Supinfo

What Supinfo does

SUPINFO is a private French higher education institution specializing in computer science, founded in 1965 and headquartered in Paris. It is a SARL (Société à Responsabilité Limitée) and has been a member of the IONIS Education Group since 2020. The school delivers state-recognized programs at three credential levels: Bachelor of Science (Bac+3, RNCP Level 6) with five specializations including web/mobile development, AI development, cybersecurity auditing and administration, and cloud/systems/networks administration; Master of Science / Master of Engineering (Bac+5, RNCP Level 7) with five expertises in AI Engineering, Data Engineering, Cloud & Mobile Development, Cloud/Network Architecture, and Cybersecurity; and the 5-year integrated Programme Grande École. Supporting pathways include the Passerelle program for non-IT career changers and the Accès program for IT graduates needing reinforcement.

The pedagogical model is project-based, combining theoretical coursework with mandatory alternating work-study periods from year 3, covering technology stacks including C#, Android Studio, React, Node.js, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, cryptography, penetration testing, Linux, Windows Server, and Cisco CCNA. Delivery occurs across 8 campuses: 5 in metropolitan France (Paris, Caen, Lille, Lyon, Tours), 1 in Guadeloupe (opened 2024 in partnership with CCDC), 1 in Mauritius (opened March 2024 in partnership with Uniciti), and a fully-staffed distance learning campus. The institution reports over 15,600 alumni and maintains a partner network of 550+ enterprises (including Capgemini, Atos, Sopra Steria, BPCE, Thales, SII, Agicap) that provide internship, apprenticeship, and full-time hiring pipelines.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition fees (€701-€1,013/month depending on program and year) and apprenticeship contracts that are fully funded by OPCO (Opérateur de Compétences) subsidies at €6,790-€9,157 per apprentice per year. Enterprise partnerships operate as a recruitment services channel rather than direct revenue contributors. The marketing and admissions motion is direct-to-consumer, leveraging open houses, immersive days, an online application portal with 24-48 hour decision turnaround, plus event-driven outreach (VivaTech, School Connect Week, enterprise job datings). SUPINFO holds Qualiopi certification (through 2026), RNCP Level 6/7 registrations, and has received regional digital education labels (Campus Région du Numérique for Lyon in 2025; Normandie Cyber for Caen in 2024). The company is privately held and does not disclose revenue figures.

Name

Supinfo

Legal name

SUPINFO

Website

https://supinfo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SUPINFO is a private French IT higher education institution founded in 1965, offering state-recognized Bachelor and Master degree programs across 8 campuses in France, Guadeloupe, Mauritius, and distance learning, serving post-bac students and career changers through a project-based pedagogy with strong enterprise apprenticeship pipelines.

Ownership category

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Product category

Computer Science Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Higher Education SIS & Campus Management Systems (EDAFAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cloud & SaaS Security Awareness (e.g., M365/Google Workspace) (EDABAGAG), MOOC & Open Course Platforms (EDAFAIAA)

Keywords

• Computer science education
• Higher education programs
• IT degree programs
• Apprenticeship training
• Cybersecurity training

Headquarters

HQ city

Brussels

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and training fees: SUPINFO generates revenue through tuition fees for its Bachelor of Science (Bac+3) and Master of Engineering/Master of Science (Bac+5) programs. Students on apprenticeship contracts receive free tuition (100% covered) plus a salary. Monthly costs range from €701 to €1,013 depending on the program and year. OPCO (Opérateur de Compétences) provides annual subsidies of €6,790 to €9,157 per apprentice.
2. Enterprise partnerships and recruitment services: SUPINFO maintains relationships with 550+ enterprise partners who recruit students for internships, apprenticeships, and full-time positions. Partners include major French and international companies such as Capgemini, Atos, Sopra Steria, Société Générale, Thales, and others who benefit from access to a talent pipeline.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

SUPINFO is a private French higher education institution delivering state-recognized computer science degree programs (Bachelor of Science, Master of Science/Engineering, and the integrated Programme Grande École) through alternating work-study and apprenticeship formats. Programs cover AI, cybersecurity, cloud computing, data engineering, and web/mobile development, delivered across 8 physical campuses (France, Guadeloupe, Mauritius) and a distance learning option.

