PROGI-CONCEPT

What PROGI-CONCEPT does

Progi-Concept is a privately-held French software services firm headquartered in Niort that develops bespoke business management software, internet-based management websites, e-commerce platforms with commercial management integration, point-of-sale systems, and specialized add-on modules (geolocation, tablet signatures, interfaces). The company serves primarily French small and medium enterprises with occasional engagements in specialized verticals (senior living, port operations, traveler accommodation, medical practices) and government. Most projects are one-time custom development engagements following a written specification document (cahier des charges), with revenue supplemented by recurring maintenance and 24/7 remote support subscriptions, training services, and specification-writing engagements.

The technology stack is anchored on PC Soft's Windev, Webdev, and Windev Mobile development environments, supporting multiple database backends including Hyperfile SQL/HFSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, and PostGreSQL. Delivered solutions are web-accessible and remotely maintainable, enabling nationwide service delivery within France via tele-maintenance and tele-assistance. The company has built integration modules with EBP Gestion Commerciale SaaS (tariff import) and Batappli (server/PC synchronization and email marketing). No AI/ML capabilities, mobile applications, or public APIs are disclosed.

The business model combines project-based custom development (one-time license) with recurring maintenance contracts (subscription) and professional services (training, specification writing). Go-to-market is sales-led, relying on direct client engagement through the company website with a free needs assessment, supplemented by the Codeur marketplace platform for project acquisition. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The customer base is fragmented across micro-businesses, SMBs, a few mid-market accounts, and one government engagement, with Port Atlantique de La Rochelle and Les Résidentiels appearing as repeat clients across multiple locations and projects.

Name

PROGI-CONCEPT

Legal name

Progi-Concept

Website

https://progiconcept.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Progi-Concept is a French software services firm based in Niort that builds bespoke business management software, management websites, e-commerce platforms, and point-of-sale systems using PC Soft's Windev/Webdev/Mobile platform, primarily serving French SMBs with recurring maintenance contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Business Management Software

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Platform Engineering & Internal Developer Platforms (IDP) (BPAEAKAC)

Keywords

• Custom software development
• Business management software
• Web application development
• Software maintenance services
• E-commerce platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

Niort

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Software Development: Development of bespoke management software following specification document (cahier des charges). Revenue generated through project-based development engagements tailored to specific client requirements.
2. Management Website Development: Creation of internet-based management sites and online sales platforms with interfaces to commercial management software.
3. Software Maintenance and Remote Support: Ongoing maintenance and remote maintenance services for delivered software, provided under service contracts with 24/7 support availability.
4. Training Services: Training on proprietary software products, office automation tools, and EBP software product line.
5. Specification Document Development: Creation of requirements specifications (cahiers des charges) for new software or website implementation projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Progi-Concept is a custom software development firm that builds bespoke business management software, internet-based management websites, and online sales platforms with interfaces to commercial management systems, developed on PC Soft's Windev/Webdev/Mobile stack. Deliverables are accompanied by training services, specification document authoring, and ongoing maintenance/telemaintenance contracts (including 24/7 support). Each solution is tailored to include only the features required by the client, with options for custom modules such as geolocation, touchscreen interfaces, and e-commerce connectors.

Product overview

Progi-Concept is a custom software development company offering a portfolio of tailored business management solutions. The core offerings include bespoke management software (logiciels spécifiques sur mesure) developed to client specifications, internet-based management websites accessible remotely, and eCommerce platforms with interfaces to commercial management systems. These are complemented by specific modules (geolocation, interfaces, tablet signatures), point-of-sale solutions, and vertical-specific implementations. The product architecture is modular and customizable, allowing clients to add new modules or adapt existing ones over time. Solutions are built using PCSoft's Windev Webdev and Windev Mobile development environments and support multiple database backends including Hyperfile SQL, HFSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, and PostGreSQL.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom management software development (Logiciels spécifiques sur mesure)

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CodeurcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCodeur is a platform that connects clients seeking IT programmers with sector professionals. Progi-Concept operates as a service provider on this platform, gaining access to project opportunities matching their Windev/Webdev/Mobile expertise across multiple databases.
• EBPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEBP is a software publisher of business management solutions. Progi-Concept provides training services on EBP software products and has developed modules that interface with EBP Gestion Commerciale SaaS, including tariff import functionality.
• PC SoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationPC Soft develops the Windev/Webdev/Windev Mobile development environment. Progi-Concept specializes in these technologies and maintains technological vigilance on PC Soft products to enhance development efficiency.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• EBP: French publisher of SMB business management and commercial management software. Direct comparable in the French SMB management software space; Progi-Concept both trains on EBP products and has built tariff-import modules that interface with EBP Gestion Commerciale SaaS.
• SQLI: French digital services firm providing custom application development and system integration. Comparable as a France-based custom software development services company serving mid-market and enterprise clients across multiple verticals.
• Smile (Impact Business Solutions): French open-source digital services and integration company. Comparable as a France-based custom development and systems integration services firm with multi-vertical SMB and enterprise exposure.
• Hardis Group: French IT consulting and software development firm with strong focus on supply chain, logistics, and custom enterprise applications. Comparable as a regional French custom software development services company with vertical specialization.
• Divalto: French ERP and business management software publisher focused on SMBs and mid-market. Comparable to Progi-Concept in serving French SMBs with commercial management solutions, though Divalto operates a packaged product model rather than bespoke.

Broad incumbents

• Devoteam: French-headquartered IT consulting and digital services firm with strong French SMB and enterprise presence. Comparable in the French custom software and integration services market, but focused on cloud and digital transformation rather than bespoke Windev-style development.
• Cegid: Major French cloud business management software publisher spanning ERP, payroll, and retail. Comparable as an incumbent French business management software provider, but operating at significantly larger scale and serving broader markets.
• Inetum: Large French IT services and digital transformation firm. Comparable as a French IT services competitor for custom application development and maintenance contracts, but operating at much greater scale and with broader industry coverage.
• Sage: Global accounting and business management software vendor with a strong installed base in France. Comparable as an incumbent business management software provider for SMBs, with overlapping customer segments but vastly greater scale and product breadth.

Regional players

• ASI (Agence des Systèmes d'Information): French IT services and software publisher (particularly in the public sector and document management space). Comparable as a regional French software development and services player with similar SMB and mid-market clientele, though with stronger public-sector orientation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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