LWS Group · Private investor

We invest in web projects.

Web hosts, SaaS publishers, WordPress plugins, AI: LWS Group acquires and supports projects that create synergies with our business — with a seamless transition for your customers.

€5MDirect acquisition up to
€150MMax. valuation through co-investment
6 stepsFrom first contact to integration
0Downtime for your customers
The StayWeb.io team in Paris
The StayWeb.io team · Paris
New · 2026 An LWS Group company
StayWeb.io — AI software for business

AI software for businesses.

StayWeb.io, a digital company founded in 2026, develops artificial intelligence software for businesses.

Founded2026
CEODepredurand Nicolas
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Group companies

One group, many areas of expertise.

Security ISO 27001 International certification for information security management.
Domains Accredited registrar Direct domain name registration, with no intermediary.
Network Own ASN Independent network operator, in control of its own infrastructure and routing.
International 150+ countries LWS customers in more than 150 countries.
Investment areas

What we are passionate about.

01

Web innovation

Software that makes building websites easier, WordPress plugins that extend what sites can do.

02

Artificial intelligence

AI-built websites, WordPress plugins, SaaS that help day to day: email, calendars, data.

03

Marketing automation

Tools and platforms that automate marketing to cut costs and maximise ROI.

04

Web hosting companies

Acquiring shared hosting, VPS and cloud providers to expand our reach and our range of services.

05

Registrars

Acquiring or partnering with accredited registrars and domain name portfolios.

06

Control panels & software

Partnerships, equity stakes or acquisitions of control panel, billing and hosting tool publishers.

Partnerships

Not just acquisitions.

We are also open to technical and commercial partnerships: integration, distribution, co-development or equity stakes.

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  • RegistrarsICANN / ccTLD accredited
  • Control panel publishersIntegration & distribution
  • Billing softwareConnectors, resale
  • Data centers & carriersCapacity, peering
  • Agencies & resellersWhite label
Company sale

Selling your hosting company?

It is a major step. LWS Group guarantees a smooth transition for you and your customers, fair compensation for your work and continued high-quality service. A takeover carried out with loyalty and respect for your customers, your teams and your history.

What kind of host are we looking for?

Shared hosting companies based in France or a French-speaking country. We favour acquiring customers rather than physical assets: your customers join our infrastructure, in our own data centers.

Our team of migration experts ensures a seamless transition and consistent quality of service.

Criteria

What we look at.

Requirements

Required
  • Company based in France or a French-speaking country
  • 95% of customers in the company’s country
  • Company in business for at least 2 years
  • Stable or growing revenue
  • Customers on cPanel/WHM or Plesk
  • Billing through WHMCS

What we prefer

Preferred
  • More than 500 cPanel or Plesk accounts
  • Standard billing software
  • Registrar in the company’s country
  • Domains on your own name servers
  • Auto-renewing contracts

Bonus

Plus
  • Most customers billed monthly
  • You own your IP addresses

Don’t tick every box? Contact us anyway: we also work with DirectAdmin and alternative billing systems such as Blesta.

Process

Six steps, zero downtime.

  1. Contact us

    Through the form: we start the process together.

  2. Non-disclosure agreement

    If you meet our requirements, an NDA is signed electronically before any details are shared.

  3. Valuation

    We study your company, your customers and your philosophy, and agree on a fair price.

  4. Exchange agreement

    Sale date, schedule and resources for a smooth transition.

  5. Migration

    Customers informed, migration planned, usually with no downtime and outside peak hours.

  6. Welcome to LWS Group

    Your customers benefit from all our services: email, web, domains, DNS.

Valuation

A fair valuation.

Direct acquisition ≤ €5M

6 to 12 months of revenue from shared, VPS, pro and reseller accounts. Domain revenue is included depending on your performance and retention goals.

Co-investment €5M – €150M

Above €5M, we team up with major investors to acquire hosting and cloud companies, preferably without their own data center.

Join us

Passionate, with or without a degree?

We train loyal, passionate and enthusiastic people who want to grow as part of a human-scale company.

The LWS team

Let’s talk about your company, in complete confidence.