What Alpilink Cloud does

Alpilink Groupe is a privately held French technology group headquartered in Échirolles (Grenoble) operating an integrated transactional platform across three divisions: Alpilink Services Cloud (sovereign cloud hosting with ISO 27001:2022 and HDS certifications), Alpilink Monétique & Paiements (payment terminals, applications, and payment orchestration), and Alpilink Tourisme/Alpisurf (e-commerce and CRM platforms for ski resorts and tourism operators). The company operates three interconnected Tier III-equivalent datacenters in the Grenoble area hosting 1,000+ servers and 3 PB of storage over a 40 Gbps optical fiber loop, with a fourth facility under construction in Saint-Martin-d'Hères for 2027 service launch. Its payment infrastructure supports 25,000+ deployed TPE/TPA terminals processing 15 million+ transactions annually and €79 billion in financial flows.

The product portfolio includes the Alpigreen application suite (Alpigreen Ski for ski pass sales, Alpigreen Chèque-Vacances Connect for ANCV voucher payments, Walleety cashless e-wallet), the NF525-certified cash register running on PAX and Ingenico terminals, and a KIOSK range of indoor/outdoor self-service vending kiosks. E-commerce platforms are built on WordPress/Elementor with Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM and Power BI reporting. Recent AI-powered additions include Pass Age (facial age estimation for autonomous sales of age-restricted products) and Alpi-IA Check'In-Out (photo comparison for vacation rental inspections, awarded SETT d'Or de l'Innovation 2025). The company serves 95% of French ski stations and processes 2 million+ ski passes annually.

Revenue is generated across hardware sales and rental of payment terminals, recurring subscriptions for cloud hosting and software applications, transaction fees on payment flows, and custom platform development. Following the July 2025 acquisition of Symotronic — a Lyon-based payment terminal and vending automation specialist with €12M revenue, 30+ years of expertise, and 25,000+ deployed terminals — the group operates with 80+ consolidated employees. Alpilink also operates as an Agent PSP registered with the ACPR (Banque de France), enabling automated redistribution of financial flows across multiple beneficiaries for marketplace platforms.

Name

Alpilink Cloud

Legal name

Alpilink

Website

https://alpilink.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Alpilink Groupe is a French technology group operating an integrated transactional platform across sovereign cloud hosting, payment terminals and orchestration, and tourism e-commerce/CRM, serving 95% of French ski stations, 25,000+ deployed payment terminals, and healthcare/retail clients across France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Integrated Payment Technology & Sovereign Cloud Services

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Telephone Call Centers (56142)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Industry/Vertical Cloud Platforms (e.g., Gov/Healthcare/Financial Cloud Regions) (HDABAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Agency CRM, Sales Automation & Client Servicing (THALAGAB), Integrations, APIs & Automation (Middleware/iPaaS) (THALAMAN)

Keywords

• Sovereign cloud hosting
• Payment terminal solutions
• Tourism e-commerce platforms
• Self-service kiosks
• Integrated payment processing

Headquarters

HQ city

Seyssinet-Pariset, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cloud Hosting & Managed Services: Sovereign cloud services including IaaS, virtual machines, colocation (housing), managed services, cybersecurity, and disaster recovery (PRA/PCA). Revenue from recurring infrastructure fees based on server count, storage volume, and service tier. Services certified ISO 27001 and HDS.
2. TPE/TPA Terminal Sales, Rental & Maintenance: Sale and rental of payment terminals (TPE) and autonomous payment terminals (TPA). Includes installation, maintenance, and 7/7 hotline support. More than 25,000 terminals deployed. Revenue from terminal hardware sales/rental and ongoing maintenance contracts.
3. Payment Applications (Alpigreen Suite): Proprietary payment applications installed on TPE/TPA terminals including Pass Age (age verification AI), Alpigreen Ski (ski pass sales), Alpigreen Chèque-Vacances Connect (voucher payments), Walleety (e-wallet/loyalty), and NF525-certified cash register. Revenue from per-terminal licensing and transaction fees.
4. E-Commerce & CRM Platforms: Custom e-commerce platforms for B2C and B2B tourism operators, built on WordPress/Elementor and Microsoft Dynamics 365. Includes loyalty clubs, owner management, employee committee portals, and data aggregation. Revenue from platform development and ongoing licensing/support.
5. KIOSK Automates (Self-Service Kiosks): Sale and deployment of indoor and outdoor self-service kiosks with integrated payment, ticketing, and CRM capabilities. Includes technical, software, and payment integration maintenance. Full 360-degree kiosk management.
6. Payment Services (PSP Agent): Agent PSP services enabling collection, redistribution, and orchestration of payment flows across multiple beneficiaries. Revenue from transaction fees and payment orchestration services for multi-actor platforms.
7. Marketplace Platform Services: Multi-vendor marketplace platform with automated payment reversal, transaction tracking, and financial flux management for multi-actor selling environments (ski resorts, municipalities, events).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Alpilink Cloud is the sovereign cloud hosting arm of Alpilink Groupe, operating three interconnected Tier III-equivalent datacenters near Grenoble that deliver IaaS, virtual machines, colocation, managed services, cybersecurity, and disaster recovery (PRA/PCA) certified to ISO 27001:2022 and HDS. The broader group sells TPE/TPA payment terminals running proprietary Alpigreen applications (Walleety, Pass Age AI, NF525 cash register, Chèque-Vacances Connect, ski pass sales), e-commerce and Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM-IA platforms for tourism operators, and the KIOSK family of self-service indoor and outdoor kiosks. Products are sold and rented directly to businesses in France, with a focus on tourism destinations, retail, municipalities, and multi-actor marketplaces.

