What Casanova does

Casanova (legal entity Casanova SAS, doing business as Casanova Life) is a French privately-held company, headquartered in Champs-sur-Marne, that designs, sources, and retails residential and small-business digital networking infrastructure. Its core offering centers on communication panels (Tableaux de communication) such as the C-Start 625 THD (Grade 3TV, shielded RJ45 Cat. 6A with integrated DTI), complemented by active TV (TNT/Satellite) and Ethernet distribution equipment, optical and copper cabling with DTIo for very-high-speed broadband, RJ45 sockets, splitters, and accessories. The portfolio extends into home automation via third-party brands HEOS (multimedia) and Myfox (security), plus connected comfort devices, and into small-business structured cabling through the Mezzo (Petit Tertiaire) line and Coffrets Réseau IT network cabinets.

The technology is essentially passive and active physical-layer infrastructure compliant with French residential digital installation standards (Grade 3TV, DTI/DTIo, Cat. 6A shielded), with no software platform, API, SDK, mobile app, or cloud service evidenced. Casanova monetizes exclusively through one-time hardware sales via its own PrestaShop-powered e-commerce storefront (casanova-life.com), supported by phone-based quoting, with no distributor, retail, or subscription revenue streams visible. Go-to-market combines direct e-commerce, a content/blog layer (Docteur Casa, "Mon réseau"), an email newsletter (CasaNews), social channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube HVDI), and participation in the PROMOTELEC/IGNES industry campaign promoting quality digital residential installations.

The primary customer segments are French residential homeowners installing or upgrading multimedia and broadband infrastructure, plus a secondary small-business/tertiary (Mezzo) segment needing structured cabling. The company appears independently owned with no disclosed parent, no private equity or venture backing beyond the repeated Aster funding rounds, and an 11–50 employee footprint; the e-commerce site copyright dates to 2014 while the underlying legal entity was founded in 2002.

Name

Casanova

Legal name

Casanova SAS

Website

https://casanova-sas.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Casanova (Casanova SAS / Casanova Life) is a French e-commerce retailer that designs and distributes residential and small-business networking infrastructure — communication panels, RJ45 cabling, optical/DTIo links, active TV/Ethernet distribution, and connected-home hardware — to homeowners and small tertiary customers in France via its own PrestaShop storefront.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Networking Equipment

NAICS

Communications Equipment Manufacturing (3342)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Broadband CPE (DSL/Cable/Fiber Gateways) (HDAFAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Small Business/SoHo Routers & Gateways (HDAFAIAH)

Keywords

• Residential networking equipment
• Communication panels
• Structured cabling solutions
• Home automation products
• IT network cabinets

Headquarters

HQ city

Champs-sur-marne

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Direct e-commerce sales of home networking equipment, communication panels, cables, connectors, and connected objects through the company website. One-time purchase model for hardware products with no recurring revenue components evident.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Casanova (operating as Casanova Life) designs, distributes, and sells residential and small-business networking infrastructure products in France, including communication panels with RJ45 outlets, active TV and Ethernet distribution equipment, optical fiber cabling with DTIo for very-high-speed broadband, and home automation devices covering multimedia (HEOS), security (Myfox), and connected comfort.

