Devclic

What Devclic does

Devclic SARLU is a Strasbourg-based integrated internet hosting provider and telecom operator that has operated its own infrastructure continuously since 2004. The company runs four datacenters in Strasbourg — two of which it built and operates directly — supplemented by points of presence in Paris (Telehouse 2 / Equinix) and Nantes (Cogent / Etix Everywhere), connected via its own dark fiber with CWDM/DWDM illumination. Devclic holds its own Autonomous System (AS44141) as a RIPE Local Internet Registry and operates as an ARCEP-declared telecom operator, giving it direct control over IP allocation, multi-homed transit (5+ Tier 1/2 providers), and peering at six IXPs including France-IX and AMS-IX. Its service portfolio spans five integrated areas: digital identity (500+ TLD domain registration and SSL certificates), hosting and cloud (shared hosting, Docker, LXC, VPS on KVM/SSD, dedicated and managed servers, colocation, email, Nextcloud, SMTP gateway), telecom and connectivity (FTTO/FTTH fiber with SLA-backed GTI 1h/GTR 4h, 4G/5G+ multi-operator access, IP transit with anti-DDoS, SD-WAN, MPLS/VPLS, dark fiber IRU, WDM, IP telephony, and 3CX-hosted IPBX), infrastructure management (Linux/Unix server management, private/public cloud across AWS/Azure/OVH, Proxmox virtualization, and BGP/OSPF/MPLS/VXLAN network operations), and solutions delivered under the Expertiz sub-brand (DevOps consulting, CI/CD, Terraform/Ansible, Docker/Kubernetes, observability with Prometheus/Grafana, audits, training, on-demand support), plus the Connex sub-brand for building automation, IoT, and IP video surveillance. The company serves web agencies, developers, SMEs, enterprises, ISPs/carriers, and local authorities, primarily in France (Grand Est, Île-de-France, Pays de la Loire), and operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Meliea Group SAS. Revenue is generated through recurring subscriptions across hosting, connectivity, and managed services, supplemented by quote-based enterprise engagements and professional services; pricing is largely custom with limited public disclosure, supported by direct sales, technical content marketing, and regional event participation.

Name

Devclic

Legal name

Devclic SARLU

Website

https://devclic.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Devclic is a Strasbourg-based integrated hosting provider and ARCEP-declared telecom operator offering web hosting, FTTO/FTTH fiber, colocation, IP transit, and managed services from its own infrastructure across Strasbourg, Paris, and Nantes, serving French web agencies, developers, SMEs, enterprises, and local authorities since 2004.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Web Hosting and Internet Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513)

akta.pro primary industry

Business/Enterprise ISPs (Dedicated Internet Access) (HDAIADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wholesale Colocation (Powered Shells / Suites) (HDABACAB), DevOps Consulting & Transformation (BPAEAKAA), Cloud Networking Core Services (VPC/VNet, Load Balancing, DNS, NAT) (HDABAAAJ)

Keywords

• Web hosting services
• Fiber optic connectivity
• Datacenter colocation
• Managed cloud infrastructure
• Telecom operator services

Headquarters

HQ city

Schiltigheim, Grand Est

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Web Hosting Services: Shared hosting, VPS (KVM SSD NVMe), managed servers, Docker hosting, LXC containers, and email hosting. Offered with or without management services, targeting web agencies, developers, and businesses.
2. Dedicated Infrastructure & Colocation: Dedicated servers (bare metal), managed private servers, colocation from 1U to full rack in own Strasbourg datacenters, and third-party datacenter colocation. Includes optional management services.
3. Fiber Optic & Telecom Connectivity: FTTO dedicated fiber for enterprises with GTI/GTR guarantees, FTTH professional fiber, 4G/5G+ backup and primary access, IP transit (starting from 3 EUR/Mbps), SD-WAN, MPLS/VPLS, dark fiber IRU, WDM multiplexing, and multi-operator link aggregation.
4. Domain Names & SSL Certificates: Domain registration across 500+ TLDs including .fr, .com, .eu, .net, .org, .alsace, .io, .shop. SSL certificates including Let's Encrypt (free), wildcard, OV, and EV certificates. Transfer-in is free.
5. Server Management (Infogérance): Linux/Unix server management, Proxmox virtualization, private/public cloud management (AWS, Azure, OVH), network management (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VXLAN). Unlimited supervision and interventions during business hours.
6. Expertiz Consulting & DevOps: On-demand IT consulting, DevOps services (CI/CD pipelines, Terraform, Ansible, Docker/Kubernetes, observability with Prometheus/Grafana), infrastructure audits, technical training, and ad-hoc support without long-term contracts.
7. Connex IoT & Building Automation: Building automation (lighting, shutters, heating), IoT sensors (temperature, presence, air quality), IP video surveillance with remote access, and centralized supervision for enterprises and local authorities.
8. Cloud Backup & Nextcloud: Multi-site encrypted replicated cloud backup and Nextcloud hosted file storage and sharing platform, both deployed in France.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Devclic is a French internet hosting provider and telecom operator selling web hosting, dedicated servers, VPS, colocation, fiber optic connectivity (FTTO/FTTH), 4G/5G+ access, IP transit, SD-WAN, MPLS/VPLS, and managed infrastructure services. All services are operated directly from the company's own datacenters and own Tier II network (AS44141) in Strasbourg, Paris, and Nantes. The company targets web agencies, developers, SMBs, enterprises, ISPs, and local authorities with end-to-end infrastructure offerings.

