PWN Paris

What PWN Paris does

The available data predominantly characterizes an association-management software business operating as a cloud-based SaaS platform headquartered in Paris, France. The platform provides an integrated suite covering member database/CRM, accounting and bookkeeping (including French-specific accounting standards and year-end closing), email marketing, website building with member intranet, payment processing (online and tap-to-pay), form building, electronic invoicing, and association-formation tooling (bylaws drafting, prefecture declaration, SIRET registration). A bundled Compte Pro offering extends into embedded business banking with French IBAN, physical/virtual cards, and SEPA. The platform serves French associations of all sizes — from 8-member clubs to 800,000-member federations — across sports, leisure, networks, and federations, with 40,000+ associations reported as customers.

The business model is product-led and self-serve: a free Offre Liberté tier functions as a freemium funnel, with conversion to two paid subscription tiers — Offre Paiement (payment-focused) and Offre Sérénité (full management) — plus add-on modules (Compte Pro, payment terminal, expense reports, donations, ticketing, online store). Distribution is direct via website sign-up, supported by a content marketing engine (blog, guides, webinars, newsletter, help center with 350 articles) and unlimited free email support. Reported outcomes include 92% of associations stating the tool helps them structure their organization and users saving approximately half a day per week.

Note on data integrity: the firmographic block identifies the entity as "PWN Paris," a non-profit professional women's network founded in 1996; however, the substantive operational, product, technology, revenue-model, customer-segment, and leadership data describes a SaaS association-management platform with a co-founder named Arnaud de La Taille. This firmographic-vs-operational mismatch limits definitive characterization and should be resolved before investment use.

Name

PWN Paris

Website

https://pwnparis.assoconnect.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

PWN Paris's available data describes a Paris-headquartered SaaS platform serving 40,000+ French associations with integrated CRM, accounting, payments, website, and electronic-invoicing tools via a freemium-to-subscription model. Note: firmographic describes a non-profit women's network, creating a data integrity flag.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Women's Network

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment (BPAGABAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Gender Equality & Women’s Rights (BPADAGAF)

Keywords

• Women's professional network
• Gender balance initiatives
• Women's leadership development
• Professional networking
• Career advancement programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Subscription - Offre Sérénité: Full-featured subscription tier for comprehensive association management including CRM, accounting, website, email, payments, and member tools.
2. Subscription - Offre Paiement: Entry-level payment-focused subscription for associations prioritizing collections and donations.
3. Free Tier - Offre Liberté: Free tier allowing basic association management with core features at no cost, designed for freemium lead generation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

PWN Paris operates an international professional women's network dedicated to promoting gender balance, women's leadership, and career development for professional women through membership-based networking, programs, and community engagement.

Product overview

AssoConnect is a comprehensive, cloud-based association management platform offering a unified suite of integrated modules. The core platform includes member database (CRM), accounting, email marketing, website building, and payment processing. Additional modules extend functionality with professional banking services (Compte Pro), electronic invoicing, association formation assistance, payment terminals, expense management, donations, ticketing, and online store capabilities. The platform serves associations from 8 to 800,000 members and offers tiered pricing plans: Offre Paiement (Payment-focused), Offre Sérénité (Full management), and custom enterprise solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% of associations report that AssoConnect helps them structure and organize their organization
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Women Presidents' Organization (WPO): Membership organization for women-owned businesses generating $2M+ in revenue, with peer learning groups and corporate partnerships. Comparable as a structured women's professional membership organization.
• Lean In Foundation: Nonprofit founded by Sheryl Sandberg providing women's empowerment circles, education, and corporate Lean In Circles. Comparable as a women's professional network with peer circles, corporate engagement, and global reach.
• Women in Technology International (WITI): Global professional organization for women in technology, offering networking, mentorship, and career development. Comparable as a women's professional network with corporate and member-driven programming.
• Ellevate Network: Professional women's network offering membership, events, mentorship, and career resources. Direct peer in women's professional networking, with similar mission around career advancement and leadership development.
• Catalyst: Leading global nonprofit focused on advancing women in the workplace through research, advisory, and member corporate partnerships. Directly comparable as a women's leadership organization serving corporate buyers with research and programming.
• Forte Foundation: Nonprofit focused on launching women into business and leadership through education, research, and community. Comparable as a women's leadership-focused nonprofit with corporate partnerships and programmatic offerings.
• International Women's Forum: Global membership organization of accomplished women leaders across industries and geographies. Closest comparable to PWN Paris as a peer international women's professional network with chapters, leadership programming, and corporate partnerships.

Others

• Association for Women in Science (AWIS): Nonprofit advocacy organization for women in STEM with chapters, mentoring, and career resources. Thematically adjacent peer in women's professional advancement via nonprofit membership association model.

Emerging players

• AllBright: Membership club and community for professional women, with paid membership tiers, events, and digital content. Comparable as a fee-based women's professional networking community with consumer/member monetization.

Regional players

• European Women's Management Development Network (EWMD): European network of women in management focused on personal and professional development. Comparable regional peer focused on women's leadership across European markets, similar to PWN Paris's European base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PWNParis

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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