Le Village by CA Paris

Name

Le Village by CA Paris

Legal name

Le Village by CA

Website

https://levillagebyca.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Startup Acceleration Services

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Accelerators & Startup Programs (FSANAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Accelerators & Incubators (Investor-Operated) (FSANAAAM)

Keywords

• Startup acceleration
• Open innovation
• Co-working spaces
• Corporate partnerships
• Startup ecosystem

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Startup Acceleration Programs: Revenue from acceleration programs where startups pay for business development support, mentorship, and access to the village network and facilities. Programs typically run 12-24 months.
2. Coworking and Space Rental: Revenue from renting co-working spaces, meeting rooms, and event venues to startups, enterprises, and partners. Locations include dedicated spaces with modern equipment.
3. Partner Memberships: Enterprises (large groups, ETIs, SMEs) pay to become partners, gaining access to the startup ecosystem for innovation sourcing and transformation projects.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Le Village by CA Paris operates a startup accelerator and innovation hub located in central Paris, providing acceleration programs, co-working spaces, meeting and event venues, and curated connections between startups and corporate partners. It is part of a network of 45+ Villages operated under the Crédit Agricole brand, designed to foster open innovation between startups, large enterprises, and public entities.

Product overview

Le Village by CA Paris is a startup accelerator network operated by Crédit Agricole, functioning as a unified platform combining acceleration programs, co-working facilities, and an open innovation ecosystem. The core offering includes a 24-month Startup Acceleration Program, an Open Innovation Platform connecting startups with enterprise partners, and physical Co-working Spaces across 45+ locations. Additional services encompass Meeting & Event Spaces for rent and a Business Network providing mentorship and partnership opportunities. The network has supported over 1,400 startups and maintains partnerships with approximately 778 companies across France, Italy, Luxembourg, and overseas territories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Startup Acceleration Program Structured acceleration program supporting startups with mentorship, partner introductions, and visibility within the Crédit Agricole ecosystem and beyond; designed for early-stage and growth-stage startups seeking corporate partnerships.
• Co-working Space Shared workspace facilities located at 55 Rue La Boétie, 75008 Paris, available to startups admitted into the Village community for daily working needs.
• Meeting and Event Spaces Bookable meeting rooms and event spaces hosted at the Paris Village facility, used for partner events, demo days, workshops, and community gatherings.
• Corporate Partner Program Membership offering for large groups, ETIs, SMEs, and public entities providing structured access to the startup ecosystem, curated introductions, and open innovation collaboration opportunities.
• Cross-Village Network Access Access for member startups and partners to the broader Crédit Agricole Village network, enabling introductions, peer exchange, and visibility across more than 45 locations supporting 1,400+ startups and 778+ partners.

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ColibriTDcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 October 2025Partnership announced October 2025 to accelerate quantum computing adoption in enterprises. Allows businesses to test quantum technology impact by 2025. Targets logistics, finance, healthcare, and energy sectors for real-economy quantum integration.
• CCI Eure-Et-LoircoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChambre de Commerce et d'Industrie - Founding partner supporting regional innovation ecosystem development and business support services.
• iPeppercoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital services company supporting talents and impact businesses in data tech. Part of ecosystem providing tech expertise to startups.
• IBMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmbassador partner collaborating on tech events and workshops. IBM engages with the village network for innovation and transformation projects.
• CEA TechcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology research center providing innovation expertise and tech transfer capabilities to the startup ecosystem.
• Trading Central LabsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInvestment research and analysis standards provider. Part of ecosystem for fintech and financial innovation startups.
• AGYREminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCircular economy tool in construction sector. Sponsor partner supporting sustainable innovation initiatives.
• BeGCminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering study bureau expert in mechanical engineering, R&D, workstation automation, and machine adaptation. Privilege partner providing technical consulting.
• Legendre LogisticsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMultimodal transport, logistics, storage, industrial transfer, packaging, sourcing, and engineering consulting. Privilege partner for logistics sector innovation.
• Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie Nice Côte d'AzurcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding partner for Village by CA Provence Côte d'Azur. Regional institutional partner supporting innovation ecosystem development.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Station F: Largest startup campus in the world, based in Paris; offers acceleration programs, corporate open-innovation programs, and co-working at massive scale. Direct competitor for French startup founders and enterprise partners seeking open-innovation exposure.
• NUMA: Paris-headquartered accelerator and innovation platform running corporate open-innovation programs and startup acceleration across Europe, Africa, and Latin America. Closely comparable corporate-facing open-innovation business model.
• Wayra (Telefónica): Telefónica's global corporate accelerator network operating across Europe and Latin America. Closest analogue as a bank/telco-driven, multi-country corporate accelerator with a partner-membership model.
• H7 (Lyon Confluence): Major French startup accelerator and co-working hub in Lyon run with regional institutional backing; comparable territorial accelerator model connecting startups with enterprise partners.
• Bpifrance Le Hub: Bpifrance's open-innovation and accelerator hub connecting French startups with enterprise customers and public funding. Comparable mission of bridging large French institutions with the startup ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• Antler: Global early-stage investor and accelerator with strong European presence including France. Comparable cohort-based program structure and startup development focus, though primarily equity-backed.
• Techstars: Global accelerator operator running partner-driven programs with corporations (e.g., Barclays, Rakuten, SNCF). Comparable in running cohort-based acceleration programs tied to enterprise partners, though operating at global scale and via equity models.

Others

• EIC (European Innovation Council): European Commission's flagship deep-tech accelerator and equity program. Adjacent programme serving European founders; competes for the same deep-tech startups in the French ecosystem.
• Crédit Agricole Innovations et Territoires (CA IT): Internal Crédit Agricole venture and innovation arm supporting startups aligned with the bank's strategic priorities. Sibling initiative to Le Village by CA within the same parent group, sharing the open-innovation mandate.

Emerging players

• Startupbootcamp: Global accelerator network running industry-specific cohorts (FinTech, InsurTech, Smart Cities). Comparable vertical/corporate-partnered program model though more specialized than Le Village by CA's broad regional approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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