What Sfere Groupe does

Sfere Groupe (legal entity SFERE HOLDING, RCS La Roche-sur-Yon 510 611 106) is a privately held French multi-activity B2B technology group founded in 1984 and headquartered at La Roche-sur-Yon, Vendée. The group operates through eight divisions — Sfere Bureautique (managed print services and office IT, operating as France's second-largest Konica Minolta concessionnaire), Sfere Encaissement (point-of-sale, cash registers, payment terminals, ordering kiosks), Sfere Visio (video surveillance and alarm systems), Sfere Solugiène (digital HACCP food-safety compliance on tablet), Sfere Informatique/XEFI (professional IT services, hosting, security), Sfere Océanic (Mondial Piscine swimming-pool concession), Sfere Bar & Food (La Cervoiserie bar/restaurant franchises and Miam & Bon food truck), and Sfere Coaching (MonCOACHezmoi personal training) — alongside regional sub-brands Polygone (Dordogne), Dimatica (Lot-et-Garonne/Tarn-et-Garonne), and CBS (Loire-Atlantique/Brittany).

The group runs 11 owned agencies across 15 departments of Western France, employing 140–150 staff and generating consolidated revenue of more than €20 million. Distribution is field-sales-led through regional account managers ("chargés d'affaires"), supplemented by trade-show presence (SERBOTEL, REST'HÔTEL, Comptoir & Fournil Pro, Paris Retail Week), local sports and cultural sponsorships (Stade Rochelais, FCY Rugby, Vendée Foot Club, Tour de Vendée), and customer breakfast seminars/demonstrations. Pricing combines hardware sales (Konica Minolta bizhub and AccurioPress lines, Péri­matic/SAGA/L'Addition POS terminals, Gigamedia cameras) with multi-year managed services, equipment financing through LOCAM and BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, and a refurbished "Second Life" printer program.

Customers are primarily French SMEs in food service, hospitality, public sector/education, automotive, and print services, with case studies including Centre Hospitalier Nord Deux-Sèvres (126-machine deployment), Grand Port de St Nazaire (100 machines with PaperCut), Lycée Aimé Césaire, and a long tail of independent restaurants and hotels. Ownership is private and family-controlled, led by President Franck Vassallo, with no disclosed venture or private-equity backing.

Name

Sfere Groupe

Legal name

SFERE HOLDING

Website

https://sfere-groupe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Sfere Groupe is a privately held French B2B technology group headquartered in La Roche-sur-Yon, operating eight integrated divisions — managed print, POS, video surveillance, IT services, HACCP compliance, pools, hospitality and coaching — across 11 agencies serving SMEs in Western France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

La Roche-sur-yon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Office Equipment Sales & Leasing: Sale and financing of Konica Minolta printing equipment, copiers, and multifunction devices. Equipment available for purchase or lease through LOCAM financing partner.
2. Point-of-Sale Systems: Cash register systems, payment terminals, order kiosks, and POS software for food service and retail businesses. Includes installation, maintenance, and ongoing support.
3. Managed IT Services: IT infrastructure management, network maintenance, data backup and hosting, security solutions, and software installation services through Sfere Informatique/XEFI.
4. Video Surveillance & Security: Security camera installation and monitoring services through Sfere Visio, including Gigamedia cameras, SERIS alarm systems, and remote surveillance solutions.
5. Food Safety Compliance: HACCP compliance solution (Sfere Solugiene) providing digital hygiene monitoring and traceability for food service establishments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Sfere Groupe is a multi-activity B2B group that sells, leases, and services office and digital technology for SMBs across Western France. Its core activities are managed print services and Konica Minolta office equipment (Sfere Bureautique), point-of-sale and cash management systems (Sfere Encaissement), video surveillance and security (Sfere Visio), digital HACCP food-safety compliance (Sfere Solugiene), managed IT services (Sfere Informatique / XEFI), plus complementary franchises in pool construction (Sfere Océanic), bars/restaurants (La Cervoiserie), and personal coaching (MonCOACHezmoi). The offering combines hardware supply, installation, financing, and ongoing managed services delivered through 11 local agencies.

Product overview

Sfere Groupe is a multi-service B2B technology group structured as a holding company with eight distinct operating divisions, unified by a shared focus on enterprise digital transformation. The portfolio spans a hardware-centric core — Sfere Bureautique (managed print and office IT, as the #2 Konica Minolta France dealer), Sfere Encaissement (POS and cash management systems), Sfere Visio (video surveillance and security), and Sfere Informatique (professional IT services) — alongside complementary verticals in hygiene compliance (Sfere Solugiene, a HACCP tablet solution), aquatic infrastructure (Sfere Océanic, a Mondial Piscine franchise), food & hospitality (La Cervoiserie's bar/restaurant and food truck operations), and personal coaching (MonCOACHezmoi). Three regional subsidiaries — Polygone in Dordogne, Dimatica in Lot-et-Garonne/Tarn-et-Garonne, and CBS in western Brittany — distribute the same product lines under local brands. The group's strategy positions itself as a one-stop digital partner for SMEs across the western arc of France, integrating hardware, software, and managed services into packaged solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Polygone: Regional brand for Bureautique and Encaissement operations in Dordogne (24).
• Dimatica