Product overview

Alpilink is a French technology group offering an integrated transactional value chain platform across three main pillars: sovereign cloud services (Alpilink Services Cloud), payment solutions (Alpilink Monétique & Paiements), and tourism technology (Alpilink Tourism/Alpisurf). The product portfolio centers on omnichannel payment acceptance through TPE/TPA terminals and the Alpigreen application suite (Alpigreen SKI, Alpigreen Chèque-Vacances Connect, Walleety, Pass Age), complemented by WordPress-based e-commerce platforms and Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM for tourism destinations. The KIOSK family of self-service kiosks handles automated sales, while Symotronic (acquired 2025) provides vending machine payment systems. Recent AI-powered innovations include Pass Age for age verification via facial recognition and Alpi-IA Check'In-Out for automated property inspections. The sovereign cloud infrastructure is certified ISO 27001 and HDS, with a new Tier III datacenter under construction near Grenoble.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Alpigreen: Brand of innovative payment applications for TPE, including Alpigreen Ski (ski pass sales on payment terminals), Alpigreen Cheque-Vacances Connect (digital holiday voucher payment), and the NF525-certified cash register solution.
• Alpi-IA Check'In-Out
• AlpiPay VADS
• Walleety
• Pass Age
• KIOSK
• Alpilink Cloud
• Alpisurf

