Alcyon

Name

Alcyon

Legal name

ALCYON

Website

https://alcyon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Distribution Services

NAICS

Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (42421), Veterinary Services (54194)

SIC

Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries (5122), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterinary Pharmaceutical Wholesalers & Distributors (HLAMAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterinary Distributor Value-Added Services (3PL, Cold Chain, Returns) (HLAMAIAG), Online Veterinary Pharmacies & E-commerce Retailers (HLAMAIAF), Veterinary Inventory, Pharmacy & Medication Management (HLAMAMAF)

Keywords

• Veterinary distribution
• Animal health products
• Veterinary practice software
• Cold chain logistics
• Purchasing cooperative

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Product Distribution: ALCYON generates revenue by distributing a comprehensive range of veterinary products including medications, equipment, consumables, accessories, and animal food to veterinary clinics. The company acts as a central purchasing organization (centrale d'achats), facilitating multi-laboratory distribution of health products while ensuring regulatory compliance with Good Distribution Practices for Veterinary Medicines (BPDMV).
2. Private Label Products (Gamme SV): Sale of proprietary brand products under the SV (Sélectionné par votre Vétérinaire) label, offering competitive pricing throughout the year with 14 canine references and 50 rural/farm animal references.
3. Software Subscriptions (dr.veto): Monthly subscription-based revenue from veterinary practice management software. Pricing tiers based on number of veterinarians and deployment type (Cloud vs Windows).
4. Website Creation Services (Chezmonveto): One-time setup fee plus recurring monthly subscription for veterinary clinic website creation and hosting services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ALCYON is a veterinary purchasing central (centrale d'achats) that distributes more than 25,000 product references including medications, animal food, equipment, accessories, and consumables to over 5,000 veterinary clinics across France, Belgium, and Italy. The company operates four logistics centers with automated warehouses and cold chain capabilities, providing 24-hour delivery across France with 99% on-time reliability. In addition to physical product distribution, ALCYON offers the dr.veto practice management software (Cloud and Windows versions), the Chezmonveto website creation service, a mobile application, and professional training programs (JDLIA, VétoPRENEUR, ASV).

Product overview

ALCYON is a veterinary purchasing central offering a multi-module platform ecosystem centered around its core purchasing platform with 25,000+ product references. The portfolio includes dr.veto (cloud and Windows versions) for practice management with appointment booking integrations (CaptainVet, MonRendezvousVéto) and accounting software compatibility (Ciel, EBP, Sage, Quadra, Tracivet, Isacompta); Chezmonveto for clinic website creation; and a mobile app for ordering and inventory. Private-label offerings include IMPACT+ (environmentally scored products) and Gamme SV (veterinarian-selected own-brand). Training programs include JDLIA (levels 1-2) and vétoPRENEUR® workshops. Product categories span medications, animal food (2,100+ refs), equipment, accessories (1,300+ refs), and consumables (7,000+ refs).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SV (Sélectionné par votre Vétérinaire): ALCYON's own brand of veterinary resale products without marketing authorization (AMM), covering canine (14 references) and rural (50 references) product lines including hygiene, nutrition, care, and well-being items.
• IMPACT+
• ALINAC
• dr.veto
• Chezmonveto
• JDLIA (Journées de l'Installation et de l'Association)
• VétoPRENEUR®

Products and services

• ALCYON Veterinary Distribution Platform Central purchasing and distribution platform providing veterinary clinics access to 25,000+ product references including medications, food, equipment, accessories, and consumables, with 24-hour delivery across France and 99% on-time reliability.
• Veterinary Medications

