What lyftech does

Lyftech is a French private IT hardware reseller and maintenance services provider headquartered in Boulogne-Billancourt, operating as a Société par Actions Simplifiée (SAS) with 1-10 employees. The company specialises in professional IT equipment that is no longer distributed by original manufacturers, offering a catalog of approximately 30,000 product references covering servers (HPE ProLiant, Dell PowerEdge, Cisco UCS, Sun Blade, IBM X-Series, Lenovo ThinkServer/ThinkSystem), network equipment (Cisco Catalyst/Nexus/ISR/ASR, Dell PowerSwitch, HP Aruba, Lenovo ThinkSystem), workstations, PCs, laptops, and spare parts (disks, processors, memory, motherboards, graphics cards). Hardware is sourced from a global partner network of undisclosed suppliers, sold as new or refurbished with at least a one-year warranty, and priced at up to 60% below new equipment.

The company's business model rests on three core service lines: (1) Hardware Sales via direct quote-based pricing to B2B buyers; (2) Tiered Maintenance Contracts ranging from a self-service standard exchange to on-site intervention within 4 hours, 7 days a week, sold as multi-year subscriptions; and (3) Equipment Buyback and recycling under DEEE (WEEE) compliance, providing customers with revenue recovery and responsible disposal. Lyftech generates revenue primarily through hardware sales transactions and recurring maintenance contract fees, with secondary income from equipment buyback transactions.

The go-to-market is sales-led and direct, targeting French enterprises, public-sector organisations (collectivités), datacenter operators, and industrial installations. Customers reach the company via email quote requests on lyftech.fr. Average equipment delivery time is approximately 3 days, and maintenance technicians provide nationwide France coverage. The company has been operating for over 10 years and uses no proprietary technology platform; its core competence is sourcing capability, in-house technical testing, and service delivery rather than software or AI infrastructure.

Name

lyftech

Legal name

LYFTECH

Website

https://lyftech.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lyftech is a French B2B reseller and maintenance provider specialising in refurbished professional IT hardware (servers, network, workstations, spare parts) no longer distributed by manufacturers, serving enterprises and public-sector organisations across France with hardware sales, tiered maintenance contracts, and equipment buyback services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Refurbished IT Hardware

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (81121), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (8112)

SIC

Wholesale-Computers & Peripheral Equipment & Software (5045), Services-Miscellaneous Repair Services (7600)

akta.pro primary industry

Electronics Refurbishment, Repair & Reuse (Remarketing/Resale) (BPALAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Enterprise Hardware Recycling (Servers, Storage, Networking) (BPALAIAI), Parts, Components, Refurbished & Reverse Logistics (Electronics) Distribution (CRAOACAK), Spare Parts & Replacement Components Retail (Batteries, Screens, Chargers) (CRACAJAG)

Keywords

• Refurbished IT hardware
• Server maintenance services
• IT asset buyback
• Enterprise hardware supply
• Network equipment resale

Headquarters

HQ city

Boulogne-billancourt

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of new and refurbished IT hardware including servers, network equipment, workstations, PCs, laptops, and spare parts. Equipment ranges from 6 months to 10+ years old, sourced from manufacturers no longer distributing them. Prices stated as up to 60% below new equipment.
2. Maintenance Contracts: Tiered maintenance services ranging from standard exchange to on-site intervention within 4 hours, 7 days a week. Includes diagnostic, repair, and replacement services with dedicated stock and expert technicians.
3. Equipment Buyback/Resale: Purchase of used IT equipment from customers regardless of age or condition. Equipment is either resold as refurbished or properly recycled following DEEE (WEEE) regulations. Provides customers with revenue recovery and eco-responsibility benefits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Lyftech sells new and refurbished professional IT hardware (servers, network equipment, workstations, PCs, laptops, and spare parts from brands including HP, DELL/EMC, CISCO, SUN/ORACLE, and IBM/LENOVO) with 30,000+ references at up to 60% below new-equipment pricing. The company offers tiered maintenance contracts (standard exchange, J+1, and H+4 on-site intervention, 7 days/7) and an equipment buyback program that purchases used IT assets regardless of age or condition for resale or DEEE-compliant recycling.

