Boreal Business

What Boreal Business does

Boreal Business is a French private SARL founded in 2008 in Bourges, operating as a hybrid web and mobile development agency plus proprietary SaaS vendor. The firm builds custom applications for SMEs, startups, public administrations, and large enterprises using an open-source stack (LAMP, Node.js, Python, Vue.js, React, native iOS and Android, plus Raspberry Pi and Arduino for IoT projects), and has delivered over 100 digital products since inception, including mobile apps for EDF and JustEat and e-commerce platforms for Euro-Expos, Chevillotte, and Febronie. Alongside bespoke services, it sells five proprietary SaaS products — B.eCommerce (e-commerce platform with ERP/EDI integration and OpenAI-powered translation and content generation), Cloud Privé (private cloud storage from €29/month), GFA (queue management and appointment scheduling from €9,990 installation), ImmoGest (real estate and land management for economic development agencies), and Private Store (white-label B2B app distribution).

The company generates revenue through professional services (project-based custom development, time-and-materials maintenance, and on-site training) and through subscription or perpetual license sales of its SaaS products, supplemented by hosting and infrastructure services. Distribution is direct sales plus self-serve SaaS pricing, with an active agency partnership program for subcontracting mobile development and direct-to-client outreach via website forms, phone, and email. Boreal holds the Agrément Crédit Impôt Innovation certification since 2015 and a CNIL registration, and operates commercial antennas in Paris, Le Mans, and Strasbourg alongside its Bourges headquarters. The firm differentiates itself through a small-team proximity model in contrast to larger French SSIIs, Green IT practices embedded in development, and a 18-year track record across diverse verticals.

Name

Boreal Business

Legal name

Boréal Business SARL

Website

https://boreal-business.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Boreal Business is a French private SARL that delivers custom web, mobile, and IoT application development alongside five proprietary SaaS products (B.eCommerce, Cloud Privé, GFA, ImmoGest, Private Store) to SMEs, startups, public administrations, and large enterprises across France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Software Development Services

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132)

akta.pro primary industry

Business Process-Aligned IT Outsourcing (ITO + BPO Integrated) (BPAEAMAJ)

Keywords

• Custom web development
• Mobile app development
• Ecommerce platform software
• Iot application development
• Agile software development

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Web and Mobile Development: Bespoke application development services for web, mobile (iOS, Android), and IoT projects. Revenue is generated on a project-by-project basis with pricing based on scope. The company offers time-and-materials billing (regie) for maintenance and evolution work. No hidden fees policy is maintained.
2. SaaS / Packaged Software Products: Proprietary software products sold on subscription or license: B.eCommerce (e-commerce platform in three tiers), Cloud Privé (private cloud), GFA (queue management), Immogest (real estate management), and Private Store (B2B app store). Recurring annual or monthly subscription revenue.
3. Hosting and Infrastructure: Web hosting services for client projects and SaaS platforms. Includes server management, backups, security, and cloud infrastructure. Offered as part of project delivery or as standalone service from 29€ HT/month for Cloud Privé.
4. Training and Support Services: Client training on tools and platforms delivered on-site in half-day sessions. Includes onboarding, maintenance curative hotline, and ongoing technical support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Boreal Business provides custom agile development of web applications, native iOS and Android mobile applications, and IoT/connected-object solutions for SMEs, startups, public administrations, and large enterprises. The company also sells five proprietary packaged software products: B.eCommerce (e-commerce platform), GFA (queue management), Immogest (real estate management), Cloud Privé (private cloud storage), and Private Store (B2B app store). Revenue is generated from project-based custom development, perpetual licenses and subscriptions for packaged products, plus hosting, training, and maintenance services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• B.eCommerce (Becommerce) Proprietary e-commerce and m-commerce platform built with open-source technologies for online retailers. Provides complete online store functionality including product catalog management, CRM-like commercial management, multi-site/multi-language support, carrier API integrations (DPD, La Poste, GLS), payment processing (Stripe, SEPA), EDI connectivity for retail distribution, automated accounting exports (SAGE, Quadra, Pennylane), and AI-powered translation and content generation via OpenAI API. Available in three tiers plus bespoke premium.
• Cloud Privé Private cloud storage and collaboration platform for businesses and local authorities. Provides file storage with folder hierarchy, shared calendar, contact management, integrated email with online text editor, and multi-user access with granular rights management. Standard offer includes 50 GB of file storage and 5 GB of email storage, billed monthly from €29 HT/month with no installation fees and no commitment.
• Private Store White-label private app store solution for B2B enterprise application deployment. Enables organizations to distribute internal applications with version tracking, secured email-domain access, APK/IPA import, automatic crash reporting, user feedback collection, and update notifications across an internal device fleet.
• Immogest Cloud-based real estate and land management software for economic development professionals. Centralized database for property listings with dynamic Google Maps cartography, XML import/export gateway for partner data exchange, multi-user access with fine-grained permissions, and optional modules: InfoGest (project management), ImmoStat (statistical analytics), ImmoComm (partner website syndication).
• GFA (Gestion des Files d'Attente) Queue management and appointment scheduling solution for businesses and local authorities. Features dynamic digital signage, ticket printing, multi-screen support, agent ticket calling, SMS/email notifications, online appointment booking, and statistics dashboard. Multi-site management with deployment options on own servers or hosted architecture (LAMP stack, French datacenter, 5 GB storage, 500 MB database).
• Mobile Application Development (iOS / Android) Custom native mobile application development service for iPhone, iPad, Android smartphones, and tablets. Engagements include needs analysis, specifications, design, development, App Store deployment, and ongoing maintenance. Capabilities include geolocation, augmented reality, push notifications, offline content, and Bluetooth peripheral connectivity.
• Web Application Development Custom web application and business software development service. Full-stack capabilities using Vue.js, React, Node.js, PHP, Python with MariaDB, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, and Redis. Specializes in business process applications, ERP/CRM systems, and API integration.
• IoT Development Connected objects and hardware/software integration development service. Capabilities include prototyping, deployment, and continuous improvement for industrial and commercial IoT applications using Raspberry Pi, Arduino, infrared and capacitive sensors, cameras, GPS, Bluetooth beacons, and servomotors.
• Business Intelligence (ETL + Metabase) Data valorization service using ETL processes combined with the Metabase open-source BI platform. Consolidates data from ERP, CRM, billing, production, and logistics systems into a Data Warehouse with custom dashboards for revenue analysis by product/salesperson/client, profitability tracking by activity/project, cash flow management, and accounts receivable analysis.
• EDI E-commerce Solution Electronic Data Interchange server for retail distribution. AS2 connectors for automated receipt of B2B orders from retail chains (ORDERS messages), dispatch notification transmission (DESADV), and invoice transmission (INVOIC), compliant with EDIFACT standards used by major French retailers.
• SEO Services Search engine optimization service using a proprietary SEO framework. Covers technical optimization (301 redirects, URL rewriting, meta tags, header hierarchy, image alt tags), performance optimization (page weight, caching, load times under 1000 ms), and content valorization.

