Rakuten DX

Rakuten DX is a software company specialising in no-code development platforms to build mobile apps for smartphones, tablets and web designed for enterprises and digital publishers.
Headquartered in Montpellier, France, Rakuten DX is a major subsidiary of Rakuten.
Sector.
Rakuten DX provides mobile application tools & digital experience services for enterprises designed to support businesses in their digital transformation. With Rakuten DX software companies can build smartphone, tablet and web apps for their sales reps, investors and communications teams. Aquafadas also specialises in solutions for digital newspapers, magazines and e-text books.
Company history.
The founders.
Claudia Zimmer (CEO), previously an architect, and Matthieu Kopp (CTO) with a degree of engineering (École Centrale Paris) and PHD in astrophysics. With 11 years of software development experience, they previously spent 5 years running the Application Networks startup in London and founded Aquafadas in 2006.
Headquarters.
Rakuten DX headquarters are in Montpellier, France, and also has offices in Paris.
International presence.
Partner network.
Rakuten DX has an international presence with 25 partner companies across the world:
Kobo acquisition in 2012.
The Canadian e-reading company acquires Aquafadas in 2012. In 2015 becomes a part of the Rakuten group.
Rakuten Group acquisition in 2015.
The internet services company Rakuten acquires Aquafadas by merging with Kobo.