Sidetrade Reports Strong Growth and Profitability in H1 2026
Sidetrade, an AI-native Order-to-Cash solutions provider, announced significant growth in revenue and profitability for the first half of 2026. The company's revenue increased by 21%, and EBIT rose by 22%.
Sidetrade, a company specializing in AI-native Order-to-Cash solutions, reported substantial business growth and improved profitability in the first half of 2026. Revenue increased by 21% to €34.8 million (at constant currency), while Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) grew by 22% to €5.7 million.
The company achieved record bookings for new annual recurring subscriptions (ARR), which surged by 112% to €5.16 million. AI-native products accounted for 33% of the new ARR signed in the second quarter. International markets contributed significantly, with over 71% of revenue generated outside of France.
This performance is attributed to Sidetrade's strategic focus on developing "sovereign AI." The company emphasizes its control over the entire AI stack, from private cloud and GPU compute capacity to natural language interfaces. This approach aims to provide customers with enhanced data security, governance, and predictable production costs.
Net income saw a 15% increase, reaching €4.7 million. Sidetrade maintained a strong cash position with €19.9 million in gross cash as of June 30, 2026. The company anticipates continued positive momentum, driven by increasing demand for controlled and secure AI solutions in the enterprise sector.