Solaris BI

What Solaris BI does

Solaris BI is a French software company headquartered in Marvejols, Lozère (Occitanie), that develops and sells APOLLO, a cloud-based GMAO/CMMS platform purpose-built for road transport fleets. Founded by Ralib Bourouiba — who previously ran logistics consultancy Solaris Logistique — the company was reorganized into a startup structure with three associates in 2022 to commercialize Apollo. The product combines preventive and corrective maintenance management, regulatory compliance tracking, spare-parts inventory, workshop task assignment, KPIs and dashboards, and a driver-facing mobile application (Ulysse) for anomaly reporting and dematerialized route sheets. Modules extend the core into route optimization, HR and payroll, outsourced fleet management, chartering/brokering, and change-management services.

The platform is delivered as a multi-tenant SaaS product with web and mobile interfaces, structured for fleets ranging from approximately 50 to over 5,000 vehicles. Domain specificity (ADR hazmat support, temperature-controlled transport, transport regulatory calendars) and interoperability with telematics — formalized through a 2025 strategic partnership with route-optimization vendor Cartoway — are the main technical differentiators. AI/R&D is positioned on the company's roadmap under a dedicated 'IA – R&D' section, covering predictive maintenance from telemetry, anomaly detection on underperforming vehicles, and process automation, though no proprietary models or research output are disclosed.

The business model is subscription SaaS, billed annually and priced by fleet size and selected modules (with quoted tiers spanning under 25, 25–50, 50–100, and 100+ vehicles), supplemented by professional services for on-site implementation, configuration, and training delivered by internal logistics consultants. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales, inside sales for mid-market, an active event presence at Solutrans, SITL, M2S, FNTR, FNTV, and TENLOG, and association-driven referrals domestically and via Business France and CCIs internationally. The current footprint covers metropolitan and overseas France (Guadeloupe, Martinique, Réunion), and — via a 2023 Abidjan subsidiary, APOLLO by SOLARIS-BI AFRIQUE — Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, Cameroon, Congo, and Morocco. The firm is private, founder-led, and sub-ten employees, financed to date through regional public grants and awards rather than priced equity.

Name

Solaris BI

Legal name

Solaris-BI

Website

https://solaris-bi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Solaris BI develops APOLLO, a cloud-based GMAO/CMMS platform purpose-built for road transport fleets, combining maintenance management, a driver mobile app (Ulysse), route optimization, and telematics interoperability. It serves passenger and freight transport operators across France and francophone Africa via direct sales and an Abidjan subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Marvejols

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Apollo Software Subscription: Apollo GMAO software is sold as a subscription-based SaaS solution. Pricing varies based on fleet size (number of vehicles) and modules selected. The company provides demonstrations and custom quotes based on customer needs.
2. Implementation & Training Services: On-site deployment including pre-diagnostic, configuration, training, and change management support provided by internal logistics consultants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Solaris BI develops and sells APOLLO, a cloud-based GMAO (Gestion de Maintenance Assistée par Ordinateur) software platform purpose-built for transport and logistics fleets. The platform covers the complete vehicle lifecycle including preventive and corrective maintenance planning, regulatory compliance tracking, spare parts inventory management, workshop task assignment, and consolidated cost/performance analytics. It is complemented by the Ulysse driver mobile application for anomaly reporting and daily vehicle checks, and supported by on-site implementation and change management services delivered by internal logistics consultants.

Product overview

Solaris BI offers APOLLO, a unified fleet management and maintenance software (GMAO) platform designed for transport and logistics companies. The core APOLLO product provides complete vehicle lifecycle management with features for maintenance planning, intervention tracking, and cost analysis. The platform is modular, with optional add-on modules including: Application Ulysse (mobile driver app for field reporting), Gestion de tournées (route optimization), Gestion RH (HR and personnel management), Bureau d'études (logistics engineering), Accompagnement du changement (change management consulting), Gestion de Flotte Externalisée (outsourced fleet management), and Affrètement (chartering). The modules work together within the APOLLO ecosystem, sharing data across maintenance, operations, and HR functions to provide unified fleet visibility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Apollo: Fleet management and maintenance (GMAO) software solution for transport and logistics companies, including maintenance planning, spare parts management, and mobile driver application Ulysse.
• Ulysse