Products and services

• Alpilink Services Cloud Sovereign cloud hosting platform providing IaaS, virtual machines, colocation (housing), managed services, cybersecurity, and disaster recovery (PRA/PCA). Operated from France across three interconnected datacenters in the Grenoble area (Seyssinet-Pariset, Saint-Martin-d'Hères, Échirolles), certified ISO 27001:2022 and HDS (Activities 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6). Designed for healthcare providers, public entities, mobility operators, retailers, and any organization requiring French-hosted, RGPD-compliant infrastructure.
• Alpilink Monétique & Paiements Omnichannel payment acceptance offering for merchants, including sale and rental of TPE (Ingenico TETRA MOVE, DESK 5000, AXIUM) and TPA (PAX IM30 Android) terminals, the Alpigreen application suite, NF525-certified cash register, cashless wallet (Walleety), remote payment (Alpilink Pay by Link), Chèque-Vacances Connect acceptance, and PSP agent payment orchestration. Includes installation, 7/7 hotline support, and maintenance. Over 25,000 terminals deployed across the network.
• Alpilink Tourisme (Alpisurf) Integrated tourism technology offering combining e-commerce platforms (WordPress/Elementor), Microsoft Dynamics 365-based CRM-IA with Power BI reporting, loyalty programs, owner management portals, employee committee portals, and the KIOSK family of self-service kiosks. Serves 95% of French ski stations with 2 million+ ski passes sold annually and 300+ million euros in financial flows generated.
• Walleety Electronic wallet and loyalty management solution enabling cashless payments via RFID card, badge, QR code, or RFID bracelet. Compatible with TPE, TPA, kiosks, and NF525-certified cash registers. Includes loyalty points, discounts, and subscriptions. From €19.00 HT/month for the TPE offer. Operates as a closed-loop prepaid ecosystem with no transaction fees.
• Pass Age AI-powered facial age estimation application installed on PAX IM30 TPA that estimates customer age for secure sale of age-restricted products (alcohol, e-cigarettes) in self-service environments. Supports three modes: CNI only, AI Photo, and Advanced (photo + ID document reading for CNI, passport, driver's license). Processes in seconds with no personal data storage. From €14.90 HT/month per TPA.
• La caisse normée NF525 NF525-certified cash register running on TPE (PAX and Ingenico). Multi-payment support including card, cash, Walleety, and ANCV Connect. Includes merchant dashboard, product catalog, loyalty integration, and fixed or mobile usage. Certified by AFNOR for anti-fraud VAT compliance. From €49.00 HT/month, with no transaction fees.
• Alpigreen Chèque-Vacances Connect Application that enables Chèque-Vacances Connect digital voucher payment on TPE terminals. Supports combined payment (Chèque-Vacances + bank card) and cancellation within 4 hours. Pricing: €50 HT per TPE (license valid up to 60 months) plus €0.95 HT per transaction. Includes merchant dashboard.
• Alpigreen SKI Ski pass sales application running on TPE that enables mobile ski pass sales with RFID recharge. Integrates with SKIDATA, TeamAxess, and Alfi billing systems to reduce queue wait times at ski resorts. Custom pricing based on ski resort requirements and configuration.
• Alpilink Pay by Link (AlpiPay VADS) Remote payment solution that generates unique secure payment links shared via SMS, email, WhatsApp, or QR code for card or instant transfer payments. PCI-DSS compliant with 3D Secure authentication. Targets merchants without existing e-commerce infrastructure. From €10 HT/month, including 10 free card payment links monthly; additional links at €0.75 HT each.
• Alpi-IA Check'In-Out AI-based contradictory photo analysis solution for automating check-in/check-out property inspections in tourist accommodations. Compares arrival and departure photos to detect missing items, moved objects, or damage. Generates timestamped PDF reports with room-by-room inventory and confidence scores. Co-developed with KeepInTouch.
• KIOSK Automates Full range of self-service indoor and outdoor kiosks including KIOSK Smart, Monolite (floor/embedded), Outdoor (floor/embedded), KIOSK 360, KIOSK Light, KIOSK Click&Collect, and KIOSK Nomad. Supports recharging, ticketing, e-commerce pickup, and payment applications. Includes technical, software, and payment integration maintenance. Customizable branding and functionality. Case study shows KIOSK Monolite replacement yielded 30% increase in sales.
• PSP Agent Services Agent Payment Service Provider (PSP) services registered with ACPR (Banque de France). Enables automatic redistribution of collected payments between multiple beneficiaries. Handles split payments for connected lockers, ski stations, event platforms, and multi-tenant marketplaces. Centralizes collection, applies distribution rules, and automates fund transfers.
• Symotronic Payment Solutions Payment terminal and vending machine specialist offering (acquired 2025): TPE, TPA, coin changers, embedded software development, hotline, support, supervision, and financing for vending/automates operators. Over 25,000 terminals deployed and €79 billion in annual transaction flows. Based in Lyon.
• Alpilink Cloud Grenoble Datacenter (Saint-Martin-d'Hères) Sovereign datacenter under construction at 7 Rue Diderot, 38400 Saint-Martin-d'Hères (Grenoble). Tier III-equivalent architecture with modular multi-room design, 250 kVA initial capacity (scalable), redundant power and climate systems, generator backup, dedicated fiber interconnections, anti-DDoS protection, and PUE ~1.3 with free cooling. Targeted for high-density workloads including AI applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of French ski stations are connected to Alpilink's services
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

