What Neuronnexion does

Neuronnexion is a French worker cooperative (SARL-SCOP à capital variable) founded in October 1996 in Amiens, Picardie, and operating today with a 6–10 person team led by co-gérants Dominique Rousseau and Gérald Clercq-de-Miribel. The company sells a bundled portfolio of internet access (FTTH, FTTO, copper ADSL/SDSL, 4G), web hosting (shared hosting on Froxlor, managed VPS, dedicated servers), domain name registration, collaborative email/groupware on SOGo, online storage, hosted VoIP telephony (with SIP trunking, IVR, Fax2mail, and the Dialog unified-communications client), IP transit on its own AS9036 tier-2 network, and network engineering services (VPN, multisite interconnection, server maintenance). All infrastructure is built exclusively on open-source software (Debian, Apache, PHP, MySQL/MariaDB, Postfix, Cyrus, OpenLDAP, Froxlor, SOGo).

The underlying platform is anchored by Neuronnexion's own autonomous system AS9036, with over 190 interconnections across more than 10 European exchange points (AMS-IX, LINX, DE-CIX, SFINX, Panap, GEIX, GIX Lillix), redundant BGP routing, a national optical loop in France, and POPs in Paris, London, Frankfurt, and Amsterdam. Service-level metrics include 99.9% network availability, sub-1ms metropolitan latency, and sub-0.1% packet loss.

Neuronnexion serves three primary segments: small and medium French businesses (PME/TPE), public-sector institutions and administrations, and associations/NGOs in the social and solidarity economy. It also serves selected enterprise and telecom clients (e.g., Conseil Régional de Picardie, Ville d'Amiens, CCI Amiens, Erenis/SFR group, NC Numericable). The business model is recurring subscription across nearly all revenue streams, supplemented by project-based consulting and managed services. Pricing is publicly disclosed for most offerings (e.g., shared hosting 70–250€ HT/year, VPS 40–70€ HT/month, dedicated servers from 159€ HT/month, fiber internet from 55€ HT/month, online storage 20–390€ HT/month, collaborative email 140–480€ HT/year). Go-to-market is sales-led and direct, with no third-party resellers, complemented by community engagement in the French free-software and cooperative ecosystems (RMLL, AlternC, Intelli'N, AOLPRS, Picard'IT Days, EquitExpo). The company is funded as a cooperative, with original capitalization via solidarity-finance tools Les Cigales and Garrigue, and reports no external venture or private equity backing.

Name

Neuronnexion

Legal name

Neuronnexion

Website

https://neuronnexion.coop

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Neuronnexion is a French worker cooperative founded in 1996 in Amiens, providing internet access, web hosting, domain registration, hosted VoIP, cloud storage, and managed network services to SMBs, public-sector institutions, and NGOs across France on a 100% open-source stack.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Internet Service Provider and Managed Hosting

NAICS

Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (51711), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Service Provider OSS/NMS (Carrier Network Management) (HDAFAGAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

VPN Gateways & Concentrators (IPsec/SSL) (HDAFAFAC), Virtual & Cloud Routing (vRouters/CNF Routing) (HDAFABAF), SDN Controllers & Policy Automation (Campus/DC/WAN) (HDAFAGAC)

Keywords

• Internet service provider
• Web hosting services
• VoIP telephony
• Managed IT services
• Network infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Amiens

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Web Hosting Services: Shared web hosting, VPS, and dedicated server hosting with recurring monthly/annual subscriptions. Revenue from server location fees, bandwidth allocation, IP address allocation, and optional services like managed hosting.
2. Internet Access Services: High-speed internet connectivity via fiber (FTTO, FTTH) and copper (ADSL, SDSL). Monthly recurring fees for connectivity with guaranteed symmetric bandwidths from 2Mbps to 10Gbps.
3. Hosted VoIP Telephony: Cloud-based hosted telephony eliminating need for on-premise PABX/IPBX infrastructure. Monthly subscription with optional unlimited calling plans.
4. Domain Name Registration: Domain registration and management services across various TLDs (.com, .org, .net, .fr, .coop, etc.). Annual recurring fees with multi-year registration options.
5. Online Storage: Cloud storage service with volumes from 150GB to several TB. Monthly or annual subscription with unlimited user accounts sharing pooled storage.
6. Collaborative Email/Messaging: Collaborative email service with shared mailboxes, contacts, and calendar. Annual subscription with storage quotas.
7. VPN and Network Engineering Services: Design, deployment, and maintenance of secure VPN networks connecting remote sites. Professional services for network infrastructure.
8. Server Administration/Infogérance: Remote server administration, maintenance, monitoring, security updates, and system management for client servers.
9. IP Transit: High-quality IP transit service on company's own network infrastructure for enterprise connectivity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Neuronnexion is a French cooperative ISP and managed hosting operator offering integrated internet infrastructure and cloud services. Its portfolio spans internet access (fiber FTTH/FTTO, ADSL/SDSL, 4G), managed hosting (shared, VPS, dedicated servers, domain registration), collaborative email/groupware, cloud storage, hosted VoIP telephony, multisite interconnection, VPN, and remote server administration — all built on 100% open-source software and delivered over its own tier-2 IP network (AS9036).

