Inovea Council

What Inovea Council does

Inovea Conseil is a French SARL (Société à Responsabilité Limitée) founded circa 2014 and headquartered in Essegney, France (RCS EPINAL 797 613 072), operating as a single-platform specialist firm offering services exclusively around the Dolibarr open-source ERP/CRM ecosystem. The company is co-managed by Nicolas Zabouri (Co-Gérant & Chef de projet) and Marie Siegler (Co-Gérante & Formatrice), supported by a seven-person team covering project management, custom Dolibarr development, system administration, and communications. The company holds Dolibarr Preferred Partner status and claims approximately 10 years of continuous Dolibarr expertise, positioning itself as a deeply specialized alternative to generalist ERP/CRM consultancies.

The firm delivers an integrated portfolio of five offerings anchored on Dolibarr: (1) custom external module development using a four-step methodology (Immersion → Avant-projet → Développement → Suivi); (2) secure managed hosting on OVH infrastructure with daily backups and proactive maintenance; (3) DoliPlace, a proprietary cloud SaaS sub-brand offering tiered plans (DoliStart for up to 2 users, DoliUp for up to 20 users) plus à la carte add-ons; (4) QUALIOPI-certified training sessions (AFNOR-certified under 'Action de formation'), eligible for OPCO funding; and (5) time-based accompaniment forfaits (F5, F10) with no expiry. Custom modules are also distributed through the official DoliStore marketplace, extending reach beyond direct sales.

Revenue is generated through a mix of one-time project fees for custom development, monthly recurring subscriptions for DoliPlace SaaS and managed hosting, prepaid but never-expiring support time credits, and per-session training pricing. Customers are primarily French auto-entrepreneurs, TPEs and SMEs, with named testimonial clients including Groupe Vingeanne, Gourmet Deliveries, and SPMO. Distribution channels comprise the corporate website (expert-led consultation), the self-serve DoliPlace portal, the DoliStore marketplace, LinkedIn for community engagement, and indirect OPCO-driven referrals. The company is bootstrapped — share capital of €1,000, no disclosed funding rounds, no M&A activity, and no institutional investors.

Name

Inovea Council

Legal name

SARL Inovea Conseil

Website

https://inovea-conseil.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Inovea Conseil is a French Dolibarr-only ERP/CRM specialist offering custom module development, managed hosting, the DoliPlace SaaS platform, QUALIOPI-certified training, and support forfaits to French auto-entrepreneurs, TPEs, and SMEs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ERP/CRM Implementation and Hosting Services

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Service Desk & ITSM Outsourcing (BPAEAMAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Software/Application Support (SaaS, Enterprise Apps) (BPAAACAC), Helpdesk & End-User Support Services (BPAEABAB)

Keywords

• Dolibarr ERP services
• Open source CRM implementation
• Dolibarr hosting
• Dolibarr training certification
• Custom module development

Headquarters

HQ city

Essegney

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Module Development: Bespoke external module development for Dolibarr, priced per project based on requirements analysis, scoping, and development effort. This is a one-time or project-based revenue stream.
2. DoliPlace SaaS Hosting: DoliPlace provides cloud-hosted Dolibarr with tiered plans (DoliStart: up to 2 users; DoliUp: up to 20 users) and add-ons for storage and modules. This is a recurring subscription revenue model.
3. Dolibarr Training: Certified QUALIOPI training sessions for Dolibarr users at all levels, with fees eligible for partial or full coverage via OPCO (France's professional training funding bodies). Training is priced per participant or session.
4. Support & Accompaniment Packages: Flexible time-based support packages (forfaits) for resolving Dolibarr issues, installing modules, or ongoing consulting assistance. Plans are sold as prepaid time credits, consumed as needed, with no expiry.
5. Managed Hosting Services: Secure, managed hosting for Dolibarr on dedicated servers, including daily backups, installation, updates, maintenance, and personalized support by email and telephone. Priced as a recurring managed services fee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Inovea Conseil delivers end-to-end Dolibarr ERP/CRM services for French-speaking businesses: bespoke development of custom Dolibarr modules, secure managed hosting of Dolibarr instances, QUALIOPI-certified training, and tiered technical accompaniment packages. The company also operates DoliPlace, a proprietary SaaS platform that packages a cloud-hosted Dolibarr environment (DoliStart for sole traders, DoliUp for small businesses) with a 30-day free trial.

