Salveo International

What Salveo International does

Salveo International is a Paris-based professional services firm founded in 1992 that helps French and European enterprises expand internationally through three integrated service lines: (1) Strategic and Operational Advisory covering market entry analysis, commercial prospecting, partner identification and qualification, market mapping, due diligence, and M&A target support; (2) International HR Solutions (RHI) providing international recruitment, payroll hosting, VIE hosting, salary portage, and local labor-law compliance; and (3) Qualiopi-certified training on Incoterms, export diagnostics, digital B2B prospecting, customs, and cross-cultural management. The firm also operates business centers (flexible office space) in 15+ cities including Shanghai, Shenzhen, Dubai, Montreal, Toronto, Mexico City, Casablanca, Abidjan, and Turin, generating a secondary subscription revenue stream.

Service delivery is built on a proprietary distribution footprint: 50 wholly- or majority-owned subsidiaries across 28 countries (Europe, Americas, Asia, Africa, Middle East, CIS), supplemented by a network of 1,000+ local experts and correspondents enabling coverage of 170+ countries. The underlying technology stack is light — services run on human expertise, local market knowledge, and an operational HR/payroll back office — with a MySalveo client portal and GDPR-compliant data handling but no disclosed AI, API, or platform product.

Revenue is generated from professional services fees (advisory and consulting), managed services (HR/payroll), subscription-based office rentals (€290-€900/month per location), and OPCO-funded training. Salveo is a privately held subsidiary of Groupe ADIT (joined 2013), the European strategic intelligence group. The firm reported €26M in FY2025 revenue, employs approximately 200 people across 20 nationalities and 14 languages, and in 2024 served 250+ clients generating over €800M in client international revenue. In March 2024 Salveo acquired a majority stake in Italian consulting firm Ramark, and in February 2026 former French Secretary of State Benjamin Griveaux was appointed President, with founder Hervé Druart transitioning to Founder & Chairman's Advisor.

Name

Salveo International

Legal name

Salveo SAS

Website

https://salveo.international

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Salveo International is a Paris-based professional services firm founded in 1992 that supports French and European enterprises in international expansion through strategic advisory, international HR and payroll solutions, training, and business center services, delivered via 50 subsidiaries across 28 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Business Consulting

NAICS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54), Management Consulting Services (54161), Human Resources Consulting Services (541612)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Global Mobility, Immigration & Relocation Administration Outsourcing (BPACAKAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Remote & Global/Multilingual Direct Hire (BPACAFAO), M&A Advisory (Buy-side/Sell-side) (BPAHADAC), Global Mobility, Immigration & Relocation (BPACAPAN), Immigration Outsourcing & Managed Services (BPO/RPO for Immigration) (THACAKAM)

Keywords

• International development consulting
• Market entry advisory
• International HR solutions
• Export consulting services
• Global business expansion

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Strategic and Operational Consulting Services: Core consulting revenue from strategic advice, market analysis, due diligence, market entry strategy, partner identification and qualification, and business development support for international expansion.
2. International HR Solutions (RHI): Payroll hosting, salary management, recruitment, VIE (V volontariat international en entreprise) hosting, and compliance services for local employee management in foreign markets.
3. Business Center / Office Rental: Flexible office space rental at subsidiary locations (Dubai, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Toronto, Montreal, Mexico, Casablanca, Abidjan) with meeting rooms, open space, and administrative support services.
4. Training Services: Customized training programs on international trade topics (Incoterms, export diagnostics, digital marketing, customs, e-commerce) certified Qualiopi and eligible for OPCO funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Salveo International provides three interconnected service lines for companies pursuing international growth: (1) Strategic and Operational Advisory covering market entry studies, commercial prospecting, partner identification and qualification, due diligence, and M&A target support; (2) International HR Solutions (RHI) including international recruitment, payroll management, personnel hosting, VIE hosting, salary portage, and local labor-law compliance; and (3) certified training programs on export strategy, Incoterms, customs, digital marketing, and cross-cultural management. The firm also operates Business Centers for furnished office rental across 15+ global locations.

Product overview

Salveo International offers a comprehensive portfolio of three interconnected service lines for companies seeking international growth: (1) Strategic & Operational Advisory Services encompassing market entry studies, commercial prospecting, partner identification, due diligence investigations, and M&A acquisition support; (2) International HR Solutions (RHI) providing recruitment, payroll management, personnel hosting, VIE hosting, and salary portage with full local labor law compliance; and (3) Professional Training programs covering export strategy, digital marketing, Incoterms, customs, and cross-cultural management. The company operates Business Centers across 15+ global locations for office rental and coworking. In March 2024, Salveo expanded its European capabilities through the acquisition of Ramark, an Italian consulting firm specializing in market analysis, business development, and supplier sourcing for Italian and foreign companies. Salveo positions itself as a one-stop-shop for international development support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ramark: Italian specialist in international business development and trading, acquired by Salveo in 2024. Offers market analysis, business development, and sourcing services for Italian and foreign companies.
• GoExport

