Bleu
Bleu is a French sovereign cloud company founded in 2024 as a 50/50 Capgemini-Orange joint venture, delivering Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 on French infrastructure pursuing SecNumCloud 3.2 qualification, and serving French public administrations, OIV/OSE operators, healthcare, defense and regulated enterprises.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2024
- HeadquartersLa Défense, France
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What Bleu does
Bleu is a French sovereign cloud services company founded in January 2024 as an independent 50/50 joint venture between Capgemini and Orange, with €86,010,000 in share capital. The company delivers Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, CaaS) and Microsoft 365 collaboration and productivity services operated on French infrastructure under French law, designed to be immune to non-European extraterritorial legislation such as the US Cloud Act and FISA. Bleu is pursuing SecNumCloud 3.2 qualification from ANSSI (J0 validated April 2025, J1 validated November 2025) and is targeting ISO 27001 and HDS certifications. Microsoft contributes technology under a National Partner Cloud designation but holds no equity or governance role in Bleu.
The technical platform spans two operational datacenter regions (Paris region and southern France, more than 300 km apart) with 23,000+ equipment units and 40+ Azure services available, plus two additional datacenters planned to deliver three availability zones. Operational centers in Paris and Rennes provide 24/7 French-language support, SOC operations, customer-managed encryption keys, ExpressRoute private connectivity and reversibility guarantees. Revenues are generated primarily through subscription and consumption-based billing for cloud services and per-seat Microsoft 365 licensing, with supplementary professional services delivered through the 'Départ Lancé' three-stage migration program executed by 17 ESN partners. Distribution combines direct enterprise sales, centralized public procurement access (UGAP, Resah, CAIH), and a marketplace of 30+ ISV solutions.
Bleu targets French public administrations, Operators of Vital Importance (OIV) and Operators of Essential Services (OSE), healthcare organizations, defense and aerospace firms, and regulated enterprises including banking. Named customers include Orange Business (migrating 70% of IT infrastructure), EDF (including nuclear-sector data), Dassault Aviation, AFD, and Crédit Mutuel Alliance Fédérale, with approximately 40 organizations won or in advanced discussion as of mid-2026. The commercial and partnership footprint has expanded rapidly through ESN ecosystem growth (12 to 17 partners), SAP Sovereign Cloud France, the Franco-German Delos Cloud alliance, and Microsoft National Partner Cloud status.
Bleu firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Bleu
- Legal name
- Bleu
- Website
- https://bleucloud.fr
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2024
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Bleu is a French sovereign cloud company founded in 2024 as a 50/50 Capgemini-Orange joint venture, delivering Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 on French infrastructure pursuing SecNumCloud 3.2 qualification, and serving French public administrations, OIV/OSE operators, healthcare, defense and regulated enterprises.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Bleu industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Sovereign Cloud Infrastructure Services
- NAICS
- Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513)
- SIC
- Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (7374), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Industry/Vertical Cloud Platforms (e.g., Gov/Healthcare/Financial Cloud Regions) (HDABAAAL)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Edge Compliance, Governance & Data Sovereignty Infrastructure (HDABAOAL), Cloud Compliance, Audit & Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM/GRC) (HDABAHAI), Data Security & Privacy for Cloud (DLP, DSPM, Tokenization) (HDABAHAK)
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Where Bleu is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- La Défense
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices5 records
Markets served
Bleu business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Cloud Services (IaaS, PaaS, CaaS): Infrastructure, Platform and Container as a Service offerings providing compute, storage, databases, networking and application hosting capabilities on a consumption and subscription basis
- Microsoft 365 Services (SaaS): Collaboration and productivity suite including Teams, SharePoint, Exchange Online, Office applications provided as subscription services
- Professional Services and Migration: Implementation, migration and support services delivered through ESN partner ecosystem under the 'Départ Lancé' program
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Pay-as-you-go | Azure IaaS/PaaS services with subscription and consumption-based billing |
| Per seat | Annual | Microsoft 365 collaborative services with per-user licensing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels7 records
Marketing channels6 records
Bleu product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Bleu operates Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, CaaS) and Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, Exchange, Office, Power Platform) cloud services on sovereign French infrastructure located in the Paris region and southern France. The platform is pursuing SecNumCloud 3.2 qualification from ANSSI and is targeted at French public administrations, OIV/OSE critical infrastructure operators, healthcare organizations, and regulated enterprises requiring data residency and protection from non-European extraterritorial laws. Supporting services include the Départ Lancé migration program, an ISV marketplace, and 24/7 French-language operations and security monitoring from Paris and Rennes.
