What mpleo does

mpleo is an AI-native HRIS (Human Resources Information System) developed by Septeo Human Resources, the HR division of France-based Septeo Group. The platform is a modular, cloud-based suite built on an open architecture with standard connectors, APIs, and web services, and comprises 19 functional modules covering the full employee lifecycle: Recruitment, Onboarding, Absence Management, Attendance Management, Time Tracking, Timesheets, Review Management, Skills Management, Succession Planning, Training Management, Online Training / E-learning, Career Management, Authorization Management, Personnel Management, HR Digitisation, Business Expense Management, Vehicle Fleet Management, Core HR, Pay Transparency, and an AI Chatbot. The Core HR module centralizes employee data and powers the other modules, with an embedded conversational AI assistant that automates text-based HR queries and workflows.

mpleo targets medium to large enterprises and multi-site / multi-entity organizations undertaking HR digital transformation or HRIS replacement, with emphasis on customers in the retail, tourism, and services verticals across France and Belgium. Notable named customers include Vertbaudet, La Plagne, Fnac Darty, and Groupe Ovalte. The platform is sold on a subscription basis with modular activation that supports land-and-expand dynamics; ISO 27001-certified infrastructure is hosted in France and the EU, with GDPR compliance and a dedicated Pay Transparency module addressing new European pay equity requirements.

Commercially, mpleo operates a direct enterprise field sales motion triggered by 'Request a demo' calls-to-action, paired with a broader certified partner network across Europe (consultancies, integrators, complementary software publishers, specialist content providers, and database publishers). Operations sit within Septeo Group, one of the Top 10 benchmark software publishers in Europe serving over 200,000 customers daily, with regional headquarters in Dardilly (France) and Zaventem (Belgium, operating entity HRWeb Solutions BV). No external funding, headcount detail, or standalone revenue figure is disclosed for mpleo in the source data.

Name

mpleo

Legal name

HRWeb Solutions BV

Website

https://mpleo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

mpleo is an AI-native, modular cloud HRIS built by Septeo Human Resources in France, offering 19 modules covering the full employee lifecycle for medium to large enterprises primarily in France and Belgium, sold via subscription with direct enterprise sales and a certified European partner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Human Resources Information System (HRIS)

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Human Resources Consulting Services (541612), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Core HR & HRIS (BPACAPAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Human Capital Management (HCM) & Payroll Platforms (HDAEAEAJ), HRIS/HCM Managed Services & Support (BPAEAGAF), iBPMS (Intelligent BPM Suites) & Process Automation Suites (HDAEAHAG)

Keywords

• Cloud HR software
• HRIS platform
• Talent management software
• HR digital transformation
• Employee lifecycle management

Headquarters

HQ city

Zaventem

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. HRIS Software Subscription: Subscription-based licensing model for the mpleo modular HRIS platform. Customers select and activate modules based on their organizational priorities and pay accordingly. The modular architecture enables land-and-expand dynamics as organizations grow their HRIS scope over time.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

mpleo is an AI-native, cloud-based, modular Human Resources Information System (HRIS) that centralises employee data and powers 19 functional modules covering the entire employee lifecycle — Recruitment, Onboarding, Absence/Attendance Management, Time Tracking, Timesheets, Review Management, Skills Management, Succession Planning, Training Management, Online Training, Career Management, Authorisations, Personnel Management, HR Digitisation, Business Expense Management, Vehicle Fleet Management, Core HR, Pay Transparency, and an AI HR Chatbot. Customers activate modules based on priorities and pay via subscription, with deployment supported by direct sales and a certified partner network across Europe.

