Elisath

What Elisath does

Elisath SAS is a privately held French provider of computerized ticketing and access control systems for public and semi-public facilities, headquartered in Messein (Lorraine) with regional agencies in Montpellier, Nantes and Bordeaux. Founded in 1998 and led by President Elisabeth Ferlet, the company operates a modular platform built around six sector-specific software products—ELIS'O (aquatic), ELIGLISS (ice rinks), ELISPORT (sports venues), ELIPARC (leisure parks), ELISART (cultural venues) and ELIWAY (public transport)—complemented by proprietary access-control hardware (turnstiles, scanners, RFID tickets/wristbands), a mobile app (Tiksy/APIDAY), an energy-optimization module (EliGreen/SMARTPOOL) and an analytics dashboard (EliPilot). The technology stack relies on RFID, barcode and biometric identification coupled to a centralized ticketing/RFID database, with omnichannel ticket distribution across on-site, online, kiosk and mobile channels. In June 2022, after more than 27 years of independent operation, Elisath integrated into a corporate group with complementary activities; the parent entity is not disclosed in available sources.

Elisath monetizes through a blended model: software licenses and subscriptions, hardware sales, recurring annual maintenance contracts (with 7-day support), and professional services for audit, implementation and training. Pricing is quote-based with annual billing and not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales targeting French municipal governments and public-facility operators (swimming pools, stadiums, museums, transit systems), supplemented by industry trade-show presence (Colloque La Piscine de Demain, ANDIISS, SITEM, SNP) and a regional agency network. International expansion is nascent and channel-led: a 2019 partnership with RMS Maroc covers North Africa, and a 2017 deployment with Société des Transports Lagunaires covers boat public transport in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. The company claims 1,000+ customer references, 50 employees and reinvests approximately 20% of revenue in R&D.

The customer base is heavily weighted toward French municipal governments and public-facility operators, with named references including Ville de Nîmes, Ville de Grenoble, Piscine de Courbevoie, Ville de Laval, Complexe Sportif Calvi Balagne and Palais des Sports de Megève. Elisath has not raised institutional venture funding and operates with a modest €160,000 share capital, indicating a bootstrapped/owner-financed growth profile. The company self-describes as the French leader in ticketing and access control for swimming pools and aquatic centers. No AI/ML capabilities, research publications, patents or trademarks are documented in the available material.

Name

Elisath

Legal name

Elisath SAS

Website

https://elisath.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Elisath SAS is a French provider of computerized ticketing and access control systems for public facilities—swimming pools, sports venues, cultural sites and transit—serving 1,000+ references across France and select African markets via a modular software, hardware and energy-management platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ticketing and Access Control Software

NAICS

Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Ticketing Technology & Integrations (APIs, Plugins, Webhooks) (MPAGAJAF)

Keywords

• Ticketing solutions
• Access control systems
• Public facility management
• Swimming pool software
• RFID access management

Headquarters

HQ city

Messein

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses and Subscriptions: Proprietary software solutions for ticketing and access control across various facility types (swimming pools, sports venues, cultural sites)
2. Hardware Equipment Sales: Sale of equipment including checkouts, encoders, scanners, turnstiles, RFID tickets/wristbands/cards, and access control devices
3. Maintenance and Support Services: Annual maintenance contracts offering preventive and curative maintenance, technical support available 7/7, and on-site interventions
4. Professional Services: Project audit, implementation, training, and ongoing support services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Elisath develops and sells integrated ticketing and access control software and hardware solutions for public facilities. Their core product, the Elis'O platform, supports omnichannel ticket sales (online, on-site, mobile) and access management using RFID, barcode, and biometric technologies, complemented by industry-specific variants for swimming pools (ELISO), ice rinks (ELIGLISS), sports venues (ELISPORT), leisure parks (ELIPARC), cultural centers (ELISART), and public transport (ELIWAY). They also provide physical access hardware (turnstiles, scanners, RFID media), mobile apps (Tiksy/APIDAY), an energy optimization solution (EliGreen), and analytics dashboards (EliPilot).

Product overview

Elisath offers a modular ticketing and access control ecosystem centered on the Elis'O platform, with industry-specific software variants (ELISO for swimming pools, EliGliss for ice rinks, ELISPORT for sports venues, ELIPARC for leisure parks, ELISART for cultural venues, ELIWAY for public transport) designed for public facilities. The portfolio includes complementary hardware (turnstiles, scanners, RFID cards), revenue optimization tools (online booking, PDA sales, CRM, cashless payments), mobile app TikSy/APIDAY, energy management solution EliGreen, and analytics tool EliPilot. The company serves over 1,000 facilities in France and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ELIS'O: Ticketing and access control software solution for swimming pools and water parks
• ELIGLISS
• ELISPORT
• ELIPARC
• ELISART
• ELIWAY
• Tiksy
• APIDAY
• EliGreen