Product overview
Bleu is a French sovereign cloud services company offering Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, CaaS) and Microsoft 365 (collaboration and productivity) in a 'cloud de confiance' (trusted cloud) environment. The platform targets French public sector organizations, critical infrastructure operators (OIV/OSE), and private enterprises requiring data sovereignty. Bleu is jointly owned by Capgemini and Orange and operates exclusively in France with a goal of SecNumCloud 3.2 qualification from ANSSI. The offering includes Azure services (Virtual Machines, AKS, Functions, Storage, databases, networking, security, analytics) and M365 (Teams, SharePoint, Office, Outlook, Power Platform, compliance tools). Supporting services include the Départ Lancé migration program delivered by 17 ESN partners, an ISV marketplace of French/European software solutions, and access via public procurement central purchasing bodies (UGAP, CAIH, Resah).
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Cloud de confiance: A trusted cloud offering providing Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 services in a sovereign French environment
Products and services
- Microsoft Azure Services (IaaS, PaaS, CaaS) Comprehensive cloud infrastructure, platform, and container services operated in a sovereign French environment, including Virtual Machines, AKS, Azure Functions, Azure Storage, Azure SQL, ExpressRoute, networking, identity, security, analytics, and integration capabilities. Targeted at French public administrations, OIV/OSE operators, healthcare organizations, and regulated enterprises that require data residency and protection from non-European extraterritorial laws.
- Microsoft 365 Collaboration and Productivity Suite Collaboration and productivity suite including Office applications, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Outlook, Exchange, Planner, Power Platform, and compliance tools operated in a trusted French sovereign cloud. Per-user licensing with annual or multi-year commitment options. Targeted at French public-sector organizations, healthcare establishments, and regulated enterprises that need Microsoft productivity tools on sovereign infrastructure.
- Départ Lancé Migration Program Three-stage structured migration program (Anticiper, Préparer, Adopter) guiding organizations through preparation and transition to Bleu's trusted cloud, delivered by a network of 17 certified ESN partners. Designed for public-sector and OIV/OSE customers migrating Microsoft 365 and Azure workloads from hyperscaler environments to sovereign infrastructure.
- ISV Software Solutions Marketplace Marketplace of 30+ third-party software solutions from French and European independent software vendors running on or compatible with Bleu's sovereign cloud, covering cybersecurity, data and AI, process compliance, ERP, and sector-specific applications. Enables ISVs to reach regulated French and European customers through Bleu's SecNumCloud-compliant infrastructure and public procurement channels.
- Public Procurement Central Purchasing Bodies Access Bleu's Microsoft 365 collaborative services and Azure offerings made available through French public procurement central purchasing bodies including UGAP (general public sector), Resah (healthcare and medical-social), and CAIH (hospital IT and telecoms), simplifying contracting and accelerating access for public-sector and healthcare customers.
Quantifiable outcome
- Data and applications protected against non-European extraterritorial laws (Cloud Act, FISA)
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Bleu
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Bleu technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Bleu partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.
- AtoscoreGlobal IT services company added as ESN partner providing implementation and migration services for Bleu cloud solutions.
- CAIH (Centrale des Achats Informatiques et Télécoms)coreIT and telecommunications procurement center for French hospital sector. Bleu's collaborative services available via CAIH under S.A.L.O.H.M.E. market.
- SAPcoreSAP launched its Sovereign Cloud in France in partnership with Bleu. The offering enables organizations to run SAP applications and critical systems in a sovereign cloud environment operated and hosted in France, meeting strictest security and compliance requirements. Addresses public sector actors and organizations handling sensitive data (OIV, OSE).