Products and services

• Sfere Bureautique Managed print services and office IT solutions division, operating as the second-largest Konica Minolta dealer in France. Provides print infrastructure audits, managed print services, document dematerialization (GED/electronic invoicing), IT infrastructure management, RH/accounting software integration, and large-format printing for B2B clients.
• Sfere Encaissement Point-of-sale and cash management solutions provider offering POS terminals, cash registers, payment terminals (TPE), order kiosks, weighing scales, and installation/maintenance services for hospitality and retail businesses. Integrates vendors such as Périmatic (SAGA One Touch), Linéo Soft, Abill/Yavin, L'Addition and Glory cash recyclers.
• Sfere Visio Business video surveillance and security systems integrator providing IP and dome cameras, continuous recording solutions, remote monitoring via smartphone apps, AJAX anti-intrusion alarm systems, and SERIS remote monitoring (télésurveillance) connections for professional B2B clients. Certified on Gigamedia AI camera technology and UNV product range.
• Sfere Solugiène Digital HACCP food safety and hygiene compliance solution for food service and restaurant businesses. Delivered as a tablet-based application enabling food traceability, temperature monitoring, best-before date (DLC) management, and digital Plan de Maitrise Sanitaire (PMS) implementation.
• Sfere Informatique (XEFI La Roche sur Yon) Professional IT services division providing computer hardware maintenance, software installation and configuration, IT security solutions, data backup and hosting, network infrastructure, secure email and internet access, and managed IT services for B2B clients.
• Sfere Océanic Swimming pool and spa sales, installation, and maintenance division operating as a Mondial Piscine franchise. Serves the Vendée coastal region with residential and commercial pool construction, renovation, and seasonal winterization services.
• Sfere Bar & Food / La Cervoiserie Managed bar and food service franchise operations under the La Cervoiserie brand. Includes two company-owned bar/restaurants (La Roche sur Yon and Les Herbiers), a food truck (Miam & Bon), and pizza vending machines, operating as both a commercial showcase and standalone business line.
• Sfere Coaching / MonCOACHezmoi Personalized sports coaching service operating in and around La Roche sur Yon, offering in-gym and at-home personal training sessions combined with nutritional guidance, delivered by in-house coaches.

Named customers18 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BNP Paribas Leasing SolutionscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2020Electronic signature (e-signature) partnership for financing requests. 1 e-signature = 1 tree planted. Over 5,000 trees planted in Piuria, Peru region in 2020 for carbon offset.
• Konica MinoltacoreTechnology or IntegrationSfere Bureautique is the 2nd largest Konica Minolta concessionnaire in France. Provides printing equipment, copiers, and multifunction devices with associated managed services. Konica Minolta is ranked in the Global 100 Most Sustainable Companies for 5th time.
• FCY RugbyminorOthersSports sponsorship with local rugby club. Participation in inter-company tournaments and partner events.
• Stade RochelaisminorOthersTop 14 rugby team sponsorship for 2023-2024 season. Company ambassador Corentin Morand represents group at matches.
• Vendée Foot ClubminorOthersRegional football club sponsorship in Vendée department.
• ESOF FootballminorOthersFootball club sponsorship in Saint-André-Goule-d'Oie, Vendée.
• HOGLY VolleyballminorOthersVolleyball club that won 2023 French D3 championship. Ongoing sponsorship relationship.
• Tour de VendéeminorOthersCycling event sponsorship with employee participation in race. 100kg of candy distributed along the route.
• Corsaires de Nantes (Ice Hockey)minorOthersIce hockey team sponsorship in Nantes.
• La Roche Vendée Basket Club (RVBC)minorOthersBasketball club sponsorship with Tigresses team.
• Marathon de La RochelleminorOthersMarathon event sponsorship with equipment lending for race organization.
• Autocross Saint-Georges de MontaiguminorOthersEuropean autocross championship sponsorship.
• Lions Club La Roche sur YonminorOthersPhilanthropic partnership for charity events like Super Loto.
• Festival Face & SiminorOthersAnnual music and family festival sponsorship in Mouilleron le Captif.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Devoteam: European IT and management consulting firm with strong French presence. Competes in digital transformation, managed IT services, and cloud infrastructure for SMBs and mid-market clients.
• Orange Business Services: Telecom operator Orange's B2B IT services division, providing managed IT, cloud, and cybersecurity to French enterprises. Competes with Sfere Informatique in IT infrastructure, hosting, and security for B2B clients.
• Ricoh France: French subsidiary of Ricoh providing office printing, managed document services, and IT services. Direct competitor for Sfere Bureautique's managed print and digital document management offering.
• Sopra Steria: Major European IT services and digital transformation firm headquartered in France. Broader competitor in managed IT, infrastructure, and consulting services for mid-market and enterprise B2B clients.
• SERIS: French leader in professional security, video surveillance monitoring, and remote guarding. Both a distribution partner of Sfere Visio and a direct competitor in B2B surveillance and remote monitoring services.
• Capgemini: Global IT services and consulting leader with one of its largest presences in France. Competes in managed IT, digital transformation, and infrastructure services across the same B2B client segments, at much larger scale.
• Hikvision France: French subsidiary of Hikvision, global leader in video surveillance products. Competes with Sfere Visio in IP cameras, NVRs, and integrated CCTV deployments for B2B clients.
• Konica Minolta France: France arm of Konica Minolta, Sfere's largest technology partner. Operates direct sales and own concessionnaire network competing with Sfere in office printing and document management for the same mid-market B2B clients.
• Canon France: French arm of Canon offering office printing equipment, multifunction devices, and managed print services. Competes head-on with Sfere Bureautique's Konica Minolta-based hardware and managed print solutions.

Direct peers

• XEFI: National French IT services and managed print franchise network. Sfere Informatique / XEFI La Roche sur Yon operates as a XEFI franchisee; XEFI is the closest direct peer given overlapping managed IT, print, and SMB services across France.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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