Product overview

Lyftech is an IT hardware reseller and maintenance services provider offering a portfolio of three core service lines: (1) Hardware Sales (Vente) - a catalog of 30,000+ professional IT references including servers (HPE ProLiant, Dell PowerEdge, Cisco UCS, Sun Blade, IBM X-Series, Lenovo ThinkServer/ThinkSystem), network equipment (HP Aruba, Dell PowerSwitch, Cisco Catalyst/Nexus/ISR/ASR), workstations (HP Z-Series, Dell Precision, Sun Ultra, Lenovo ThinkStation), PCs and laptops (HP Elite, Dell Optiplex/Latitude), and spare parts (disks, processors, memory, motherboards, graphics cards) from brands including HP, DELL/EMC, CISCO, SUN/ORACLE, and IBM/LENOVO; (2) Maintenance Services - tiered support contracts (Echange Standard, J+1, H+4) with on-site and remote options; and (3) Equipment Buyback (Rachat de Parc) - purchasing and responsible disposal of used IT equipment with data security and DEEE compliance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hardware Sales (Vente) Sales of professional IT hardware including servers (HPE ProLiant, Dell PowerEdge, Cisco UCS, Sun Blade, IBM X-Series, Lenovo ThinkServer/ThinkSystem), network equipment (HP Aruba, Dell PowerSwitch/PowerConnect/Force10, Lenovo ThinkSystem, Cisco Catalyst/Nexus/ISR/ASR/NCS), workstations (HP Z-Series, Dell Precision, Sun Ultra, Lenovo ThinkStation), PCs and laptops (HP Elite/Pro, Dell Optiplex/Latitude, IBM/Lenovo), and spare parts (disks, processors, memory, motherboards, graphics cards). 30,000+ references available at prices up to 60% below new, with orders processed the same day, equipment tested in Lyftech workshops, express delivery, and a minimum 1-year warranty. Targeted at enterprises, public sector organizations, datacenter operators, and industrial installations in France.
• Maintenance Services Tiered post-warranty maintenance contracts for IT hardware, offered as multi-year subscriptions and customizable per client. Three tiers: Echange Standard (customer self-replaces parts shipped by Lyftech, most economical), Maintenance J+1 (diagnostic, intervention, and repair by Lyftech technician within 24 hours), and Maintenance H+4 (on-site diagnostic and repair within 4 hours). Optional 7-days-per-week coverage on J+1 and H+4 tiers. Includes custom contracts, expert network technicians, France-wide dispatch, and dedicated maintenance stock. Targets enterprises, datacenter operators, and industrial installations requiring continuous operation of legacy or current IT equipment.
• Equipment Buyback (Rachat de Parc) Purchase of used IT equipment from customers regardless of age or condition. Five-step process: customer submits equipment list, Lyftech issues an offer within 48 hours, carrier collects from customer site, Lyftech tests equipment and securely deletes data, customer receives payment. Equipment is either resold (second life) or recycled under strict DEEE electronic-waste procedures. Provides customers with supplemental revenue and supports eco-responsibility objectives. Targeted at enterprises and public-sector organizations decommissioning IT hardware.

Quantifiable outcome

• Prices up to 60% lower than new equipment
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Unnamed Global Partner NetworkminorOthersLyftech relies on a 'réseau mondial de partenaires' (global network of partners) to ensure competitive pricing and sourcing capabilities. No specific partner names are disclosed.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Curvature: Global provider of refurbished enterprise networking and server hardware plus multi-vendor maintenance services, directly mirroring Lyftech's refurbished-IT-plus-maintenance model.
• Reliant Technology: Refurbished enterprise IT hardware reseller focused on Cisco, HPE, Dell, and IBM systems, overlapping Lyftech's vendor coverage and customer use cases.
• Hardware.com: European reseller of new and refurbished enterprise IT hardware with global sourcing; comparable business model and customer base to Lyftech's discontinued-hardware catalog.
• CXtec: North American specialist in certified pre-owned networking, server, and storage equipment with complementary maintenance services; competes in the same discontinued-hardware niche as Lyftech.
• IT-Market: European B2B platform for new and refurbished enterprise hardware including servers and networking equipment from major OEMs, with a similar discontinued-hardware focus.
• Econocom: France-headquartered IT services and equipment lifecycle specialist with refurbishment and circular-economy operations across Europe; closest French-headquartered comparable to Lyftech.

Others

• Veolia Environmental Services: Major European provider of electronic waste collection and treatment including WEEE-compliant recycling; relevant comparator on the DEEE-compliant disposal side of Lyftech's buyback service.

Broad incumbents

• TD SYNNEX: Global IT distribution and services giant supplying enterprise hardware and lifecycle services; a broad incumbent against which Lyftech competes for hardware procurement deals.
• Insight Enterprises: Large global IT solutions provider offering hardware procurement, services, and lifecycle management; overlapping with Lyftech on enterprise hardware sourcing at much larger scale.

Regional players

• AfB (Arbeit für Menschen mit Behinderung): European IT refurbishment and resale specialist operating across multiple countries; comparable model for used-IT lifecycle services but with a broader geographic and retail footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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