Septeo Group

What Septeo Group does

Septeo Group is a France-based AI-native vertical software publisher serving regulated professions across Europe. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Lattes near Montpellier, the company offers sector-specific SaaS solutions for legal professionals (Secib, KIVIA, Legal Suite, IntelSoft, Soolus, stp.one), real estate (Modelo, CityScan, Septeo ADB), hospitality (Ulyses Suite, Resalys, Witbooking AI, RevenuePilot, Payments by Septeo), human resources (Foederis, Primobox, Listo Paye, We Recruit), education and training (Dendreo, Ypareo Suite, CertiPlace, Wedof), IT (Septeo IT Solutions, Assist), and chartered accountants (Ingeneo, Decimal). These 20+ products operate on a platform-plus-modules architecture unified by Brain, Septeo's proprietary AI infrastructure hosted in France with ISO 27001 certification and strict GDPR compliance that ensures customer data is never used to train third-party models.

The company generates primarily recurring subscription revenue through annual quote-based B2B contracts, with pricing tailored by profession, company size, and feature tier. Septeo serves more than 250,000 professionals across France, DACH, the Iberian Peninsula, Benelux, and Central/Eastern Europe, with disclosed 2023 revenue of €348 million and combined revenue exceeding €560 million following the February 2026 acquisition of stp.one. Distribution is primarily direct via field sales teams for enterprise and mid-market accounts, supplemented by inside sales for standardized offerings and a self-serve digital channel (Ideta, Digital Assistant) for SMBs.

Septeo is privately held and backed by private equity firm Hg (HgCapital), with GIC (Singapore sovereign wealth fund), Tethys Investment Management, and Bpifrance as additional institutional investors. The group employs 3,600 people internationally and pursues an aggressive buy-and-build strategy, completing 12+ acquisitions between 2021 and 2026 to extend its vertical coverage, geographic footprint, and AI capabilities. The combined entity positions Septeo as the largest European LegalTech player, with 9.7 million learners managed annually in its education division and solutions that support over 50 million citizens at critical life moments.

Name

Septeo Group

Legal name

SEPTEO GROUP

Website

https://septeo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Septeo Group is a France-based AI-native vertical SaaS publisher serving 250,000+ regulated professionals across Europe in legal, real estate, hospitality, HR, education, IT, and accounting, with €560M+ combined revenue and 3,600 employees post-stp.one acquisition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Pérols

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. SaaS Software Subscriptions: Septeo generates primarily recurring subscription revenue from its AI-embedded vertical SaaS solutions targeting legal, real estate, hospitality, HR, education and accounting professionals across Europe.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Septeo Group is a France-based AI-native vertical SaaS software publisher that develops and sells sector-specific cloud solutions for regulated professions, including legal practitioners, real estate professionals, hospitality operators, HR departments, education and training organizations, chartered accountants, and IT service providers. The portfolio is unified by Brain, a proprietary AI infrastructure hosted in France under ISO 27001 and GDPR compliance. Offerings span practice management, document automation, contract lifecycle management, property management, PMS/CRS booking, talent management, payroll, training administration, payment processing, and AI-driven digital services.

Product overview

Septeo Group is a European AI-native software publisher offering sector-specific solutions across Legal (Secib, KIVIA, Soolus, Legal Suite, IntelSoft, stp.one), Real Estate (Modelo, CityScan, Septeo ADB), Hospitality (Witbooking AI, Ulyses Suite, Resalys, RevenuePilot, Payments by Septeo), HR (Foederis, Listo Paye, Primobox, We Recruit), Education (Dendreo, Ypareo Suite, CertiPlace, Wedof), IT (Septeo IT Solutions, Assist), Finance & Accounting (Decimal, Ingeneo), and Digital Services (Ideta, Digital Assistant, Digital Agency). The portfolio operates on a platform-plus-modules architecture unified by Brain, Septeo's proprietary AI infrastructure hosted in France with ISO 27001 certification. The group serves over 250,000 users across France, DACH, Iberian Peninsula, Benelux, and Central/Eastern Europe with combined revenue exceeding €560 million.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Secib: Platform for law firms enhanced by AI
• Legal Suite
• IntelSoft
• Softouest
• KIVIA
• Modelo
• CityScan
• Foederis
• Resalys
• Ulyses Suite
• Witbooking AI
• RevenuePilot
• Payments by Septeo
• Ypareo Suite
• Dendreo
• Wedof
• CertiPlace
• Brain
• UpSignOn
• Decimal
• Assist

