Linkcity
Linkcity is the real estate development subsidiary of Bouygues Construction in France, developing mixed-use residential, commercial, office, logistics, and student/senior housing projects across 28 regional implantations with a focus on low-carbon construction, brownfield regeneration, and intergenerational communities, sold via VEFA to social housing operators, public agencies, and institutional buyers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2016
- HeadquartersGuyancourt, France
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Linkcity does
Linkcity is the real estate development subsidiary of Bouygues Construction S.A., operating exclusively in France across 28 regional implantations organized into five regional subsidiaries (Île-de-France, Grand Ouest, Nord-Est, Sud-Est, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes). The company develops mixed-use urban projects — combining residential, commercial, office, hotel, student housing, senior living, logistics, and public facilities — through brownfield regeneration, eco-district creation, and intergenerational housing programs. Its 2025 portfolio delivered 21 operations totaling 65,650 m² of commercial/office surface and 3,200 housing units including managed residences.
Underlying technology centers on sustainable construction practices: thalassothermy systems, low-carbon concrete (up to 50% per BBCA-certified projects), wood and bio-sourced materials (20%+ of floor area via Bois Pacte commitments), biodiversity integration targeting BiodiverCity certification, and circular economy building-material reuse. Adjacent technology integration includes the Buildots AI partnership for 360°-camera construction progress monitoring, deployed on the P3 Persan logistics platform. Certifications maintained across the portfolio include BBCA Excellent, NF Habitat HQE niveau excellent, and BiodiverCity.
The business model is project-based real estate development revenue: Linkcity acquires or option's land, develops mixed-use projects, and disposes of completed assets via VEFA (Vente en État Futur d'Achèvement) forward sales to institutional buyers, social housing operators (CDC Habitat, In'li, 3F, Dynacité, AGIRAS/Axentia), investment funds, local governments and public development agencies (Sadev 94, SPL Territoire d'Innovation), and individual buyers. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time property sales and development fees. The company also co-develops through public-private partnerships and competes for public tenders for urban development zones. Backed by Bouygues Construction S.A. (€127.97M capital), Linkcity benefits from intra-group construction execution by Bouygues Bâtiment subsidiaries and a strong pipeline anchored in French regulatory tailwinds (RE2020, biodiversity scoring, social housing demand).
Linkcity firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Linkcity
- Legal name
- Linkcity
- Website
- https://linkcity.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2016
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Linkcity is the real estate development subsidiary of Bouygues Construction in France, developing mixed-use residential, commercial, office, logistics, and student/senior housing projects across 28 regional implantations with a focus on low-carbon construction, brownfield regeneration, and intergenerational communities, sold via VEFA to social housing operators, public agencies, and institutional buyers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Linkcity industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Sustainable Real Estate Development
- NAICS
- Land Subdivision (23721), New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236116), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622), New Housing For-Sale Builders (236117)
- SIC
- Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Urban Renewal, Brownfield Redevelopment & Land Reuse (BPAIANAI)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC), Transitional/Development Land Brokerage (Entitled, In-Path-of-Growth) (BPAJADAJ), Brownfield Redevelopment Support (Site Characterization & Reuse Planning) (EUAHAFAJ)
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Where Linkcity is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Guyancourt
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices6 records
Markets served
Linkcity business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Real Estate Development and Sales: Linkcity develops and sells residential, commercial, and mixed-use properties through VEFA (forward sales) and direct sales to institutional investors, social housing operators, and private buyers. Revenue is generated through property development margins and development fees.
- Urban Development Projects: Major urban regeneration projects spanning multiple phases and years, including public-private partnerships with municipalities and urban development agencies.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Linkcity product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Linkcity is the real estate development subsidiary of Bouygues Construction, developing mixed-use urban projects across France including residential (student, senior, intergenerational, family), commercial, office, hotel, and logistics properties. The company focuses on sustainable urban development through brownfield reconversion, urban regeneration, and low-carbon construction, delivering projects via VEFA forward sales to institutional buyers, social housing operators, and local government partners.