Product overview

SUPINFO is a private French computer science school founded in 1965, offering a portfolio of degree programs. The core educational offerings include the Bachelor of Science (3-year, RNCP Level 6) with 5 specializations (Web/Mobile Developer, AI Developer, Cybersecurity Auditor, Cloud/Systems/Networks Administrator, Cybersecurity Administrator), the Master of Science (2-year, RNCP Level 7) with 5 expertises (AI Engineering, Data Engineering, Cloud & Mobile Development, Cloud/Network Architecture, Cybersecurity), and the Programme Grande École (5-year integrated track). Additional pathways include Programme Passerelle for career changers and Programme Accès for foundational preparation. Programs are delivered across 8 campuses (Caen, Lille, Lyon, Paris, Tours, Guadeloupe, Île Maurice, and Distance Learning) or through apprenticeship contracts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor of Science (Bac+3) A 3-year undergraduate computer science program (RNCP Level 6) providing foundational IT education with 5 specializations (Web/Mobile Developer, AI Developer, Cybersecurity Auditor, Cloud/Systems/Networks Administrator, Cybersecurity Administrator). Available via apprenticeship contracts. Targets recent high school graduates and Bac+2 holders.
• Master of Science / Master of Engineering (Bac+5) A 2-year graduate program (RNCP Level 7) offering 5 expertises: AI Engineering, Data Engineering, Cloud & Mobile Development, Cloud/Network Architecture, and Cybersecurity. Leads to 'Architecte de Systèmes d'Information' certification. Targets IT professionals with Bac+3 qualifications seeking advanced specialization and management roles.
• Programme Grande École A 5-year integrated computer science program (RNCP Level 7) combining foundational education with alternating work-study periods from year 3, culminating in the 'Architecte de Systèmes d'Information' title. The flagship degree program of SUPINFO, available via 36-month or 13-month apprenticeship tracks.
• Programme Passerelle A reorientation program for non-IT Bac+2 holders transitioning into computer science, providing foundational preparation (1,470 hours across 3 years) before entering the main curriculum. Targets career changers from other fields. Monthly cost: €805/month.
• Programme Accès

