What LAGRANGE does

LAGRANGE S.A.S. is a French family-owned manufacturer of small kitchen appliances, founded in 1955 near Lyon by René Lagrange and currently led by CEO Philippe Lagrange. The company designs and produces its appliances in France, with a product portfolio spanning waffle makers (Premium Gaufres®, Mini Maxi, Super 2 Waffeln, 4 Waffeln, Tarti' Gaufres®), crepe makers, raclettes, fondues, electric planchas, stone grills, blenders, yogurt and ice cream makers, and seasonal "festive cooking" appliances such as popcorn and cotton candy makers. Its core technology centers on heating systems, non-stick coatings, and an interchangeable plate architecture originally invented in 1956 that allows a single appliance base to produce waffles, crepes, croque-monsieur, and paninis, supported by a dedicated spare-parts and accessories storefront.

The business operates as a hybrid direct-to-consumer and B2B retailer model. Consumer sales are conducted via the multilingual e-commerce site lagrange.fr (available in six languages), supplemented by physical retail distribution in France; the dedicated reseller portal lagrange-pro.fr serves retail partners. The company monetizes primarily through one-time hardware sales of finished appliances, with recurring revenue from accessories, spare parts, replacement plates, consumables (yogurt cultures, cotton candy sugar), and a certified refurbished product line. Marketing channels include organic social (Instagram @lagrange.france), email newsletters, a referral program, content marketing via a recipe library, and earned media through press relations. A free third-year warranty extension ("+1 warranty") is offered contingent on website registration, supporting both retention and first-party data capture.

As a sub-50-employee private SAS with €1,000,000 in share capital, LAGRANGE has no disclosed external investors, no funding rounds, and no parent company; ownership remains within the founding Lagrange family. The company maintains charitable partnerships with French NGOs Amour Sans Frontière and AFM-Téléthon as part of its CSR positioning. Geographic footprint is anchored in France with an indicated Western Europe focus via the multilingual storefront; international distribution beyond retail partnerships is not explicitly disclosed. Note: source data also referenced a separate U.S.-based cryptographic startup sharing the "Lagrange" name (DeepProve/Toku/Raytheon), which appears to be a distinct entity and is excluded from this analysis.

Name

LAGRANGE

Legal name

LAGRANGE S.A.S.

Website

https://lagrange.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LAGRANGE is a French family-owned manufacturer of small kitchen appliances, founded in 1955 near Lyon, selling waffle makers, crepe makers, raclettes, fondues, and planchas via direct-to-consumer e-commerce and a B2B reseller portal to individual home cooks and retailers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Small Kitchen Appliances

NAICS

Small Electrical Appliance Manufacturing (335210)

SIC

Household Appliances (3630)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Kitchen Appliances Retail (Sous Vide, Dehydrators, Ice Cream) (CRACADAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Coffee, Espresso & Tea Appliances Retail (CRACADAC), Used Small Home Appliances Retail (CRAIANAG)

Keywords

• Small kitchen appliances
• Waffle makers
• Crepe makers
• Raclette appliances
• Electric plancha grills

Headquarters

HQ city

Vourles

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Primary revenue through direct sales of small kitchen appliances including waffle makers, crepe makers, raclettes, fondue sets, planchas, blenders, breakfast appliances, and yogurt makers. Also sells accessories, spare parts, and food products (yogurt cultures, cotton candy sugar). Offers certified refurbished products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

LAGRANGE designs, manufactures in France, and sells small kitchen appliances — including waffle makers, crepe makers, raclettes, fondues, electric planchas, grills, blenders, breakfast appliances, and yogurt/ice cream makers — for home cooking and entertaining. The company distributes primarily through its own e-commerce website and French retail network, with a dedicated reseller portal for professional buyers. It also sells accessories, spare parts, food products (yogurt cultures, cotton candy sugar), and certified refurbished appliances.

