Syntea S.A.

What Syntea S.A. does

Syntea S.A. is a Poland-based EdTech company founded in 2003, operating in the Education Process Outsourcing (EPO) segment. The company delivers vocational education, professional certification, and competency development services primarily to Polish schools, local government units (JST), and BPO/SSC/IT sector enterprises. Its core technology stack includes proprietary VR/AR remote training laboratories, a virtual 3D printing simulation, the MEERP educational matrix integrated with ERP systems, and the Micree VR/AI platform for career guidance and micro-credentials aligned with Poland's Integrated Qualifications System (ZSK) and the European Qualifications Framework (EQF).

The company monetizes through a hybrid model: (1) EU-funded project services via competitive applications to programs such as FEDS 2021-2027, POWER, and Erasmus+, which represent the primary revenue stream and deliver training to public beneficiaries; (2) fee-for-service training and certification programs for market qualifications registered in ZSK; (3) licensing of branded programs (including Aptech-branded IT/aviation/hospitality certifications) and VCC market qualifications to its SEP partner network of approximately 100 partners across 14 Central and Eastern European markets; and (4) consulting services for workforce development and curriculum design. Recent contract values range from EUR 1.1M to PLN 10.7M per project.

Syntea is registered as a joint-stock company (S.A.) on the Warsaw Stock Exchange's NewConnect alternative market. Ownership is concentrated with Piotr Fałek (72.72%, CEO and founder), Paweł Chudy (18.18%, Vice President), and Aptech Limited of India (9.09%, strategic minority investor since 2012). The company leads the Sector Council for Modern Business Services (NUB) and currently manages 28 ongoing projects across Poland and internationally, with approximately 41 employees.

Name

Syntea S.A.

Legal name

Syntea S.A.

Website

https://syntea.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Syntea S.A. is a Poland-based EdTech company delivering vocational education, VR/AR training, and ZSK-aligned professional certifications to schools, local governments, and BPO/SSC/IT enterprises via EU-funded projects and a 14-country partner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lublin

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. EU-Funded Project Services: Primary revenue stream through competitive applications for European Union funded projects. Syntea secures large-scale grants from programs including FEDS 2021-2027, POWER, Erasmus+, and others. Services include training delivery, competency development, and consulting for public beneficiaries.
2. Training and Certification Services: Fee-for-service training programs and certification examinations for market qualifications registered in the Integrated Qualifications System (ZSK). Services cover vocational qualifications, digital skills, and professional competencies.
3. Licensed Programs: Revenue from licensed training programs including Aptech-branded certifications in IT graphics, animation (Arena Animation), aviation, and hospitality sectors. Also includes VCC market qualifications licensing to partner network.
4. Consulting Services: Business consulting for enterprises including training needs analysis, job placement services (since 2012 with Labor Market Agency certification), and curriculum development for educational institutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Syntea S.A. delivers Education Process Outsourcing (EPO) services combining vocational training, market qualification certification, modern career counseling, and VR/AR-enabled competency development programs. The company secures EU-funded projects (FEDS, POWER, Erasmus+) through competitive applications and executes large-scale training programs for schools, local government units, and BPO/SSC/IT enterprises across Central and Eastern Europe. Its proprietary offerings include the Micree VR/AI platform, VR-based 3D printing training laboratory, and the VCC certification system registered in Poland's Integrated Qualifications System (ZSK).

Product overview

Syntea S.A. operates as an Education Process Outsourcing (EPO) company in the EdTech sector, offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational and competency development services. The core offerings include innovative VR/AR-based training solutions (such as the Micree platform combining VR and AI), professional qualification programs registered in Poland's Integrated Qualifications System (ZSK), and modern vocational career counseling services. The company also hosts the Sector Council for Modern Business Services (NUB) and manages European-funded training registries. These products work together as an integrated educational ecosystem supporting lifelong learning from initial education through professional development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VR/AR Education Solutions
• Micree Platform
• Market Qualifications Certification Programs (Kwalifikacje Rynkowe)
• Modern Vocational Career Counseling
• Sector Council for Modern Business Services (Sektorowa Rada ds. Kompetencji NUB)
• Dual Education Programs
• European Training Registry for Modern Business Services Sector
• EQF/PRK Aligned Training Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,367 people obtained market qualifications through ZSK in largest project of its kind in Poland
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and major.