Product overview
Linkcity is the property development subsidiary of Bouygues Construction, operating as a comprehensive real estate development platform across France with 28 locations and 245 employees. The company specializes in mixed-use urban development projects, offering a portfolio of residential products including student housing (through programs like 'L'Avant-Scène'), senior and intergenerational housing (Sylva, Connexions), family housing (NEOZ concept), as well as commercial premises, office buildings, and large-scale urban requalification projects (Hôtel Dieu Rennes, Cergy-Pontoise Tower). Key product lines include NEOZ for family rental housing, Fabula Fabrika for urban productive activities, and various certified residential programs meeting environmental standards such as BBCA, NF Habitat HQE, and Biodivercity.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- NEOZ: A residential rental concept reinventing housing for families, featuring shared spaces such as gyms, coworking areas, and rooftops. Developed across multiple cities including Rouen, Rennes, Montpellier, and Castelnau-Le-Lez.
- Workshop de Linkcity (Fabula Fabrika)
Products and services
- Linkcity Real Estate Development Platform End-to-end real estate development platform offering mixed-use urban projects across France, including residential (student, senior, intergenerational, family housing), commercial, office, hotel, and logistics properties. Serves institutional buyers, social housing operators, local governments, and individual purchasers through 28 regional offices.
- NEOZ Residential Rental Concept
Quantifiable outcome
- 40% reduction in carbon footprint by 2030
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Linkcity
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Linkcity technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Linkcity partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- SEMAVOcorePartnership with SEMAVO and Bouygues Bâtiment Industrie for P3 Persan logistics platform project development. SEMAVO participates as local development partner in Val-d'Oise logistics project.
- Bouygues Bâtiment IndustriecoreBouygues Construction subsidiary handling construction of the 44,000 m² Class A logistics facility. Uses Buildots AI for construction monitoring on the project.
- BuildotscoreAI-powered construction progress tracking solution using 360° cameras to monitor construction progress, detect deviations, and manage ambitious 13-month schedules for the P3 Persan project.
- CDC HabitatcoreMajor social housing partner across multiple Linkcity projects including Connexions Échirolles, Alouettes Thiais, and numerous other developments throughout France. CDC Habitat acquires social and intermediate housing units in VEFA arrangements.
- Sadev 94coreUrban development agency for Val-de-Marne department, co-developing major projects including Campus Grand Parc Villejuif, Ivry Confluences, and Demi-Lune La Défense. Linkcity signs land acquisition and development agreements with Sadev 94.
- DynacitécoreSocial housing operator in Ain department, recipient of Sylva residence (84 units) developed by Linkcity in Ferney-Voltaire. First residential delivery on ZAC Ferney-Genève Innovation.
- In'licoreSubsidiary of CDC Group specializing in intermediate rental housing. Partner for Test&Buy innovative property leasing program and multiple student and young professional housing projects.
- BrownfieldscoreReal estate development partner for major urban transformation projects including Tour Engie Cergy-Pontoise rehabilitation and Villejuif D1B project. Co-promotion partner for complex mixed-use developments.
- SPL Territoire d'InnovationcorePublic development company managing ZAC Ferney-Genève Innovation where Linkcity is developing Sylva and other residential projects. Amenager for the 2,500-unit district development.
- AGIRAS / AxentiacoreSocial housing manager managing 72 senior-adapted housing units and 217 student units in Connexions intergénérationnel project at Échirolles.
- P3 Logistic ParksminorLogistics real estate developer for whom Bouygues is building the 44,000 m² Persan logistics platform.
- Bouygues Bâtiment Sud-EstcoreConstruction subsidiary executing Linkcity projects including Fabula Fabrika Villeurbanne, Green Side Lyon, and Sylva Ferney-Voltaire.
- Bouygues ConstructioncoreParent company of Linkcity. Provides group resources, construction expertise, and financial backing. Bouygues Construction S.A. capital of €127,967,250.
