EXAD Sarl

What EXAD Sarl does

EXAD Sarl is a Kinshasa-based IT solutions integrator founded on March 23, 2015, serving enterprise clients in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The company delivers tailor-made IT solutions across four core service lines: network infrastructure installation, configuration and maintenance (copper and fiber optic); cybersecurity via Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) implementations anchored on Fortinet and Cisco technologies; fleet management with real-time GPS tracking, fuel management, driver identification via digital chips, and geofencing; and custom web and mobile application development. EXAD operates strictly as a systems integrator and value-added reseller rather than a software product company, channeling certified equipment and licenses from global vendors (Fortinet, Cisco, Huawei, Dell, Palo Alto Networks, Tenable, F5, Forcepoint, ManageEngine, SolarWinds, Veritas, InfoBlox, SentinelOne) into integrated enterprise deployments.

The customer base is concentrated in three verticals: banking and financial services (Ecobank RDC, FBNBank DRC), telecommunications (Vodacom Congo, Orange RDC), and energy/petroleum (Puma Energy/SPSA-COBIL, EnGen DRC). Notable engagements include a four-year maintenance contract for the Matadi oil site, full IT and datacenter relocation for Ecobank, and ongoing annual network infrastructure management for Orange. EXAD generates revenue through a mix of professional services (network installation and configuration), subscription/recurring revenue (cybersecurity and fleet management services), and hardware/software pass-through sales through certified vendor channels. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; the go-to-market motion is direct enterprise field sales supplemented by vendor co-marketing events (Fortinet and Cisco workshops, Cyber Security Clinic with Vodacom).

EXAD employs 8 people and operates from a single headquarters in Kinshasa-Ngaliema. The company is structured as a Sarl (Société à Responsabilité Limitée), has no disclosed parent, subsidiaries, or external investors, and has not raised funding. There is no evidence of geographic expansion beyond the DRC market, and the company does not maintain a presence on app stores or public developer APIs. Operating model is owner-led services delivery in a single emerging-market geography.

Name

EXAD Sarl

Legal name

EXAD Sarl

Website

https://exadgroup.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

EXAD Sarl is a Kinshasa-based IT solutions integrator providing network infrastructure, cybersecurity (NGFW), fleet management with GPS tracking, and custom application development to enterprise clients in banking, telecommunications, and energy sectors across the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Next-Gen Firewalls (NGFW) & UTM (HDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) (HDAFAFAA), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) & Secure SD-WAN (HDAIAFAH), Cloud Landing Zone & Architecture (Network, IAM, Governance) (BPAEACAE)

Keywords

• Network infrastructure services
• Cybersecurity solutions
• IT infrastructure services
• Fleet management solutions
• Enterprise IT services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kinshasa, Kinshasa

HQ country

Congo - Kinshasa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. IT Infrastructure Services: Network infrastructure installation, configuration and maintenance services for copper or fiber optic networks
2. Cybersecurity Solutions: Next Generation Firewall solutions and security services
3. Fleet Management Solutions: Real-time GPS tracking and fleet management services
4. Hardware and Software Sales: Supply of equipment and licenses through manufacturer-certified channels including servers, storage, network equipment, and security appliances
5. Software Development: Custom web and mobile application development services

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

EXAD Sarl is an IT services company in the Democratic Republic of Congo that delivers tailor-made enterprise IT solutions, including installation, configuration, and maintenance of copper and fiber optic network infrastructure, Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) cybersecurity implementations via Fortinet and Cisco, custom web and mobile application development, and fleet management solutions with real-time GPS tracking and fuel management. The company delivers these through manufacturer-authorized partnerships and certified channel supply of equipment and licenses.