Quantifiable outcome

• Euro-Expos generates 2M+ euros annual revenue using B.eCommerce platform
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

AI capability5 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• EuroquityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuroquity logo appears in the partner section. Euroquity is a platform connecting startups with investors and partners. The partnership likely relates to startup ecosystem connections or investor referrals for joint clients.
• Communication and Event AgenciesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBoréal Business actively seeks partnerships with communication and event agencies who have clients requesting mobile application development but lack in-house expertise. Boréal acts as subcontractor for technical delivery while agencies maintain client relationships. The relationship is bidirectional: Boréal also refers clients to partner agencies for non-specialized skills.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• PrestaShop: Paris-headquartered open-source e-commerce platform that competes directly with Boreal's B.eCommerce product in the French and European SMB e-commerce software market. Comparable as a packaged e-commerce solution targeting the same merchant customer base Boreal serves.

Direct peers

• Theodo: Paris-based agile software development agency that builds custom web, mobile, and IoT applications for startups and large enterprises using a small-team model very similar to Boreal Business. Same custom-development-on-agile methodology, similar French SME/startup segment, comparable headcount range and pricing posture.
• Clever Age: French digital services agency specializing in e-commerce platforms, custom web development, and digital transformation for retailers and brands. Directly comparable to Boreal's B.eCommerce and bespoke web/mobile services targeting French merchants and mid-market accounts.
• Cellenza: Paris-based technical consultancy delivering custom application development, cloud, and data engineering projects to mid-market and enterprise clients. Similar boutique French IT services positioning with dedicated-team engagement models analogous to Boreal's.
• Ippon Technologies: French IT consulting and software development firm offering custom web application development along with proprietary products and managed services. Overlaps with Boreal on custom development services and a subscription product line aimed at French enterprise customers.

Broad incumbents

• Devoteam: Major French digital transformation consultancy with thousands of consultants across Europe offering custom development, cloud, and data services. Overlaps broadly with Boreal's project-based IT services for large French enterprises and public sector accounts.
• Xebia: Larger French-origin digital and IT consulting firm with broad agile software development, cloud, and DevOps capabilities across multiple geographies. Operates in the same custom development and digital transformation space as Boreal but at significantly greater scale and footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/boreal_business

Compliance2 records

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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