Startbiz

What Startbiz does

Startbiz is a privately held, founder-owned web agency founded in 2014 by Alessandro and headquartered in Marseille, France. The company provides a unified suite of six digital services: custom website creation, e-commerce platform development, bespoke web application development, mobile application development, SEO, and paid advertising management (Google Ads and Meta Ads). Its technology stack centers on Next.js, Node.js, and React for custom web work; Shopify, WooCommerce, and headless architectures for e-commerce; and React Native for cross-platform iOS and Android mobile apps. The agency holds Google Partner and Facebook/Meta certifications and is a member of La French Tech ecosystem.

The business model is a hybrid of one-time project fees and recurring retainers. Project pricing is tiered and publicly disclosed: vitrine websites at €1,800-€6,000, standard e-commerce at €3,500-€15,000, and advanced B2B e-commerce with integrations at €12,000-€40,000, with custom SaaS platforms priced on quote. Recurring revenue comes from monthly SEO retainers (€400-€2,000/month) and Google Ads / Meta Ads management fees. Go-to-market is sales-led and consultative, relying on the company website, organic search visibility for 'agence web Marseille' keywords, and a portfolio-driven sales process with quote requests as the primary conversion mechanism.

Startbiz serves primarily local SMBs and growth-stage companies in the Marseille and PACA region, with selected national clients across France. Disclosed customers span e-commerce (Love Sushi, Phyto 3000, La Bottega), cultural/association (Centre culturel Cassis, Société Marcé Francophone), training (Webdental), recruitment (Skill Hunter), manufacturing (Fontarome), and aviation (Aviaco). The agency reports 600+ businesses supported since founding, with a headcount of 1-10 employees. There is no disclosed external funding, no subsidiaries, and no M&A activity.

Name

Startbiz

Legal name

Startbiz

Website

https://startbiz.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Startbiz is a Marseille-based web agency offering website creation, e-commerce development, custom web apps, mobile apps, SEO, and Google/Meta Ads management to SMBs across France. Founded in 2014, the founder-owned firm uses Next.js, React, Shopify, and React Native.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Web Development Services

NAICS

Advertising Agencies (54181), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Graphic Design Services (541430)

SIC

Services-Advertising (7310), Services-Advertising Agencies (7311)

akta.pro primary industry

B2B Demand Generation & Lead Nurture Agencies (BPAFAKAA)

Keywords

• Web design services
• Custom web development
• Ecommerce development
• Search engine optimization
• Digital advertising management

Headquarters

HQ city

Marseille

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Website Development Projects: One-time project fees for website creation, e-commerce platforms, and custom web development. Pricing varies by project complexity: vitrines (1,800-6,000€), standard e-commerce (3,500-15,000€), advanced e-commerce (12,000-40,000€), custom SaaS/portals (quote-based).
2. SEO Services: Monthly retainer for ongoing SEO optimization including content production, link building, technical improvements, and local SEO management. Typical budgets range from 400€ to 2,000€/month.
3. Digital Advertising Management: Campaign management services for Google Ads and Meta Ads, typically structured as monthly retainers with media budget pass-through.
4. Mobile App Development: Custom mobile application development services with full lifecycle support from design through app store publication.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Startbiz is a Marseille-based web agency that designs, develops, and maintains custom websites, e-commerce stores, bespoke web applications, and cross-platform mobile apps for businesses. In addition to project delivery, it provides ongoing technical SEO services and manages Google Ads and Meta Ads campaigns for clients, functioning as a full-service digital partner.

