What Evolix does

Evolix is a French open-source infrastructure hosting and managed services operator headquartered in Marseille, founded in February 2004 by three École Centrale Marseille engineers—Grégory Colpart (Managing Director), Sébastien Dubois (Commercial Director), and Maxime Keller. The company provides dedicated server rental and sale (Dell, HP, IBM), private and public cloud platforms built on KVM/libvirt, managed Linux/BSD server administration ("infogérance"), multi-datacenter high-availability solutions with PRA/PCA disaster recovery, and a proprietary backup product (EvoBackup) using rsync, OpenSSH and Btrfs. It operates its own network as a registered RIPE NCC member (AS 197696) under ARCEP license L33.1, with infrastructure deployed across Interxion Marseille, Equinix Paris (PA2/Saint-Denis) and the TDF datacenter in Aix-en-Provence, plus a regional office in Montréal opened in 2015.

The business model is overwhelmingly services-led and recurring: clients pay monthly subscriptions for managed dedicated servers, infogérance coverage (24/7 Level-3 support with 15-minute GIT and 1-hour GTR SLAs), usage-based backup at €1/GB, and managed open-source SaaS (NextCloud, Gitea, Redmine, WordPress, Icinga, Mattermost, plus free Jitsi/Etherpad/PrivateBin). Pricing is largely quote-based, with hardware refreshes every three years baked in. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales through the Marseille, Paris and Montréal offices with community-led demand generation via Debian/OpenBSD contributions, CHATONS collective membership (since 2021), and conference participation (DebConf, Sud Web, Web à Québec). Customer base of over 100 logos spans SMEs and mid-market firms, government (Conseil Général des Bouches-du-Rhône, CCIMP), healthcare (Centre Hospitalier de Martigues), research (Inserm/CRCM, CNRS), education (École Centrale Marseille, Université de Savoie), tourism and e-commerce (AutoEscape, CyberCartes, Exotismes). Capital is €105,000 SARL, fully founder-owned with no external funding or M&A history.

Revenue grew from €50K in 2004 to €1.365M in 2020, with headcount plateauing around 13–20 across the three locations; the firm appears to be a deliberately small, bootstrapped specialist with no external fundraising, classified in Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Méditerranée in 2013 and 2014, and operationally active with a 2004–2025 copyright notice and current leadership team unchanged from founding.

Name

Evolix

Legal name

Evolix SARL

Website

https://evolix.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Evolix is a Marseille-based, founder-owned French open-source hosting and managed-infrastructure operator (founded 2004) serving 100+ SMEs, public-sector, and mid-market clients with dedicated Linux/BSD servers, private and public cloud on KVM, 24/7 infogérance, and multi-datacenter high availability.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Marseille

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dedicated Server Hosting: Rental and sale of branded servers (Dell, HP, IBM) with customizable configurations including CPU, RAM, storage, and extensions. Servers available in Marseille and Paris datacenters.
2. Infogérance (Managed Services): Full managed services including 24/7 monitoring, security updates, technical support level 3, backup management, and system optimization for Linux/BSD servers. Offered in business hours or 24/7 with GTI/GTR guarantees.
3. Backup as a Service: Cloud backup service with encrypted storage across multiple datacenters. Pricing at 1€ per GB with no commitment. On Premises solutions for larger volumes (1-60 TB).
4. Cloud Computing: Private cloud solutions on KVM/libvirt, public cloud platform for virtual machines, and hybrid infrastructure combining dedicated and virtual servers.
5. Consulting and Training: Professional services including infrastructure audits, architecture recommendations, migration support, and training on Linux administration, Ansible automation, and custom technologies. Organization number 93131820013 for training delivery.
6. SaaS Offerings: Managed services for open source software including NextCloud, Gitea (free for clients), Redmine, WordPress, Icinga, and Mattermost. Free services include Jitsi, Etherpad, and PrivateBin.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Evolix provides open-source hosting and managed infrastructure services for Linux/BSD servers, including dedicated server rental, private and public cloud on KVM/libvirt, 24/7 level-3 infogérance (managed services), high availability multi-datacenter hosting, and managed SaaS offerings (NextCloud, Gitea, Redmine, WordPress, Icinga, Mattermost). They operate proprietary backup (EvoBackup) and act as a RIPE NCC network operator with multi-datacenter infrastructure across Marseille, Paris, Aix-en-Provence, and Montréal.