Product overview

Neuronnexion operates as a managed services and telecommunications operator offering an integrated portfolio of internet infrastructure and cloud services primarily to businesses, associations, and public-sector organizations across France. The portfolio is organized as a platform of complementary services: the foundational infrastructure spans internet access (FTTH/FTTO/4G), IP transit, and a proprietary tier-2 IP network (AS9036) with redundant optical loops and 190+ European interconnections; atop this sits hosting — shared web hosting (Hébergement web mutualisé), managed virtual servers (VPS), and dedicated server colocation (Hébergement dédié) — followed by domain name registration (Noms de domaine) and collaborative tools including email/groupware (Messagerie collaborative via SOGo) and online storage (Stockage en ligne); unified communications are covered through hosted VoIP telephony (Téléphonie Hébergée), SIP trunking (Trunk SIP), Dialog, SVI, and Fax2mail; and the portfolio is extended by network engineering services including VPN (Réseaux Privés Virtuels), multisite interconnection (Interconnexion multisite), server maintenance (Maintenance de serveurs), and remote support (NeuroSupport). The company is a cooperative founded in 1996, operating exclusively on open-source software (Debian, Linux, Apache, PHP, MySQL/MariaDB, Postfix, OpenLDAP, SOGo, Froxlor) and positions itself as an ethical, independent operator rooted in the social and solidarity economy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hébergement web mutualisé Shared web hosting service with 5–50 GB of storage, unlimited domains, FTP, and MariaDB databases. Supports multi-PHP version switching, free Let's Encrypt SSL/TLS, daily backups, and an open-source Froxlor control panel. Designed for SMBs, associations, and individuals.
• Serveur privé virtuel (VPS) Fully managed virtual private servers on a high-availability virtualization platform with reserved (non-oversubscribed) resources. Available in S, M, and L tiers (2–8 vCPU, 2–8 GB RAM, 20–100 GB SSD). All tiers include daily backups, monitoring, and system management.
• Hébergement dédié Rack-mounted dedicated server hosting in Neuronnexion's data centers with RAID 1 or 5 configuration, Debian GNU/Linux OS, and dual network attachment. Starting at €159/month for a 1U rack server including hosting and hardware maintenance.
• Noms de domaine Domain name registration and management supporting .com, .net, .org, .info, .biz, .eu, .fr, and .coop extensions. Includes DNS configuration, IP allocation via RIPE, and advisory services for domain strategy.
• Messagerie collaborative Collaborative email and groupware on the SOGo platform, with POP/IMAP/SMTP, shared contacts, shared calendars, and antispam/antivirus. Three tiers (MAIL S/M/L) with 10–100 GB storage and 200 addresses per mailbox set.
• Stockage en ligne Cloud storage service with 150 GB to 5 TB of capacity, unlimited user accounts sharing a global pool, multi-device access (FTP, HTTPS), up to 32 file versions, daily duplication to a secondary data center, and antivirus scanning.
• Accès Internet High-speed internet access via FTTH (up to 1 Gbps down / 800 Mbps up), FTTO (10 Mbps to 1 Gbps symmetric, guaranteed), and 4G mobile. Includes 24/7 NOC monitoring, optional 24/7 Guaranteed Restoration Time, and BGP routing on FTTO/datacenter plans.
• Interconnexion multisite Layer 2 Ethernet transport service interconnecting multiple sites, datacenters, or site-to-datacenter links with symmetric guaranteed bandwidth from 10 Mbps to 10 Gbps. Includes 24/7 supervised access and optional 24/7 GTR.
• Téléphonie Hébergée Cloud-hosted VoIP telephony eliminating the need for on-premise PABX/IPBX. Phones connect directly via internet, with unified communications options, web-based management, and pay-as-you-grow scalability with no upfront investment.
• Réseaux Privés Virtuels (VPN) Site-to-site and remote-access VPN built entirely on open-source software. Site-to-site VPN interconnects remote LANs via encrypted tunnels; remote-access VPN enables mobile employees to connect to the corporate network from any internet connection.
• Maintenance de serveurs Remote and on-site server administration covering Linux systems, mail servers (Postfix/Cyrus with antivirus/antispam), LDAP directories (OpenLDAP), web servers (Apache/PHP/SSL), databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL), high-availability/load-balancing setups, and virtualization clusters.
• Transit IP IP transit service delivered over Neuronnexion's own ASN (AS9036) with symmetric guaranteed bandwidth and burst capability, dynamic BGP routing, and 24/7 supervised access available at all Neuronnexion POPs.