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% on-time delivery reliability
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Eco-Be® (Plast-To-Be)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 January 2026Partnership for collection and recycling of non-hazardous plastic waste from veterinary clinics. Starting January 6, 2026, ALCYON collects plastic waste (masks, gowns, non-woven materials, veterinary plastic containers) in Eco-Box containers during deliveries. Materials are recycled rather than buried or incinerated. The two innovative companies plan to intensify their partnership through eco-responsible and circular innovation programs. This partnership supports compliance with the 2030 regulation requiring 10% recycled plastic incorporation in all plastic packaging.
• AFVAC Eco-responsabilitéminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with AFVAC (Association Française Vétérinaire pour Animaux de Compagnie) on eco-responsibility initiatives. Co-developed a practical poster to help veterinary establishments optimize circular economy practices, providing clear sorting recommendations to avoid costly errors and facilitate implementation of best practices.
• dr.veto (HUBVET)coreTechnology or IntegrationSoftware partnership with HUBVET for dr.veto veterinary practice management software. ALCYON offers special pricing for its veterinary clinic clients, including 1 year free royalty, free installation and training, and 50% discount on data recovery. The software integrates with ALCYON's product catalog for pricing transmission.
• InterfimominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBanking expertise partner for financing liberal professions, specifically supporting veterinarians with financial planning and business development training through JDLIA program.
• Groupe Pasteur MutualitéminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial protection and legal insurance partner offering health, provident, and retirement services for health professionals as part of the JDLIA training program.
• KIRON AvocatsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLegal counsel specializing in veterinary practice legal matters, providing expertise for JDLIA training participants on legal structure and contracts.
• SNVEL (Syndicat National des Vétérinaires d'Exercice Libéral)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional organization for liberal veterinarians, partnering with ALCYON for training programs and professional development.
• Hill's Pet NutritionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNutrition and clinical support partner providing expertise for JDLIA training on market veterinary knowledge and clinical expertise.
• AFVAC (Association Française Vétérinaire pour Animaux de Compagnie)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining partner offering technical veterinary training in areas such as dentistry, with ALCYON providing access to its network of veterinary clinics.
• AxienceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTraining partner providing specialized veterinary technical training through ALCYON's training network.
• MINDRAY / Mindvet AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining partner providing veterinary equipment and anesthesia training through Mindvet Academy.
• iM3 Veterinary DentistryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTraining partner for dental equipment and procedures, with iM3 products also sold through ALCYON distribution.
• VetoFocusminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTraining partner providing specialized veterinary training content through ALCYON's multi-expertise training offer.
• VetoNAC OnlineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTraining partner providing New Animal Companion (NAC) veterinary care training.
• SolâmminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTraining partner providing specialized veterinary training content.
• BestinvetminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTraining partner providing veterinary market expertise and training content.
• #DDVET CollectiveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerALCYON is an active member of the #DDVET collective, a group of companies committed to veterinary eco-responsibility. The collective shares sustainable practices and promotes environmentally friendly initiatives in the veterinary sector.
• ENVA (Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the National Veterinary School of Alfort for supporting young veterinary talents. Participation in thesis prizes including Michel Meunier thesis prize.
• Projet Primates FranceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerALCYON donated equipment worth €10,000 to the association supporting the Chimpanzee Conservation Center (CCC) in Guinea, demonstrating humanitarian veterinary support.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Patterson Veterinary Supply: Patterson distributes veterinary equipment, supplies, and technology to companion animal practices in North America. Comparable to ALCYON's equipment and consumables distribution business, though larger and more diversified across animal health segments.
• Cencora (formerly AmerisourceBergen): Cencora is a global pharmaceutical wholesaler; while focused on human pharma, its animal health segments and regional distribution models are structurally analogous to ALCYON's wholesale drug distribution for veterinary clinics.
• Henry Schein (Animal Health / VET): Henry Schein distributes medical, dental, and animal health products globally to practitioners. Its Henry Schein Animal Health unit is comparable to ALCYON's combined role of veterinary distributor, software vendor, and equipment supplier.
• Zoetis: Zoetis is the world's largest animal health company, manufacturing and distributing pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and diagnostics. As a manufacturer, it is both a supplier to ALCYON and a competitor with its own direct distribution channels to veterinary clinics.
• IDEXX Laboratories: IDEXX provides veterinary diagnostics, practice management software, and animal health solutions globally. Overlaps with ALCYON most directly on the dr.veto software/professional services axis and on the diagnostics/equipment distribution line.

Emerging players

• ezyVet: ezyVet is a cloud-native veterinary practice management platform competing with ALCYON's dr.veto software. Comparable as a SaaS-based practice management solution targeting multi-site veterinary groups with modern integrations.

Regional players

• Hypred / Animaux Distribution (Animal Health distributors in Europe): Hypred and similar European hygiene/animal health distributors serve livestock and veterinary markets across continental Europe. Comparable to ALCYON's rural/livestock distribution line (SV Rural, 50 references) on a regional rather than direct basis.

Direct peers

• Centravet: Centravet is a French veterinary purchasing cooperative (centrale d'achats) that directly competes with ALCYON in distributing medications, consumables, and equipment to veterinary clinics across France. Both serve as central buying organizations for vets with field sales and digital portals.
• Vetsource (formerly Covetrus): Vetsource is a leading veterinary pharmacy and distribution platform serving North American vets with home delivery, pharmacy, and practice management software — directly comparable to ALCYON's distribution + dr.veto + Chezmonveto combination.
• MWI Animal Health (now part of Covetrus/Vetsource): MWI was a major veterinary products distributor in the US and UK focused on companion and production animal health; comparable to ALCYON's core wholesale and pharmacy distribution across animal health product categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments1 record

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