Product overview

Casanova is a residential and small business networking infrastructure company offering a unified portfolio of communication panels, active distribution equipment, and connectivity accessories. The core offering centers on Tableaux de communication (communication panels) like the C-Start 625 THD, complemented by Actifs TV/Ethernet (active TV and Ethernet distribution equipment), Câbles & Cordons (cables and cords), and Prises RJ45/Dédoubleurs (sockets and splitters). The Domotique & Objets Connectés (home automation) line extends the portfolio with HEOS multimedia systems, Myfox security devices, and connected comfort products. For small business, the Mezzo and Coffrets Réseau IT line provides dedicated network cabinet solutions. The product ecosystem is designed around the "Mon réseau" (My Network) concept for comprehensive residential digital infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tableaux de communication (Communication Panels) Communication panels and enclosures equipped with RJ45 communication sockets that distribute multimedia signals (TV, satellite, telephone, Ethernet) across a residential installation.
• C-Start 625 THD Communication panel with Grade 3TV classification, four shielded RJ45 Cat. 6A ports, and an integrated DTI for digital terrestrial television distribution in residential homes.
• Actifs TV (TV Distribution Amplifiers) Active equipment for distributing TNT (digital terrestrial) and Satellite TV signals over RJ45 infrastructure in the home.
• Actifs Ethernet (Ethernet Switches) Ethernet network switches ranging from 10/100 Mbit/s to 100/1000 Mbit/s, used for active Ethernet distribution in residential and small business networks.
• Câbles & Cordons (Cables & Cords) Complete range of cables and cords including optical links with DTIo for ultra-high-speed broadband distribution, plus telephone, IT, TV, and audio cords for multimedia installations.
• Prises RJ45 (RJ45 Sockets) Unshielded and shielded RJ45 communication connectors (sockets, plastrons, and blanks) for communication networks and Casanova Life panel distribution strips.
• Dédoubleurs (RJ45 Splitters) Splitters that allow connection of two multimedia devices to a single RJ45 communication socket.
• Accessoires (Communication Panel Accessories) Accessories for communication panels including cabinet doors, platform components, TV splitters, DTI/DTIo units, and filters to upgrade or extend Casanova panels.
• HEOS Multimedia Home Automation Connected multimedia equipment from HEOS (Denon) including speakers, packs, preamplifiers, amplifiers, home cinema systems, and soundbars distributed as part of the Casanova Life connected home offering.
• Myfox Security Home Automation Connected security products from Myfox including alarms, video surveillance cameras, and motion/presence detectors sold under the Casanova Life connected home security category.
• Connected Comfort Devices

Quantifiable outcome

• Distribution of very high-speed broadband in residential housing via optical cable with DTIo technology

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PROMOTELECcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCasanova Life participates in the PROMOTELEC campaign organized alongside industrialists, installers, and electrical professionals to promote quality digital residential network installations. The campaign includes self-testing tools to verify installation quality and awareness resources about digital home networks.
• IGNESminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCasanova Life is referenced in relation to IGNES (the organization behind PROMOTELEC) as part of the campaign explaining 'What is a residential digital network?' with educational resources and self-testing for digital installation quality.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Legrand: Global leader in electrical and digital building infrastructure, offering residential communication panels, structured cabling, and networking components that directly overlap with Casanova's core product lines across a much broader portfolio.
• Schneider Electric: Major electrical and networking infrastructure provider with Actassi and similar residential/SoHo structured cabling systems, competing with Casanova's panels, RJ45, and fiber distribution products while serving broader industrial markets.
• ABB: Global industrial and building infrastructure provider with residential networking and communication panel offerings through its Electrification business, competing with Casanova on integrated home connectivity solutions.

Direct peers

• Hager: European specialist in residential electrical installation and structured cabling, offering communication panels (Tableau de communication) and RJ45 distribution systems essentially identical to Casanova's C-Start product line, with strong French market presence.
• Delta Dore: French specialist in smart home and residential connectivity solutions, with overlapping home automation (security, comfort, multimedia) portfolio that mirrors Casanova's HEOS/Myfox distribution and connected comfort offerings.

Emerging players

• Ubiquiti: Provider of networking equipment including switches, gateways, and structured cabling for residential and SoHo, competing at the Ethernet switch and active distribution layer where Casanova also sells equipment.
• TP-Link: Consumer and SoHo networking equipment vendor offering Ethernet switches, routers, and connectivity products at competitive price points, representing a value-tier alternative to Casanova's active distribution lineup.
• Netgear: Consumer networking brand offering switches, routers, and home connectivity products with established e-commerce distribution, overlapping with Casanova's Ethernet switches and residential connectivity focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/blogcasalife
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/HVDI
• Facebookfacebook.com/Casanova-24654784279
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/casanova-sas
• Instagraminstagram.com/casanovalife_officiel

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds11 records

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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