Product overview

Evolix is an Open Source hosting and server management company offering a unified portfolio combining dedicated servers (Dell/HP/IBM), private and public cloud infrastructure (KVM/libvirt), 24/7 Linux server management (infogérance), high availability solutions, and a suite of free/open-source SaaS applications (NextCloud, Gitea, Redmine, WordPress, Icinga, Mattermost, Jitsi, Etherpad, PrivateBin). The core offering centers on managed dedicated servers with full system administration, supplemented by cloud computing platforms and value-added services like EvoBackup and disaster recovery solutions. The company operates as both a hosting provider and network operator (AS 197696) with datacenters in Marseille and Paris.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dedicated Servers (Serveurs dédiés) Brand-name dedicated servers (Dell, HP, IBM) available for sale or monthly rental with fully customizable configurations (CPU, RAM, disks, extensions), scalable at any time. Configurations optimized for Linux with very low hardware failure rates.
• Private Cloud (Cloud Privé) Custom private cloud infrastructure solutions based on KVM/libvirt technology, with dedicated virtualization platform for a single organization.
• Public Cloud (Cloud Public) Public cloud platform using KVM virtualization technology with multi-distributed nodes and dual hypervisor pairs for shared multi-client usage.
• Linux Infogérance (Managed Linux Services) 24/7 server management service including system optimization, monitoring/supervision, security update deployment, technical support (level 3), and backup management for Linux servers. Available with Business Hours or 24/7 coverage with GTI/GTR guarantees.
• EvoBackup Proprietary backup solution using rsync, OpenSSH, and Btrfs, available as 'Backup as a Service' (1 EUR per GB per month) or 'On Premise' installation (1-60 TB units), with encrypted storage and RAID technology across multiple datacenters.
• Managed NextCloud SaaS Open-source file storage and sharing service accessible via web interface, desktop clients (Linux/Mac/Windows), and mobile apps for Android/iPhone. Managed by Evolix for clients.
• Managed Gitea SaaS Open-source web-based source code management with Git repositories, issue tracking, wiki, and collaborative features (fork, pull requests). Offered free to all Evolix clients.
• Managed Redmine SaaS Open-source web-based project management with advanced ticket management, wiki, GIT/SVN repository integration, and unlimited projects and users.
• Managed WordPress SaaS Open-source blogging and website creation platform with automatic and one-click updates, optimized security for admin interface protection.
• Managed Icinga SaaS Open-source system and network monitoring with modern responsive web interface, 24/7 external server monitoring, and email/SMS notifications.
• Managed Mattermost SaaS Open-source instant messaging platform with channels for text, images, and links via web browser or mobile app. Unlimited users and conversation history.
• Jitsi SaaS (Free) Open-source video conferencing service enabling multi-person communication via microphone and webcam through web browser or mobile app. Free service.
• Etherpad SaaS (Free) Open-source real-time collaborative text editing allowing multiple users to edit simultaneously through a web browser. Free service.
• PrivateBin SaaS (Free) Open-source online text sharing with configurable expiration dates, password protection, and automatic deletion after reading. Free service.
• Consulting and Training (Conseil & Formations) Infrastructure consulting and training services including Debian GNU/Linux administration, Ansible automation, and customized training (PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, OpenBSD, Docker, Icinga, KVM, LXC). Training organization number 93131820013.