Product overview

Devclic is a Strasbourg-based internet operator and hosting provider that has operated its own infrastructure since 2004, offering a comprehensive portfolio of connectivity, hosting, and managed services. The company's offering spans five core areas: (1) Digital Identity — domain name registration (500+ extensions) and SSL certificates (Let's Encrypt, wildcard, OV/EV); (2) Hosting & Cloud — shared hosting, Docker container hosting, VPS (KVM/SSD), dedicated servers, managed private servers, colocation, email hosting, cloud backup, Nextcloud, and SMTP gateway; (3) Telecom — dedicated FTTO fiber, FTTH fiber, 4G/5G access with failover, IP transit with Anti-DDoS, SD-WAN, MPLS/VPLS, IP telephony, and 3CX hosted IPBX; (4) Infrastructure Management — Linux/Unix server management, private/public cloud (AWS, Azure, OVH), Proxmox virtualization, and network management (BGP, OSPF, VXLAN); and (5) Solutions — Expertiz DevOps (CI/CD, IaC, Docker/K8s, Prometheus/Grafana), IT consulting, infrastructure audit, technical training, and on-demand support. The company also operates a smart building brand called Connex for building automation, IoT sensors, and IP video surveillance. Devclic manages its own network with AS44141, connecting 4 datacenters in Strasbourg (including 2 company-built facilities), Paris, and Nantes, with 10+ Gbps bandwidth, 5 tier-1 transit providers, and 6 peering points.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Intofacto: Shared web hosting brand (now superseded by Devclic offerings)
• Connex
• Expertiz
• Forum-Webmaster
• NDFR
• MeilleursPrix
• Blog du High-Tech
• E-commercant

