Version Internationale

What Version Internationale does

Version Internationale is a Lyon-headquartered translation and localization agency that has operated for nearly 30 years as a subsidiary of the French group Stoquart. It serves B2B clients across nine verticals — IT and new technologies, marketing and communication, health and biotechnology, sciences and technical, training and e-learning, energy and environment, industry, institutions and NGOs, and legal and financial — supporting 70+ language pairs. Its service portfolio spans core translation, transcreation and marketing localization, multilingual SEO, audiovisual translation (subtitling and dubbing), multilingual desktop publishing, terminology management, copywriting and editing, international HR advisory, and AI/LLM-enabled services including post-edited machine translation.

The company's technology stack is built on industry-standard CAT tools, an in-house Translation Management System called Gingout (developed by parent Stoquart and characterized by site licensing, a centralized dashboard and multi-company support), and integration with third-party localization platforms (Lokalise, Phrase, Crowdin, Smartling, Transifex). AI and LLM technologies are positioned as part of the service offering, covering automated translation, post-editing and quality estimation, but are applied on top of human linguist workflows rather than replacing them. The agency is ISO 17100 certified through LinguaCert and holds ELIA membership.

Commercially, Version Internationale runs a direct-to-consumer B2B motion: clients submit quote requests via the website specifying source and target languages, sector and word count, and receive free, project-based pricing. Billing is per source word with surcharges for urgent jobs (under 48 hours), author corrections and re-typing of non-standard formats; orders above €1,000 may require advance payment, and standard terms are net 30. Distribution is direct (website, phone, email) with referrals from industry and technology partners. Marquee clients include Meta, Oracle, Salesforce, LinkedIn, Air France, Airtable, Publicis, Minitab, Hardis Group and Université de Lyon, with some relationships spanning nearly 30 years. The firm is privately held under Stoquart with no disclosed external funding or M&A activity.

Name

Version Internationale

Legal name

Version internationale

Website

https://versioninternationale.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Version Internationale is a Lyon-based French translation and localization agency operating for nearly 30 years as a subsidiary of Stoquart. It serves enterprise and mid-market B2B clients across IT, marketing, healthcare, legal/financial, and eight other sectors, delivering translation, transcreation, multilingual SEO, DTP, audiovisual, and AI-assisted language services in 70+ language pairs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Translation and Localization Services

NAICS

Translation and Interpretation Services (541930), Postproduction Services and Other Motion Picture and Video Industries (51219)

SIC

Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro primary industry

Translation & Transcreation Services (Script/Dialogue Adaptation) (MPAHAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Localization Technology & Automation (TMS, Subtitle Tools, MT/AI, Speech-to-Text) (MPAHAFAH), Content Localization, Translation & Transcreation (BPAFAIAH), Localization, Translation & Multilingual Publishing Tools (EDAFAHAJ)

Keywords

• Professional translation services
• Multilingual localization agency
• Transcreation and adaptation
• Multilingual SEO services
• Audiovisual translation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lyon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Translation Services: Core translation services billed per source word, with specialized rates for urgent jobs, author corrections, and re-typing of non-standard formats. The company provides free quotes based on document submission and client requirements. Additional charges apply for urgent deadlines (under 48 hours), author corrections, and travel/incidental costs.
2. Localization and Transcreation: Cultural adaptation and creative translation services (transcreation) for marketing and branding content, often billed per word or project. These higher-value services involve creative adaptation of brand messaging, slogans, and marketing materials for local markets.
3. Terminology and Glossary Management: Terminology database creation and management services, including multilingual glossaries for consistency across client content.
4. Multilingual DTP: Desktop publishing services in multiple languages, including layout adaptation, formatting adjustments, and preparation for print or digital publication.
5. Audio and Video Localization: Subtitling, dubbing, and audiovisual translation services for multimedia content, charged per project or per minute of content.
6. Multilingual SEO Services: SEO optimization services tailored for multilingual and multicultural web presence, helping clients rank in language-specific search results.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Version Internationale is a Lyon-based professional translation and localization agency delivering multilingual content across 70+ language pairs and 9 industry verticals. Core services include professional translation, transcreation and marketing/branding adaptation, multilingual SEO, audiovisual (subtitling/dubbing), copywriting and editing, multilingual desktop publishing, terminology database management, and AI/LLM-powered translation services, executed by expert linguists and supported by the proprietary Gingout Translation Management System.

