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Submission declined on 11 June 2026 by CopyleftEverything (talk). This draft is not written from a neutral point of view. Wikipedia articles must be written neutrally in a formal, impersonal, and dispassionate way. They should not read like a blog post, advertisement, or fan page. Rewrite the draft to remove:
Declined by CopyleftEverything 3 months ago.
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Comment: 1. Please read WP:SOLUTIONS and remove marketing fluff terms. 2. Please read WP:NPOV and rewrite article in neutral & encyclopedic for tone & content. CopyleftEverything (talk) 01:35, 19 July 2026 (UTC)
- Comment: See WP:SOLUTIONS and WP:NPOV. Rewrite article in neutral & encyclopedic for tone & content. Cut out any content without a reliable, independent source. CopyleftEverything (talk) 02:38, 11 June 2026 (UTC)
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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Regulatory technology |
| Founded | 2022 |
| Owner | Cyril Casanova |
Number of employees | 11 to 50 employees |
| Website | https://sharpvision.fr/ |
Sharp Vision is a French company founded in 2022 in Paris. It provides software and digital platforms for regulatory authorities, mainly in the online gambling sector. Its reported activities focus on the supervision of operators and gaming platforms, financial flow monitoring, illegal website detection, and regulatory oversight.
History
[edit]2022
[edit]Sharp Vision was founded by Cyril Casanova. The company then later reported as active across several African markets, starting with Senegal..[1], where it operates in the field of online gaming regulation and the monitoring of related financial flows.
The company is also present in Benin, where it develops an artificial intelligence-powered platform used to identify illegal websites, initiate procedures for their closure, and supervise licensed operators[2].
2023
[edit]The company won a public tender in Guinea[1]. That same year, French investor Agila Growth acquired a stake in the company[3].
2024
[edit]The company established operations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo[4].
2025
[edit]Sharp Vision continued its activities on the African continent. It was described as active in Benin, Guinea, Senegal, Mali and the Democratic Republic of the Congo[3], and was also reported to be in discussions in Cameroon[2] regarding mobile money.
That same year, the company received the Innovation Award at France Digitale day for its technology used to detect and report illegal online platforms[5]
2026
[edit]Sharp Vision appeared among the companies still in the running in Angola[6] as part of a call for applications relating to payment control in the online betting sector. The company was also mentioned in technical and institutional cooperation initiatives in West Africa, including demonstrations of supervision solutions organized in Guinea with Congolese public partners[4][7]
That same year, Sharp Vision was included in Techarena’s TOP46 ranking.[8]
Organisation
[edit]Sharp Vision develops software used by public authorities to monitor regulated digital markets, primarily online gambling. Its activities include monitoring operators, financial flows and unlicensed online gambling websites.
Controversies
[edit]Links with Honoré Gaming
[edit]Some publications have reported historical links between Sharp Vision and Honoré Gaming, including financial or shareholder-related connections between the two companies[9]. Sharp Vision stated in a right of reply that the two companies are legally and operationally separate, with distinct management, offices and staff.[10][11]
Allegations relating to certain African operations
[edit]In 2025 and 2026, African media outlets published articles questioning certain contracts awarded to the company and its role in different countries.[12] Sharp Vision disputed these claims stating that it operates independently, with its own management, offices, and staff.[13]
Awards and recognition
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 Culture, Rédac Magazine Lyon Éco & (2025-09-24). "Sharp Vision primée au Talent Awards FDDay 2025 pour sa lutte innovante contre les plateformes illégales". Lyon Éco et Culture (in French). Retrieved 2026-06-05.
- 1 2 "Sharp Vision cherche à se lancer sur un nouveau marché - Africa Business+". africabusinessplus.com (in French). 2025-12-22. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
- 1 2 Mérac, Baptiste Rubat du (2025-10-15). "Honoré Gaming et Sharp Vision suivis par un fonds d'entrepreneurs". CFNEWS (in French). Retrieved 2026-06-05.
- 1 2 Bangoura, Mohamed (2026-02-23). "Jeux de hasard: la RDC s'inspire du modèle de la Guinée auprès de l'ARSJPA". Mosaiqueguinee.com (in French). Retrieved 2026-06-05.
- ↑ Culture, Rédac Magazine Lyon Éco & (2025-11-26). "RegTech : Sharp Vision remporte le prix "Compliance Innovator of the Year"". Lyon Éco et Culture (in French). Retrieved 2026-06-05.
- ↑ "Angola • Luanda renforce son contrôle sur les paris en ligne - 20/01/2026". Africa Intelligence (in French). 2026-01-20. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
- ↑ "Immersion professionnelle: la Cellule de Surveillance des Jeux d'Argent et de Hasard (CSJA) de la RDC en séjour en Guinée". Allure Info (in French). 2026-02-23. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
- ↑ "Techarena 2026: Epiminds Wins + TOP46 Standouts". UpNext.World. 2026-02-14. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
- ↑ croissanceafrik (2025-10-13). "Afitech et le masque de Sharp Vision: Quand la régulation des jeux devient une affaire privée". CROISSANCE AFRIQUE (in French). Retrieved 2026-06-05.
- ↑ croissanceafrik (2026-04-10). "Article intitulé Afitech et le masque de Sharp Vision: Quand la régulation des jeux devient une affaire privée » : Sharp Vision apporte un droit réponse". CROISSANCE AFRIQUE (in French). Retrieved 2026-06-05.
- ↑ DOUNYA (2026-01-26). "Contrat de la loterie nationale au Sénégal : Sharp Vision apporte des clarifications". Economia24 (in French). Retrieved 2026-06-05.
- ↑ "Afitech, Sharp Vision et le Sénégal : ce que révèle la chronologie d'une collaboration clé …". Senego.com : Actualité au Sénégal, toute l'actualité sénégalaise (in French). 2026-03-11. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
- ↑ "Droit de réponse aux articles publiés par Senego au sujet de Sharp Vision". Senego.com : Actualité au Sénégal, toute l'actualité sénégalaise (in French). 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
- ↑ Culture, Rédac Magazine Lyon Éco & (2025-09-24). "Sharp Vision primée au Talent Awards FDDay 2025 pour sa lutte innovante contre les plateformes illégales". Lyon Éco et Culture (in French). Retrieved 2026-06-05.
- ↑ Culture, Rédac Magazine Lyon Éco & (2025-11-26). "RegTech : Sharp Vision remporte le prix "Compliance Innovator of the Year"". Lyon Éco et Culture (in French). Retrieved 2026-06-05.
- ↑ "Africa Gaming Expo 2026 wraps up in Lagos with gala dinner and industry awards". Focus Gaming News Africa. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
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