Products and services

• Hébergement Mutualisé (Shared Web Hosting) Shared web hosting supporting PHP, Python, and Node.js stacks for general public and professional use, operated from Devclic-owned datacenters in Strasbourg.
• Hébergement Docker (Docker Container Hosting) Container-based hosting using Docker with support for Docker Compose, Traefik 3 reverse proxy for dynamic configuration, and SSL certificate automation via Let's Encrypt.
• Serveurs VPS (Virtual Private Servers) Virtual Private Servers powered by KVM hypervisor with SSD NVMe storage and full root access, available with or without managed services, operated in Devclic datacenters.
• Serveurs Dédiés (Dedicated Servers) Dedicated physical servers (bare metal) available with or without managed services, operated in Devclic's own datacenters in Strasbourg.
• Colocation / Housing Datacenter colocation services ranging from 1U to full racks in Devclic's own facilities in Strasbourg, including power and connectivity.
• Hébergement E-mails (Email Hosting) Professional email hosting on the customer's own domain, operated from France with full control and SMTP gateway support.
• Fibre Optique FTTO (Dedicated Fiber for Enterprises) Dedicated fiber-to-the-office (FTTO) connectivity with guaranteed symmetric bandwidth, GTI 1h response time, GTR 4h restoration, and optional 5G+ backup for enterprises.
• Fibre Optique FTTH (Professional Fiber) Professional very-high-speed fiber (FTTH) connectivity using GPON architecture for businesses and professionals requiring high-bandwidth internet access.
• Accès 4G / 5G+ (Multi-Operator Cellular Access) Enterprise-grade 4G/5G connectivity with dedicated APN, fixed public or private IP addressing, automatic fiber failover, and multi-operator collection (Orange, SFR, Bouygues Telecom) for M2M, IoT, and primary access applications.
• Transit IP & Anti-DDoS Multi-homed IP transit service with integrated DDoS protection delivered via Devclic's own Tier II network (AS44141), starting from 3 EUR/Mbps.
• SD-WAN (Software-Defined WAN) Software-defined WAN service for intelligent traffic routing across multiple links including fiber, 4G, and MPLS, with centralized policy management.
• MPLS / VPLS (Site Interconnection) Layer 2 (VPLS) and Layer 3 (MPLS) VPN services for multi-site interconnection with latency and bandwidth guarantees for enterprise WAN.
• Fibre Optique Noire (Dark Fiber IRU) Dark fiber offered under long-term IRU (Indefeasible Right of Use) agreements, providing unlit capacity with customizable MTU and VLAN configurations for enterprise backhaul.
• WDM / Multiplexage (Wavelength Services) Wavelength division multiplexing (CWDM and DWDM) over dark fiber, providing flexible high-capacity L2 services between datacenters with customizable configurations.
• Collecte Multi-Opérateurs (Multi-Operator Link Aggregation) Aggregation of links from multiple operators (Orange, SFR, Bouygues Telecom) for resilient multi-WAN connectivity with L2TP tunnel infrastructure enabling complex interconnect scenarios.
• Téléphonie IP (IP Telephony) IP telephony service with SIP lines, phone number provision, and number portability for business communications, including unlimited calls to 40 countries.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.9% uptime SLA across all operational services
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ZimbracoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 September 2014Partnership with Zimbra for commercialization of collaborative work tools in the cloud, including shared calendars, document management, task management, and email. Pricing from 5 EUR HT/month/user for full Exchange synchronization. Extends Devclic's service portfolio into enterprise collaboration.
• Level 3 CommunicationscoreTechnology or IntegrationTier 1 IP transit provider providing high-quality bandwidth and global network reach. Connected at Paris POP. Devclic describes Level 3 as one of the best transit providers globally, providing near-flawless bandwidth quality.
• Cogent CommunicationscoreTechnology or IntegrationTier 1 transit provider and datacenter operator (Cogent Nantes, Cogent Strasbourg). Provides IP transit services and colocation space. Devclic's POP at Cogent Nantes enables disaster recovery and PCA/PRA services.
• Ielo (OpenTransit/Orange)coreTechnology or IntegrationFrench telecom operator providing OpenTransit (Orange) connectivity. Contract signed to increase Devclic's network capacity to over 1 Gbps and improve redundancy with direct Orange connectivity.
• EquinixcoreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal datacenter and IX operator. Devclic activated peering at Equinix Paris (Telehouse 2) with ~20 BGP sessions to 16 different operators within days of activation. Also present at Equinix PA3.
• France-IXcoreTechnology or IntegrationFrench Internet Exchange Point. Devclic activated peering at France-IX, improving latency to SFR, Numericable, DartyBox and other French operators by removing intermediaries.
• AMS-IXcoreTechnology or IntegrationAmsterdam Internet Exchange. Devclic extended network to AMS-IX for improved international connectivity, direct routes to 650+ operators, and redundancy against French IXP issues.
• AFNICcoreTechnology or IntegrationFrench registry for .fr TLD. Devclic is an official registrar enabling direct registration of .fr domain names.
• Let's EncryptcoreTechnology or IntegrationFree automated certificate authority integrated into Traefik for automatic SSL/TLS certificate generation and renewal for customer domains.
• RIPE NCCcoreOthersRegional Internet Registry for Europe. Devclic became a LIR (Local Internet Registry) enabling assignment of IP addresses and AS numbers to customers under RIPE delegation.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• OVHcloud: Largest French cloud and hosting provider, offering dedicated servers, VPS, hosted private cloud, and bare-metal colocation. Directly competes with Devclic on dedicated servers, VPS, hosting, and colocation in the French market, though OVHcloud operates at hyperscale.
• Ikoula: French hosting and managed cloud provider offering dedicated servers, VPS, shared hosting, and managed services. Comparable to Devclic in scale and product scope, primarily serving French SMB and mid-market customers.
• Online.net (Scaleway subsidiary): French dedicated server and hosting brand (part of Scaleway). Directly competes with Devclic's dedicated servers, VPS, and colocation offerings in the French market.
• Scaleway: French public cloud and bare-metal provider offering VPS, dedicated servers, object storage, and managed Kubernetes. Competes head-to-head with Devclic on shared hosting, VPS, and dedicated infrastructure, with similar focus on French/European data sovereignty.
• Gandi: French domain registrar and hosting provider offering shared hosting, VPS, and cloud hosting. Closely overlaps Devclic's domain name, SSL, and hosting offerings, with similar mid-market and developer customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Equinix: Global colocation and interconnection provider with major presence at Equinix Paris (where Devclic peers). Competes at the enterprise colocation and interconnection tier, while Devclic serves smaller colocation and hosting customers.
• Zayo Group: International fiber and bandwidth infrastructure provider with dark fiber, wavelength, and IP transit services. Comparable to Devclic at the wholesale fiber, WDM, and IP transit layer, though Zayo operates at much larger geographic scale.
• Orange Business: Enterprise arm of Orange, offering FTTO, SD-WAN, MPLS, cloud, and managed services across France. Competes with Devclic on enterprise fiber, managed services, and multi-site connectivity, but at much larger scale.
• Bouygues Telecom Entreprises: Business arm of Bouygues Telecom offering fiber, SD-WAN, MPLS, and IoT connectivity. Competes with Devclic on FTTO, IP transit, and IoT/M2M connectivity, leveraging nationwide infrastructure and broader service portfolio.

Regional players

• Hetzner: German hosting provider offering dedicated servers, VPS, and cloud at competitive prices. Comparable in product portfolio and price-sensitive positioning, but primarily serves the broader European market rather than France specifically.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/blogduhightech
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/devclic

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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