What Bluemega does

Bluemega is a French private IT services firm specializing in the distribution and support of print management and document infrastructure software. Founded around 1996 and headquartered in Villejust (Essonne), the company operates with approximately 25-30 employees and serves over 2,500 end-client accounts exclusively through a network of 70+ certified distributor partners and resellers across France and more than 100 countries via the IDEA international alliance. Its portfolio centers on KPAX Manage (centralized multi-brand fleet management with automated meter reading, consumables management, and technical alerts), PaperCut MF (secure print release with badge/PIN/mobile/QR authentication, quota management, and environmental reporting — for which Bluemega is the Authorized Solution Center for Francophone countries), PaperCut Hive (cloud-native print management), Drivve Image (multifunction document capture), Kuario (SaaS pay-per-use billing), Bardimm for SAP (barcode printing), and the proprietary KPAX Liberty hardware agent that enables fleet data collection in environments without suitable server infrastructure.

The company's business model combines software distribution, licensing, recurring maintenance/support contracts, and professional services (installation, integration, training, ongoing support). Pricing is quote-based with a freemium trial entry point on PaperCut. Revenue is generated through 100% indirect channel sales — Bluemega does not sell direct to end users — making partner enablement, certification, and co-marketing (Bluemega Academy) core operational priorities. Customer concentration is highly diversified across government (Hauts-de-France, Metz Métropole, Hauts-de-Seine Conseil Départemental, Business France, Mairie de Mauguio Carnon), education (Sciences Po Lyon), and enterprises (Axens, KOESIO, The Babel Community, CFAO Technology & Energy covering 22 African countries). Following a management buyout in 2013 and the acquisition of NEWDOC in July 2022, Bluemega (together with subsidiary KPAX) joined Groupe Office Automation (GOA) in June 2025 in a transaction backed by the Amethis investment fund; the founding teams retained equity participation and continue in operational roles. GOA generates approximately €60M in revenue with distribution reach across France, Europe, Maghreb, and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Name

Bluemega

Legal name

BLUEMEGA DOCUMENT & PRINT SERVICES

Website

https://bluemega.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bluemega is a French private IT services firm specializing in print management and document infrastructure software, distributing solutions like KPAX Manage and PaperCut MF exclusively through 70+ certified channel partners to 2,500+ end clients across France and 100+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Print Management & Document Infrastructure Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Service Industries For The Printing Trade (2790)

akta.pro primary industry

Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) & Document Generation/Templating (HDAEAGAL)

Keywords

• Print management software
• Document management solutions
• Managed print services
• Secure print release
• Multi-brand fleet management

Headquarters

HQ city

Villejust

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Software Distribution: Distribution of print management software solutions (KPAX, PaperCut, Drivve Image, and others) through an indirect partner network
2. Professional Services: Installation, implementation, training, and ongoing support services for software solutions. Includes needs qualification and consulting, project management and integration, software support and operational assistance
3. Maintenance and Support Contracts: Ongoing maintenance, support and hosting (SaaS) services provided through specific contracts that complement general terms of sale
4. Licensing: Software licenses for print management solutions sold through the partner network

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Bluemega develops and distributes print management and document infrastructure software for organizations operating multi-brand printer and copier fleets. Its core products are the proprietary KPAX Manage platform for centralized fleet monitoring (meter readings, consumables, alerts) and PaperCut MF for secure print release, tracking and quota management, complemented by document capture, barcode, secure-printing and dematerialization solutions. Bluemega operates through a 100% indirect channel model, supporting 70+ certified distributor partners who serve 2,500+ end-clients across France and 100+ countries.

Product overview

Bluemega operates as a print management and document infrastructure distributor, offering a portfolio of solutions centered around two core platforms: KPAX Manage for multi-brand fleet management and PaperCut MF for print management. The product ecosystem includes specialized modules for document capture (Drivve Image, AutoStore), cloud printing (PaperCut Hive), document creation and processing (eCopy PDF Pro, MegaForm), barcode/check printing (Bardimm, BarStorm, MICR Kit), document dematerialization (Mintdoc), and secure printing. Hardware additions like KPAX Liberty provide alternative data collection methods. The portfolio is distributed exclusively through a partner network of distributors and manufacturers across Francophone markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KPAX: Fleet management and print park monitoring solution — central management of multi-brand print fleets, counter readings, consumables management, technical alerts and governance.
• KPAX Liberty
• Bluemega Academy
• PaperCut Hive
• PaperCut MF

