What Agglomération du Grand Annecy does

Agglomération du Grand Annecy is a French public territorial collectivity (communauté d'agglomération) created in 2017 through the merger of municipalities in the Haute-Savoie department, serving 215,286 inhabitants across 34 communes in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. The agglomeration delivers statutory intercommunal services including waste management (104,000 tonnes annually, 50% valorization rate), public transportation (via subsidiary Sibra and the Réseau Haute Mobilité project), potable water and sanitation, urban planning (PLUi HMB), senior care (CIAS), and economic development. It operates five subsidiaries (Sibra, Mobilités Grand Annecy, Lac Annecy Tourisme, Semnoz, Espace Citoyen) and runs four specialized business incubators in partnership with CITIA, French Tech Alpes, OSV, and the Chambre des Métiers et de l'Artisanat.

The organization's digital infrastructure is built on a Typo3 CMS website, the Agathe citizen-facing mobile application (iOS/Android), an interactive mapping system spanning all 34 communes, and participatory democracy platforms Je Participe and Espace Citoyen. Environmental programs are a core focus: 13,800+ individual composters, 900+ vermicomposters, 230+ shared composting sites, the Hopla reusable container program (15 restaurant partners, Vytal QR deposit system), free home vegetation shredding, and the PACTE pour le Climat climate commitment. Integration with social-employment partners (ESAT du Parmelan, Chantier local d'Insertion) embeds inclusion objectives into service delivery.

The revenue model is fundamentally that of a French local government: mandatory local taxation (taxe foncière, CFE, TEOM, CVAE), state subsidies and intergovernmental transfers, and usage-based fees for water, sanitation, transit, parking, and waste. Most citizen-facing services — composting equipment, home shredding, reusable containers, participatory platforms — are provided free of charge. The agglomeration operates under elected leadership (Présidente Frédérique Lardet) with no parent company, private ownership, or equity structure; it is not a commercially investable entity in the conventional PE/VC sense.

Name

Agglomération du Grand Annecy

Legal name

Agglomération du Grand Annecy

Website

https://grandannecy.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Agglomération du Grand Annecy is a French public territorial collectivity serving 215,286 inhabitants across 34 communes in Haute-Savoie, delivering statutory intercommunal services including waste management, public transit, water, urban planning, and economic development through five subsidiaries and four business incubators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Administration Services

NAICS

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241), Waste Collection (56211), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Solid Waste & Recycling Services Administration (BPAIACAH)

Keywords

• Public administration services
• Waste management services
• Public transportation network
• Urban planning services
• Environmental sustainability programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Annecy

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Local Taxation (Taxe Foncière, CFE, TEOM, CVAE): Property taxes, Contribution Foncière des Entreprises, Taxe d'Enlèvement des Ordures Ménagères, and Cotisation sur la Valeur Ajoutée des Entreprises constitute the primary revenue streams for the public agglomeration
2. State Subsidies and Transfers: Government grants and intergovernmental transfers for specific services and infrastructure projects
3. Water and Sanitation Fees: User fees for potable water service and sanitation services collected from residents
4. Transportation Revenue: Bus fares and transportation service fees for the public transit network
5. Parking Fees: Parking fees collected from public parking facilities across the territory
6. Waste Collection Fees: Ordures ménagères fees for waste collection and treatment services

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

The Agglomération du Grand Annecy is a French communauté d'agglomération that manages intercommunal public services across 34 communes covering 215,286 residents. Its core offerings include waste collection and recycling through déchèteries, public bus transportation via the Réseau Haute Mobilité operated by subsidiary Sibra, potable water and sanitation services, urban planning (PLUi HMB), environmental programs (composting distribution, Hopla reusable containers, home vegetation shredding), senior care and family services, business incubation, and citizen participation through digital platforms.

