Virtualware achieves 90% EBITDA growth in 2024, driven by SaaS
expansion in North America and acquisitions in Europe
Bilbao, 6 February 2025.-
Virtualware (EPA: MLVIR), a leading expert in 3D-driven
enterprise software, reported a 90% increase in EBITDA to
806,000 euros, according to its unaudited results submitted today
to Euronext.
This growth was driven by the expanded adoption
of the company’s enterprise XR platform VIROO through its
subscription-based model and new contracts secured in North
America.
Since 2023, the Euronext-listed company has
operated under three core pillars: expanding in the US and Canada,
strengthening immersive and 3D-powered solutions, and pursuing
inorganic growth to accelerate revenue.
In 2024, Virtualware's core XR unit registered
4.17 million euros in sales, up 13.5% from 2023.
Pre-tax profit climbed 760% to 561,864
euros.
Subscription-based services accounted for 41% of
total revenue. VIROO XRaaS revenue grew from 590,555 euros in 2022
to 1,288,060 euros in 2023, reaching 1,725,719 euros by end of 2024
and marking a 192% increase over two years.
VIROO, Virtualware's flagship product, is a
ready-to-run XR solution that provides multiple, ready-to-use
applications for users and tools for developers to create and
distribute their own custom multi-user XR, simulation and digital
twin applications, while ensuring security, scalability, and
performance.
“We remain committed to sustainable growth while
investing in technology,” said CEO Unai Extremo. “Once again, we’ve
achieved double-digit expansion while strengthening our innovation
capabilities and presence in new markets. These results validate
our strategic plan.”
At the start of 2024, Virtualware launched a
Strategic Plan to expand its North American footprint over the next
three years. North American sales represented 36% of total revenue
in 2024. The company continues to grow in the region, with team
expansions in Orlando, US and Toronto, Canada, and 10 new channel
partners.
The strategic partnership agreement established
with HTC VIVE in October 2024 is now enabling Virtualware’s XR
technology to enter the US market through HTC’s channels. Recently,
both companies inaugurated their first Enterprise Simulation Lab at
the HTC VIVE Americas Headquarters in Berkeley, California,
reflecting their shared mission to accelerate the adoption of
immersive technologies within the Americas market.
In Canada, the company partnered with Invest
WindsorEssex and Nexstar Energy on a 3.5 million euros technical
training program for battery manufacturing professionals, supported
by the Canadian government. Virtualware plays an essential role in
this partnership program by bringing its expertise in immersive
technology. As a program partner, the company will design and
deliver cutting-edge VR training modules in a custom-built VR room
tailored for hands-on training, all powered by VIROO.
Initial round of
acquisitions
Also in October 2024, Virtualware acquired
Simumatik, a Swedish firm specializing in emulation software and
digital twins, for 1.37 million euros. While the acquisition did
not impact 2024 results, the company has already started generating
new business opportunities with its industrial client base around
Simumatik's technology.
Virtualware remains open to exploring further
inorganic growth via acquisitions in 2025.
Uplisting to Euronext
Growth
Founded in 2004, the firm has traded on Euronext
Paris’ Access segment since April 2023. Over the past 12 months,
its shares have risen 23.33%. Last week, Virtualware announced its
intention to uplist to Euronext Growth Paris in the first half of
2025.
Over the past two decades, Virtualware has built
sophisticated enterprise solutions for global conglomerates and
institutions, including GE Vernova, Petronas, Volvo, Gestamp,
Alstom, ADIF, Bosh, Biogen, Kessler Foundation, Invest Windsor
Essex, McMaster University, and the Spanish Ministry of
Defense.
The company's headquarters are in Bilbao, Spain,
with offices in Orlando, US, Toronto, Canada, and in Skövde,
Sweden.
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