Products and services

• APOLLO Cloud-based GMAO (Gestion de Maintenance Assistée par Ordinateur) / CMMS software designed for professional transport and logistics fleets. APOLLO enables complete vehicle lifecycle management including preventive and corrective maintenance planning, regulatory compliance tracking, cost analysis, TCO monitoring, spare parts inventory management, workshop task assignment, and consolidated performance dashboards. Targeted at fleet managers, workshop managers, and operations directors of transport companies managing fleets from 50 to 5,000+ vehicles.
• Ulysse Driver Mobile Application Mobile application for drivers and delivery personnel that enables anomaly reporting with photo attachments, submission of intervention requests, performance of daily vehicle checks, tracking of repair progress in real time, and access to dematerialized route sheets. Designed for drivers of transport fleets using the APOLLO platform, supporting direct driver-to-workshop communication.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced intervention response time through structured driver reporting
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability5 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CartowaycoreTechnology or Integration · 9 May 2025Strategic interoperability partnership where Cartoway's route optimization data (telemetry, mileage, engine alerts) feeds into Apollo's maintenance planning system. Enables unified fleet management combining logistics optimization and technical maintenance.
• TENLOG - Cluster Logistique d'OccitaniecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTENLOG is the logistics cluster of Occitanie. Solaris participates in their events, tables rondes, and contributes to industry discussions on digital transformation in transport. The cluster facilitates networking with other logistics innovators.
• AD'OCCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAD'OCC is the regional development agency of Occitanie. Solaris participates in their events and received the Septuor 2023 award through their organization.
• Business FrancecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness France supported Solaris's market entry into Côte d'Ivoire, including connections with local businesses and participation in events like the Agora de Koumassi.
• CCI France Côte d'IvoirecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFrench Chamber of Commerce in Côte d'Ivoire supported Solaris's African expansion by facilitating meetings with local transport companies.
• CCI LozèreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal Chamber of Commerce and Industry supporting regional businesses and startups. Provided venue and support for local events.
• CCI HéraultminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChamber of Commerce supporting Solaris through awards recognition and regional business development programs.
• Digital 113minorGTM or Marketing PartnerDigital ecosystem cluster in Occitanie supporting digital companies and innovation.
• French TechminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFrench Tech ecosystem supporting innovative French startups and companies in their growth and international expansion.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Webfleet Solutions: Bridgestone-owned fleet management SaaS covering telematics, vehicle maintenance, and compliance across Europe; significantly larger and broader than Solaris BI but overlaps in commercial-vehicle fleet maintenance.
• Verizon Connect: Large fleet and asset management platform offering GPS tracking, maintenance scheduling, and driver management; relevant overlap with Apollo's maintenance and fleet visibility functionality.
• Geotab: Global fleet telematics leader with vehicle tracking, maintenance, and engine data analytics; competes with Solaris BI for the same transport-fleet buyer, but at much larger scale and with broader capabilities.
• Samsara: IoT-based Connected Operations platform covering fleet telematics, maintenance, driver safety, and equipment monitoring; competes with Apollo for transport customers seeking integrated fleet technology stacks.
• Trimble Transportation: Enterprise transportation management suite covering fleet maintenance, telematics, routing, and compliance for large transport operators; competes with Apollo at the high end of the same market.

Direct peers

• Optimum Automotive: French fleet management SaaS offering telematics, driver behavior analysis, and vehicle tracking to European fleets; directly competes with Solaris BI in the French commercial-vehicle market.
• Microlise: UK-based transport and logistics-focused fleet management SaaS offering telematics, driver behavior, and fleet optimization; comparable to Solaris BI in transport-vertical specialization and European mid-market focus.
• Fleetio: Fleet maintenance management SaaS serving small and mid-sized vehicle fleets, with vehicle lifecycle, maintenance scheduling, parts inventory, and inspection workflows — the closest direct analog to Apollo in product scope and customer segment.
• RTA Fleet Management: Fleet maintenance management software focused on preventive maintenance, work orders, parts inventory, and vehicle lifecycle — closely aligned with Apollo's GMAO core functionality for small and mid-sized fleets.
• Chevin Fleet Solutions: UK-based fleet management software with vehicle maintenance, asset management, and operational modules; comparable to Apollo in serving mixed commercial fleets with lifecycle and maintenance focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@solarisbi234
• Facebookfacebook.com/solarislogistiquebifrance
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/solaris-logistique-bi

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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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