SealWeb

What SealWeb does

SealWeb is an independent French IT consulting firm founded in 2007 and headquartered in Paris, specializing in three interconnected domains: dematerialization with probative value, trading gateways and exchange platforms, and electronic security. Its service portfolio spans studies and consulting, project management, operational assistance, security expertise, internal audits, and specialized training, organized around core trust-service capabilities such as Public Key Infrastructure (PKI/IGC), electronic signature and proof, authentication, encryption, time stamping, electronic archiving, and eIDAS/RGS/ETSI certification preparation. The firm combines technical and organizational advisory rather than selling packaged software.

SealWeb's underlying technology stack is rooted in digital trust infrastructure: cryptographic protocols, certification authorities, time-stamping authorities, electronic archiving systems, and risk assessment methodologies (EBIOS, ISO 27001/27002/27005). The firm is structured as a boutique consultancy built on the expertise of its two co-founders, Etienne Combet and Jérôme Bordier, who sit on French and European standards bodies (ANSSI, ETSI, ENISA, AFNOR, LSTI, ClubPSCo) and personally anchor delivery in regulatory-heavy engagements.

Commercially, SealWeb generates revenue through professional services engagements sold on a quote-based, project-by-project basis to large enterprise and government clients in France and the broader EMEA region. The firm reports approximately 200 clients, including CAC 40 corporates (BNP Paribas, Société Générale, BPCE, Natixis, Groupama, CNP Assurances, Institut Pasteur), French ministries, the Gendarmerie Nationale, La Poste, and professional federations (FFF, CNCC, FNAIM). Go-to-market relies on direct enterprise field sales, content marketing via white papers, and commercial sub-contracting partnerships with major French system integrators (Atos, Capgemini, Sopra Steria, Thales, Cegedim, Devoteam). The company is bootstrapped and independently owned by its two founding partners.

Name

SealWeb

Legal name

SEAL*Web*

Website

https://sealweb.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SealWeb is a Paris-based independent IT consulting firm founded in 2007, specializing in digital trust infrastructure (PKI, electronic signatures, archiving, eIDAS/RGS certification) and dematerialization services for CAC 40 enterprises, French ministries, and professional federations in EMEA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Security Consulting

NAICS

Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Business Services, Nec (7389), Services-Management Services (8741), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) & Document Automation (BPAEAPAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Privacy, Data Protection & Cyber Governance (GRC) (BPAHAFAF), Content Governance, Compliance, Retention & eDiscovery (HDAEAGAJ)

Keywords

• IT security consulting
• Electronic signature consulting
• Digital dematerialization services
• PKI consulting
• Trust infrastructure advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services: Professional consulting services for dematerialization, electronic security, PKI implementation, and trust infrastructure projects. Services include studies, consulting, project management, security expertise, audits, and specialized training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SEAL*Web* is an independent French consulting company providing expert advisory services in dematerialization with probative value, trading gateways, and electronic security. The firm delivers consulting, audits, project management, and specialized training for PKI implementation, electronic signature, electronic archiving, eIDAS/RGS compliance, and information system security, serving large enterprises, government agencies, and professional federations in France and EMEA.