Product overview

Inovea Council is a Dolibarr Preferred Partner offering a comprehensive suite of services centered on the Dolibarr open-source ERP/CRM platform. Their portfolio consists of: (1) Custom Module Development, which creates bespoke external modules tailored to specific business needs; (2) Secure Dolibarr Hosting, providing dedicated servers with daily backups, installation, updates, and maintenance; (3) DoliPlace, their own cloud SaaS sub-brand delivering hosted Dolibarr via two plans—DoliStart (up to 2 users) and DoliUp (up to 20 users)—with scalable storage and feature add-ons; (4) Dolibarr Training, QUALIOPI-certified sessions at all skill levels; and (5) Accompaniment Packages, offering flexible technical support with various forfait (package) options. The platform-plus-services architecture allows clients to choose between self-hosted, fully managed cloud, or hybrid approaches, all supported by a team of certified specialists with 10+ years of Dolibarr expertise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DoliPlace: Cloud-based Dolibarr SaaS hosting service offering DoliStart (up to 2 users) and DoliUp (up to 20 users) plans, managed by Inovea Conseil experts.

Products and services

• Custom Dolibarr Module Development

Quantifiable outcome

• Clients receive a structured 4-step project delivery methodology (Immersion → Avant-projet → Développement → Suivi), ensuring transparency and alignment throughout engagements.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• DolibarrcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDolibarr is the open-source ERP/CRM platform that Inovea Conseil specializes in exclusively. As a 'Dolibarr Preferred Partner', the company has direct recognition within the Dolibarr ecosystem, is authorized to develop and distribute modules that meet Dolibarr's official security and compatibility standards, and benefits from association with the Dolibarr brand and community.
• DoliStore (Dolibarr Marketplace)coreTechnology or IntegrationThe DoliStore is the official Dolibarr module marketplace. Inovea Conseil publishes its custom-developed modules on the DoliStore, gaining access to the global Dolibarr user base and positioning its solutions within the platform's official ecosystem.
• OVHsupportingTechnology or IntegrationOVH is the cloud infrastructure provider that hosts Inovea Conseil's website and, by implication, the company's managed Dolibarr hosting infrastructure. OVH's servers are located in Roubaix, France (2 Rue Kellermann, 59100 Roubaix), providing data residency within France.
• OPCO (Opérateurs de Compétences)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOPCOs are France's government-mandated skills and training funding bodies. Inovea Conseil's QUALIOPI-certified training sessions are eligible for partial or full financing through OPCO, making the company's training accessible to a wider client base and creating an indirect distribution channel through France's training finance ecosystem.
• AFNORsupportingTechnology or IntegrationAFNOR is the French association for standardization and quality certification. Inovea Conseil's training organization has been certified QUALIOPI by AFNOR for the 'Action de formation' category — a government-recognized quality label that formally validates the company's training quality and enables OPCO funding eligibility.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Nibelis:

Emerging players

• Axelor:

Others

• Clever Cloud:

Broad incumbents

• EBP (Sage):
• Odoo: Odoo is the largest open-source ERP/CRM platform, with a broad partner ecosystem and a much wider product footprint than Dolibarr. It is a broad incumbent in the same category — open-source ERP for SMBs — competing for the same conceptual buyer budget and often displacing Dolibarr in evaluations.
• Smile (open-source integrator):

Direct peers

• DoliCloud: DoliCloud is a hosted Dolibarr cloud service offering SME tenants a turnkey alternative to self-hosting. It directly competes with Inovea Conseil's DoliPlace product in the same niche — managed Dolibarr on subscription — and overlaps in custom module development and support forfaits.
• Antsway: Antsway is a France-based Dolibarr Preferred Partner providing custom development, hosting, and training around Dolibarr. It competes with Inovea Conseil for the same customer base (French SMEs seeking Dolibarr expertise) and shares the same ecosystem positioning.
• Tehnopro: Tehnopro is a French Dolibarr service provider specializing in integration, customization, and support for SMBs. It is a direct competitor across custom development and Dolibarr accompaniment, with comparable target customers and similar pricing models.
• Open-DSI: Open-DSI is a French Dolibarr integrator offering custom development, hosting, and training services for the Dolibarr ecosystem. It competes head-on with Inovea Conseil across the full service stack — development, hosting, and support — within the same French SMB target market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/inovea-conseil
• Xx.com/inoveaconseil

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 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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