Odyssea Organization

What Odyssea Organization does

Odyssea Organization is a French non-profit association (loi 1901) founded in 2002 by decree published in the Journal Officiel on July 22, 2002, headquartered at 21 passage Larousse, 92240 Malakoff, with e-boutique operations at 129 rue du Faubourg Saint Martin, 75010 Paris. The organization operates a year-round charitable running and walking circuit across 12 cities in metropolitan France and La Réunion—including Paris, La Plagne, Nantes, Chambéry, Toulouse, Bayonne, Villeneuve-d'Ascq, Dijon, Brest, Marseille, and Cannes—to raise funds for breast cancer research and patient support associations. Its primary beneficiaries are leading research institutions, most notably Gustave Roussy which has received over €6.5M since 2009 to fund programs (Interception, Compass, 50 Nuances de Rose, and the CANTO study), alongside a distributed network of regional committees and patient associations (e.g., Comité 44 de la Ligue Contre le Cancer, Centre Georges François Leclerc, Institut du Sein de Savoie Médipôle, Centre Oscar Lambret, and Un K au Féminin).

The organization runs four core product lines: in-person race events, connected/remote race participation via a dedicated mobile application launched in 2021 (available on iOS 13.0+ and Android 10.0+ with GPS tracking), an online merchandise boutique established in 2012, and educational webinars on breast cancer topics. Technical infrastructure is conventional: standard e-commerce (Stripe, PayPal), Chronopost shipping integration, Google Analytics for web measurement, and a WordPress-based content site built with OGO Studio. The organization also operates a digital donation and fundraising platform enabling individual giving pages and event-based collections, and processes administrative payments through Stripe for the boutique without storing card data.

Odyssea's revenue model spans four streams: race registration fees from individual and corporate team participants, donation-based philanthropy, corporate sponsorship and partnership agreements with sponsors including Crédit Agricole, Decathlon, Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Malakoff Humanis, Showroomprivé, Chérie FM, B&B HOTELS, Saforelle, Courmayeur, and Daco Bello, and e-commerce merchandise sales. Since 2002 the organization has collectively raised €18M for breast cancer causes, including €805,000 collected in 2023 alone (€740,000 directed to Gustave Roussy and €65,000 to Prolific for research project ATIP III) and €280,000 over twelve years returned to patient associations through boutique proceeds. Operational headcount is small (1-10 paid employees) supplemented by 3,500+ annual volunteers who enable 100,000+ annual participants across the circuit.

Name

Odyssea Organization

Legal name

Odysséa

Website

https://odyssea.info

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Odyssea Organization is a French non-profit (loi 1901) founded in 2002 that organizes annual charitable running and walking events across 12 cities in France and La Réunion, raising funds for breast cancer research and patient support organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charitable Race Events

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132), Racetracks (711212)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Racing, Including Track Operation (7948)

akta.pro primary industry

Mass Participation Race Organizers (Runs, Triathlons, Cycling) (MPAKADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Road Running Events (Marathons, Half Marathons, 10K/5K) (MPAKAIAA), Virtual & Hybrid Participation Events (App-Based, Remote/Hybrid Races) (MPAKAIAH), Disease-Specific Research & Support (e.g., Cancer, Diabetes, ALS) (BPAGACAA), Sports Fundraising & Development Services (Foundations, NIL Collectives Support) (MPAKAKAK)

Keywords

• Charity race events
• Breast cancer fundraising
• Non-profit event organization
• Charitable running events
• Breast cancer awareness

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Race Registration Fees: Fees collected from participants registering for the various Odysséa races across 12 cities, contributing to fundraising goals for breast cancer research.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Individual donations collected during race registrations and separate donation campaigns, with funds distributed to partner research institutions and patient associations.
3. E-commerce Boutique: Online merchandise shop selling Odysséa branded products, with proceeds supporting additional associations that cannot be funded through race proceeds.
4. Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorships: Sponsorship agreements with companies such as Malakoff Humanis, Crédit Agricole, Decathlon, Pfizer, and others who participate in races and support the cause financially.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Odyssea Organization operates a national charitable race circuit, organizing annual running and walking events across 12 cities in France and La Réunion to raise funds for breast cancer research and patient support. The organization complements in-person races with a GPS-enabled mobile application for remote participation, an online branded merchandise boutique, and a donation and fundraising platform. Since 2002, the association has collected over €18 million, distributing funds to research institutes such as Gustave Roussy and to patient support associations.