Product overview

SEALWeb is an independent consulting company founded in 2007, specializing in three core domains: dematerialization (paperless processes with legal probative value), trading gateways (electronic exchange platforms), and electronic security. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of consulting services rather than a unified software product. Core service clusters include: (1) Dematerialization use cases covering electronic invoices/orders, electronic contract signatures, B2C point-of-sale signatures, exchange platforms, online subscriptions, electronic voting/gambling, and EDI flows; (2) Trust service infrastructure encompassing PKI/IGC, electronic signature and proof, authentication/encryption/time-stamping, electronic archiving, and eIDAS/RGS compliance; (3) Information system security including risk assessment, security solution selection, ISS integration, and security documentation; (4) Project interventions spanning studies/consulting, project management, operational assistance, security expertise, audits, and training. SEALWeb's offerings are delivered through expert consultants providing strategic and technical advisory rather than packaged software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electronic Orders and Invoices Solutions
• Electronic Contract and Legal Act Signature Services Design, auditing, and implementation support for secured processes that enable dematerialization of contracts and legal acts, with both technical and organizational assistance. Targeted at enterprises and public sector organizations needing legally binding electronic signatures.
• B2C Point-of-Sale Electronic Signature Services Assistance in defining, implementing, and auditing dematerialization processes for retail transactions and contracts using digital tools at point-of-sale locations. Aimed at retail and consumer-facing businesses deploying electronic signature at the till.
• Trading Gateways and Exchange Platform Consulting Design, specification, planning, and deployment support for electronic trading gateways enabling dematerialization of business exchanges among partners. Targeted at enterprises and public sector bodies building inter-organizational electronic exchange platforms.
• Online Subscription Services Consulting Definition and auditing of online subscription procedures, contracting processes, and commercial engagements including insurance, banking, and B2B/B2C services. For organizations operating digital onboarding and subscription flows.
• Electronic Gambling and Voting Systems Consulting Organization and auditing of electronic gambling and voting operations via electronic devices or internet, including authentication and security verification. For operators of regulated online games and professional federations running electronic votes.
• Secured Online Services and EDI Flows Consulting Assessment and implementation of tele-procedures and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) flows with secured protocols and data exchange standards. Aimed at enterprises and public bodies running structured electronic data exchanges.
• Public Key Infrastructure (PKI/IGC) Consulting Services Expert consulting for PKI implementation, audit, and management including certification policy development and ETSI/RGS audit preparation. For organizations deploying or operating certificate authorities and trust service providers.
• Electronic Signature and Proof Consulting Services Business evaluation, ROI analysis, technical specifications, and implementation assistance for electronic signature and digital proof systems. For enterprises and public bodies selecting or deploying electronic signature platforms.
• Authentication, Encryption, and Time Stamping Consulting Services Risk analysis and security recommendations for authentication, encryption, and time stamping solutions to secure transactions. For organizations operating digital trust services, gambling, trading, and contracting platforms.
• Electronic Archiving and Digital Safe Consulting Services Identification and auditing of processes for long-term conservation of dematerialized documents with integrity guarantees and rights management. For organizations needing compliant long-term electronic archiving.
• eIDAS and RGS Compliance and ETSI Certification Preparation Assistance in preparing for eIDAS, RGS, and ETSI certification audits including legal framework compliance and security infrastructure evaluation. For trust service providers, public administrations, and regulated enterprises seeking certification.
• Information System Security Risk Assessment Services Business risk evaluation and recommendation of human, technical, and legal security measures using EBIOS, ISO 27001/27002/27005 methodologies. For enterprises and public bodies needing structured information system security risk assessments.
• Security Solution Selection Assistance Support in selecting security solutions including needs assessment, tender writing, product benchmarking, and SIEM implementation assistance. For organizations procuring or upgrading security tooling.
• Information System Security (ISS/SSI) Integration into IT Projects Integration of information systems security (SSI/ISS) into IT projects from inception through qualification and homologation. For organizations embedding security into IT project lifecycles.
• Studies and Strategic Consulting Services Strategic consulting including opportunity analysis, feasibility studies, ROI analysis, architecture specifications, and deployment planning. For organizations evaluating digital trust and dematerialization initiatives.
• Project Management Services Multi-partner project coordination, change management, planning and cost control, and architecture conception for IT systems. For organizations running complex digital trust and dematerialization programs.
• Operational Project Management Assistance (AMOA) Operational support in all project phases on technology and organization axes including architecture, specifications, and user training. For organizations needing owner-side project management assistance (maîtrise d'ouvrage).
• Security Expertise Services Expertise in authentication, access management, encryption, electronic signature, time stamping, and archiving with objective security assessment methodology. For organizations seeking senior security expertise on digital trust programs.
• Internal Audits and Certification Preparation Services Internal audit methodology and preparation for ETSI, RGS, and eIDAS certification audits including annual internal audits and correction plans. For trust service providers and certified organizations preparing for external audits.
• Specialized Training Programs Training on dematerialization, electronic signature, PKI, eIDAS, RGS, and trust infrastructure covering legal, organizational, and technical dimensions. For enterprise and government teams needing to upskill on digital trust subjects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves approximately 200 enterprise clients including CAC 40 companies, ministries, and major public organizations