Products and services

• Elis'O (Elis'O CS1) Core integrated ticketing and access control platform offering omnichannel ticket sales (online, on-site, mobile), RFID/barcode/biometric access control, centralized monitoring, and CRM capabilities for public facilities. The CS1 variant targets aquatic centers and swimming pools.
• ELISO Specialized software solution for swimming pools and aquatic centers, offering tailored modules for aquatic facility management including billeting, access control, and session management.
• EliGliss Specialized software solution for ice rinks and skating arenas, providing tailored ticketing and access control features for ice sports facilities.
• ELISPORT Specialized solution for fitness centers, stadiums, gyms, golf courses, and tennis courts, providing sector-specific ticketing and access management.
• ELIPARC Software solution designed specifically for theme parks and leisure attractions, offering specialized features for diverse entertainment venues.
• ELISART Specialized software for museums and cultural centers, providing tailored ticketing and access control for cultural institutions.
• ELIWAY Specialized solution for public transport systems, offering ticketing and access control capabilities adapted for transit environments.
• TikSy (APIDAY) Mobile application enabling visitors to quickly book and purchase tickets, renew subscriptions, receive real-time push notifications, and access facility information at sports and aquatic facilities.
• EliGreen Energy optimization solution that helps facilities reduce energy consumption, decrease carbon footprint, and enable remote and real-time equipment management.
• EliPilot System monitoring and analysis tool that provides dashboards and reporting capabilities for tracking facility activity and optimizing performance.
• Access Control Hardware Physical access control equipment including checkouts, encoders and scanners, cash register and office printers, tripod turnstile gates, rotary drums, speed lanes, readers and access controllers, counting sensors and cameras, and RFID tickets, wristbands and cards.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20% of revenue reinvested in R&D for continuous product improvement

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Ambition Africa CongressminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 September 2021Elisath participated as a partner in the Ambition Africa 2021 congress, connecting with sports and cultural equipment stakeholders in Africa.
• Communauté du Coq VertminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2021Elisath joined the Coq Vert community, launched in partnership with ADEME, BPI France, and the Ministry of Ecological Transition, supporting companies committed to environmental transition.
• RMS Maroc (Ressources Management Solutions)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 3 September 2019Partnership with RMS Maroc to develop ELISATH ticketing and access control solutions in Morocco. RMS specializes in Human Resources management solutions and Security integration. The partnership leverages expertise of both companies to expand market presence in North Africa.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cegid: Cegid is a major French enterprise software provider with solutions spanning ERP, HR, retail and ticketing-related workflows. It is comparable as a broad French incumbent whose software suites overlap with parts of Elisath's public-facility offering.
• Worldline: Worldline is a European payment and transactional services leader with public-transport ticketing and municipal payment offerings (including PayFiP-adjacent rails). It is comparable to Elisath's ELIWAY and PayFiP integration for French public-sector fare/payment collection.
• Tessi / Docaposte: Tessi (now part of Docaposte/La Poste group) provides document management, payment and ticketing solutions to French public and private organizations. It is comparable as a large French incumbent in adjacent document/payment/ticketing workflows for municipal customers.
• Salto Systems: Salto Systems is a global access control specialist providing electronic locks, RFID credentials and cloud-based access management. It is comparable in the access-control technology stack that Elisath combines with ticketing for its public-facility customers.
• Nedap: Nedap Identification Systems provides RFID-based access control, identification and ticketing solutions for leisure, sports and public transport. It is comparable as a European incumbent offering access control hardware/software stacks similar to Elisath's equipment line.

Direct peers

• Skidata: Skidata is a leading provider of ticketing, access control and visitor management solutions for ski resorts, leisure attractions, stadiums and public facilities. It directly competes with Elisath in access control hardware/software for leisure and sports venues across Europe.
• Galitt (Worldline): Galitt, now part of Worldline, is a French specialist in payment and ticketing systems for public transport, leisure and cultural venues. It competes head-on with Elisath's ELIWAY and ELISART offerings in the French-speaking public sector.
• Axess: Axess is an Austrian provider of ticketing and access control solutions for ski resorts, leisure facilities, stadiums and public transport. It is comparable as a direct European peer competing for the same types of leisure and public-transport accounts as Elisath.

Emerging players

• Weezevent: Weezevent is a French provider of online ticketing, cashless payment and access control solutions for events, leisure venues and cultural institutions. It is comparable as a French ticketing/access peer overlapping with Elisath's ELISPORT, ELIPARC and ELISART use cases.
• Vendini (now part of Patron Technology): Vendini, integrated into Patron Technology, provides ticketing, CRM and access solutions for live entertainment, cultural venues and sports facilities. It is comparable as an adjacent ticketing/access software peer in the venue-management software category Elisath serves.

Market position

Strengths4 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

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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