Founded in 2015, Accelad provides electronics engineers with software that cuts design times for electronic boards in embedded systems by automating tasks that have been carried out manually to date. Closely aligned with business needs, Acctive software enables engineers to detect upstream problems that could arise throughout the product's life.
The Toulouse-based start-up has just finalized a €1.2 million financing round to structure its international development.
Initially designed for the automotive industry, Acctive's software makes it possible to switch from manual to computer-aided design of electronic boards. Acctive digitizes the various design stages, which are often repetitive and have little added value for the engineer carrying them out. Not only does this approach enable the engineer to refocus on creation and innovation, cutting design time by a factor of 10, it also improves product robustness, i.e. its ability to function regardless of the vagaries of its environment (temperature, product ageing, etc.). Acctive's ability to detect failures that may occur during the product's lifecycle is a key factor in the early stages of design. If this risk is not eliminated upstream using the software, it could lead to the recall of all products affected by the problem, and a colossal loss of money. Acctive's added value therefore lies in its ability to reduce risk, by enabling companies to anticipate quality alerts before they occur. This gives them greater confidence in the products they design. Acctive also stands out for its ease of use, making this type of analysis previously reserved for experts accessible. "During my career with a major German automotive supplier, where I worked as a technician, engineer and manager, I realized that there were no tools available to solve the problems I was facing. So I decided to develop the tool myself and set up the company with two other engineers", explains Yoann Meste, co-founder of Accelad.
Accelad has just raised funds from IT-Translation and IRDInov, and obtained loans from BNP and BPI. The company plans to expand in Europe by 2017, particularly in Germany, where there are many automotive equipment manufacturers, and is targeting the American and Asian markets in the longer term. Acctive's software has already won over Continental, which placed its first order at the end of 2015 and is currently in the deployment phase. The software is also being tested by a number of other automotive suppliers. Accelad also aims to expand into other sectors, notably rail and industry. Accelad is planning to recruit around ten developers and technical sales staff for international expansion, in order to complete its current team of 10 employees.
Learn more: www.accelad.com