Products and services

• Secib AI-powered platform for law firms where AI agents automate procedures, case file management, and document generation; supports lawyers with up to 70% time savings in case file creation.
• KIVIA AI-powered solution for notaries that optimizes firm productivity across all roles from reception to notary, including administrative assistants and negotiators.
• Soolus Modern application for court enforcement officers (commissaires de justice) combining refreshed design with security and reliability; trusted by hundreds of firms.
• Legal Suite Comprehensive contract management solution for corporate legal departments, centralizing legal information, e-Billing, legal analytics, and data management across various sectors including insurance.
• IntelSoft Software solution for court enforcement officers covering accounting, case management, and legal document processing including e-acte digital exchange.
• Decimal Simplified and secure accounting solution tailored for court enforcement officers.
• Modelo Real estate agency management solution providing a structured, modern, centralized environment for advisors, supporting transaction management and network growth.
• CityScan AI-powered real estate valuation and market analysis tool providing location analysis and risk assessment reports used across the transaction lifecycle.
• Septeo ADB Property management solution for administrators of rental properties and condominiums; national partner of FNAIM in France.
• Foederis SaaS Talent Management solution managing over 1 million employees across 400+ SMB and enterprise customers as part of Septeo HR Solutions.
• Listo Paye Payroll management solution integrated with document dematerialization and AI technologies; part of Septeo HR Solutions.
• Primobox Document dematerialization solution for HR, integrated with payroll processing and AI capabilities; complements Foederis HR suite.
• We Recruit AI-driven recruitment solution across legal, real estate, IT, and financial sectors, expanding Septeo's HMRS offerings.
• Witbooking AI Intelligent AI-driven booking engine for hotels and campsites designed to increase direct revenue and optimize online booking conversion.
• Ulyses Suite Complete PMS, CRS, and booking engine forming the core of Septeo's integrated hospitality software platform.
• Resalys Hotel property management system with integrated conversational AI map feature for guest services.
• RevenuePilot Revenue management suite for the hospitality sector, transforming from e-axess into comprehensive revenue optimization tools.
• Payments by Septeo Payment processing solution for the hospitality sector, built in partnership with Adyen to handle payments for hotels, residences, and camping properties.
• Dendreo Comprehensive training management software for continuing education organizations, with business, administrative, financial management, Dendreo Live virtual classes, dynamic Qualiopi grid, EDOF/CPF synchronization, and integrated AI for document generation.
• Ypareo Suite Complete training center management for CFA and OFA institutions covering administrative, pedagogical, billing, and finance workflows with advanced scheduling and digital apprenticeship contracts.
• Ypareo Skills Platform for pedagogical progression and skills tracking managing learning portfolios, e-portfolio, competency validation, and various learning records including apprenticeship, internship, and continuing education booklets.
• CertiPlace Certification management solution for certifying bodies with automated SI-CPF connection, partner network management, jury organization, professional insertion tracking, and candidate portal with Open Badges 3.0 support.
• Wedof Administrative and financial training management platform providing CPF and EDOF automation, OPCO interconnection, and certification partnership development for training organizations.
• Brain Septeo's proprietary AI infrastructure, hosted in France and ISO 27001 certified, providing embedded AI capabilities across all Septeo solutions with European data sovereignty and GDPR compliance guarantees.
• Ideta No-code AI platform for creating chatbots, callbots, and AI virtual assistants, serving over 25,000 users across 35 countries.
• Digital Assistant Next-generation virtual secretarial service offering AI chatbot, AI callbot, virtual receptionist, appointment booking, and AI-assisted transcription.
• Digital Agency Web agency services including websites, SEO, GEO, community management, review management, and advertising campaigns.
• UpSignOn Identity verification and access management solution trusted to protect essential business systems across organizations including Grand Frais.
• Assist Full web remote access solution for IT support and maintenance operations.
• Ingeneo Solution for chartered accountants providing financial management and externalized legal formalities environment.
• stp.one Leading European Legal-Tech software for insolvency law and pan-European legal solutions, serving over 8,000 customers across law firms, insolvency administrators, and corporate legal departments in the DACH region.
• AquaO Wellness software solution for thalassotherapy centers, spas, and wellness facilities.
• Cool'n Camp Digital concierge solution designed for the camping sector.
• Misterbooking Hotel software solution for the French hotel market.
• ACIGrup Software provider for hotels and restaurants, strengthening Septeo's hospitality presence in Spain.
• Witbooking Spanish hospitality booking solution for hotels and tourist accommodations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 70% time saved in case file creation for lawyers
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability11 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and strategic.