Product overview

LAGRANGE is a French manufacturer of small kitchen appliances specializing in waffle makers and convivial cooking appliances. Founded in 1955 near Lyon, the company operates as a family-owned business offering a diverse portfolio of products centered around small kitchen appliances for home cooking and entertaining. The core product lines include waffle makers (Premium Gaufres®, Mini Maxi, Super 2 Waffeln, 4 Waffeln, Tarti' Gaufres®), crepe makers (Pro Crepe Maker), raclettes (Raclette Element®, Raclette Transparence®), fondues (Fondue Héritage), planchas (Plancha Pro, Electric Planchas), grills (Grill'Pierre®), and specialty appliances (blenders, yogurt makers, ice cream makers, food dehydrators, coffee makers, kettles, toasters, and festive cooking appliances like popcorn makers, hot dog makers, and cotton candy makers). The company also offers accessories, spare parts, and certified refurbished products. All major products are designed and manufactured in France, with interchangeable plate systems across product lines enabling multi-functional use.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Premium Gaufres® Electronic waffle maker made in France with a reversible baking system on a base for even browning on both sides; supports interchangeable plates for various waffle types and other preparations. Designed for home cooks and entertaining.
• Mini Maxi Waffle Maker Compact waffle maker with interchangeable plates for croque-monsieur, waffles, and paninis; features vertical storage for small kitchens. Targeted at small-household consumers.
• Pro Crepe Maker Semi-professional crepe maker with a 40 cm enameled cast iron plate, dual heating element, 3000 watts of power, and an adjustable thermostat for precise cooking. For home cooks seeking restaurant-quality crepes.
• Raclette Element® Multifunctional raclette appliance with deep pans and a stone grill plate, enabling raclette preparation, grilling on stone, and crepe-making. For shared family meals and entertaining.
• Raclette Transparence® Transparent raclette appliance with a refined, timeless design allowing users to monitor cheese melting; features a removable top plate for easy cleaning. For style-conscious home entertainers.
• Fondue Héritage Fondue appliance combining authenticity and modernity, with a refined design using solid wood, aluminum, and a natural wood handle; compatible with Savoyarde, Bourguignonne, and chocolate fondues. For convivial dining occasions.
• Plancha Pro Electric plancha made in France with a stainless steel plate, adjustable thermostat from 50°C to 300°C, IPX4 certification for outdoor use, and a 15-year warranty on the plate. For outdoor and indoor grilling enthusiasts.
• Super 2 Waffeln Waffle Maker Classic vintage-style waffle maker with interchangeable plates; the original 1956 design by René Lagrange that established the company's interchangeable-plate heritage.
• Grill'Pierre® Stone Grill Stone grill appliance for authentic grilling experience using a natural stone cooking surface.
• Electric Plancha Electric cooking surface for outdoor and indoor use, complementing the Plancha Pro flagship.
• Pizza Oven Electric pizza oven for baking pizzas at home.
• Barbecue Outdoor electric barbecue appliance for grilling.
• Blender Inox Stainless-steel blender combined with a grain mill for blending and milling.
• Yogurt Maker Appliance for making homemade yogurt, paired with compatible yogurt cultures and flavors sold by Lagrange.
• Ice Cream and Sorbet Makers Appliances for making homemade ice cream and sorbets.
• Coffee Makers Electric coffee brewing appliances for daily household use.
• Kettle Electric kettle for boiling water.
• Toaster Appliance for toasting bread.
• Citrus Juicer Electric appliance for juicing citrus fruits.
• Ice Maker Appliance for making ice cubes at home.
• Pasta Machine Appliance for making fresh pasta at home.
• Food Dehydrator Appliance for dehydrating foods for preservation.
• Festive Cooking Appliances (Popcorn, Hot Dog, Cotton Candy, Croque-monsieur/Sandwich Maker) Range of festive cooking appliances for making popcorn, hot dogs, cotton candy (with companion sugar products), and croque-monsieur/grilled sandwiches. Targeted at families and entertaining.
• Refurbished Products Certified refurbished Lagrange appliances offered at reduced prices as a value-tier option.
• Accessories and Spare Parts Replacement plates, accessories, and spare parts for Lagrange appliances, including Premium Gaufres plates, crepe maker accessories, raclette parts, and Plancha accessories.
• Food Products (Yogurt Cultures & Flavors, Cotton Candy Sugar) Companion food products for Lagrange appliances: yogurt cultures and flavors for the yogurt maker, and cotton candy sugar for the cotton candy maker.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TokucoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 October 2025Toku, a stablecoin payroll platform, partnered with Lagrange to incorporate AI and cryptographic proofs into global payroll systems, supporting stablecoin payments and tax calculations. The collaboration aims to create autonomous, compliant payroll processes leveraging verifiable AI decisions, targeting large enterprises including Fortune 500 companies. Lagrange's DeepProve cryptographic technology is integrated into Toku's payroll solution.
• RaytheoncoreTechnology or IntegrationRaytheon has integrated cryptographic startup Lagrange's DeepProve technology to enhance the security and integrity verification of military AI systems, addressing vulnerabilities to tampering and data poisoning. This partnership applies Lagrange's cryptographic proofs technology to defense applications.
• La Société des Avis GarantisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCustomer review partnership for collecting and displaying verified customer reviews on the Lagrange website.
• Amour Sans FrontièreminorOthersFrench humanitarian NGO founded in 1972, operating in Africa (Togo, Benin, Niger, DR Congo, Burkina Faso) and France in areas of health, education, vocational training. Lagrange supports this organization's charitable initiatives as part of their corporate social responsibility.
• AFM-TéléthonminorOthersSolidarity movement bringing together parents, patients, and volunteers to fight rare genetic diseases. Lagrange supports this organization as part of charitable commitments.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• KitchenAid: Whirlpool-owned global premium kitchen appliance brand spanning major and small appliances including waffle makers, blenders, and coffee makers. Comparable premium small appliance line but operates at much larger scale across broader kitchen categories.
• SEB: French global small appliance conglomerate (parent of Tefal, Moulinex, Krups, Rowenta). Competes directly with Lagrange across all categories but as the dominant incumbent defining pricing and retail shelf dynamics in the French and European small appliance market.