Product overview

Version Internationale is a translation and localization agency offering a comprehensive portfolio of language services. The core offering centers on professional translation services supplemented by specialized verticals including marketing and branding (with transcreation capabilities), multilingual SEO, audiovisual translation, copywriting and editing, multilingual desktop publishing (DTP), and terminology management. The company has expanded into AI and LLM-powered services including post-edited machine translation and automated quality assurance. A proprietary Translation Management System called Gingout, developed by parent company Stoquart, supports internal operations. Services span multiple industry sectors including IT and technology, marketing and communication, healthcare and biotech, science and technical fields, training and e-learning, energy and environment, industry, institutions and NGOs, and legal and finance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Translation Services Core multilingual translation services billed per source word with varied expertise levels and service tiers for customized linguistic solutions across 70+ language pairs, serving IT, marketing, healthcare, legal, and other sectors.
• Marketing and Branding Translation (Transcreation) Marketing and branding translation services including transcreation to effectively communicate brand identity, slogans, and messaging across international markets for advertising groups and global brands.
• Multilingual SEO Services Search engine optimization services tailored for international markets, adapting keywords and search approaches per market to maximize online visibility and engagement with local audiences.
• Audiovisual Translation Services Audio and video translation services including subtitling and dubbing for multilingual multimedia content, charged per project or per minute of content for e-learning, marketing, and corporate clients.
• Copywriting and Editing Services Professional writing and revision services by skilled linguists for various multilingual projects, supporting content creation in source or target languages.
• Multilingual Desktop Publishing (PAO multilingue) Desktop publishing services with customized layouts adapted to each language, including formatting for right-to-left languages and complex scripts, ensuring visual integrity across multilingual outputs for print or digital publication.
• Terminology and Glossary Management Terminology database creation and management services, including multilingual glossaries for consistency across client content and long-term terminology governance.
• AI and LLM Translation Services Artificial intelligence and large language model services integrating AI/LLM technology into translation workflows, including post-edited machine translation, automated quality assurance, and AI-powered quality estimation scoring for enterprise translation projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Some client relationships have lasted nearly 30 years, demonstrating sustained trust and delivery of consistent quality over time.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• EliaminorOthersElia is the European language industry association of which Version Internationale is a member. The partnership provides access to industry resources, networking, and professional development opportunities within the translation and localization sector.
• Stoquart (Parent Company)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStoquart is the parent company of Version Internationale. The parent company developed Gingout, the proprietary TMS (Translation Management System) used by Version Internationale. The relationship involves shared technology development, administrative functions (data processing/policy references link to Stoquart's privacy policy), and strategic alignment across the group.
• Gingout (by Stoquart)coreTechnology or IntegrationGingout is a proprietary Translation Management System developed by parent company Stoquart. Version Internationale uses Gingout to manage translation workflows, centralized dashboards, site licensing, and multi-client support. The tool is positioned as a key operational asset and differentiator, with joint go-to-market as a TMS product offered to the broader market.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Acolad: European-headquartered language service provider offering translation, localization, transcreation, and multilingual content services across multiple verticals. Highly comparable business model, customer base (enterprise multinationals), and service portfolio to Version Internationale, but at significantly larger scale.
• Welocalize: Mid-sized global translation and localization company with strong presence in IT, marketing, legal, and life sciences verticals. Similar vertical specialization and enterprise customer profile to Version Internationale, though larger in headcount and geographic reach.
• SeproTec Multilingual Solutions: Spain-based multilingual translation and localization agency serving enterprise clients in IT, marketing, legal, life sciences, and industrial sectors with translation, interpreting, and DTP. Closely matches Version Internationale's vertical breadth and service mix.
• Alpha CRC: European translation and localization company offering services in software, marketing, legal, and technical domains. Comparable to Version Internationale in vertical mix, European heritage, and enterprise-focused service portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• TransPerfect: World's largest privately held language services company offering translation, interpretation, and localization to enterprise clients globally. Same core service category and enterprise customer base as Version Internationale but operating at a different scale tier.
• Lionbridge: Global localization and translation services provider serving large enterprise customers in technology, life sciences, gaming, and marketing. Overlaps with Version Internationale's IT, marketing, and healthcare verticals at the enterprise tier.
• RWS Group: Global language and content services company (formerly SDL) offering translation, localization, and intellectual property services. Version Internationale already lists SDL/RWS as a technology partner, and the firms compete for similar enterprise translation RFPs, but RWS operates at vastly greater scale.

Regional players

• Lingo24: UK-headquartered translation agency serving enterprise clients across multiple sectors with translation and localization services. Comparable business model and enterprise focus, but primarily serves UK and EMEA clients distinct from Version Internationale's French-centric base.

Emerging players

• Smartling: Cloud-based translation management system and localization platform serving enterprise software and digital content customers. Comparable in serving SaaS and enterprise customers and overlaps on TMS/platform capabilities (Version Internationale uses Smartling among its TMS partners).
• Lokalise: SaaS localization and translation management platform used by software and digital product companies. Comparable at the customer interface (SaaS localization buyers) and Version Internationale lists Lokalise as one of its integrated TMS platforms for continuous localization workflows.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/VersionInternationale/?locale=fr_FR
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/version-internationale
• Xx.com/VI_translation

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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