Products and services

• KPAX Manage Centralized fleet management solution for multi-brand printer and copier parks, providing automated meter readings, consumables management, technical alerts and governance with cloud-based or on-premise deployment options. Sold through Bluemega's certified distributor network to organizations managing mixed-brand print fleets.
• PaperCut MF Complete print management solution offering print tracking, secure print release via badge, PIN, mobile or QR code, user authentication, quota management, and environmental reporting for organizations needing to control print usage and protect confidential documents.
• PaperCut Hive Cloud-native print management solution enabling secure print release and mobile printing without requiring on-premise server infrastructure, suited to organizations wanting a SaaS deployment of PaperCut's tracking and authentication capabilities.
• Drivve Image Document capture and processing solution for multifunction copiers, enabling automated scanning, indexing and routing of paper documents to business applications for customers digitizing paper-based workflows.
• Kuario SaaS-based solution for controlling and billing equipment usage to individual users, enabling pay-per-use models and detailed usage tracking for shared-workspace, hospitality and education customers.
• Bardimm for SAP Barcode printing solution enabling easy printing of barcodes from SAP business applications on standard office laser printers, for organizations needing barcode output from their ERP workflows.
• KPAX Liberty USB hardware key that collects print fleet data (meter readings, consumables, device status) without requiring server-side software agent installation, targeting environments with security restrictions or limited IT infrastructure.
• AutoStore (Kofax) Document capture solution governing the collection of paper and electronic documents and data from multiple entry points with automatic secure distribution to business applications, for organizations automating document intake processes.
• Mintdoc Outgoing document dematerialization solution handling invoices, pay slips, contracts, electronic signatures and ERES with outsourcing to editique centers, for organizations moving from paper to digital outbound communications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Print volume reduction of 20-30% achieved by customers after deployment
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Groupe Office Automation (GOA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn June 2025, Bluemega and KPAX officially joined Groupe Office Automation (GOA), a group backed by Amethis investment fund. GOA is a French leader in professional distribution of equipment, software and associated services for the SMB and ETI market. The group generates approximately 60 million euros in revenue with strong presence in France and distribution across Europe, Maghreb and Sub-Saharan Africa.
• PaperCutcoreTechnology or IntegrationBluemega is an Authorized Solution Center for PaperCut products in French-speaking countries. They distribute and support PaperCut MF, PaperCut Hive, and PaperCut Pocket solutions. The partnership includes access to highest certification levels and direct support system accounts.
• IDEA AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBluemega is a co-founding member of the IDEA alliance, an international network of independent companies providing print management, fleet management and document lifecycle distribution and services. The alliance enables homogeneous offerings across over 100 countries, particularly supporting multinational customer deployments.
• KPAX (Subsidiary)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKPAX is a subsidiary of Bluemega Group, specializing in printing fleet management software. KPAX Manage provides centralized fleet management with meter reading, consumables management and technical alerts. The Liberty hardware agent enables data collection in environments without proper server infrastructure.
• Toshiba Tec FranceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTechnology partner and customer - Toshiba Tec France Imaging Systems distributes and implements Bluemega solutions, with testimonial referencing PaperCut Hive deployments.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• PaperCut Software: PaperCut is the global developer of PaperCut MF and PaperCut Hive, Bluemega's core distributed products. While a partner, PaperCut also sells directly in non-francophone markets and serves as the underlying technology provider, making it both an enabler and a potential broad competitor.
• Kofax (Tungsten Automation): Kofax (now Tungsten Automation) provides enterprise document capture, workflow automation, and information management solutions. Comparable to Bluemega's Drivve Image and AutoStore offerings, particularly in intelligent document processing.
• Kyocera (Managed Print Services): Kyocera is a major printer manufacturer with its own managed print services and fleet management tools. While a Bluemega channel partner, Kyocera's proprietary MPS solutions represent a broad incumbent alternative for enterprise customers.
• EFI (Electronics For Imaging): EFI provides enterprise print management, digital production, and inkjet solutions. Its PrintSmith Vision and Fiery products overlap with parts of Bluemega's multi-brand fleet management and document infrastructure portfolio.
• DocuWare: DocuWare provides cloud-based document management and workflow automation software for SMB and enterprise customers. Operates in the adjacent document management space where Bluemega's Mintdoc and KPAX offerings also play.

Direct peers

• Printix: Printix provides cloud-native print management as a SaaS solution, targeting SMB and education customers with secure print release and fleet management. Comparable to Bluemega's PaperCut Hive cloud offering and KPAX Manage cloud deployment option.
• Tricerat: Tricerat specializes in print management, driver deployment, and terminal server/VDI printing solutions. Directly comparable to Bluemega's multi-brand fleet management and document infrastructure positioning for enterprise environments.
• Ringdale: Ringdale is the developer of FollowMe, a flagship enterprise print management and document security solution. FollowMe competes head-to-head with PaperCut MF and offers similar secure print release, mobile printing, and cost recovery capabilities.
• PrinterLogic (Vasion): PrinterLogic (now part of Vasion) offers a vendor-neutral print management platform with secure print release, pull printing, and direct IP printing. Competes directly with Bluemega's multi-brand fleet management approach and targets similar enterprise customers.
• Y Soft: Y Soft provides enterprise print management solutions (YSoft SafeQ) including secure print release, fleet management, and 3D print management. Directly comparable to Bluemega's KPAX Manage and PaperCut MF offerings, serving similar mid-market and enterprise customers through a partner channel model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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