Named customers17 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AFNORcoreOthersInstitutional partner in standards development for digital trust and security.
• ANSSIcoreOthersFrench National Agency for Information Systems Security - strategic institutional partner for cybersecurity standards.
• CENcoreOthersEuropean Committee for Standardization - partner in developing digital trust standards.
• ClubPSCocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional club for security and digital trust. SealWeb writes good practices documents for ClubPSCo and Etienne Combet serves as organizer.
• ENISAcoreOthersEuropean Union Agency for Cybersecurity - expert participation in standards development.
• ETSIcoreOthersEuropean Telecommunications Standards Institute - Jérôme Bordier participates as expert member. SealWeb helps clients prepare for ETSI certification.
• LSTIcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCertification body. Jérôme Bordier is member of LSTI Certification Committee. LSTI is the only COFRAC accredited company for ETSI/RGS audits.
• AtosminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCommercial partner for large integration projects requiring digital trust and security expertise.
• CapgeminiminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCommercial partner for consulting engagements in digital transformation and security.
• Sopra SteriaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCommercial partner for system integration and consulting projects.
• ThalesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCommercial partner for security technology integration projects.
• CegedimminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCommercial partner for healthcare and insurance sector digitalization projects.
• DevoteamminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCommercial partner for technology consulting engagements.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Atos (Eviden / BDS): Atos is a global integrator with a long-standing PKI/trust-services practice (IDnomic) and large security consulting offerings. It is documented in SealWeb's own partnerships but also competes for the same dematerialization and trust-infrastructure consulting mandates in France and EMEA.
• Sopra Steria: Sopra Steria is a major European IT services group with deep French banking and public-sector practices, including cybersecurity and digital identity services. It is a documented SealWeb partner and also a competing consulting provider for digital trust and dematerialization work.
• Worldline: Worldline provides trusted digital services including electronic signature, identity, and dematerialization platforms across Europe, with consulting attached to its solutions. It is a broad incumbent offering overlapping capabilities to SealWeb's enterprise and government clients.
• Capgemini Engineering / Sogeti: Capgemini is a global IT services firm whose French cybersecurity and digital trust practices directly overlap SealWeb's PKI, electronic signature, and eIDAS compliance consulting work for large French enterprises and public-sector accounts.
• Thales (Cybersecurity & Digital Identity): Thales operates one of Europe's largest PKI/HSM, electronic identity, and trust-service businesses, with professional services for regulated digital trust implementations. Compared with SealWeb, Thales is a much broader incumbent, but its cybersecurity services arm is a direct competing provider of trust-services consulting.

Direct peers

• Wavestone: Wavestone is a French-origin IT and management consultancy with a strong regulatory, cybersecurity, and digital trust practice serving CAC 40 banks and public institutions. It competes directly for the same kind of compliance and PKI advisory mandates that SealWeb performs.
• Docaposte (La Poste): Docaposte is the digital trust and dematerialization arm of La Poste, providing PKI, electronic signature, archiving, and trust-services consulting in France. It overlaps SealWeb directly on the same French regulatory frameworks (eIDAS/RGS) and serves an overlapping CAC 40 / government customer base.
• IDnomic (Atos subsidiary): IDnomic is a France-based PKI and digital trust specialist now owned by Atos, providing PKI products and associated consulting services. It competes directly with SealWeb on PKI consulting, audits, and ETSI/RGS certification preparation.
• Tessi (now part of Accelya): Tessi is a French-headquartered specialist in document dematerialization, electronic signature workflows, and back-office document services for banks, insurers, and public-sector clients. It competes directly with SealWeb on dematerialization advisory and electronic contract signature engagements.

Emerging players

• Lex Persona: Lex Persona is a French electronic signature and digital trust SaaS provider with associated advisory services for regulated e-signature deployments. As a smaller specialist it offers partial overlap with SealWeb's signature and probative-value consulting work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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