCparent companyOthersMateriel.net is part of the GROUPE LDLC, a major French technology retail and e-commerce group. This affiliation provides corporate governance and brand backing.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• LDLC.com: Flagship e-commerce brand of GROUPE LDLC, Materiel.net's parent group. Sells the same categories (gaming PCs, components, peripherals, networking, consumer electronics) to the same French consumer and prosumer audience with a comparable configurator tool; effectively a sister brand in the same niche.
• Cybertek: French specialist IT retailer with strong presence in PC components, gaming PCs, and peripherals. Comparable product breadth and target customer base to Materiel.net, with similar configurator-based custom PC services.
• GrosBill: French online IT retailer offering gaming PCs, components, and peripherals. Competes head-on with Materiel.net for the French DIY builder and gaming segment.
• Top Achat: French e-tailer focused on PC components, gaming hardware, and peripherals. Strong overlap with Materiel.net's configurator-driven custom PC and gaming peripherals categories, serving the same French enthusiast buyer.
• Rue du Commerce: Historic French e-commerce retailer specializing in IT, consumer electronics, and household appliances. Directly comparable to Materiel.net on product mix (PCs, components, peripherals) and target audience (French consumers and SMBs).

Broad incumbents

• Cdiscount: France's largest general marketplace, owned by Casino Group. Competes on price across IT and consumer electronics categories that overlap with Materiel.net's assortment, but does not specialize in enthusiast gaming or custom PC assembly.
• Fnac Darty: Major French consumer electronics and home appliance retailer with broad assortment including IT, audio/video, and gaming. Overlaps with Materiel.net on consumer electronics but serves a much broader (less specialized) customer base.
• Amazon France: Dominant global marketplace with full assortment of IT and consumer electronics in France. Competes with Materiel.net on price and selection breadth, but lacks the local configurator, French assembly, and specialist in-store services.

Regional players

• Mindfactory: Germany's leading specialist e-tailer for PC components, gaming hardware, and custom builds. Highly comparable business model (configurator-driven custom PCs, deep component catalog, gaming focus) but operates in Germany rather than France.
• Alternate: German IT e-tailer with French presence, selling PC components, gaming systems, peripherals, and consumer electronics. Comparable configurator and gaming focus; competes regionally rather than in Materiel.net's core French market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/materielnet
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/materiel-net

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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