Infolegale

About Infolegale

Infolegale operates as a specialized provider of business and financial information, established in Lyon, France, in 2008. The company was founded by Frédéric Julien and Bertrand Laffay, who brought complementary expertise to the venture. Julien's background includes over 20 years in the commercial information sector, notably with Dun & Bradstreet, while Laffay spent a significant portion of his career in banking with Crédit Agricole. They established the firm to introduce more value into the commercial intelligence market.

The company's business model is centered on a full Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) subscription platform tailored for a B2B clientele. This model generates revenue by providing clients with access to a comprehensive suite of solutions for managing third-party risks. The firm serves a wide range of clients, from small businesses to large corporations like Bouygues Immobilier, Pernod Ricard Group, and Volkswagen Financial Services, across all sectors. Its core business involves producing, aggregating, and distributing legal, financial, and reputational data on companies and their executives to help clients assess solvency, compliance, and fraud risks. The services are accessible via its online platform, web services, email alerts, and direct integration into client ERP and CRM systems.

Infolegale's platform offers a range of data-driven products. These include solutions for solvency assessment with predictive scoring, fraud risk detection, cyber risk evaluation, and compliance management, particularly concerning Sapin 2 regulations. The company also provides data for marketing and sales performance improvement by enabling clients to build prospect lists based on specific criteria. A key feature is the integration of its data directly into clients' internal systems like Salesforce, HubSpot, and SAP through APIs, ensuring data reliability and currency. In 2022, Infolegale expanded its offerings by acquiring Covline, a cash management software publisher, which has since been rebranded as Eloficash, to cover the entire credit risk value chain.