• stp.onecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 February 2026stp.one, a leading German Legal-Tech provider headquartered in Karlsruhe, was acquired by Septeo. The transaction creates a combined entity exceeding €560 million in revenue and 3,600 employees, positioning the group as the dominant European Legal-Tech player with strong presence across DACH, France, Iberian Peninsula, Benelux, and Central/Eastern Europe. stp.one was founded in 1993 and transformed from a German insolvency law software vendor into a pan-European Legal Tech leader through organic growth and nine strategic acquisitions.
• IdetacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 September 2024Ideta, a Parisian no-code platform provider for creating AI-powered chatbots, callbots, and virtual assistants, was acquired by Septeo. The acquisition strengthens Septeo's Digital Services & Security division and expands AI capabilities across the group's portfolio. Ideta, founded in 2017, serves over 25,000 users across 35 countries and had previously acquired Clevy.
• We RecruitcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2024We Recruit, an AI-driven recruitment solutions provider, was acquired by Septeo to expand its HMRS (Human Resources Management Solutions) offerings. The company provides AI-powered solutions across legal, real estate, IT, and financial sectors to improve productivity, decision-making, and security.
• ACIGrupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 March 2024ACIGrup, a software provider for hospitality and legal sectors, was acquired by Septeo to strengthen its hospitality vertical solutions and expand presence in the Spanish market.
• Listo PayecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 April 2023Listo Paye, a payroll management solutions provider, was acquired by Septeo as part of its strategy to strengthen HRIS capabilities and digitalization of human resources solutions.
• PrimoboxcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 April 2023Primobox was acquired by Septeo alongside Listo Paye to reinforce digitalization of human resources solutions, complementing document dematerialization and payroll management services.
• DP LogicielscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 March 2023DP Logiciels, an expert in real estate software, integrated into Septeo group to strengthen its position as a market leader in PropTech and real estate solutions in France, enhancing offerings in AI, cybersecurity, data processing, electronic signatures, and cloud computing.
• FœderiscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 April 2022Fœderis, a provider of SaaS Talent Management solutions, was acquired by Septeo to expand its presence in the Cloud HR market. The deal involves a company managing over 1 million employees across 400 SMB and enterprise customers.
• KinaxiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 June 2021Kinaxia, a French leader in real estate expertise based in Sophia Antipolis, was acquired for multiple tens of millions of euros. Kinaxia is a proptech company with €20 million in revenue and 150 employees, offering innovative data-driven solutions for real estate professionals.
• ClevyminorOthersClevy, a conversational assistant startup, was acquired by Ideta before Septeo's acquisition of Ideta.
• AdyenstrategicTechnology or IntegrationAdyen partnered with Septeo Hospitality for Payments by Septeo, a payment processing solution for hotels, residences, and campings, revolutionizing payments in the hospitality sector.
• FNAIMstrategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSepteo ADB became the national partner of FNAIM for solutions dedicated to property managers. FNAIM also renewed its partnership with Modelo for real estate document digitalization solutions.
• NivimuminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSepteo acquired Nivimu to consolidate its technological leadership in Spain and Portugal.
• AquaOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSepteo Hospitality acquired AquaO to consolidate its position as a leader in the Wellness software market.
• Cool'n CampcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSepteo acquired Cool'n Camp, a digital concierge solution, to expand its hospitality software offerings.
• MisterbookingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSepteo acquired Misterbooking to consolidate its position as the French leader in hotel software.
• WitbookingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSepteo acquired Witbooking to strengthen its hospitality presence in Spain.
• SequoiasoftcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSepteo acquired Sequoiasoft teams to pursue its ambition to become a European leader in the hospitality market.
• Consortium ImmobiliercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSepteo acquired Consortium Immobilier, becoming the 3rd largest French software publisher for real estate professionals.
• MpleocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSepteo acquired Belgian publisher Mpleo to accelerate international growth and strengthen its HR suite.
• Campus SkillscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSepteo strengthened its Education division with the integration of Campus Skills.
• YmagcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSepteo acquired Ymag software publisher to position itself as a major player in training technology.
• SoftouestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSepteo acquired Softouest to extend its expertise to court enforcement officers (commissaires de justice).
• IngeneocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSepteo acquired Ingeneo to expand its offerings to chartered accountants (experts-comptables).
• Intelligent SoftwarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntelligent Software integrated into Septeo group.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Pennylane: French cloud accounting and financial management platform for accountants and SMBs. Emerging challenger to Septeo's accounting vertical (Ingeneo, Decimal), backed by major European VCs and growing rapidly in France.