Products and services

• Conseil & Services stratégiques et opérationnels (Strategic & Operational Advisory) Strategic and operational advisory services for international development including market entry studies, commercial prospecting, partner identification and qualification, market mapping, due diligence investigations, and M&A target acquisition support, delivered to companies expanding internationally.
• Solutions Ressources Humaines Internationales (RHI) International HR solutions covering international recruitment, payroll management, personnel hosting, VIE (Volontariat International en Entreprise) hosting, salary portage, and compliance with local labor legislation across multiple countries for clients without their own foreign legal entity.
• Formations (Training Programs) Certified training programs covering export development, e-commerce internationalization, digital B2B prospecting, digital marketing, Incoterms 2020 rules, expatriation preparation, cross-cultural communication, customs procedures, and export diagnosis and business plan construction. Qualiopi certified, OPCO-eligible.
• Business Centers Furnished private offices, open spaces, meeting rooms, and coworking facilities across multiple global locations including Shanghai, Shenzhen, Dubai, Montreal, Toronto, Mexico City, Casablanca, Abidjan, and Turin, offered on flexible monthly subscriptions.
• Ramark – Salveo Italia Services Italian consulting and trading services specializing in market analysis, business development, and supplier sourcing for Italian and foreign companies, with sector expertise in industry, cosmetics-pharmaceutical, agri-food, fashion, energy, ICT, and electronics. Operates from an 800 m² facility in Turin near the Fréjus tunnel.
• Incubation Services (Salary Portage & Employment Contract Hosting) Salary portage and employment contract hosting service for expatriate employees, managing all employment-related fees, social contributions, termination costs, and potential labor disputes on behalf of the client, enabling test-market or early-stage international presence without a local entity.

Quantifiable outcome

• In 2024, Salveo enabled 250+ companies to generate €800M+ in additional international revenue
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Financière OraminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Partner since 2026. Financière Ora assists corporate finance departments with market risk coverage (currencies, rates, commodities), treasury optimization, and international payment services.
• BNP ParibascoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier partner that regularly recommends Salveo to business clients. As a leading banking institution, BNP Paribas provides financing, cash flow management, and treasury optimization solutions to economic actors globally.
• Groupe ADITcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean leader in strategic intelligence. Salveo joined Groupe ADIT in 2013, strengthening its RHI solutions, strategic and operational services, and global expert/correspondent network.
• RamarkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian consulting and trading specialist since 1988. Salveo took majority stake in March 2024. Ramark brings expertise in market analysis, business development, and supplier sourcing for Italian and foreign companies in Italy and internationally.
• OSCIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederation of private companies dedicated to international business development. Salveo was a founding member in 2006. Hervé Druart served as co-president and is now Honorary President.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• EuroDev: European international business development outsourcing firm helping North American SMEs expand into Europe. Directly comparable offering (market entry, partner identification, commercial prospecting, recruitment) and target customer (SME/ETI international expansion), though footprint is largely North America-to-Europe rather than France-led outbound.
• Cartus: One of the largest global mobility and relocation services providers, delivering workforce mobility solutions, destination services, and policy consulting to multinational employers. Directly comparable to Salveo's RHI/international HR outsourcing practice across payroll, expatriate hosting, and assignment management.
• Santa Fe Relocation: Global mobility and relocation management company providing immigration, destination, and assignment management services across 60+ countries. Comparable in its international HR outsourcing, immigration/visa management, and expatriate services overlap with Salveo's RHI offering.
• Going Global: International recruitment and market-entry services firm helping companies hire globally and expand into new markets. Directly comparable to Salveo's international recruitment, market study, and partner-identification services, with overlapping customer profile of SMEs expanding internationally.

Emerging players

• Worldwide ERC: US-headquartered global mobility industry association and workforce mobility services provider (formerly Runzheimer). Partial overlap with Salveo's global mobility/immigration practice and a relevant comparator for the international HR outsourcing segment.
• Globalization Partners: Global Employer of Record (EOR) platform enabling companies to hire and payroll employees internationally without setting up entities. Overlaps with Salveo's international payroll hosting, VIE hosting, and salary portage RHI services through a tech-enabled rather than human-services delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Mazars: International audit, tax, and advisory firm with operations across 90+ countries providing cross-border M&A, market entry advisory, and international structuring. Comparable as a broader professional-services incumbent that competes for the same French/European enterprise clients seeking international expansion advisory.
• Grant Thornton International: Global accounting and advisory network with cross-border transaction advisory, market entry, and international tax services. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering overlapping market entry, due diligence, and international consulting capabilities across multiple geographies.

Regional players

• Bpifrance: French state-owned public investment bank providing export financing, international expansion support, and guarantee products to French SMEs and ETIs. Comparable as a France-focused international expansion enabler, though operating with public-mission mandate rather than pure commercial services.
• Business France: French national agency supporting the international development of French companies through 80+ offices abroad, providing market intelligence, partner identification, and trade missions. Closely comparable service portfolio (market entry, partner introductions), with public-sector DNA versus Salveo's private-sector model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/groupesalveo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/groupe-salveo

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries11 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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