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Samia startup specializing in the area of decarbonization and ESG management of companies, announces the acquisition of Good Stepsa SaaS solution specializing in CSRD compliance and CSR strategies.
Created in March 2020, Sami quickly positioned itself among the players in carbon accounting in Europe, attracting nearly 1,500 companieswhose emissions represent more than 30 million tonnes of CO2e. Thanks to its platform and a network of more than 100 partner consulting firmsSami has enabled its customers to reduce their emissions by 3% in absolute value in 2023.
A collaboration that transforms the trial
The rapprochement between Sami and Good Steps begins in February 2024, with a simple call between Nicolas, co-founder of Sami, and the Good Steps team. The two companies quickly realized that they shared a common vision: to develop powerful SaaS tools which, combined with the expertise of consultants, allow companies to effectively manage their ESG data and their CSR transformations.
In April, the two startups formalized a collaboration. Good Steps then becomes the CSRD hub of Sami, and the first results are immediate. In a few weeks, 15 Sami salespeople are trained to the solution, significantly boosting commercial performance from September. The projections made by the startup show a potential of 1 million euros of ARR in 2025, only thanks to this collaboration.
A strategic acquisition in a consolidating market
During the PRODURABLE event in October 2024, Nicolas and Tanguy, the leaders of Sami, asked Good Steps to join their ranks. This operation responds to a strategic need: internally integrating a high-performance and proven CSRD solution to strengthen Sami’s offering.
Alexandre MeyerCEO and co-founder of Good Steps, summarizes the issue:
“European companies want integrated responses to their ESG and climate issues. Working with Sami was an obvious choice to create a complete offer and become a European champion of sustainability. »
Three months of discussions made it possible to finalize the acquisition, with the full integration of the Good Steps teams in January 2025.
A common ambition for Europe
With this acquisition, Sami and Good Steps are setting ambitious goals:
- To accompany 10,000 European ETIs on climate issues, ESG and CSRD.
- Collaborate with 500 partner firms.
- Help to avoid 10 million tonnes of CO2.
Tanguy Robert, co-CEO of Sami, specifies:
“Reporting is essential, but taking action is vital. By integrating Good Steps, we are accelerating the development of our CSRD capabilities to deliver a platform that truly helps companies improve their ESG metrics. »
Good Steps, founded in 2021, has positioned itself among the specialist players in CSR strategic management thanks to features such as stakeholder mappingL’double materiality analysisor even help with writing CSRD reports. With more than 200 client companies And 50 partner firmsthe startup found a market response.
A dynamic driven by collective innovation
With a rapidly expanding market and an ambition for European leadership, Sami, who had raised 4 million euros in November 2022wants to confirm its position in managing the sustainable transition of companies.