Octopia Company Research Report



Company Overview



Name


Octopia

Mission


Develop SaaS solutions to make your marketplace business a success.

Founding Information


The exact founding date is not available. However, it is a subsidiary of Cdiscount and has over 11 years of marketplace experience.

Key People


  • Stanislas Prigent - CEO

  • Paul Garcia - Sales Director

  • Maxime Tassin - Customer Engagement Director

  • Sixte de Romblay - Business Development Director

  • Marina Prevosto - Growth and Marketing Director

  • Benjamin Hamilton - Fulfillment Director

  • Olivier Thirion de Briel - Chief Product Officer

  • Charlotte Oui - Legal Director

  • Charlotte Rande - Financial Control Director

  • Jeremy Goy - Operations Director

  • Romain Quilici - Tech Director

  • Johana Bellon - Human Resources Director


Headquarters


Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Number of Employees


201-500 employees

Revenue


No information is available.

Known For


Octopia is known for being a leading provider of marketplace solutions combining technology, merchants base, and logistics expertise.

Products



Overview of Offerings


Octopia offers a range of SaaS solutions focused on marketplace creation, seller recruitment, logistics optimization, dropshipping, and marketplace operations.

Detailed Description & Key Features:


1. Marketplace Creation
  • High-level Description: Create, develop, and launch your marketplace using Octopia’s technology.

  • Key Features:

  • Robust and scalable technological platform.

  • Support from Octopia experts.


2. Seller Recruitment
  • High-level Description: Access a community of 15,000 sellers to enrich your range of products.

  • Key Features:

  • Automated and proactive vendor recruiting strategies.

  • Enhanced vendor onboarding process.


3. Sell on New Marketplaces
  • High-level Description: Boost your sales with easy access to dozens of active marketplaces.

  • Key Features:

  • Extensive network connectivity.

  • Integration support.


4. Logistics Optimization
  • High-level Description: Improve your delivery experience, from storage to order preparation and dispatch.

  • Key Features:

  • Fulfillment services.

  • Multiple delivery options including express and environmentally friendly solutions.

  • Stock and shipping information centralization.


5. Dropshipping
  • High-level Description: Access a catalogue of over 20,000 products from leading brands without having to deal with logistics.

  • Key Features:

  • Wide product assortment.

  • Full management of logistics.


6. Management Simplification
  • High-level Description: Simplify your marketplace operations with the services of Octopia’s partners, including tax, currency, and international expansion services.

  • Key Features:

  • Access to a network of connected partners.

  • Management of complex operational tasks.


Recent Developments



Recent Developments


  • Octopia has launched a new retail media solution: Octopia Ads.

  • Partnership announcements:

  • Adeo appointed Octopia as their exclusive fulfillment partner in European Markets.

  • Market Invaders joined forces with Octopia.

  • Ramsay Santé partnered with Octopia.


New Products Launched


  • No information is available.


New Features Added to Existing Products


  • Streamlined seller onboarding with "Self-Onboarding."

  • Enhanced fulfilment services:

  • Latest updates in logistics showcasing flexibility and environmental sustainability.

  • Addition of new features that integrate Artificial Intelligence for predictive logistics management.


New Partnerships


  • Adeo: Exclusive fulfillment partner in European markets.

  • Market Invaders: Partnership for SaaS applications.

  • Ramsay Santé: Partnership in private hospitalization and primary care.


Key Metrics and Statistics


  • Years of Marketplace Experience: 11+

  • International Sellers: 15,000

  • Product References: 80 million

  • Connected Partners: 160

  • Employees: Over 450 dedicated tech experts.


Conclusion


Octopia stands as a robust player in the marketplace ecosystem, leveraging its extensive experience and developed infrastructure to support various facets of marketplace operations, from creation to fulfillment. With strategic partnerships and the launch of new innovative solutions like Octopia Ads, the company continues to adapt to market trends and customer needs, solidifying its position as a leader in the field.