Product overview

Odyssea Organization operates a unified charitable platform centered on organizing running and walking events across France to fund breast cancer research. The core offering consists of 12 annual physical race events in cities including Paris, Chambéry, Nantes, Marseille, and La Réunion, complemented by a connected race program allowing remote participation via a dedicated mobile application. Supporting services include an e-commerce boutique selling branded merchandise, a donation and fundraising platform for individual and collective giving, and educational webinars on breast cancer awareness and patient support. Since 2002, the organization has collected €18 million for breast cancer causes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Odysséa Charity Races Charity running and walking events held annually in 12 cities across France and La Réunion, raising funds for breast cancer research and patient support organizations such as Gustave Roussy and local patient associations.
• Odysséa Connected Races (Mobile Application) Remote race option allowing participants to complete designated distances (5km, 8km, or 10km) anywhere using GPS tracking via the mobile application, with activity tracked during specific event windows.
• Boutique Odysséa Online merchandise store selling branded Odysséa products including apparel and accessories, with proceeds supporting charitable causes beyond the race events.
• Donation Platform Digital donation and fundraising platform enabling direct financial contributions to breast cancer research and patient support associations, including individual fundraising pages and event-based collections.
• Breast Cancer Webinars Educational webconferences and webinars addressing breast cancer topics including metastatic breast cancer, cancer interception, and returning to work after treatment, often featuring medical experts and institutional partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• 18M€ raised since 2002
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Malakoff HumaniscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMalakoff Humanis is a key partner of Odysséa, supporting the charity races as part of their commitment to health and wellness in the workplace.
• Daco BellominorGTM or Marketing PartnerDaco Bello, expert in dried fruits since 1974, is a partner since 2020. Their products are available at race refreshment stations and finish lines, supporting active lifestyles aligned with Odysséa's values.
• CourmayeurminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCourmayeur natural mineral water brand partners with Odysséa, sharing values around women's health and proper hydration.
• DecathloncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDecathlon, the sports equipment retailer, is a principal partner of Odysséa Paris, supporting the sporting aspect of the charity races.
• PfizercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPfizer provides institutional support for Odysséa webconferences, including the 'Ensemble On Est Encore Plus Fort' series on breast cancer topics.
• ShowroomprivécoreGTM or Marketing PartnerShowroomprivé, French e-commerce pioneer, has partnered with Odysséa since 2006, organizing special October sales and creating capsule collections with proceeds going to the association.
• Chérie FMminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChérie FM radio station is a partner of Odysséa Paris, providing media coverage and promotion of the charity races.
• Crédit AgricolecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCrédit Agricole group actively supports Odysséa with employee participation, with over 2,200 collaborators announced for Paris 2026, supporting breast cancer research and patient care.
• SaforellecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSaforelle, the intimate health brand, is an official partner of Odysséa Paris for the second consecutive year, supporting breast cancer awareness and early detection.
• B&B HOTELSminorGTM or Marketing PartnerB&B HOTELS partners with Odysséa, providing accommodation support for race participants.
• Dis-Moi SantéminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDis-Moi Santé collaborates with Odysséa on webconferences about cancer topics, including the 'Ensemble On Est Encore Plus Fort' series.
• Harmonie MutuellecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHarmonie Mutuelle provides institutional support for Odysséa webconferences and is involved in the #TousHéros web series initiative.
• AstraZenecacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAstraZeneca supports Odysséa and breast cancer patient journeys throughout the care pathway.
• Gustave RoussycoreOthersGustave Roussy is the primary research beneficiary of Odysséa Paris, having received over 6.5M € since 2009 for breast cancer research including Interception, Compass, and 50 Nuances de Rose programs.
• Un K au FémininminorOthersUn K au Féminin is a Marseille-based association that distributes care kits to women undergoing cancer treatment at Hôpital Marseille Nord, funded by Odysséa Marseille.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• La Parisienne: Paris-based women's running event held annually since 1997 with strong CSR and breast cancer awareness components. Directly comparable as a French women-focused mass participation charity race with similar participant demographics and corporate partnership model.
• Courir pour Elles: French charity running event network dedicated to women's health causes, including breast cancer. Closely comparable in mission (women's health charity races), format (multi-city regional circuits), and beneficiary model (local patient associations).

Broad incumbents

• Susan G. Komen (Race for the Cure): The largest global breast cancer non-profit, running the iconic Race for the Cure series across multiple countries. Comparable as the international benchmark for breast cancer charity races, with similar fundraising-through-participation model and brand-led awareness positioning.
• Ligue contre le Cancer: France's leading cancer charity umbrella organization operating across all cancer types, with regional comités that Odysséa directly funds (e.g., Comité 75, Comité 44). Comparable as a French cancer fundraising organization with broader scope but overlapping donor and beneficiary base.
• Fondation ARC pour la recherche sur le cancer: Major French cancer research foundation funding oncology research across all cancer types. Comparable as a French cancer fundraising organization competing for the same donor and corporate sponsorship pool, with broader cause scope.
• Ruban Rose (Cancer du Sein): French breast cancer awareness charity founded in 1994 and led by Estée Lauder, focused on information, screening, and research. Comparable as a French breast cancer cause brand competing for the same awareness-month attention and corporate partnerships.
• American Cancer Society (Making Strides): The largest US cancer non-profit, running the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks nationwide. Comparable as a multi-city mass participation breast cancer fundraising event series with a diversified corporate partnership model.
• Cancer Research UK (Pretty Muddy / Race for Life): UK-based cancer research charity operating the Race for Life and Pretty Muddy mass participation event series. Comparable as a multi-city, cause-driven mass participation fundraising circuit with a hybrid in-person/connected race model.

Regional players

• La Foulée des Entreprises: French corporate running event network focused on employee engagement and CSR. Comparable as a French mass participation event series with strong corporate team participation mechanics, though general-purpose rather than breast cancer-focused.

Emerging players

• Nightathon: French night-time charity running event series with options to support partnered causes. Comparable as a French charity running event format that competes for the same participant pool and corporate team sponsorships in similar metropolitan markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ODYSSEA_fr

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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