- Delos Cloud (SAP subsidiary)flagshipFranco-German sovereign cloud alliance. Following mutual assistance agreement in November 2025, Bleu and Delos Cloud announced joint initiatives: creation of a joint Cyber Defense Centre for cybersecurity resilience and a shared AI infrastructure investment program. This partnership addresses digital sovereignty for sensitive public sector organizations in both France and Germany.
- Microsoft Sovereign Cloud (National Partner Cloud)coreMicrosoft established National Partner Cloud with Bleu in France as part of its European sovereign cloud strategy, operated under local regulatory frameworks for public sector.
- AccenturecoreOne of 17 ESN partners delivering the 'Départ Lancé' migration program. Accenture brings expertise in Microsoft technologies and sovereign cloud requirements for public sector and OIV/OSE organizations.
- AvanadecoreOne of 17 ESN partners delivering the 'Départ Lancé' migration program with expertise on Microsoft technologies and sovereign cloud requirements.
- BearingPointcoreOne of 5 new partners joining the 'Départ Lancé' ecosystem in December 2024, bringing management consulting expertise to Bleu's migration program.
- OnepointcoreOne of 5 new ESN partners joining in December 2024, bringing digital transformation expertise to Bleu's partner ecosystem.
- OPENcoreOne of 5 new partners joining the ecosystem in December 2024, bringing consulting and integration services for Bleu cloud.
- TalancoreOne of 5 new ESN partners expanding Bleu's partner ecosystem with transformation and migration expertise.
- Blue SoftcoreOne of 5 new partners joining Bleu's ecosystem in December 2024 with expertise in Microsoft technologies.
- WavestonecoreOne of 17 ESN partners in the 'Départ Lancé' ecosystem providing consulting and implementation services for Bleu cloud migration.
- ComputacentercoreESN partner and UGAP market holder for Microsoft 365 services. Computacenter delivers migration services and addresses UGAP members for Bleu's collaborative services.
- SCCcoreESN partner and CAIH market holder for hospital sector collaborative services. SCC addresses healthcare organizations through CAIH procurement channel.
- ClaranetcoreOne of 17 ESN partners delivering Bleu's 'Départ Lancé' migration program with cloud and managed services expertise.
- Exakis Nelite (Magellan Group)coreOne of 17 ESN partners specializing in Microsoft solutions for public and private sector organizations.
- Experteam (Everience Group)coreOne of 17 ESN partners delivering Bleu's migration program with expertise in Microsoft technologies and sovereign cloud requirements.
- Orange BusinesscoreOne of 17 ESN partners and founding shareholder. Orange Business also delivers connectivity services (ExpressRoute) and migration services.
- UGAPcoreFrance's primary public procurement center (centrale d'achat). Bleu's Microsoft 365 collaborative services available via UGAP under Microsoft software contract. Azure services available via Nuage Public market.
- ResahcorePublic procurement center specializing in healthcare and medical-social sector. Bleu's collaborative services available via Resah for healthcare organizations.
- MicrosoftcoreStrategic technology partnership where Microsoft provides Azure and Microsoft 365 cloud platforms. Bleu operates these services on its own French infrastructure, independently from Microsoft's global infrastructure. Microsoft has no equity stake or governance role in Bleu. This partnership enables Bleu to offer full Microsoft cloud capabilities with French sovereignty.
- Sopra SteriacoreOne of 17 ESN partners delivering the 'Départ Lancé' migration program for public sector and critical infrastructure organizations.
- CellenzacoreOne of 17 ESN partners with expertise in Microsoft technologies and digital sovereignty for public sector clients.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights8 records
Bleu competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Scaleway: Scaleway is a French/European cloud provider offering IaaS, PaaS, and bare metal services with a focus on sovereignty and sustainability. Addresses overlapping customer segments but lacks the Microsoft Azure/365 specialization that defines Bleu's offering.
Broad incumbents
- OVHcloud: OVHcloud is the largest independent European cloud provider, headquartered in France, offering bare metal, hosted private cloud, and public cloud services. Overlaps with Bleu in serving French public sector and regulated workloads, but does not specialize in the Microsoft Azure/365 stack.
