What Proxelia does

Proxelia is a privately-held French energy supplier (Société par Actions Simplifiée) founded in 2006 and headquartered in Compiègne, Hauts-de-France. The company purchases electricity — partly through the regulated ARENH nuclear mechanism at €42/MWh and partly at market prices — and natural gas, primarily sourced via ENGIE, and resells both to professional clients under customized supply contracts. Its customer base of 8,000+ businesses spans artisans, merchants, agricultural operators, liberal professions, SMEs, industrial accounts, collectivités (local government entities), and grands-comptes (large enterprise accounts), with offerings structured around CARD (Contrat d'Accès au Réseau de Distribution) contracts across all meter segments (C5 to C1) for both mono-site and multi-site operations.

The company's product portfolio includes professional electricity supply, professional gas supply, green energy options, a 24/7 emergency response coordination service, and an online customer portal ("Espace Client") integrated with Enedis Linky smart meters for advanced consumption monitoring. Supporting digital assets include an online subscription channel, a digital proof-of-address service, and "Le Mag," a B2B energy news media platform. Core technology dependencies are the Enedis grid and Linky infrastructure, 120+ local distribution network managers (Régies, SICAE), and web hosting via local partner EXOCA. The Linky integration enables per-site consumption tracking, a feature positioned as operational convenience rather than a data-driven differentiator.

Proxelia operates a sales-led, relationship-driven go-to-market model. Dedicated commercial representatives (e.g., Patrice De Bock, Nadège Viellard) deliver personalized consulting and contract optimization, supplemented by phone, email, and self-service online channels. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; revenue is generated on a recurring subscription basis tied to multi-year supply contracts. The company's stated competitive position rests on regional proximity, human-scale service, and expertise in navigating French energy regulation rather than on technology differentiation, scale economics, or proprietary IP. Governance is led by Directrice Nadège Noé, and ownership is private with no disclosed institutional investors.

Name

Proxelia

Legal name

Société par Actions Simplifiées PROXELIA

Website

https://proxelia.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Proxelia is a privately-held French B2B electricity and gas supplier founded in 2006, serving 8,000+ professional clients across Hauts-de-France. It offers customized supply contracts, green energy options, and an online portal with Linky smart meter integration, distributed via dedicated commercial representatives.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Energy Supply

NAICS

Natural Gas Distribution (22121), Natural Gas Distribution (2212), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)

SIC

Natural Gas Transmisison & Distribution (4923)

akta.pro primary industry

Retail Electric Providers / Competitive Distribution Utilities (where applicable) (EUADABAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Gas Distribution Operations (Day-to-Day Field & System Operations) (EUAJAAAB)

Keywords

• Business electricity supply
• Natural gas supply
• Energy contract management
• Professional energy services
• Renewable energy supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Compiègne

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electricity Supply: Electricity supply contracts for professional clients. The company purchases electricity through ARENH mechanism (Accès Régulé à l'Électricité Nucléaire Historique) at 42€/MWh and market prices, then resells to businesses with customized tariffs.
2. Gas Supply: Natural gas supply services for businesses, providing competitive pricing and contract management.
3. Energy Advisory Services: Consulting services for contract optimization, regulatory compliance (C5, C4, C3, C2, C1 meter segments), and energy consumption monitoring.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Proxelia supplies electricity and natural gas to professional clients (TPE, PME, industrials, collectivités, and large enterprises) in France, with primary focus on the Hauts-de-France region. The company procures energy from wholesalers (notably ENGIE) and resells it under customized subscription contracts, supported by CARD distribution network access contracts, green energy options, and an online customer portal with Linky smart meter consumption monitoring. Proxelia also provides complementary services including 24/7 emergency coordination with network operators and digital proof-of-address issuance.