Product overview

EXAD is an IT services company providing tailored technology and logistics solutions. The core offerings include network infrastructure services (copper and fiber optic installation, configuration, and maintenance), cybersecurity solutions (Next Generation Firewall implementations via Fortinet and Cisco), web and mobile application development, and fleet management solutions with GPS tracking and fuel management. These services are delivered through partnerships with major technology vendors including Fortinet, Cisco, Huawei, Palo Alto Networks, Tenable, ManageEngine, and others. EXAD operates as a solution integrator providing end-to-end IT services rather than proprietary software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Network Infrastructure Services Installation, configuration, and maintenance of network infrastructure including copper or fiber optic networks, delivered to enterprise clients in banking, telecommunications, and energy sectors in the DRC.
• Cybersecurity Solutions Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) solutions providing optimal network protection through Fortinet and Cisco technologies, including firewall implementation, network encryption, and license renewal services for enterprise customers.
• Web and Mobile Application Development Custom development of intuitive and efficient web and mobile applications to meet customer and employee needs, including specialized applications such as automatic check printing for financial departments.
• Fleet Management Solution Real-time GPS tracking solution for locating vehicles, optimizing routes, and managing automotive transport including health and safety, fuel management, driver identification with digital chips, and geofencing, delivered to enterprise fleet operators.
• Fuel Management Solution Advanced fuel management tools providing real-time reporting and control of fueling operations without supervision for enhanced security and accountability, applicable to vehicles, generators, and remote banking/telecom sites.
• Infrastructure Equipment Provision Provision of IT infrastructure and equipment from manufacturer-authorized vendors including Dell, Fusion, Fortinet, Cisco, and HP/MC3, including servers, storage, network equipment, and security appliances delivered through certified channels.
• Data Security Solutions Data security solutions including archiving services, backup management, and related data protection offerings delivered alongside infrastructure engagements.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4-year ongoing maintenance contract demonstrates customer retention and satisfaction
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration22 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• HuaweicoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for datacom, datacenter, and network maintenance solutions. EXAD provides Fusion/Huawei servers for storage and backup solutions to customers.
• FortinetcoreTechnology or IntegrationCore cybersecurity partnership for NGFW solutions, network infrastructure, and licensing. EXAD holds manufacturer authorization enabling certified channel delivery of Fortinet equipment and licenses.
• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationNetwork infrastructure partnership including Cisco Nexus for network termination, ISE licensing, and network segmentation solutions.
• FusioncoreTechnology or IntegrationServer delivery and maintenance partnership providing Fusion servers for storage and backup solutions.
• NICE/NEXIDIAsupportingTechnology or IntegrationCall center quality analysis solutions partnership for analyzing quality of call center operations.
• InvigosupportingTechnology or IntegrationDevice management solution partnership for automatic management of mobile phones.
• ManageEngine/ZohosupportingTechnology or IntegrationDesktop management, infrastructure management, and database management solutions partnership including annual license renewal services.
• DellcoreTechnology or IntegrationServer, storage, and backup equipment partnership providing Dell hardware solutions.
• MC3supportingTechnology or IntegrationHP server, desktop, and laptop equipment partnership.
• LenovosupportingTechnology or IntegrationDesktop and laptop equipment partnership.
• Motorola TechnologysupportingTechnology or IntegrationCommunication technology solutions partnership.
• TeltonikasupportingTechnology or IntegrationVehicle tracking equipment and fuel management solutions partnership for fleet management services.
• TenablesupportingTechnology or IntegrationCybersecurity solutions partnership for vulnerability assessment and security monitoring.
• EDT/PIIFLEETsupportingTechnology or IntegrationFleet management solution, vehicle tracking equipment, and fuel management solutions for end-to-end fleet management.
• VodacomcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCommercial partner relationship where Vodacom Congo is both a customer and commercial partner, with EXAD providing IT services and receiving business referrals.
• OrangecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCommercial partner relationship where Orange RDC is both a customer and commercial partner, with EXAD providing ongoing network infrastructure management services.
• Exclusive NetworkssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor partnership referenced in event collaboration for Fortinet solutions distribution.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Datacentrix: South African ICT integrator delivering enterprise networking, cybersecurity, and data center solutions. Comparable to EXAD's systems-integration profile with multi-vendor enterprise IT deployments, though focused primarily on the South African market.
• Orange Cyberdefense: Global cybersecurity services arm of Orange, offering managed detection, NGFW, and SOC services. Orange is also an EXAD customer in DRC, creating direct adjacency; the business model overlap on NGFW deployment and managed security is clear, though at much larger global scale.
• Internet Solutions (Dimension Data): African managed network and cybersecurity services provider offering enterprise-grade connectivity and managed security. Comparable to EXAD's networking and NGFW services in the broader enterprise IT services category, but operating at national/Multi-country scale in Africa.
• Liquid Intelligent Technologies: Pan-African fiber, cloud, and cybersecurity services provider with operations across multiple African countries. Comparable to EXAD as a multi-vendor IT services integrator serving enterprise and telco customers in Africa, but at materially larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• BCX (Business Connexion): South African IT services company offering networking, security, managed services, and cloud to enterprise and telco clients. Directly comparable to EXAD's IT services and cybersecurity integration offering, but with broader African reach and substantially larger headcount.

Others

• Westcon-Comstor: Global IT distributor specializing in security, networking, and collaboration products from Cisco, Fortinet, and others. Comparable as an upstream distributor in EXAD's vendor ecosystem, with overlap on the same African channel dynamics.
• Exclusive Networks: Global cybersecurity value-add distributor and EXAD's actual partner for Fortinet distribution in DRC. Comparable as an upstream partner in the same cybersecurity value chain, with mutual exposure to Fortinet's partner-program economics.

Regional players

• SEACOM: Pan-African subsea cable and connectivity provider extending into enterprise cloud and security services. Comparable to EXAD on the enterprise network-infrastructure axis, but with a fundamentally different infrastructure-ownership model and broader regional footprint.
• MainOne (Equinix): West African data center and connectivity provider serving enterprise and telco customers. Comparable to EXAD as an enterprise-facing IT infrastructure provider in sub-Saharan Africa, but with primary geographic focus on Nigeria and West Africa rather than DRC.

Direct peers

• Logicalis Africa: IT solutions integrator with strong Africa presence, focused on enterprise networking, cybersecurity, and managed services. Directly comparable to EXAD's portfolio of Cisco/Fortinet-based network and security deployments, though operating across multiple African geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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