Product overview

Agglomération du Grand Annecy operates as a public administrative organization providing digital citizen services and environmental programs across 34 communes. Its digital portfolio includes the Agathe mobile application for daily citizen services, the Hopla reusable container program for sustainable food takeaway, the Espace Citoyen portal for democratic participation, and the Je participe platform for civic engagement in territorial projects. These services are delivered through a Typo3 CMS-powered website with supplementary mobile and participatory platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Agathe Mobile Application Mobile application providing citizens of the Grand Annecy agglomeration with access to public services, local information, and practical tools for daily life across the 34 communes. Available on iOS and Android.
• Hopla Reusable Container Program Reusable container program for takeaway food in partnership with Citeo and 15 partner restaurants in Annecy. Users borrow containers and return them within 14 days to recover their deposit via the Vytal mobile app.
• Je Participe Platform Online citizen participation platform enabling residents to engage in territorial co-construction projects, themed consultation spaces, and participatory procedures across the agglomeration.
• Espace Citoyen Portal Citizen space portal providing access to development council resources, participatory democracy tools, and civic engagement opportunities for residents of Grand Annecy.
• Public Transportation (Réseau Haute Mobilité) Public bus transportation network serving the 34 communes of Grand Annecy, operated through subsidiary Sibra with bus fares collected as usage-based revenue.
• Waste Collection and Recycling Services Comprehensive waste management services including household waste collection, multiple déchèteries (recycling centers), vegetation waste processing, and 50% waste valorization through material recycling and organic composting/methanization. Processes 104,000 tonnes annually.
• Water and Sanitation Services Potable water service and sanitation services collected from residents across the Grand Annecy territory as user fees.
• Composting Program Free composting program distributing 13,800+ individual composters, 900+ vermicomposters, and 230+ shared building-level composting sites. Transforms 2,200 tonnes of waste into compost annually with 37% reduction in household waste weight.
• Home Vegetation Shredding Service Free home vegetation shredding service launched in 2020. Since launch, near 1,000 households have benefited, with 8,900 m3 of branches shredded and diverted from recycling centers.
• Business Incubator Services Four partner-operated business incubators providing workspace and support: Papeteries (creative industries, with CITIA), Galileo (innovative entrepreneurs, with French Tech Alpes), Annecy Base Camp (outdoor sports, with OSV), and Alb'espaces (artisans, with CMA).
• Urban Planning (PLUi HMB) Intercommunal urban planning through the PLUi HMB framework governing land use, development projects, and'aménagement du territoire across the 34 communes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,200 tonnes of waste transformed into compost annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lac Annecy TourismecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTourism promotion partnership for the Annecy lake region, jointly promoting the territory's tourism offerings
• SibraminorOthersSubsidiary transport company operating public transportation services within the Grand Annecy territory
• SemnozminorOthersMountain resort partnership for the Semnoz recreational area within the Grand Annecy territory
• CiteocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Citeo for the Hopla reusable container pilot program to reduce single-use packaging in restaurant take-away
• ESAT du ParmelancoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership with ESAT du Parmelan in Seynod for storage, provision, and washing of reusable diaper kits between loans. Supports employment of people with disabilities
• Ademe (Agence de la transition écologique)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench Environment and Energy Management Agency supporting composting programs and waste reduction initiatives through funding and expertise
• ESAT SeynodcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerESAT in Seynod handles washing of Hopla reusable containers, supporting social employment objectives
• CITIAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with CITIA to operate the Papeteries business incubator in the Papeteries-Image Factory for image and creative industries entrepreneurs
• OSV (Outdoor Sports Valley)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with OSV to operate the Annecy Base Camp incubator for outdoor sports entrepreneurs at Glaisins business park
• French Tech AlpescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with French Tech Alpes to operate the Galiléo incubator in Parc Altaïs for industrial and innovative entrepreneurs
• Chambre des Métiers et de l'Artisanat (CMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with CMA to operate Alb'espaces artisan business incubator and coworking space in Alby-sur-Chéran
• Association Roule&COminorOthersAssociation recovering bicycles from déchèteries and offering participatory bicycle repair workshops, supported by Grand Annecy partnerships
• Association Repair Café 74minorOthersVolunteer repair association for everyday objects, supported by Grand Annecy to reduce waste and build community through sharing knowledge
• Association Art By FriendsminorOthersArtistic reuse association transforming broken skateboard decks into objects and artworks, supported by Grand Annecy waste reduction initiatives
• AfB Social&Green ITminorOthersNon-profit collecting and reconditioning used IT equipment, creating employment for people with disabilities while reducing e-waste
• Chantier local d'Insertion sur le Pays d'AlbyminorOthersLocal insertion/work integration organization providing home vegetation shredding services in part of the territory

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Grenoble-Alpes-Métropole: Neighboring French communauté d'agglomération of comparable alpine/lake character managing waste, transport, urban planning and economic development across ~49 communes. Most directly comparable peer given geography, scale profile, and similar environmental priorities.
• Métropole de Lyon: Large French métropole with comprehensive competencies in waste, water, transport, urban planning and economic development. Closest functional peer in terms of service portfolio, though at much larger scale (59 communes, ~1.4M residents).
• Nantes Métropole: French métropole with similar compétences in waste, mobility, urban planning and economic development. Often cited alongside Grand Annecy for circular-economy and citizen-participation initiatives, making it a strong functional peer.
• Rennes Métropole: French métropole recognized for sustainable mobility and citizen-engagement initiatives. Comparable scope of compétences (waste, water, transport, urbanisme) and similar medium-to-large agglomeration scale.
• Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole: French Méditerranée métropole with comparable compétences across waste, transport, urban planning, climate action and economic development. Often benchmarked on climate and circular-economy policy.

Broad incumbents

• Bordeaux Métropole: French métropole managing waste collection (via subsidiary), transport, urban planning and economic development. Comparable service portfolio and governance structure, though serving a larger and more urban population.
• Toulouse Métropole: Large French métropole exercising similar intercommunal competences in waste, transport, urbanisme and economic development. Comparable service breadth though substantially larger in population and budget.

Regional players

• Chambéry Grand Lac: Smaller neighboring French agglomeration in Savoie managing waste, transport, water and economic development. Directly comparable services and alpine-lake profile, though serving a smaller population (~150K).
• Annemasse Agglo: Adjacent French agglomeration in Haute-Savoie sharing institutional context with Grand Annecy. Comparable intercommunal compétences but smaller scale (~90K residents).

Others

• ADEME: French ecological-transition agency that funds and advises Grand Annecy's composting, climate and waste programs. Comparable on the environmental-program dimension though structured as a national agency rather than a local authority.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC0Hm77jcZ2BE4t2wrLQEiFg
• Facebookfacebook.com/grandannecy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/grand-annecy
• Instagraminstagram.com/grandannecy
• Xx.com/GrandAnnecyOff

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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