Broad incumbents

• Workday: US-listed enterprise cloud software provider for finance and HR. Competes with Septeo's HR (Foederis) and finance (Ingeneo) offerings at the upper end of the market, with comparable AI-driven product strategy but much larger scale.
• ADP: Global leader in HR, payroll, and workforce management software and services. Comparable to Septeo's HR/payroll stack (Foederis, Listo Paye, Primobox), though ADP serves enterprise and global accounts at substantially larger scale.
• Constellation Software: Canadian-listed perpetual acquirer of vertical market software businesses globally. Operates the same rollup playbook as Septeo in vertical SaaS for regulated and professional markets, with a far larger portfolio of acquired assets.
• RELX (LexisNexis): Global information and analytics company whose LexisNexis division provides legal research, compliance, and practice management software for law firms and corporate legal departments. Overlaps with Septeo's Secib, KIVIA, and Legal Suite products in the legal vertical.
• Wolters Kluwer: Dutch-listed global provider of professional information, software, and services for legal, tax, accounting, and healthcare professionals. Overlaps with Septeo's legal and accounting verticals at a much larger scale, and competes in European regulated-profession software.
• Sage Group: UK-listed global SMB software provider with deep focus on accounting, HR, and payroll. Comparable to Septeo's HR (Foederis), accounting (Ingeneo), and payroll (Listo Paye) offerings, though Sage is a much larger, broadly positioned incumbent.
• Thomson Reuters: Global information and technology company with a major Legal Professionals segment including practice management, document management, and AI legal tools. Competes with Septeo's legal portfolio at the high end of the legal vertical.

Direct peers

• Visma: European vertical SaaS rollup serving SMBs and regulated professionals with software for accounting, HR, payroll, and practice management. Operates a similar buy-and-integrate model across Northern Europe, comparable to Septeo's pan-European vertical SaaS rollup strategy.
• Cegid: French vertical SaaS leader providing cloud solutions for HR, payroll, accounting, ERP, and retail across Europe. Closest direct competitor to Septeo given overlapping verticals (HR, accounting, legal/professional services) and shared French DNA, with Cegid similarly private-equity backed.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/septeoRh
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCkEDgp2FLfuTyiwOO7jw7Wg
• Facebookfacebook.com/SEPTEOGROUPE
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/septeo
• Instagraminstagram.com/septeo_groupe

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries29 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A15 records

Investments

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