Quantifiable outcome

• Automatic server replacement every 3 years ensuring modern hardware
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers19 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• CHATONS (Collectif des Hébergeurs, Alternatifs, Transparents, Ouverts, Neutres et Solidaires)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Evolix joined the CHATONS collective in 2021, aligning with their open source values. The collective promotes ethical hosting practices, data privacy, and solidarity-based digital services. Evolix offers some free/libre software services under this initiative.
• TDF DatacentermajorTechnology or Integration · 1 November 2014Partnership with TDF for hosting in their new Aix-en-Provence datacenter. Enables multi-datacenter high availability solutions with 20+ km separation and fiber connectivity.
• Debian ProjectcoreTechnology or IntegrationActive contributor to Debian project through sponsoring DebConf, MiniDebConf, and Debian LTS initiatives. Uses Debian GNU/Linux as primary server OS.
• OpenBSD ProjectcoreTechnology or IntegrationFinancial supporter of OpenBSD project. Offers OpenBSD as alternative operating system option for servers.
• Interxion MarseillemajorTechnology or IntegrationPrimary datacenter partner at Interxion MRS1/MRS2 facilities in Marseille. Core infrastructure location for dedicated servers and cloud services.
• Equinix ParismajorTechnology or IntegrationSecondary datacenter partner at Equinix PA2 in Paris (Saint-Denis) enabling multi-region redundancy and Paris-area customer proximity.
• IELO (Transit Provider)coreTechnology or IntegrationQuality transit provider for network connectivity. Part of multi-transit strategy with Level3 for redundancy.
• Level3 Communications (Transit Provider)coreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal transit provider ensuring network connectivity redundancy. Part of multi-transit strategy with IELO.
• France-IX (Peering Exchange)coreTechnology or IntegrationPeering at France-IX internet exchange for improved network performance and reduced transit costs.
• La Quadrature du NetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinancial supporter of digital rights advocacy organization.
• RIPE NCCcoreTechnology or IntegrationLocal Internet Registry (LIR) member with AS 197696 autonomous system number for network operator services.
• ARCEPcoreTechnology or IntegrationHolds telecom operator license L33.1 enabling network services and BGP routing.
• Libertis (Open Source Cluster)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founder Sébastien Dubois serves as vice-president of Libertis, the regional PACA open source cluster. Group of 18 companies promoting open source.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Outscale (Dassault Systèmes): Outscale is a French cloud provider (owned by Dassault Systèmes) offering IaaS, cloud, and managed services with strong focus on European sovereignty and security certifications. It competes in the same French enterprise market as Evolix but with larger scale and capital backing.
• Scaleway: Scaleway is a French/European cloud provider offering dedicated servers, cloud instances, and managed services. It is a direct competitor in the French market and shares Evolix's focus on European data sovereignty and open-source technology.
• OVHcloud: OVHcloud is the largest European cloud provider headquartered in France, offering dedicated servers, hosting, and managed services. It directly competes with Evolix's core dedicated server and cloud offerings but at massive scale with global infrastructure.
• Hetzner: Hetzner is a major German hosting provider offering dedicated servers, cloud, and colocation with strong Linux/open-source focus. It competes directly with Evolix on dedicated server hosting and is known for cost-efficient infrastructure at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Gandi: Gandi is a French hosting and domain registrar offering cloud, dedicated servers, and managed services with strong open-source and independence positioning. Comparable to Evolix in scale, French market focus, and philosophy around open-source and data sovereignty.
• Ikoula: Ikoula is a French hosting provider offering dedicated servers, cloud hosting, and managed services with a focus on Linux and open-source technology. Similar to Evolix in size, geographic focus (France), and customer base (SMEs and mid-market).
• Infomaniak: Infomaniak is a Swiss independent hosting provider offering dedicated servers, cloud, and managed services with a strong emphasis on data sovereignty and open-source technology. It is highly comparable to Evolix in philosophy (independent, open-source friendly) and target market (European SMEs and privacy-conscious clients).
• PlanetHoster: PlanetHoster is a Canadian hosting provider offering shared hosting, dedicated servers, and cloud services. Directly comparable to Evolix's Montr\u00e9al operations and competitive in the same French-Canadian SMB market with similar open-source technology stack.

Emerging players

• Clever Cloud: Clever Cloud is a French Platform-as-a-Service provider focused on automated cloud hosting for developers, with strong open-source positioning. It overlaps with Evolix in French market and open-source philosophy but is more focused on PaaS than managed infrastructure.
• Alwaysdata: Alwaysdata is a French hosting provider offering shared hosting, dedicated servers, and managed services with strong open-source support. Comparable to Evolix in size, French market focus, and emphasis on serving developers and SMEs with open-source tooling.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/evolix
• GitHubgithub.com/Evolix
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCRCZX_NhKveg0BAiPntIbgw
• Facebookfacebook.com/evolix
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/evolix
• Instagraminstagram.com/evolix

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 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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