OPPY International 🐙

What OPPY International 🐙 does

OPPY International is a France-headquartered B2B marine project management firm providing commercial and technical expertise to bring maritime innovation projects from market study through execution management to commissioning supervision. The company operates three service lines: Business Development (market analysis, partner identification, fundraising dossier preparation, customer representation), Project Management (operations structuration, supply chain management, worksite supervision), and Contract Management (negotiation support, technical expertise, claim management). Its core capabilities span naval engineering, subsea robotics, magnetic signature management, EPCI (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation) project execution, and floating construction technology.

The firm has developed four flagship project portfolios demonstrating its delivery range. WALL E+ is a 100% solar-powered autonomous floating office built at TU Delft's Green Village living lab in the Netherlands. OCTOPUS is a permanent autonomous underwater surveillance system using seabed-mounted Master Stations and Substations equipped with sonars, UUVs (Unmanned Underwater Vehicles), and encrypted communication systems for seabed monitoring. SIGMA is an aerial drone-based magnetic measurement and management system for vessel degaussing and sea trial signature validation. SDCS is a submarine damage control training simulator covering flooding management and fire control response.

Revenue is generated through professional services engagements on a project-by-project basis, with quote-based pricing tailored to each marine project's scope. The go-to-market is sales-led direct engagement, with geographic operations across Europe, Canada, and Southeast Asia via industry memberships (OSCI, Pole Mer Bretagne Atlantique, Marketing Flow). Customers span research institutions (The Green Village/TU Delft, Blue 21) and specialized maritime/defense firms (Underwater Energy Company), targeting three primary segments: the naval defense sector, marine innovation companies seeking commercial and technical integration support, and floating construction developers.

Name

OPPY International 🐙

Legal name

OPPY INTERNATIONAL

Website

https://oppy-international.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

France-based B2B marine project management firm providing business development, project management, and contract management services to naval defense, subsea robotics, and floating construction clients across Europe, Canada, and Southeast Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Project Management Services

NAICS

Ship and Boat Building (3366)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Maritime Unmanned Systems (USV/UUV) & Control Stations (IMABAKAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Submarine Integration, Testing, Trials & Commissioning Services (IMAJAOAN), Underwater Inspection, Maintenance & Repair (UWILD, Diving/ROV, In-water Cleaning) (IMAJAFAJ)

Keywords

• Marine project management
• Naval engineering services
• Floating construction
• Subsea surveillance systems
• Maritime consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Not explicitly disclosed

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Services - Project Management: OPPY International generates revenue through professional services including project management, business development consulting, contract management, and site supervision for marine projects. Services span from market studies through execution management and commissioning supervision.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

OPPY International is a marine project management firm that brings maritime projects to life through commercial and technical expertise, covering the full project lifecycle from market studies to execution management and commissioning supervision. The company delivers business development, project management, and contract management services for clients in naval defense, subsea robotics, and floating construction sectors across Southeast Asia, Canada, and Europe. Its portfolio includes specialized reference projects such as an autonomous floating office, subsea surveillance systems, magnetic measurement systems, and naval damage control simulators.

Product overview

OPPY International is a Marine Project Accelerator providing specialized commercial and technical expertise in maritime innovation, from market studies to execution management and commissioning supervision. The company offers three core service lines: Business Development (market analysis, partner identification, fundraising, customer representation), Project Management (operations structuration, supply chain management, worksite supervision), and Contract Management (negotiation support, technical expertise, claim management). Their portfolio includes four distinct products: WALL E+ floating office solution, OCTOPUS subsea surveillance system, SIGMA magnetic measurement system, and SDCS damage control simulator, serving clients across Southeast Asia, Canada, and Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Development Services Market analysis, partner identification, fundraising dossier preparation, and customer representation services for marine innovation companies seeking market access and commercial support.
• Project Management Services Operations structuration, supply chain management, and worksite supervision for EPCI (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation) marine projects, with a 'Glocal' supply chain approach.
• Contract Management Services Contract negotiation support, technical expertise, and claim management for complex international marine projects.
• WALL E+ Floating Office A 100% autonomous floating office powered by solar panels, built at The Green Village (TU Delft's living lab) in the Netherlands, demonstrating floating superstructure design and construction capability.
• OCTOPUS Subsea Surveillance System A permanent, autonomous underwater surveillance system for monitoring seabed and identifying threats, featuring seabed-mounted Master Stations and Substations equipped with sonars, UUVs, and encrypted communication systems.
• SIGMA Magnetic Measurement System An aerial magnetic measurement and management system for vessel degaussing using drone technology, developed for Sigma Class Frigates with onboard degaussing units and sea trial validation.
• SDCS Submarine Damage Control System A submarine damage control system and crew training simulator for ship damage response, including flooding management and fire control training infrastructure.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully delivered 4 major marine projects including autonomous floating office, underwater surveillance system, naval training simulator, and degaussing system

