software & product engineering partner

More than a tech partner— part of your team

Our engineers don’t work for your tech teams—they work with them.
Embedded at the heart of your products, they share the same goals, the same constraints, and the same standards.

Today, more than 120 experts across three countries support over 80 organisations.

Novity: Trusted Software & Product Engineering Partner
Tech that puts its people first

Our vision of Technology

Technology should remain rigorous, while keeping collaboration with teams simple.

The best products are not built on strong architectures alone. They emerge from teams that can work effectively together over the long term.

That is why our model is designed to integrate naturally into organisations: committed engineers, a clear framework, and a shared sense of responsibility over time.

A model built for the real-world

Strong projects rely on more than technical expertise. They depend on teams that can work effectively together over the long term.This belief is at the heart of the model we have built.

Novity Model: Integrated, Long-Term Teams

Embedded teams, not a service-provider

Our engineers work at the heart of your product and tech teams. They take part in rituals, decisions, and delivery like any other team member. The project moves forward as if it were built entirely in-house.

A clear framework from day one

Roles, responsibilities, scope and expectations are clearly defined from the outset. This framework removes grey areas, makes decision-making easier, and enables teams to move forward with confidence over the long term.

Long-term accountability

We commit to what we know we can deliver and stay involved for as long as the project requires. Team continuity is essential to building robust products.

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Why Novity ?

Our story starts with a conviction: distance isn't a problem when teams are properly integrated. Since our first collaborations in Madagascar, we've been building a model based on commitment, responsibility, and long-term work.

Novity Group: Our Story Since 2017

2017 : Discovering local expertise

Looking Beyond Distance
Our first collaborations in Madagascar revealed the depth of local talent, and showed that distance can become an opportunity, with the right framework and the right commitment.

2019 : A centre established in Madagascar

Building Strong Foundations
Novity is founded in Antananarivo with a clear ambition: to build solid tech teams, embedded in products, capable of standing behind what they deliver, over time.

2021 : Building a dedicated QA practice

Holding the standard, all the way through
Quality becomes a structural pillar. Novity sets up a dedicated QA team to secure deliveries and make products reliable over time.

2022 : A centre opens in Mauritius

Building for the long term
This expansion marks a first step in international growth — strengthening our organisation, our team continuity, and our proximity to clients

2023 : Launching the Novity Lab

Innovating without losing rigour
The Novity Lab lets us explore, test, and structure our clients' innovation projects, without ever compromising on rigour.

2025 : Opening our office in France

Getting closer to business realities
Our presence in Paris strengthens our closeness to clients' product and business teams, and supports our growth and structuring.

2026 : Launching our Data & AI division

Addressing new business challenges
Our Data & AI division expands our core expertise, helping clients address critical decisions where data and AI can deliver significant business value.

The values that shape our work

These three values are at the heart of our culture.They shape our decisions, our commitments and the way we work together every day.

Our Leadership team

Meet the team shaping Novity’s vision and working alongside our clients to accelerate their ambitions.

Xavier Lernould, CEO & Founder at Novity
Xavier Lernould
CEO
Antoine Pougeas, CSO at Novity
Antoine Pougeas
CSO
Tantely Ramananarivo, Chief Engineering Officer at Novity
Tantely Ramananarivo
Chief Engineering Officer
Sonia Martin, CMO at Novity
Sonia Martin
CMO
Rina Ratsimiseta, Head of Global Delivery at Novity
Rina Ratsimiseta
HEAD OF GLOBAL DELIVERY
Chandrasen Rajjoo, CFO chez Novity
Chandrasen Rajjoo
CFO
Carine Chevaly, Chief Sustainability Officer at Novity
Carine Chevaly
CHIEF SUSTAINABILITY OFFICER
Maharavo Randrianasolo, CHRO at Novity Madagascar
Maharavo Randrianasolo
CHRO MADAGASCAR
Jayshini Pather, CHRO at Novity Mauritius
Jayshini Pather
CHRO Mauritius
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Frequently asked questions

Are you an IT services company/ outsourcing company?

No. Novity is a strategic partner, working as an extension of product and tech teams — not as an external service provider. Our teams integrate over the long term, with clear, shared responsibilities.

What is the difference between Novity and a traditional agency?

We don't work project by project. We commit over time, within your teams, with a clear framework and real responsibility for what's delivered.

Why do you place so much emphasis on continuity?

Because most projects fail from a lack of continuity, not a lack of skill.
Continuity means better decisions, made faster, and the ability to hold steady over time.

How do you ensure team stability?

We build dedicated teams, set up for the long term, with low turnover and real career progression.
Knowledge stays within the team — it doesn't disappear every time an assignment changes.

Why are your teams in Madagascar, Mauritius, and Europe?

Our teams are based in Madagascar and Mauritius, with our European office in Paris. Multilingual, with strong proficiency in both French and English, they work in European time zones, ensuring smooth collaboration and close proximity to our clients.

What does "retaining knowledge within the team" actually mean?

When a project ends, your internal teams remain autonomous. Decisions, trade-offs and product knowledge remain shared within the team, enabling them to move forward without depending on external people.

Do you only work on long-term engagements?

We prioritise projects that make sense over the long term.When that isn’t the case, we work together to find the right balance for the collaboration.

How do you decide whether to take on a project?

We commit when the framework, expectations, and level of involvement are clear.
When that's not the case, we'd rather be upfront about it from the start.

Is growth a goal for Novity?

No, growth is a consequence of our model working, not a goal in itself.
That growth never compromises our DNA: preserving the solidity of our framework and our teams.

Who is Novity for?

Product and tech teams looking for a partner who's involved, structured, and ready to commit over time.

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