Talan

Talan

Agile IT transformation consulting and delivery

About Talan

Simplify's Rating
Why Talan is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Consulting

Enterprise Software

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$110M

Headquarters

Paris, France

Founded

2002

Overview

Talan is a European consulting and IT services group that helps organizations transform and adapt to fast-changing environments. It offers a full range of services from strategic business consultancy to packaged IT solutions, including production support, software development, business analysis, and nearshore delivery. The company works by deploying multidisciplinary teams across its global offices to guide clients through agile transformations, change programs, and IT modernization. Talan differentiates itself through its international footprint, sector focus on Major Service Operators, and a culture built on transparency, respect, teamwork, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment. With strong organic growth and a large pool of over 3,500 consultants, its goal is to create and share value for clients while coaching and developing its people—empowering customers to transform and compete more effectively.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Acquired Nova Consulting for €10M in 2024, adding culture and tourism expertise.
  • Thinkmax and Dataroots acquisitions expand Microsoft Dynamics and AI capabilities.
  • Grew to 6,600 employees targeting €1B revenue by end of 2025.

What critics are saying

  • Accenture undercuts Ambition 2025 by seizing major operator contracts in 2026.
  • Capgemini poaches Talan's 900 recruits, inflating turnover in 2026.
  • EU AI Act fines hit 6% of revenue in 2026 for Dataroots platform gaps.

What makes Talan unique

  • Talan specializes in agile transformation for major service operators across 21 countries.
  • Focuses on Data Intelligence and AI via acquisitions like Dataroots under Ambition 2025.
  • Combines humanistic approach with tech innovation in blockchain and metaverse projects.

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Funding

Total Funding

$110M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

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Benefits

Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
Finyear
Apr 9th, 2025
Talan Acquires Nova Consulting for €10M

Talan has acquired Nova Consulting, a strategy consulting firm established in 2006, to enhance its presence in the consulting market and strengthen its international impact. Nova Consulting, known for its expertise in sectors like culture, sports, tourism, and brands, achieved a revenue of approximately €10 million in 2024. This acquisition is a key step in Talan's strategy to become a leading player in business transformation through innovation, technology, and data.

PEI Group
Nov 19th, 2024
TowerBrook-backed Talan adds on Canada's Thinkmax Consulting | PE Hub

Thinkmax is an implementation partner of Microsoft Dynamics 365.

The Business Magazine
Sep 26th, 2024
Bath-based Nine Feet Tall acquired by international consultancy group Talan

Bath based change management company Nine Feet Tall has been acquired by Talan Group. Nine Feet Tall specialises in delivering complex change, combining the power of people and technology with a...

Cision
Jun 15th, 2023
Createch Partners With Medius To Offer Ap Automation To Microsoft Dynamics Users

Createch partners with Medius to offer AP automation to Microsoft Dynamics Users. .

Energy Live News
Jan 24th, 2023
Gemserv acquired by Talan Group

Professional services company Gemserv has been acquired by international consulting firm, Talan Group.

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