What Setics does

Setics is a privately held French consulting firm headquartered in Paris that has supported public and private stakeholders in digital and telecommunications infrastructure projects since its founding in 2000. Operating as a Société Anonyme with approximately 11–50 employees and offices in Paris, Toulouse, and Montigny-Le-Bretonneux, the firm structures its work around three core businesses: Advisory & Consulting, Engineering services (covering fiber networks, IT infrastructure, datacenters, wireless, IoT, network cybersecurity, safety and security, offer optimization, and unified communications), and Business Software. Its services span the full project lifecycle, from strategy and regulatory guidance through design, deployment, and ongoing operations management.

The firm's software layer consists of three proprietary products targeting distinct stages of the fiber and telecom value chain: Sttar, which provides FTTH automation design and network optimization for complex fiber rollouts; FiberState, a dashboard for monitoring and managing FTTH deployment progress; and STEM, a telco billing management tool for monitoring, controlling, and optimizing telecom service costs. These tools are differentiated as an integrated automation/monitoring/cost-control stack, and the firm markets deep domain expertise across nine vertical practice areas as a content moat.

Setics' revenue mechanics combine professional services engagements (advisory and engineering) with software licensing — described in the source data as recurring subscriptions or one-time licenses, distributed through direct enterprise sales rather than self-service channels. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-based per engagement, consistent with project-driven B2B consulting. The firm has no disclosed external funding, M&A activity, or institutional investors in the available data; the company is founder-led by President, CEO & Founder Richard Toper. Customer segmentation splits between public stakeholders (government entities, municipalities, public connectivity initiatives) and private stakeholders (operators and enterprises pursuing digital transformation), though no named customer logos are disclosed in the source material.

Name

Setics

Legal name

Setics

Website

https://setics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Setics is a Paris-based French consulting firm founded in 2000 that advises public and private stakeholders on telecom and digital infrastructure projects across fiber, IT, datacenters, wireless, IoT, and cybersecurity, complemented by proprietary FTTH design, monitoring, and billing software.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Telecom Infrastructure Consulting

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Business/Enterprise Fixed Connectivity Providers (SME/Enterprise Broadband) (HDAIABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Network & Connectivity Support (LAN/WAN, Wi‑Fi, ISP/Telco) (BPAAACAD), Managed Colocation & Remote Hands Services (HDABACAD)

Keywords

• Telecom consulting services
• FTTH network design
• Digital infrastructure advisory
• Network engineering consulting
• Telecom billing software

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Advisory & Consulting Services: Professional consulting services providing strategic guidance and project management support for digital infrastructure initiatives. Covers the full project lifecycle from strategy to implementation.
2. Engineering Services: Technical engineering services for design and deployment of networks and IT systems including fiber networks, IT infrastructure, datacenters, and wireless solutions.
3. Business Software Products: Sale and licensing of proprietary software products including Sttar (FTTH design), FiberState (project monitoring), and STEM (billing management). Revenue likely generated through software licensing, subscriptions, or one-time licenses.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Setics provides advisory consulting, engineering services, and proprietary business software to public and private stakeholders in the telecommunications and digital infrastructure sector. The firm's core work spans fiber network (FTTH) design and deployment, IT infrastructure, datacenters, wireless networks, IoT, cybersecurity, and unified communications. Its software products — Sttar, FiberState, and STEM — automate FTTH design, project monitoring, and telecom billing respectively.

Product overview

Setics offers a portfolio of three core business software products: Sttar (FTTH automation design software), FiberState (FTTH project monitoring and management dashboard), and STEM (telco billing management tool). These software products are complemented by consulting and engineering services in digital and telecom infrastructure, including fiber networks, IT infrastructure, datacenters, wireless, IoT, cybersecurity, and unified communications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Advisory & Consulting Strategic and technical advisory services for telecom and digital infrastructure programs, covering FTTH, IT infrastructure, datacenters, wireless, IoT, cybersecurity, offer optimization, and unified communications. Geared to public stakeholders (governments, public initiatives) and private operators undertaking complex infrastructure projects.
• Engineering Technical engineering services supporting the design, deployment, and integration of telecom and digital infrastructure projects for public sector bodies and private telecom operators.
• Sttar Proprietary FTTH network design automation software that streamlines the planning and engineering of fiber optic access networks, targeted at telecom operators, ISPs, and public sector FTTH programs.
• FiberState Proprietary FTTH project monitoring software that tracks the rollout and execution status of fiber optic deployment projects, for telecom operators and public infrastructure programs running large-scale FTTH rollouts.
• STEM Proprietary telecom billing management software designed to handle billing operations for telecom service providers, supporting operators in managing complex billing workflows.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Nokia (Network Infrastructure): Nokia provides network equipment, software, and services for fixed and mobile networks globally. Comparable to Setics in addressing fiber and telco infrastructure, though Nokia is a vendor/incumbent rather than an independent consulting firm.

Direct peers

• Circet: Circet is a leading European telecom infrastructure services provider focused on fiber and mobile network deployment. Comparable to Setics in serving telecom operators and public-sector fiber programs across France and Europe.
• Spie Communications: Spie's communications division delivers network design, deployment, and managed services across France and Europe. Overlaps with Setics' IT infrastructure, datacenters, wireless, and unified communications expertise.
• Axione: Axione is a Bouygues subsidiary that designs, builds, and operates digital infrastructure, including FTTH public-initiative networks (RIP) in France. It directly overlaps with Setics' fiber network consulting and software-enabled deployment services for public-sector clients.

Broad incumbents

• BearingPoint: BearingPoint is a European management and technology consultancy with telecom operator clients. Comparable to Setics' advisory and offer optimization services, though at much larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Capgemini Engineering: Capgemini Engineering provides large-scale digital and network engineering services globally, including telecom infrastructure. Comparable to Setics in serving telecom clients, but operates as a global incumbent rather than a focused French specialist.
• Sopra Steria: Sopra Steria is a major European IT services and consulting firm with telecom operator clients. Comparable to Setics' consulting and systems integration work, though it operates at vastly larger scale across multiple verticals.
• Akkodis (formerly Akka Technologies / Altran): Akkodis is a large engineering and digital services consultancy with deep telecom expertise. Comparable to Setics' advisory and engineering business lines, though at much greater scale and broader industry coverage.

Emerging players

• Sogelink: Sogelink is a French SaaS provider for construction and infrastructure workflows, including telecom network deployment. Comparable to Setics' software-led approach (Sttar, FiberState) in serving infrastructure operators with vertical-specific tools.

Regional players

• TDF (Télédiffusion de France): TDF operates digital broadcast and telecom infrastructure across France. Comparable to Setics in its French footprint and digital infrastructure domain, but TDF is primarily an operator/owner rather than a consulting firm.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/setics

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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

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