Dropsolid Expands Its Footprint with Strategic Acquisition in Portugal

With a strategic focus on larger small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), Dropsolid has firmly positioned itself as one of the most capable Drupal companies in Europe. SMEs, facing increasing demands for scalability and digital transformation, seek advanced, flexible, and cost-effective AI-driven solutions to support their growth.

"We are targeting the large SME market that needs powerful AI-driven DXP solutions," says Dominique De Cooman, Co-CEO of Dropsolid. "Much like Odoo’s success by offering 80% open-source and 20% proprietary solutions, we aim to position Drupal as an open AI-driven DXP for this growing market where we can truly make an impact."

As the digital landscape evolves, traditional, full-service agencies are facing increasing challenges. With tightening margins, fluctuating revenues, and added pressure from crises and taxes, agencies that rely on a full-service model may find it more difficult to remain competitive.

To help Drupal implementers stay ahead of the curve, Dropsolid offers access to its agency automation platform and AI-driven DXP tools. By leveraging these technologies, agencies can enhance their capabilities and scale their projects efficiently, enabling them to continue delivering high-quality services while maintaining a competitive edge. This will be key as the industry shifts toward more automated, agile ways of delivering digital experiences.

In line with our commitment to growth, Dropsolid is actively exploring more opportunities for acquisitions and strategic partnerships. By joining forces with like-minded companies, we aim to further expand our capabilities and reach, allowing us to offer even more value to our clients and partners. Our ultimate goal is to continue innovating and scaling our AI-driven solutions to support businesses in their digital transformation journey.

"We view acquisitions and partnerships as essential to our strategy for expanding our capabilities and growing our market presence," says Dominique. "We’re eager to explore new opportunities that will allow us to scale even further and provide top-tier solutions to our clients."

The acquisition of Pictonio in Portugal is not only a strategic move to enhance Dropsolid's capabilities but also to balance wage costs with those of Belgium. In a country like Belgium, where labor costs are higher than in many other European nations, this acquisition provides a strategic advantage in managing wage disparities while gaining access to high-quality talent.

"Portugal offers us a more cost-efficient solution, while also providing access to excellent talent," explains De Cooman who also move to Portugal in januari 2024. "With Pictonio, we can expand our talent pool and compete more effectively in the market. This allows us to offer our customers more capacity and better price-quality ratios for our AI-driven Drupal DXP services."

Dropsolid is committed not only to short-term growth but also to long-term innovation. The company is working toward integrating AI with Drupal, Mautic, data, and DXP into one open platform, offering transparency and control in how these technologies are utilized. This integration will allow businesses to manage their websites, digital marketing, and data analysis from a single AI-driven solution, leveraging the power of AI without sacrificing control or data sovereignty.

"By combining AI with Drupal, Mautic, data, and DXP into one open platform, we show our commitment to the open-source community and the open web," says De Cooman. "This will allow organizations to fully manage and optimize their digital experiences, harnessing the power of AI for better customer interactions and business outcomes, all while maintaining complete control over their data."

As we continue to grow and innovate, Dropsolid is actively seeking to build strong relationships with investors, partners, employees, and customers. Our AI-driven solutions offer immense potential for digital transformation, and we are excited to explore opportunities that will allow us to collaborate and scale even further.