Direct peers

• De'Longhi: Italian specialty small kitchen appliance manufacturer strong in waffle makers, coffee makers, kettles, and countertop cooking devices. Comparable product breadth and Europe-focused distribution model.
• Krups: French-origin small kitchen appliance specialist (SEB-owned) strong in waffle makers, coffee makers, blenders, and breakfast appliances. Comparable specialty kitchen appliance focus with similar specialty retail positioning.
• Tefal: French-founded small kitchen appliance brand (now under SEB) producing waffle makers, crepe makers, raclettes, blenders and other countertop cooking appliances. Direct overlap with Lagrange's core product categories and French heritage positioning.
• Cuisinart: US specialty small kitchen appliance brand covering waffle makers, food processors, ice cream makers, blenders, and raclette/grill appliances. Comparable premium specialty positioning and multi-category small appliance portfolio.
• Moulinex: Iconic French small kitchen appliance brand (also under SEB) covering waffle makers, crepe makers, raclettes, blenders, kettles, and breakfast appliances — directly mirroring Lagrange's product portfolio across the same target consumer segment.
• Magimix: French premium small kitchen appliance brand (food processors, blenders, juicers, ice cream makers, toasters) sold through specialty retail. Comparable premium-positioned independent French brand targeted at home cooking enthusiasts.
• H.Koenig: European small kitchen appliance brand offering waffle makers, raclettes, planchas, blenders, and breakfast appliances. Comparable independent European specialty appliance vendor targeting similar home-cooking use cases.
• Riviera & Bar: French family-owned SME selling small kitchen appliances including raclettes, planchas, blenders, and breakfast appliances through French specialty retail. Closest size and positioning analog to Lagrange in the French convivial-cooking niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/lagrange.france
• Xx.com/lagrangeelectro

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 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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