Product overview

mpleo is an AI-native HRIS (Human Resources Information System) developed by Septeo HR Solutions. It is a modular, cloud-based platform that provides a comprehensive suite of HR modules covering the entire employee lifecycle. The platform operates on a Core HR foundation that centralizes employee data and powers all other modules. The product portfolio includes Recruitment, Onboarding, Time & Activities (Absence, Attendance, Time Tracking, Timesheets), Talent & Performance (Review Management, Skills Management, Succession Planning), Training (Training Management, Online Training, Career Management, Authorization Management), Administrative Management (Personnel Management, HR Digitisation, Business Expense Management, Vehicle Fleet Management), an AI-powered Chatbot, and Pay Transparency compliance module. Organizations can activate modules based on their priorities and expand their HRIS incrementally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Core HR Foundation module that centralises all employee data in a reliable data layer designed to seamlessly power all HR processes across the mpleo HRIS.
• Recruitment Centralises applications and tracks every stage of the recruitment process, ensuring no candidate is left without a response. Designed for HR teams and hiring managers involved in talent acquisition.
• Onboarding Prepares onboarding of new hires with structured journeys, automated tasks and reminders, and streamlined document collection.
• Absence Management Tracks and manages employee absences, including requests, approvals, and compliance with company policies.
• Attendance Management Manages employee attendance and presence tracking within the organisation.
• Time Tracking Tracks employee working hours and overtime for compliance and payroll purposes.
• Timesheet Manages timesheets for tracking variable pay elements and project hours.
• Review Management Launches review campaigns, configures templates, collects feedback, and leverages insights from discussions to better support employees.
• Skills Management Maps skills and drives team performance to align individual career paths with company strategy.
• Succession Planning Secures key positions within the organisation and plans for leadership transitions.
• Training Management Builds training plans, centralises requests, schedules sessions, and tracks budgets, attendance, evaluations, and certifications.
• Online Training Management Manages e-learning and online training programmes for employees.
• Career Management Manages employee career paths and development trajectories within the organisation.
• Authorization Management Manages employee certifications, habilitations, and authorisation tracking.
• Personnel Management Optimises HR administration including employee records management.
• HR Digitisation Digitises HR documents and processes, enabling dematerialisation of administrative workflows including digital document management, intelligent document generation, and electronic signatures for employment contracts.
• Business Expense Management Simplifies expense management by automating receipt capture, pre-filling information, and accelerating approvals.
• Vehicle Fleet Management Manages company vehicle fleet and equipment tracking integrated into the HRIS.
• Chatbot HR AI-powered chatbot that provides conversational assistance for HR-related queries and automates responses to common HR questions, embedding AI directly into HR processes to accelerate tasks and improve data quality.
• Pay Transparency Analyses pay gaps, manages pay equity, and ensures compliance with new European pay transparency requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2.5 days saved on each training report
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Septeo GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partnermpleo is developed by Septeo Human Resources, a division of the Septeo Group. Septeo is one of the Top 10 benchmark software publishers in Europe, founded in 2013 in Montpellier, serving over 200,000 customers daily. The Best-of-Breed strategy means Septeo HR Solutions integrates best-in-class specialists rather than building all functionality in-house, creating an ecosystem of excellence.
• HRWeb Solutions (Belgium)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHRWeb Solutions BV is the operating entity for mpleo in Belgium, based in Zaventem. It manages Belgian operations, local compliance (GDPR, data hosting in EU), and serves as the primary point of contact for Belgian customers under the privacy policy and local regulatory framework.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Oracle HCM Cloud: Oracle's cloud HCM platform offering Core HR, Talent, Workforce Management, and Pay. Competes for enterprise HR deals with broad functionality, comparable to mpleo's full-lifecycle coverage but at global scale.
• Workday: Global enterprise cloud HCM/HRIS leader serving large and mid-market employers with a unified suite spanning Core HR, Talent, Recruiting, and Payroll. Directly comparable in product category and customer base, but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach than mpleo.
• ADP Workforce Now / ADP HRIS: Global HR and payroll incumbent with mid-market and enterprise offerings (Workforce Now, Vantage HCM). Competes with mpleo for HR digital transformation deals, particularly where payroll is the primary buying trigger.
• SAP SuccessFactors: Enterprise HCM suite from SAP covering Core HR, Talent Management, Learning, and HR Analytics, deeply integrated with SAP ERP. Targets the same large-enterprise HR digital transformation buyers as mpleo, particularly in Europe.
• UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group): Large HCM and workforce management vendor formed from the merger of Ultimate Software and Kronos. Provides Core HR, Talent, and Time & Attendance comparable to mpleo's modules, targeting mid-market and enterprise customers globally.

Direct peers

• Silae: French cloud payroll and HR software provider for SMBs and mid-market, serving accountants and HR departments. Directly competes with mpleo in the French HR/payroll software market, especially among smaller organizations.
• Cegid (formerly Talentsoft): French cloud HR and talent management software provider serving mid-market and enterprise customers in France and Europe. Closest direct peer to mpleo given geographic overlap, similar customer profile, and comparable modular HRIS offering.

Emerging players

• Personio: European HRIS platform serving SMB and mid-market customers with Core HR, Recruiting, and People Analytics. Comparable modular approach to mpleo but focused on smaller organizations and priced transparently, representing an emerging alternative for European HR buyers.
• BambooHR: SMB-focused cloud HRIS with employee self-service, hiring, onboarding, and performance features. Competes for the smaller end of mpleo's target market with a transparent self-serve GTM model.

Regional players

• Lucca (ex-Nibelis HR): French SaaS vendor offering HR, payroll, time tracking, and expense management modules primarily to French SMBs and mid-market. Most directly comparable French regional competitor to mpleo's module portfolio and customer profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mpleo-hr

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 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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