Exalead
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Software |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Founder | François Bourdoncle, Patrice Bertin |
| Headquarters | Paris , France |
Number of employees | 150 (2013) |
| Parent | Dassault Systèmes |
EXALEAD is a software enterprise established in 2000, focusing on search platforms and search-based applications (SBA) tailored for both consumer and corporate sectors. Based in Paris, France, it functioned as a subsidiary under Dassault Systèmes.
Exalabs
The CloudView solution from EXALEAD underpins its public Web search engine, employing semantic analysis alongside faceted navigation to efficiently handle extensive web data sets. Additionally, the company operates Exalabs, an online innovation hub dedicated to creating practical technologies for businesses via web-based systems.
Numerous projects within Exalabs are carried out in collaboration with partners involved in the Quaero initiative, which aims to enhance search technology and challenge leading competitors in the industry.
History
Founded in 2000 by François Bourdoncle and Patrice Bertin—both contributors to the development of the Alta Vista search engine—Exalead began offering commercial products by 2005.
On 8 June 2010, Dassault Systèmes purchased Exalead for 135 million Euros. By 2013, the company had grown to approximately 150 employees. Following the acquisition, several startups were launched by former Exalead team members, including Dataiku, created by Florian Douetteau, who served as VP and CEO of the French analytics software firm.
Subsequently, Exalead was incorporated into NETVIBES, a brand owned by Dassault Systèmes.