What OVEA does

OVEA is a French sovereign cloud and telecom operator headquartered in Montpellier, founded in 2002. The company delivers managed cloud hosting (IAAS), dedicated and shared fiber optic connectivity (FTTO up to 10 Gb/s and FTTH Pro with 4-hour GTR), and hosted unified communications / SIP trunking (UCaaS), underpinned by an open-source technology stack (Nextcloud, Zimbra) and infrastructure distributed across eight data centers and points of presence in Montpellier, Marseille, Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, and Clermont-Ferrand. OVEA reports 99.999% measured availability for critical services, redundant architectures (PCA/PRA), and an eco-design posture including a monthly CO2-emission tracking system and a partnership with AGROOF for agroforestry-based carbon offsetting.

The company serves approximately 650+ active customers across software publishers, the French public sector, networks and franchises, communication agencies, IT service providers, and general SMB/mid-market businesses. Its go-to-market is consultative and direct — combining enterprise field sales for complex infrastructure projects (FTTO, multi-site hosting, disaster recovery) with phone and web-form intake for SMB customers. Revenue is primarily recurring subscription-based across hosting, fiber, and telephony, supplemented by professional services for migration, training, and 24/7 on-call support. FY2024 revenue was €4.04M with a stated 16% average annual growth rate and an explicit ambition to double by 2030.

OVEA is incorporated as a SAS (RCS Montpellier B 441 938 222) with no disclosed external investors or parent company. Strategic posture centers on data sovereignty (Service France Garanti AFNOR N°98784 — the first French cloud host so certified), environmental responsibility (ENVOL label since 2020, NegaOctet consortium contributor under ADEME, France Relance laureate 2022), and a human-centered service model reinforced by Great Place to Work certification. The 2023 acquisition of Paris-based Absolight established the Île-de-France regional headquarters, extending the historical Occitanie stronghold to France's largest enterprise market. A new 'Sovereign AI Solutions' product line has been added to the catalog, signaling an intent to extend the sovereign-cloud franchise into AI workloads.

Name

OVEA

Legal name

OVEA

Website

https://ovea.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

OVEA is a Montpellier-based French sovereign cloud and telecom operator providing managed IAAS hosting, fiber connectivity, and hosted UCaaS to 650+ businesses and public-sector clients across France, with eight data centers and recurring subscription revenue of €4.04M in FY2024.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed Cloud Hosting & Telecommunications

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813), Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Cloud Networking & SDN/NFV Management (HDABABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cloud PBX & Hosted Telephony (HDAIAHAB), Fiber-to-the-Premises (FTTP/FTTH) Broadband Providers (HDAIABAC)

Keywords

• Sovereign cloud hosting
• Fiber optic connectivity
• Enterprise VoIP telephony
• Managed infrastructure services
• Unified communications as a service

Headquarters

HQ city

Montpellier

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed Cloud Hosting (IAAS): Recurring subscription revenue from sovereign managed hosting services including infrastructure management, monitoring, backups, and security. Priced per service configuration and level of management.
2. Fiber Optic Connectivity: Recurring subscription fees for dedicated or shared fiber optic connections (FTTO/FTTH) with guaranteed bandwidth, SLA-backed availability, and optional backup links.
3. Enterprise Telephony: Monthly subscription for hosted VoIP/UCaaS services including unlimited SIP trunk plans, unified communications features, and optional professional client reception services.
4. Professional Services: One-time and recurring fees for consulting, migration, pre-sales studies, training, and 24/7 on-call support services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

OVEA provides managed sovereign cloud hosting (IAAS), dedicated and shared fiber optic connectivity (FTTO and FTTH Pro), and hosted unified communications (UCaaS/Centrex) along with SIP trunking for French businesses and public-sector organizations. The company operates its own data centers and fiber network in France and complements these services with cloud backup, Nextcloud-based collaborative storage, business continuity (PCA/PRA), sovereign email hosting, and domain/SSL services.

Product overview

OVEA is a French cloud and telecom operator offering a comprehensive sovereign cloud hosting and connectivity platform. The core offering consists of managed sovereign cloud hosting (Hébergement Cloud infogéré) and fiber optic connectivity solutions (FTTO dedicated and FTTH Pro), complemented by hosted unified communication (Centrex VoIP) and SIP trunking. Additional services include cloud backup, Nextcloud-based collaborative storage, business continuity/disaster recovery (PCA/PRA), sovereign email hosting, domain management, and SSL certificates. The portfolio also features sovereign AI solutions. OVEA differentiates through human-focused support, eco-responsibility, French data sovereignty, and open-source technology preferences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hébergement Cloud infogéré (Managed Sovereign Cloud IAAS) 100% French-hosted managed sovereign cloud infrastructure (IAAS) with proactive infrastructure management, 24/7/365 maintenance, tailored turnkey delivery, and dedicated human technical support. Includes expertise and consulting, custom infrastructure sizing, full managed services, and ongoing human technical support.
• Solutions IA souveraine (Sovereign AI Solutions) Sovereign AI solutions enabling French businesses to leverage artificial intelligence while maintaining data control and compliance within French jurisdiction on OVEA-managed infrastructure.
• Sauvegarde Cloud (Cloud Backup) Cloud backup service with encrypted externalized storage and automated restore testing to protect business data on French-based infrastructure.
• Stockage en ligne collaboratif (Collaborative Online Storage - Nextcloud) Hosted Nextcloud-based collaborative online storage for file sharing, synchronization, and team collaboration on sovereign French infrastructure.
• Reprise & continuité d'activité (Business Continuity / PCA / PRA) Business continuity and disaster recovery (PCA/PRA) services including real-time data duplication, failover systems, and RTO/RPO optimization across geographically separated data centers.
• Hébergement email souverain (Sovereign Email Hosting) Sovereign, France-hosted business email service with secure infrastructure for professional communications, based on open-source Zimbra technology.
• Fibre optique dédiée (Dedicated Fiber Optic - FTTO) Dedicated fiber optic connectivity (FTTO) with symmetric speeds up to 10 Gb/s, sub-10ms latency, 99.999% availability SLA, end-to-end quality of service control, and free bandwidth upgrades with key-in-hand deployment.
• Fibre Optique Pro (FTTH Pro by OVEA) Professional shared fiber optic (FTTH) connectivity up to 1 Gb/s with OVEA service-level guarantees, 4-hour GTR (Guaranteed Time to Repair), and independence from major operators — including free bandwidth changes.
• Communication unifiée hébergée (Hosted Unified Communications - Centrex / UCaaS) Hosted IP telephony with full unified communications features, professional client greeting, efficient collaboration tools, call center supervision, automatic redundancy (PCA/PRA), and central cloud supervision.
• Forfaits illimités SIP Trunks Unlimited SIP trunking plans for business VoIP telephony with multi-site consolidation, flexible channel allocation, and no per-call billing.