• Logiciels Libres (Open-Source Consulting) Advisory and deployment services for open-source software solutions including intranet web servers, groupware, file and print servers, business email, secure internet gateways, network monitoring, and firewall/VPN systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.9% network availability SLA
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers24 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LINX (London Internet Exchange)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 April 2014Connection to LINX, one of Europe's leading internet exchanges. Provides Neuronnexion's Amiens network with direct link to London.
• DE-CIX (Frankfurt)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 April 2014Connection to DE-CIX in Frankfurt, one of Europe's leading internet exchanges. Provides Neuronnexion's Paris network with direct link to Frankfurt.
• AMS-IX (Amsterdam Internet Exchange)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 November 2012Interconnection with AMS-IX in Amsterdam connects Neuronnexion to more than 500 European and global operators at one of the world's largest internet exchanges (>2Tbits/s in 2012).
• Intelli'NcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2011Neuronnexion integrates the Intelli'N Enterprise Cluster, the 1st cluster in free software domain in France. This strategic cluster brings together companies working on open-source solutions, providing networking and collaborative opportunities.
• AlternCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Active co-development partner for AlternC, the free software hosting management solution. Neuronnexion hosts DevCamps, contributes code, and uses AlternC for dedicated and VPS offerings since 2005. Published opxadmin tool for Open-Xchange administration.
• Association des Opérateurs Locaux de Proximité, de Réseaux et de Services (AOLPRS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2006Created by Neuronnexion along with Alternb, FDN, IS-Production, Numéo, and Viviers haut débit. Association representing and supporting local proximity operators, networks, and services in France.
• GEIX (European Gigabit Exchange)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2006European optical loop operated by GEIX connecting Paris, London, Amsterdam, and Frankfurt. Enables improved quality of internet traffic across Europe.
• RyxéominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 June 2005Partnership with Ryxéo to distribute Abuledu Pro, a free software solution for educational networks.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tetaneutral.net: Small cooperative ISP focused on free-software and net-neutrality values, providing internet access and hosting services. Similar size, mission, and operating model to Neuronnexion.
• Aquilenet: Cooperative ISP in Aquitaine serving SMEs and individuals with fiber, hosting, and telephony services on an open-source stack. Closely comparable in size, cooperative structure, and ethical positioning to Neuronnexion.
• Infomaniak: Swiss cooperative hosting and cloud provider offering web hosting, email, VoIP, and domain services. Larger than Neuronnexion but a near-perfect analog: cooperative ownership, open-source values, ethical positioning, and a similar product portfolio targeting SMEs and public-sector clients.
• Rézine: Cooperative ISP based in Rhône-Alpes offering internet access, hosting, and VoIP to members on a free-software foundation. Directly comparable in size, target market, and SCOP-style governance to Neuronnexion.
• Alsace Connexion (IDOINE): Alternative ISP in Alsace providing fiber, hosting, and VoIP services with similar ethical/cooperative DNA. Member of AOLPRS alongside Neuronnexion and a like-for-like regional peer.
• FDN (French Data Network): France's oldest alternative non-profit ISP and a co-founder with Neuronnexion of AOLPRS. Operates a similar cooperative/association model focused on free-software, net-neutrality values, and offers comparable internet access and hosting services.
• MilkyWan: Cooperative ISP offering fiber, hosting, and VoIP to members in the Hauts-de-France region on a free-software stack. Direct geographic and product peer to Neuronnexion.

Broad incumbents

• OVHcloud: Largest European cloud and hosting provider, headquartered in France. Competes with Neuronnexion on VPS, dedicated servers, and hosting, but at vastly greater scale and with a much broader product portfolio.
• Scaleway (Online.net): Major French cloud and bare-metal hosting provider offering VPS, dedicated servers, and object storage. Overlaps with Neuronnexion on hosting and server products but at hyperscale and with broader geographic reach.
• Hetzner: German hosting and dedicated server provider with a strong reputation for price/performance on VPS and bare-metal. Competes with Neuronnexion on hosting and server products across Europe at significantly lower price points.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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