Quantifiable outcome

• 80%+ employability rate for graduates
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RPTech AIcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025Partnership with AI startup founded in 2023 by Mehdi Verpillon, Simon Jollivet, and Mattias Hurot. Their Golyate platform offers transcription, translation, synthesis, legal assistance, and intelligent chatbot services. Partnership aims to accompany digital transformation of enterprises while preparing students for AI-related jobs.
• Plaine ImagesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness incubator in Lille Metropolitan area and Hauts-de-France region. Located in former textile factory between Roubaix and Tourcoing, housing 150 companies, 3 schools, and research centers with ~2,000 people.
• SORA LogicielsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTech company developing custom digital solutions and innovative software. Committed to R&D, positioned as strategic partner for enterprise digital transformation.
• TechUpcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAssociation (formerly Étudiants de la Tech) founded in 2017 connecting students, entrepreneurs, startup creators, and tech enthusiasts. Manages TechUp Connect platform and organizes VivaTech and TechShow events. ~40 SUPINFO students volunteered at events in 2024.
• AgicapminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCash management software founded in 2016 by SUPINFO Lyon alumni Lucas Bertola (promotion 2016). Valued at €700M with 7,000+ clients in Europe and 500 employees. Alumni intervens at campus events.
• AgicapminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCash management software founded in 2016 by SUPINFO Lyon alumni Lucas Bertola (promotion 2016). Valued at €700M with 7,000+ clients in Europe and 500 employees. Alumni intervenes at campus events.
• ELDIMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOptical measurement solutions company operating 30+ years. Designs and manufactures advanced optical measurement equipment including cooled digital cameras, videophotometers, and inspection systems. SUPINFO Caen alumni Julien Dutriaux (promotion 2017) works as R&D Software Engineer.
• SII GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology services and consulting company founded in 1979. Present in 20 countries with 100 locations and 16,000 employees. Tours campus inaugurated new offices with student visits.
• BPCE Infogérance & TechnologiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of France's second largest banking group (100,000+ employees in 50+ countries). Runs DevOps Lego workshops for students. Some students already in apprenticeships at the company.
• VICINITYminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCompany that organized recruitment event for SUPINFO Lyon students at All In Country Club with founders Jérôme Do and Clément Belgrand. Event combined professional exchanges with sports activities.
• LatitudesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation running 'La Bataille de la Tech' workshops - interactive card game exploring social and environmental challenges of digital technology. First edition with SUPINFO Lyon students in May 2025.
• Uniciti (Île Maurice)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Uniciti for Mauritius campus opened March 2024, providing modern and dynamic facilities for SUPINFO students in the Indian Ocean.
• CCDC (Centre Caraïbéen de Développement des Compétences)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with CCDC for Guadeloupe campus opened 2024, enabling local talent access to recognized Bac+5 IT education.
• OPCO AtlascoreOthersGovernment-approved skills operator funding apprenticeship training. Provides information on financing, apprentice rights/duties, and remuneration. Supports students in their apprenticeship search.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Wild Code School: European 5-month web development bootcamp operating French campuses. Targets career-changers and shares the apprenticeship/alternance funding mechanism with SUPINFO, but at a much shorter program length and lower price point.
• Le Wagon: Global coding and data science bootcamp with multiple French campuses. Comparable as a faster, lower-cost alternative to a SUPINFO degree for career-changers, sharing the Bac+2 entry segment (Passerelle cohort).

Direct peers

• EPITA: Sister IONIS Group grande école specializing in computer engineering, offering Ingénieur and MSc programs that overlap heavily with SUPINFO's Master/Programme Grande École tracks and target similar Bac/Bac+2 applicant pools.
• HETIC: French private school focused on digital, web, and new technology Bachelor/Master programs with strong apprenticeship focus. Highly comparable to SUPINFO for IT-oriented Grande École applicants and digital specialization offerings.
• ECE: French engineering school (Omnes Education group) offering digital, computer science and embedded systems majors. Comparable in target student, degree level (Bac+5), and engineering diploma positioning relative to SUPINFO's Programme Grande École.
• ESGI: Paris-based private IT school offering Bachelor and Mastère programs in web development, cybersecurity, data and cloud. Directly comparable to SUPINFO for Grande École-level IT applicants and apprenticeship-driven revenue model.
• ESIEA: French engineering school delivering a Diplôme d'Ingénieur in computer science, cybersecurity and embedded systems. Comparable to SUPINFO at the Bac+5 level for cybersecurity-specialized students and enterprise apprenticeship partnerships.
• Ecole 42: Free, peer-to-peer IT school founded by Xavier Niel with no tuition, funded by apprenticeship-style employer partnerships. Competes with SUPINFO for the same pool of French Bac/Bac+2 candidates seeking IT careers and employer-sponsored training.
• EPITECH: French private IT school under the same IONIS Education Group umbrella as SUPINFO, offering Bachelor/Master level IT programs. The closest direct competitor for post-bac IT students, with overlapping curriculum and apprenticeship model.

Broad incumbents

• INSA (Institut National des Sciences Appliquées): Network of public French engineering schools (INSA Lyon, Toulouse, etc.) awarding Diplôme d'Ingénieur. Competes with SUPINFO for top-tier post-bac STEM applicants and corporate apprenticeship contracts, though as a larger public incumbent with broader engineering scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SUPINFO-Officiel
• Facebookfacebook.com/supinfo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/supinfo-ecoleinformatique
• Instagraminstagram.com/supinfo
• TikToktiktok.com/@supinfo.com

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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