- FIBOIS FrancecoreNational federation of regional wood industry interprofessions. Linkcity signed partnership agreements across 6 regional FIBOIS branches for wood and bio-sourced construction materials, making Linkcity first national developer to commit to wood construction pacts.
- FCBAcoreWood construction research institute. Bouygues Bâtiment France and Linkcity renewed partnership with FCBA for wood construction expertise and innovation.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Linkcity competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Bouygues Immobilier: Sister subsidiary of Bouygues Construction focused on residential and commercial property development in France. Most directly comparable peer given shared parent, similar product categories (residential, mixed-use), and shared institutional off-takers, though Bouygues Immobilier has historically had a larger residential pipeline.
- Nexity: France's largest integrated real estate developer, active across residential, commercial, and urban regeneration. Comparable on mixed-use development, social housing partnerships, and public-sector tenders, but with significantly greater scale and a more diversified product portfolio.
- Eiffage Immobilier: Real estate development arm of Eiffage Group, focused on residential, serviced residences, and urban projects across France. Direct peer given similar integration with a major construction group, similar focus on mixed-use urban projects, and use of internal construction capabilities.
- Vinci Immobilier: Real estate development subsidiary of VINCI, covering residential, serviced residences, offices, and mixed-use projects. Comparable given the parent-group construction integration model and similar focus on sustainable urban development in France.
- Altarea Cogedim: Major French real estate developer active in residential, offices, retail, and urban regeneration through Cogedim and Histoire & Patrimoine brands. Directly competes with Linkcity on mixed-use urban projects, social and intermediate housing, and brownfield redevelopment across major French cities.
- Icade: French real estate company (subsidiary of Caisse des Dépôts) developing offices, housing, and mixed-use properties, with particular strength in healthcare and public-adjacent real estate. Comparable given the focus on institutional buyers and sustainable urban development.
- Kaufman & Broad: Major French for-sale residential homebuilder (now part of Aviva Investors' French platform) focused on individual housing, apartments, and managed residences. Direct peer on residential development volume and similar VEFA sales channels.
- Cardinal Edifice: French real estate developer active in residential, student housing, serviced residences, and urban projects in major French cities. Comparable given its focus on complex urban regeneration and student/senior housing segments where Linkcity is also active.
- Pichet: French family-owned real estate group developing residential, serviced residences (student, senior, hotel), and commercial real estate across France. Comparable on intergenerational and managed-residence product lines, regional French footprint, and direct sales channels.
Others
- CDC Habitat: France's largest social housing operator and Linkcity's largest institutional off-taker. Included as a peer because of its role as the primary buyer of Linkcity's social and intermediate housing VEFA units; not a competitor per se, but a critical counterpart and ecosystem participant.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Linkcity leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles15 records
Linkcity subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries5 records
Linkcity funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about Linkcity
What does Linkcity do?
Linkcity is the real estate development subsidiary of Bouygues Construction, developing mixed-use urban projects across France including residential (student, senior, intergenerational, family), commercial, office, hotel, and logistics properties. The company focuses on sustainable urban development through brownfield reconversion, urban regeneration, and low-carbon construction, delivering projects via VEFA forward sales to institutional buyers, social housing operators, and local government partners.
Is Linkcity a public or private company?
Linkcity is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Linkcity founded?
Linkcity was founded in 2016. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Linkcity based?
Linkcity is headquartered in Guyancourt, France, in the Europe region.
How does Linkcity make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Real Estate Development and Sales are the primary driver. The others are urban Development Projects.
Who are Linkcity's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Bouygues Immobilier, Nexity, Eiffage Immobilier, Vinci Immobilier, Altarea Cogedim, Icade, Kaufman & Broad, Cardinal Edifice and Pichet. CDC Habitat is listed as an others.
Does Linkcity have an API?
No public API is recorded for Linkcity.
What industry is Linkcity in?
Linkcity's product category is Sustainable Real Estate Development. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAIANAI, Urban Renewal, Brownfield Redevelopment & Land Reuse, with a secondary code of BPAGALAC, Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts). Its NAICS code is 23721 and its SIC code is 6552.