OVHcloud is a leading European cloud computing provider and a prominent alternative to US hyperscalers, emphasizing data sovereignty, predictable pricing, and sustainability. The company operates a vertically integrated business model, designing and assembling its own servers at its facility in France and utilizing proprietary water-cooling technology to enhance energy efficiency. OVHcloud serves over 1.6 million customers across 140 countries through a global network of 43 data centers. The company's revenue is divided into three primary segments. Private Cloud is the largest segment, generating approximately 61% of total revenue, and includes Bare Metal servers and Hosted Private Cloud solutions sold via recurring contracts. The Public Cloud segment, which is the fastest-growing, accounts for roughly 17-20% of revenue and offers pay-as-you-go compute instances, managed Kubernetes, and AI endpoints. The Web Cloud and Other segment contributes the remaining 22% of revenue, providing traditional web hosting, domain registration, and telecommunications services primarily to small and medium-sized businesses. By controlling its entire infrastructure lifecycle and offering transparent pricing without hidden egress fees, OVHcloud targets enterprises, developers, and public sector clients seeking GDPR-compliant, cost-effective cloud solutions.