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OSCIcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEconomic Development Partner. OPPY INTERNATIONAL is a member of OSCI, the French federation of private companies dedicated to international business development. This enables them to develop international activities and carry out projects in Europe, Canada and South-East Asia.
• POLE MER BRETAGNE ATLANTIQUEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEconomic Development Partner. OPPY INTERNATIONAL is a member of POLE MER BRETAGNE ATLANTIQUE, which supports the maritime ecosystem (companies, academics, and professional organizations) in their innovation projects: networking, financing, and market access.
• Marketing FlowminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing Partner. OPPY INTERNATIONAL is a member of Marketing Flow, the first 'Growth for Good' community with over 250 marketers. They believe in the power of collective to make positive impact on business norms.
• The Green Village (TU Delft)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch and innovation partner. OPPY International collaborated with The Green Village, TU Delft's living lab, to build the WALL E+ floating office project. The Green Village provided the floating platform research opportunity.
• Blue 21coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology partner. Blue 21 was seeking a partner to test its floating platform. OPPY identified the research project opportunity and provided engineering expertise to create the floating superstructure for collaborative research purposes.
• Underwater Energy CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-development partner for OCTOPUS autonomous underwater surveillance system. OPPY supported the development of the permanent, autonomous, and discreet underwater surveillance system for monitoring seabed and identifying threats in partnership with this underwater energy company.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Naval Group: France's primary naval defense prime and submarine builder, where OPPY's founder Guillaume Vichot worked for 10 years. Naval Group operates at vastly larger scale across submarine programs, degaussing, and naval integration—the same domains in which OPPY delivers SDCS and SIGMA.
• Thales: French defense and aerospace prime with significant naval combat systems, sonar, and unmanned maritime portfolios. Thales competes with OPPY for naval integration work at much larger scale and serves overlapping submarine and surface ship customers.
• Saab: Swedish defense and naval prime with submarine programs (Saab Kockums) and autonomous underwater systems. Operates in the same naval integration domain as OPPY at significantly larger scale and is a potential competitor or acquirer.
• Hensoldt: German naval sensors and systems house with submarine optronics, sonar, and signature management offerings that overlap with OPPY's SIGMA magnetic measurement and SDCS domains, but at much greater scale as part of a broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• ECA Group: French mid-cap specializing in unmanned maritime systems (UUVs, USVs) and naval robotics. ECA Group is a direct comparable for OPPY's OCTOPUS autonomous subsea surveillance system and provides the closest pure-play reference for the UUV-integration business model.
• QinetiQ: Defense and maritime engineering consulting firm providing naval testing, training, and program support to governments and primes. QinetiQ's naval services business model and consulting-led GTM closely mirror OPPY's project accelerator positioning.
• Babcock International: UK-headquartered defense and naval support services company providing submarine support, training, and through-life engineering. Babcock's naval services model and project management focus closely mirror OPPY's SDCS training simulator and submarine integration offerings.
• Blue21: Dutch floating platform and blue economy research company working on floating infrastructure for climate adaptation. Blue21 is a direct peer for OPPY's WALL E+ floating office business and shares overlapping research and innovation partnerships in the floating construction space.
• SeaOwl Group: French maritime services company founded by former naval officers, providing crewing, training, and project management services to naval and offshore clients. SeaOwl's profile and French naval DNA make it a closely comparable boutique peer to OPPY.
• Exail (formerly iXblue): French subsea navigation, positioning, and autonomous systems company serving naval defense and maritime clients. Comparable in size, French domicile, and dual commercial/defense focus, and an obvious peer for OPPY's subsea and autonomous systems work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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