Named customers11 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AbsolightminorOthers · 1 January 2023OVEA acquired Absolight, a Paris-based company, in 2023. This acquisition accelerated OVEA's development in the Paris basin, with 5 planned hires in 2023 including roles dedicated to the Paris branch.
• AGROOF (Bureau d'études en agroforesterie)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partnership with AGROOF, an ESUS-certified agroforestry consultancy, for carbon offsetting through local agroforestry projects in Occitanie. AGROOF runs the '20,000 pieds sur terre' tree sponsorship program, selecting local tree varieties and conducting associated research programs. OVEA has supported multiple projects including Canard des rizières in Camargue, Château de Flaugergues in Montpellier (540+ trees planted), and Les Compagnons de Maguelone.
• NegaOctet Consortium (APL Data Center, LCIE Bureau Veritas, Ddemain, GreenIT.fr)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021OVEA participated in the NegaOctet project, the world's first environmental impact assessment framework for digital services, launched by ADEME. OVEA contributed its unified communications (UCaaS) service for lifecycle assessment, providing data on 1500+ equipment types to validate the framework. This partnership enabled OVEA to eco-design its cloud telephony and provide clients with carbon footprint metrics.
• Leader OccitanieminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOVEA is a member of Leader Occitanie, a community of innovative companies sharing a vision of sustainable economic development in the Occitanie region. OVEA participates in working groups, innovation workshops, and events, contributing expertise in ethical hosting and digital sobriety while benefiting from peer exchanges and collaborative growth.
• Digital 113minorGTM or Marketing PartnerDigital 113 is a regional digital ecosystem cluster in Occitanie. OVEA's membership supports regional tech networking and collaborative initiatives.
• CJD (Centre des Jeunes Dirigeants)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerOVEA is involved with CJD, a network of young business leaders committed to responsible entrepreneurship.
• FACE HéraultminorOthersOVEA is a signatory of the 'Entreprises et Quartiers' charter and engages with FACE Hérault for local social responsibility initiatives, including hosting trainees.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• 3CX: International UCaaS/hosted PBX vendor targeting SMBs and mid-market with software-based telephony. Comparable to OVEA's Centrex/UCaaS product line as an alternative for French buyers evaluating hosted telephony.

Direct peers

• Scaleway: French/European cloud provider (Iliad Group) offering IaaS, bare metal, and managed services with a similar European sovereignty positioning. Competes for the same French mid-market and public-sector cloud buyers as OVEA.
• Cloud Temple: French sovereign cloud and managed services provider with SecNumCloud and 'Cloud de Confiance' qualifications. Closest like-for-like competitor to OVEA in mid-market sovereign managed hosting.
• Infomaniak: Swiss independent cloud and UCaaS provider with a strong eco-responsible positioning and 100% in-country hosting. Mirrors OVEA's combination of sovereign hosting, telecom, and environmental branding for a non-French but highly comparable European niche.
• Ikoula: French managed hosting and cloud provider founded in 1998, offering dedicated servers, managed hosting, and hybrid cloud with a similar mid-market French SMB focus to OVEA.
• Oxion (formerly Evolix): French managed hosting and infrastructure provider focused on open-source stacks and French data sovereignty, similar in size and technology orientation to OVEA.
• Outscale (Dassault Systèmes): French sovereign cloud provider (Cloud de Confiance, SecNumCloud certified) owned by Dassault Systèmes. Competes head-to-head with OVEA in the French regulated and public-sector cloud segment.
• OVHcloud: Largest European cloud provider, headquartered in France, offering IaaS, hosting, and increasingly sovereign cloud solutions. Direct overlap with OVEA's core managed cloud hosting business, but at vastly greater scale and with public-cloud-style self-service.

Broad incumbents

• SFR Business: B2B arm of Altice France providing fiber, telephony, and cloud services to French enterprises. Bundles connectivity with hosted communications, overlapping directly with OVEA's telephony and fiber offerings.
• Orange Business: Enterprise arm of Orange, offering cloud, connectivity (FTTO), UCaaS, and managed services across France. Broad incumbent that competes with OVEA across all three product lines as part of a much larger portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/oveaconnect
• Facebookfacebook.com/OVEA-221283903416
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ovea

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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