What PHARE. does

PHARE360 is a French SaaS platform purpose-built for professional training organizations (organismes de formation) operating in France. It unifies 15 modules covering pedagogical-path management, learner tracking, financial management, CRM, Qualiopi/Eduform compliance, OCR-based document proof capture, and labor-market intelligence into a single multi-tenant SaaS interface. Technical differentiators include a visual drag-and-drop editor for pedagogical paths with collaborative real-time editing, automated Qualiopi audit evaluation across 6 criteria and 32+ indicators with real-time 0-100 compliance scoring, a mobile document scanner using OCR to validate quality proofs, and native integrations with the INSEE Sirene API (SIRET/NAF prospection) and La Bonne Alternance (apprenticeship and labor-market data). The product is structured around three subscription tiers — Starter at €468/year (up to 50 learners), Professional at €1,428/year (up to 500 learners), and Enterprise at €3,828/year (unlimited learners, AI forecasting) — all excluding French VAT, with a 14-day free trial available without a credit card.

The go-to-market combines a product-led growth self-serve motion aimed at small training organisms with a direct-sales "Request a Demo / Talk to an Expert" motion targeting larger Enterprise accounts with custom pricing. AI capabilities are embedded as features — a generative persona generator, predictive financial cash-flow forecasting, and an anomaly-detection engine for pedagogical inconsistencies — rather than as a proprietary foundation model. The platform is operated as French-hosted SaaS with AES-256 encryption and explicit GDPR/RGPD compliance, supported on [email protected] and [email protected]. Legal notices identify PHARE360 (operating from La Reunion, France) and Hostinger International Ltd (Larnaca, Cyprus) as hosting provider; the Terms were last updated in December 2024.

The customer base consists exclusively of French training organizations, ranging from small independent operators through mid-market providers, with the company claiming "hundreds of training organisms" on its platform. Revenue is generated entirely through recurring SaaS subscriptions; no equity funding rounds, ownership composition, management team, revenue figures, or ARR data are publicly disclosed in the source materials, indicating a likely bootstrapped or pre-Series A profile operating entirely in the domestic French market.

Name

PHARE.

Legal name

PHARE360

Website

https://phare360.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

PHARE360 is a French SaaS platform serving professional training organizations (organismes de formation) with 15 integrated modules covering pedagogical path management, learner tracking, financial tools, CRM, and automated Qualiopi compliance, distributed via three subscription tiers across the domestic French market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. SaaS Subscription - Starter Tier: Monthly or annual subscription at 39 EUR/month (468 EUR/year) providing access for up to 50 learners, 3 pedagogic paths, basic dashboard, simplified financial tracking, email support, basic CRM, Excel export, Qualiopi audit, API access, and multi-user capabilities
2. SaaS Subscription - Professional Tier: Monthly or annual subscription at 119 EUR/month (1428 EUR/year) providing access for up to 500 learners, unlimited paths, customizable dashboard, complete financial management, priority support, full CRM with prospecting, all exports, and up to 10 users
3. SaaS Subscription - Enterprise Tier: Monthly or annual subscription at 319 EUR/month (3828 EUR/year) providing unlimited learners, fully custom dashboard, finance with AI forecasting, dedicated 24/7 support, CRM with automatic enrichment, unlimited exports and API, advanced Qualiopi audit, webhooks, and unlimited users

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

PHARE360 is a unified SaaS platform built specifically for French professional training organizations (organismes de formation). It centralizes pedagogical path management, learner tracking, CRM, financial management, planning, and Qualiopi/Eduform compliance audit preparation into a single interface with AI-powered features and integrated market intelligence. The platform is offered in three subscription tiers (Starter at €39/month, Professional at €119/month, Enterprise at €319/month) with a 14-day free trial.

Product overview

PHARE360 is a unified SaaS platform for training organizations, combining 15 integrated modules: Core Platform (Dashboard & Analytics, CRM, Pedagogical Paths, Training Management, Trainer Space, Financial Management, Compliance & Quality, Document Scanner, Market Intelligence, Planning & Organisation, Communication, Feedback, Administration, and Personas & Marketing). The platform is offered in three tiers (Starter at €39/month, Professional at €119/month, Enterprise at €319/month) with a 14-day free trial, providing features from basic CRM and audit tools to advanced AI-powered financial forecasting and persona generation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PHARE360 Platform Unified SaaS platform for French professional training organizations (organismes de formation) that integrates 15 modules covering pedagogical path management, learner tracking, CRM, financial management, Qualiopi/Eduform compliance audit preparation, document scanning with OCR, market intelligence, planning, communication, and feedback collection. Sold as a subscription in Starter, Professional, and Enterprise tiers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% average compliance rate on Qualiopi framework
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability7 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• INSEE Sirene APIcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with the French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE) Sirene API enables SIRET-based company data lookup for advanced prospecting features in the CRM module.
• La Bonne AlternancecoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with La Bonne Alternance platform provides apprenticeship and job market data visualization, mapping of ROME codes, and job offer integration for market intelligence features.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Digiforma: French SaaS purpose-built for 'organismes de formation' covering Qualiopi compliance, learner tracking, financial management, and CRM. Closest direct competitor to PHARE360 in the French training-organization vertical with overlapping module coverage and pricing tier model.
• Formaeva: French compliance and quality management SaaS for training organizations, with deep focus on Qualiopi audit preparation. Comparable to PHARE360's Compliance & Quality module and serves the same regulatory-driven vertical.
• B2i Performance: French training-management and Qualiopi compliance software provider serving the same regulated training-organization niche. Overlaps with PHARE360 on Qualiopi audit support, learner tracking, and pedagogical path management.
• Dendreo: French training-organization management SaaS offering Qualiopi preparation, learner tracking, billing/finance, and CRM. Targets the same 'organismes de formation' customer base with a comparable vertical specialization and subscription pricing.
• Training Orchestra: France-headquartered training-management SaaS offering Qualiopi compliance, learner tracking, and pedagogical planning for training organizations. Comparable product scope with international footprint.
• Skill MS (formerly Skills & Co): French vertical SaaS for training organizations covering Qualiopi compliance, learner management, and financial workflows. Direct overlap with PHARE360's core modules and target buyer.

Broad incumbents

• 360Learning: French-founded collaborative learning platform serving L&D teams with LMS, course authoring, and learner engagement tooling. Overlaps with PHARE360 on learner tracking and training management but addresses a broader corporate L&D market rather than French compliance-driven training organizations.
• Talentsoft (Cornerstone): European LMS and talent management suite owned by Cornerstone. Offers learning management capabilities that compete with parts of PHARE360's stack but targets broader enterprise HR/L&D buyers and is not specialized for French Qualiopi-driven training organizations.
• Docebo: Global AI-powered LMS platform with learner management, compliance, and reporting. Overlaps with PHARE360's training-management and analytics modules but operates at a much larger scale and lacks the French Qualiopi-specific compliance automation.

Emerging players

• LearnDash: WordPress-based LMS plugin serving course creators and training providers with course management, learner tracking, and certification features. Partial overlap with PHARE360's pedagogic-path and learner-tracking functionality, but lacks native French Qualiopi compliance automation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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