AI capability9 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• KeepInTouchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025KeepInTouch collaborated with Alpilink to develop Alpi-IA Check'In-Out, an AI solution for automating property check-in/check-out inspections in tourist accommodations. This co-development won the SETT d'Or de l'Innovation 2025 award.
• KH-Corporate / KH-AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2024Alpilink joined the KH-Alliance, a network of more than 30 expert partners in IT and digital transformation. The partnership enables mutual customer referrals, combined service offerings (IT hosting + digital consulting), and a shared commitment to sustainable and sovereign digital solutions. KH-Corporate brings a network of ethical and innovative partners; Alpilink contributes sovereign cloud infrastructure and payment expertise.
• IngenicocoreTechnology or IntegrationIngenico is a key hardware partner for payment terminals (TPE). Alpilink deploys Ingenico TETRA MOVE, DESK 5000, and AXIUM terminals running Alpilink's Alpigreen application suite. The partnership provides the terminal hardware layer for Alpilink's monetic operations.
• PAX TechnologycoreTechnology or IntegrationPAX is a key terminal hardware partner, notably for the PAX IM30 which runs Pass Age application. Alpilink deploys PAX Android terminals for payment applications and self-service kiosk integrations.
• ANCV (Agence Nationale des Chèques Vacances)coreTechnology or IntegrationANCV partnership enables Chèque-Vacances Connect payment acceptance on Alpilink TPE terminals. Alpilink is an official ANCV partner for processing Chèque-Vacances Connect digital vouchers, allowing merchants to accept this payment method.
• Microsoft (Silver Partner)coreTechnology or IntegrationAlpilink is a Microsoft Silver Partner with certified personnel. The company builds CRM platforms on Microsoft Dynamics 365, delivers reporting via PowerBI, and operates Microsoft Azure for hybrid cloud configurations alongside its sovereign Alpilink Cloud infrastructure.
• SKIDATAcoreTechnology or IntegrationSKIDATA ticketing systems are integrated with Alpilink's Alpigreen Ski application for direct ski pass sales on TPE terminals, enabling seamless data flow between Alpilink's payment layer and ski resort access control systems.
• TeamAxesscoreTechnology or IntegrationTeamAxess ticketing integration with Alpigreen Ski allows ski pass sales and RFID recharge directly on Alpilink's TPE terminals, linking payment and access control systems.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SKIDATA: SKIDATA is a global leader in ski resort access control and ticketing systems used by major Alpine resorts. Alpilink's Alpigreen SKI integrates directly with SKIDATA infrastructure, making them complementary peers in the French ski technology ecosystem serving the same resort customers.
• OVHcloud: OVHcloud is a French sovereign cloud infrastructure provider offering IaaS, PaaS, and bare-metal hosting with datacenters in France. Directly comparable to Alpilink Cloud's sovereign cloud offering, though operating at vastly larger scale across multiple verticals beyond tourism.
• Outscale: Outscale (Dassault Systèmes) is a French sovereign cloud provider focused on IaaS with SecNumCloud certification for sensitive workloads. Directly comparable to Alpilink Cloud's sovereign French cloud infrastructure and HDS-certified hosting services.
• Hub One: Hub One is a French cloud, connectivity, and digital services provider for airports, logistics, and enterprise customers. Comparable to Alpilink Cloud's sovereign cloud and managed services offerings for French enterprise clients requiring data sovereignty and proximity service.
• Scaleway: Scaleway is a French European cloud provider offering IaaS, managed Kubernetes, and bare-metal servers. Comparable to Alpilink Cloud's sovereign positioning and IaaS/virtual machine offerings, with similar focus on European data sovereignty.
• TeamAxess: TeamAxess provides RFID-based access control and ticketing solutions for ski resorts. Alpilink integrates Alpigreen SKI with TeamAxess for payment-to-access workflows, making them comparable peers serving the same French ski resort market with complementary technology stacks.

Broad incumbents

• Worldline: Worldline is a European payment processing giant (formed from Atos/Bull and Ingenico assets) offering merchant acquiring, terminal management, and payment orchestration. Comparable to Alpilink Monétique's payment terminal and orchestration business but at vastly larger scale across all merchant verticals.
• Cegid: Cegid is a French enterprise software provider specializing in cloud business management, retail, and hospitality solutions. Comparable to Alpilink's vertical SaaS offerings for tourism and hospitality merchants, though Cegid operates across broader French verticals with significantly larger scale.
• Ingenico: Ingenico is a leading global provider of payment terminals (TPE/TPA) and integrates with Alpilink as a hardware partner (TETRA MOVE, DESK 5000, AXIUM). As a Broad Incumbent, Ingenico operates at vastly larger scale with broader vertical reach than Alpilink Monétique's French-focused terminal deployment.
• Verifone: Verifone is a global payment terminal manufacturer serving merchants across retail, hospitality, and unattended segments. Comparable to Alpilink's terminal deployment model but at global scale with broader vertical reach and deeper ISV ecosystem than the French-focused Alpilink Monétique operation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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