Product overview

Proxelia is an electricity and gas supplier for businesses in the Hauts-de-France region, founded in 2006. The company offers two core products: professional electricity supply and professional gas supply, serving over 8,000 business clients across sectors including artisans, retailers, farmers, self-employed professionals, SMEs, industries, and large accounts. The product portfolio includes CARD contracts for direct network access across all meter segments (C5-C1), green energy options, and an online customer portal (Espace Client) for account management with advanced Linky smart meter monitoring. Supporting services include emergency response coordination, online proof of address generation, and Le Mag, a B2B energy news platform. Proxelia positions itself as a human-sized PME focused on personalized service and contract optimization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Professional Electricity Supply (Fourniture d'électricité professionnelle) Electricity supply contracts for businesses of all sizes (TPE/PME to large enterprises), with customized pricing, contract optimization, and procurement through the ARENH mechanism and market prices.
• Professional Gas Supply (Fourniture de gaz professionnel) Natural gas supply services for businesses across all sectors and business profiles, with competitive pricing and contract management.
• CARD Contract (Contrat d'Accès au Réseau de Distribution) Contract type providing direct access to the distribution network, available for mono-site or multi-site businesses across all meter segments (C5, C4, C3, C2, C1).
• Green Energy Option (Énergie verte) Renewable electricity supply options for businesses seeking green energy solutions.
• Online Customer Portal (Espace Client en ligne) Web-based portal (monespaceclient.proxelia.fr) enabling clients to track accounts, modify contact details, view bills, and access advanced consumption monitoring for Linky smart meter users; supports multi-reference accounts for businesses with several sites.
• Online Proof of Address (Justificatif de domicile en ligne) Digital document generation service allowing customers to request and receive proof of address via email.
• Emergency and Outage Service (Service d'urgence et dépannage) 24/7 emergency response coordination with distribution network operators for power outages, grid incidents, and urgent technical issues.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serve more than 8,000 professional clients

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ENGIEcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary energy approvisionneur (supplier) with which Proxelia constructs energy supply contracts and commercial relationships. ENGIE provides electricity and gas procurement services enabling Proxelia to offer customized contracts to clients.
• EnediscoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary electricity distribution network manager. Manages grid connections, smart meters (including Linky), and network operations. Coordinates meter replacements and supplier transitions with Proxelia clients.
• Network Distribution Managers (Régies, SICAE)coreTechnology or IntegrationOver 120 local distribution network managers including regional régies, SICAE cooperatives, and municipal utilities. Manage electricity distribution across France for Proxelia clients.
• GroupamaminorOthersCollection agency partner for debt recovery services when needed.
• GeriminorOthersCollection agency partner for receivables management.
• EXOCAminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWeb hosting and custom development partner. 8 rue Jean XXIII, 80000 Amiens. Responsible for website maintenance and online platform functionality.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• ilek: Toulouse-based green energy supplier offering electricity and biomethane gas from local producers. Competes with Proxelia's regional positioning model by combining local supply with digital service.
• ekWateur: French digital-first green energy supplier offering electricity and gas to individuals and professionals. Competes with Proxelia for sustainability-minded PME clients and represents the digitally-native threat model.
• Planète OUI: French 100% renewable electricity and gas supplier with a strong focus on B2B and green energy. Direct competitor to Proxelia's Énergie Verte offering, particularly in the sustainability-conscious SME segment.

Direct peers

• GazelEnergie: Formerly Uniper France, GazelEnergie is an alternative electricity and gas supplier targeting French B2B customers with a similar mid-sized player profile to Proxelia, competing head-to-head in the competitive supply market.

Broad incumbents

• E.ON France: German energy major's French retail arm offering electricity and gas to residential and business customers. Broad incumbent competing in the same competitive supply market with deeper capital reserves than Proxelia.
• EDF Entreprises: EDF's B2B division serving enterprises, SMEs, and local authorities across France with electricity and gas supply. Direct competitor to Proxelia in the French competitive supply market, with vastly greater scale and incumbent regulatory advantages.
• Eni gas & power France: Italian energy major's French electricity and gas retail operation serving business customers. Comparable international incumbent operating in the same French competitive supply space as Proxelia.
• TotalEnergies Électricité & Gaz France: TotalEnergies' French retail electricity and gas business competing across all customer segments from individuals to large industrials. A major national alternative supplier directly competing with Proxelia for PME/TPE accounts in Hauts-de-France.

Regional players

• Alpiq Energy France: Swiss energy company's French subsidiary offering electricity supply and energy services to B2B customers. Comparable mid-tier European alternative supplier competing in France's deregulated energy market.
• Vattenfall France: Swedish state-owned utility's French subsidiary selling electricity and gas to B2B customers. Comparable mid-sized alternative supplier competing with Proxelia for French business accounts outside the Hauts-de-France region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC-G34VqKl6wZFIEc9-Zo0Sw
• Facebookfacebook.com/proxelia.fr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/proxelia
• Xx.com/Proxelia

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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