- Microsoft Azure (Public): Microsoft's global Azure public cloud is the underlying technology platform Bleu re-platforms on sovereign infrastructure. Competes broadly for French enterprise workloads but cannot serve sensitive regulated customers lacking SecNumCloud qualification or extraterritorial law immunity.
- AWS European Sovereign Cloud: AWS's planned European Sovereign Cloud targets the same European public sector and regulated workloads as Bleu with independent European governance. A broad incumbent entering the sovereign cloud space in Europe, posing a long-term competitive threat.
Direct peers
- NumSpot: NumSpot is a French sovereign cloud joint venture (including Docaposte, Dassault Systèmes, Bouygues Telecom, and Caisse des Dépôts) targeting the same SecNumCloud-qualified public sector and OIV customer base. Competes head-to-head with Bleu for sensitive French regulated workloads.
- Cloud Temple: Cloud Temple is a French sovereign cloud provider with SecNumCloud qualification serving defense, government, and critical infrastructure operators. Competes directly with Bleu for the same regulated French customers with comparable sovereign cloud positioning.
- Outscale: Outscale (a Dassault Systèmes subsidiary) provides sovereign cloud services in France with SecNumCloud qualification, including IaaS, PaaS, and AI offerings. Competes directly with Bleu for French public sector and regulated enterprise workloads with similar sovereign positioning.
- S3NS: S3NS is a French sovereign cloud joint venture between Thales, Bouygues Telecom, and Dassault Systèmes offering Google-based cloud services targeting the same French public sector, OIV/OSE, and regulated enterprise customers as Bleu. Direct competitor for sensitive workloads and SecNumCloud-qualified contracts.
Regional players
- Delos Cloud: Delos Cloud is a German sovereign cloud provider (SAP subsidiary) pursuing similar SecNumCloud-equivalent (BSI C5) credentials for German public sector. Allied with Bleu through a mutual assistance agreement and joint Cyber Defense Centre, serving a parallel German sovereign cloud market.
Others
- Google Cloud (via S3NS): Google Cloud provides the underlying technology stack for direct competitor S3NS in France. While not a direct Bleu competitor, the Google/S3NS combination competes for the same Microsoft-centric sovereign cloud workloads Bleu targets.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses3 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Bleu social profiles
Digital presenceBleu compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance8 records
Bleu financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Bleu leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles8 records
Bleu funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Bleu M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Bleu
What does Bleu do?
Bleu operates Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, CaaS) and Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, Exchange, Office, Power Platform) cloud services on sovereign French infrastructure located in the Paris region and southern France. The platform is pursuing SecNumCloud 3.2 qualification from ANSSI and is targeted at French public administrations, OIV/OSE critical infrastructure operators, healthcare organizations, and regulated enterprises requiring data residency and protection from non-European extraterritorial laws. Supporting services include the Départ Lancé migration program, an ISV marketplace, and 24/7 French-language operations and security monitoring from Paris and Rennes.
Is Bleu a public or private company?
Bleu is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Bleu founded?
Bleu was founded in 2024. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Bleu based?
Bleu is headquartered in La Défense, France, in the Europe region.
How does Bleu make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Cloud Services (IaaS, PaaS, CaaS) is the primary driver. The others are microsoft 365 Services (SaaS) and professional Services and Migration.
Who are Bleu's main competitors?
Scaleway is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are OVHcloud, Microsoft Azure (Public) and AWS European Sovereign Cloud. Direct peers are NumSpot, Cloud Temple, Outscale and S3NS. Delos Cloud is listed as a regional player. Google Cloud (via S3NS) is listed as an others.
Does Bleu have an API?
No public API is recorded for Bleu.
What industry is Bleu in?
Bleu's product category is Sovereign Cloud Infrastructure Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDABAAAL, Industry/Vertical Cloud Platforms (e.g., Gov/Healthcare/Financial Cloud Regions), with a secondary code of HDABAOAL, Edge Compliance, Governance & Data Sovereignty Infrastructure. Its NAICS code is 5182 and its SIC code is 7370.