NCI Group

What NCI Group does

NCI Group, operating as Net Consult International, is a French independent software developer founded in 2000 and headquartered in Beauvais, France. The company builds and supports two specialized vertical ERP products: Excalibur, an insurance brokerage ERP covering client/prospect management, contract lifecycle, claims processing, accounting, compliance (including FEC and beneficiary verification), electronic document management with e-signature, CRM, and EDI; and Sirius, an ERP for process-batch industries (chemistry, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, flavors, and fragrances) that integrates R&D and formulation, production planning (GPAO), LIMS for quality control, and regulatory tracking. The product portfolio is rounded out by PME/PMI services, an IT infrastructure offering for SMBs covering PC/server/network installation, maintenance, managed services (on-site/cloud/hybrid), virtualization (VMWare, HyperV), and remote support.

The firm operates a sales-led go-to-market with a direct, consultative approach, supported by an inside-sales/phone function, a website lead form, and a customer-only community forum. Software is delivered either as on-premise installations or as cloud/SaaS subscriptions, with deployment and ongoing support handled in-house in France. Revenue streams consist of software licensing (perpetual or subscription), professional services (implementation, data migration, training — the firm is an approved training center), and recurring software maintenance/update subscriptions. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with both acquisition and rental options offered. The company reports more than 800 client companies, more than 7,000 daily users, 20+ years of operating history, and 100% of its value chain located in France. There is no public revenue disclosure, no funding history, no M&A activity, and no documented leadership changes in the available data.

Name

NCI Group

Legal name

Net Consult International

Website

https://net-consult.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vertical ERP Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (51321), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Core ERP Suites (Financials, Procurement, Projects) (HDAEAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Manufacturing ERP (Discrete, Process, Batch) (HDAEAEAB), ERP Managed Services & AMS (Application Management) (BPAEAGAB), ERP, CRM & Enterprise Applications Consulting (BPAHAEAI), Software/Application Support (SaaS, Enterprise Apps) (BPAAACAC)

Keywords

• Insurance brokerage ERP
• Process batch software
• Specialized ERP solutions
• Business management software
• IT infrastructure services

Headquarters

HQ city

Beauvais

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licensing: Perpetual or subscription-based licensing of Excalibur and Sirius ERP software. Available for on-premise installation or cloud deployment.
2. Professional Services: Implementation, data migration, training, and ongoing technical support services. The company acts as an approved training center (Centre de Formation Agréé).
3. Software Maintenance and Updates: Subscription to new version updates ensuring software adapts to regulatory changes and technological advancements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

NCI Group (Net Consult International) develops and sells specialized ERP software for two vertical industries: Excalibur for insurance brokerage firms (client/portfolio management, contract lifecycle, accounting, compliance, and CRM) and Sirius for process batch manufacturers in chemistry, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, flavors, and perfumes (R&D, formulation, production planning GPAO, quality control LIMS, and financial management). The company also provides IT infrastructure services for SMEs/PMEs, including PC/server/network installation, maintenance, virtualization, and remote support, and delivers both on-premise and cloud/SaaS deployments.

Product overview

NCI Group (Net Consult Intl) develops two specialized ERP software products: Excalibur for insurance brokerage and Sirius for process batch industries and R&D. Additionally, the company offers PME/PMI services for enterprise system and network management. The company was founded in 2000 and serves over 800 client companies with more than 7,000 daily users across France.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Excalibur: ERP software for insurance brokerage managing portfolio, contracts, accounting, compliance, and client extranet.
• Sirius

Products and services

• Excalibur Excalibur is an ERP software solution for insurance brokerage that manages the complete business cycle including client and prospect management, contract lifecycle, claims processing, accounting, compliance (FEC, beneficiary verification), CRM, native electronic document management (GED) with electronic signatures, campaign tracking, and EDI integration. It is designed for insurance brokers and brokerage firms.
• Sirius Sirius is an ERP software for process batch industries and R&D management, specifically designed for chemistry, flavors, fragrances, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical sectors. It integrates R&D and formulation, production planning (GPAO), quality control (LIMS), inventory management, regulatory compliance, and financial management in a single platform.
• PME/PMI IT Infrastructure Services Enterprise system and network services for SMEs and PMIs, including PC/server/network installation, IT maintenance, on-site/cloud/hybrid managed services (infogérance), virtualization (VMWare, HyperV), telephone support, and remote control/telemaintenance capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7,000+ daily users across 800+ client companies

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Divalto: French ERP and CRM vendor serving SMEs and mid-market with industry-specific modules. Comparable as a French-based, vertical-specialized ERP competitor also targeting process manufacturing and SMB customers with on-premise and cloud deployment.
• Insly: Cloud-native insurance brokerage and policy administration platform serving brokers across Europe. Comparable to Excalibur as a software solution for insurance brokerages, with a more modern cloud-first delivery model targeting the same buyer.
• Prima Solutions: French-headquartered vendor of insurance software platforms for insurers and brokers, including brokerage management suites. Directly comparable to NCI's Excalibur product, serving similar French and European insurance brokerage customers with SaaS deployments.
• BatchMaster Software: ERP software provider specializing in process and batch manufacturing for food, beverage, chemicals, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Directly comparable to NCI's Sirius product, with native formula/recipe management, production planning, and quality modules.

Broad incumbents

• Vertafore: Major US insurance technology provider offering agency management, rating, and content solutions. Comparable to Excalibur in the insurance brokerage software category, though it is a broader portfolio player and geographically focused on North America.
• Sage: Major UK-headquartered ERP/finance software provider with a large French SMB customer base. Comparable to NCI as a French-market ERP competitor for SMBs, but Sage offers broad, horizontal ERP rather than niche-specialized products like Excalibur or Sirius.
• Odoo: Belgian-origin open-source ERP suite with strong adoption among European SMBs, including manufacturing modules. Comparable to NCI as a French/European ERP competitor for SMBs, particularly threatening Sirius in process batch manufacturing via lower-cost, modular SaaS.
• Applied Systems: Largest North American insurance brokerage management software provider (Applied Epic, TAM). Comparable to NCI's Excalibur but at much greater scale and primarily US-focused; overlaps in brokerage management functionality and customer base.
• Aptean: Global ERP provider with a strong process manufacturing vertical (Aptean Process Manufacturing ERP, formerly Deacom). Directly comparable to NCI's Sirius for process batch industries, but as a much larger incumbent serving mid-market and enterprise customers.

Regional players

• Cegid: Major French cloud ERP, HR, and finance software vendor headquartered in Lyon. Comparable as a French ERP competitor targeting mid-market and SMB customers, with overlap in vertical ERP functionality though Cegid serves broader industries than NCI's two niches.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/excalibur-nci

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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