• ESG4PMChange ConsortiumflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2024International Erasmus+ project 'The ESG Imperative for the Project Management World' with total value EUR 1,547,631.95. Partners include: University of Novi Sad (Serbia, beneficiary), University of Bologna (Italy), WSIZ Rzeszów (Poland), University of Thessaly (Greece), University of Split (Croatia), PM² Alliance (Belgium), Energy Net DOO (Serbia), Future Food Institute ETS (Italy), Revas Sp. z o.o. (Poland), Sparky Solution (Croatia), Advise Institute (Serbia), European Academy (Serbia), Syntea S.A. (Poland). Project runs November 2024 - October 2027.
• Training Registry of Modern Business Services ConsortiumflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2023Erasmus+ Forward project with total value EUR 1,096,655.00. Partners include: Syntea S.A. (leader), MARR (Poland), Dekaplus Business Services (Cyprus), EURO-NET (Italy), Agenzia per lo Sviluppo dell'Empolese Valdelsa (Italy). Project aims to create national registry of quality-assured training for BSS sector. Project runs December 2023 - November 2025.
• Sektorowa Rada ds. Kompetencji w sektorze Nowoczesnych Usług Biznesowych (NUB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Sector Council for Modern Business Services established in 2019 with Syntea as leader, in partnership with Fundacja VCC, Politechnika Śląska, Uniwersytet Opolski, and Stowarzyszenie ASPIRE. Funded by PARP under POWER program. Objectives include supporting polyvectoral education paths, strengthening reskilling competencies, identifying skill gaps, and supporting teaching staff in implementing innovative teaching methods.
• ASPIRE (Stowarzyszenie)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolish industry association for BPO/SSC/IT sector. Syntea collaborates with ASPIRE for industry knowledge, market intelligence, and sector-specific competency requirements. ASPIRE represents hundreds of BPO/SSC/IT entities in Poland.
• Pro ProgressiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolish BPO/SSC/IT industry association. Syntea leverages partnership for industry insights and competency requirement identification for sector training programs.
• Małopolska Agencja Rozwoju Regionalnego (MARR)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional development agency and project partner. Collaborates with Syntea on EU-funded projects including Training Registry for Modern Business Services sector. MARR is a key partner in Regionalna Sieć Kształcenia.
• SEP (Syntea Education Partners) NetworkmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational distribution network established from 2012. Approximately 100 partners across 14 Central and Eastern European markets distribute Syntea's licensed products and services locally. Partners include educational institutions, training companies, and regional organizations.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cegos Group: Global corporate training and professional development provider operating across Europe with similar focus on management, leadership, and project management certifications. Comparable in product breadth (qualification-aligned training) and in reliance on international/enterprise client base.
• BPP Education Group: Professional certification and qualification-based training provider with similar positioning around recognized credentials (accounting, law, project management). Comparable business model of standardized, qualification-anchored training programs delivered to professionals and career changers.
• Learnetic: Polish EdTech company providing digital educational content, platforms, and learning solutions to schools and institutions. Comparable in geography, K-12/vocational education customer base, and use of EU-funded project channels.
• Sollers Consulting: Polish consulting and training firm specializing in ERP (Microsoft Dynamics), business transformation, and workforce competency development. Comparable in ERP training heritage, Polish mid-market positioning, and BPO/SSC sector exposure.
• Kaplan (Kaplan Professional): Professional education and certification provider offering qualification-aligned training programs across multiple disciplines. Comparable in framing training as preparation for recognized market qualifications and serving both individuals and employer-sponsored learners.

Broad incumbents

• Skillsoft: Large-scale corporate learning platform offering professional development, technology, and leadership training content. Overlaps with Syntea's BPO/SSC and management training focus but at substantially larger scale and as part of a broader portfolio.
• Pluralsight: Technology and digital skills training platform serving enterprises and individuals. Comparable in the IT skills training dimension (Microsoft Dynamics/ERP, web development, CRM) but operates a global SaaS content library rather than EU project-based delivery.
• Coursera: Online education platform offering professional certificates, micro-credentials, and corporate learning. Comparable in the credential-aligned, VR/AI-augmented learning direction (e.g., VR-based learning experiences) and in serving both individuals and enterprise buyers.

Emerging players

• Interplay Learning: VR-based training platform for skilled trades and technical occupations, focused on practical skill acquisition. Most directly comparable to Syntea's VR 3D Printing lab and remote practical-training approach.
• Strivr: VR-based immersive learning company focused on enterprise workforce training and skill development. Comparable in using VR for procedural/practical skill acquisition but concentrated in enterprise rather than public-funded education.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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