Product overview

Startbiz is a web agency based in Marseille, France, offering a unified suite of digital services. The core portfolio spans six interconnected offerings: (1) Création site internet — custom website creation; (2) Création e-commerce — e-commerce store development; (3) Développement Web sur mesure — custom web development; (4) Applications mobiles — mobile app development; (5) Référencement naturel SEO — SEO services; and (6) Campagnes publicitaires — paid advertising campaigns. The agency primarily uses Next.js, Node.js, React, Shopify, and WooCommerce as technology foundations. Services are priced as standalone offerings, with typical timelines of 3–6 weeks for showcase sites, 6–12 weeks for e-commerce, and 12–24 weeks for custom development projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Création site internet (Website Creation) Custom website design and development service for businesses, covering UX/UI design, responsive implementation, and SEO optimization. Delivered as showcase/vitrine sites (5–10 pages) or larger corporate sites, aimed at businesses in Marseille and across France seeking a professional online presence.
• Création e-commerce (E-commerce Development) Online store development service using Shopify, WooCommerce, or headless commerce architectures. Includes payment integration configuration, product SEO, Google Shopping and Meta Ads integration, and conversion optimization for SMB and mid-market merchants.
• Développement Web sur mesure (Custom Web Development) Bespoke web application development using Next.js, Node.js, and React for rapid, secure, and scalable projects. Includes custom tools, complex platforms, and SaaS/portal builds aimed at clients with specific functional or integration requirements.
• Applications mobiles (Mobile Applications) Cross-platform iOS and Android mobile app development service using React Native. Covers full lifecycle including UX/UI design, development, app store publishing, and performance monitoring, for businesses needing custom mobile applications.
• Référencement naturel SEO (Natural SEO) Ongoing SEO service covering technical audits, on-page optimization, content production, qualitative link building, and local SEO through Google Business Profile and customer review management. Sold as a monthly retainer (€400–€2,000/month) targeting local and national search visibility.
• Campagnes publicitaires Google Ads & Meta Ads (Advertising Campaigns) Paid advertising management service for Google Ads, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn campaigns. Includes strategy, ad creation, bid optimization, and conversion tracking, billed as a monthly management fee plus media budget pass-through.

Quantifiable outcome

• 600+ businesses supported with digital strategy and online presence
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GooglecoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial Google Partner status, demonstrating certified expertise in Google advertising platforms including Google Ads and Google Business Profile management for local SEO optimization.
• Meta/FacebookcoreTechnology or IntegrationFacebook certification for Meta advertising platforms, enabling effective social media advertising campaigns on Facebook and Instagram for client marketing initiatives.
• La French TechminorOthersMember of La French Tech ecosystem, the national initiative supporting and promoting French tech companies and digital innovation on the global stage.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Publicis Groupe: Global advertising and digital services holding company. Overlaps with Startbiz through its digital, web, and paid media agencies (e.g., Publicis Sapient), but operates at vastly larger scale across enterprise clients.
• Capgemini: Global IT services and digital transformation firm with significant web development and digital marketing capabilities. Operates broadly in enterprise digital services where Startbiz competes at the SMB end.
• Wix: DIY website building platform with built-in e-commerce and basic SEO/ads tools. Competes with Startbiz at the lower-end vitrine and small e-commerce tier by enabling client self-service.

Direct peers

• Eskis: French digital agency with SEO, web development, and content services. Comparable to Startbiz as a French SMB-focused agency with similar digital marketing + development offerings.
• Eskimoz: French digital agency specializing in SEO, SEA, and web development for SMBs and mid-market clients. Direct competitor to Startbiz in Marseille and broader French market with overlapping SEO + paid ads + web service portfolio.
• CyberCité: French digital agency headquartered in Lyon offering SEO, SEA, and web development services. Directly comparable to Startbiz as a full-service French agency targeting SMB and mid-market clients with similar service mix.
• 1min30: French digital agency providing web development, SEO, and SEA services to SMBs and enterprises. Comparable to Startbiz in service mix and French SMB target market.
• Netizis: French web agency offering web design, development, SEO, and digital marketing. Direct competitor in the same French SMB web agency category with overlapping service portfolio.

Emerging players

• Webflow: No-code website builder and CMS platform enabling businesses to build sites without agencies. Not a direct agency competitor but increasingly substitutes for SMB web development services at the lower end of Startbiz's market.

Others

• Shopify Partners Network: Network of certified agencies building on Shopify. Startbiz itself uses Shopify for e-commerce projects, so Shopify Partners agencies are ecosystem peers competing for the same e-commerce SMB clients.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/agence-web-startbiz

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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