What Le Connecteur does

Le Connecteur is a privately held (SAS) innovation hub located at 45-47 avenue du Président J.F. Kennedy, Biarritz, France, operating as a multi-service coworking and events venue. Created and wholly funded by Crédit Agricole Pyrénées Gascogne with €13,519,843 of share capital, the company rents workstations, meeting rooms, private offices, and event spaces to entrepreneurs, freelancers, startups, and SMEs; it also operates a commercial day pass (Café Working) and authorised business domiciliation services. Beyond workspace, it houses La Fabrika, a professional audiovisual production studio offering podcast, photo, video, post-production, and mobile production services, and runs an Innovation & Acceleration arm (Pionniers, plus hosted Le Village By CA cohorts) that delivers training programs and open-innovation services to corporates.

The technology layer is primarily physical infrastructure rather than software: a WAN/PON high-speed WiFi network spans seven distinct work settings (Coursives veranda, Café de l'Atrium, open space, walking corridors, phone boxes, Forum outdoor area, rooftop), complemented by an in-house gym, concierge service, and an internal billing/account platform accessible via web and mobile. La Fabrika contributes the most differentiated technical stack — interchangeable green/black/white backgrounds, two LED projectors, two editing suites (Adobe Creative Cloud, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Avid Media Composer), Avid Nexis Pro servers, a Mac Studio on 10 Gb networking, a four-microphone podcast studio, a product photobox with turntable, and a mobile production unit. No public APIs, SDKs, or partner integrations are offered.

Commercially, Le Connecteur monetises through (1) recurring monthly subscriptions for open-space memberships, dedicated desks, and private offices (6-month minimum for private offices, all billed on the 28th); (2) meeting and event space rental to both members and external clients; (3) per-day/per-half-day La Fabrika studio bookings with technician and post-production add-ons; (4) professional services for seminars, corporate events, and full event organisation under Categories 1, 2, and 3 live performance licences; (5) Pionniers and Le Village innovation and acceleration programs; and (6) supplementary mail/parcel reception and domiciliation. Distribution is hybrid: direct/field sales via the commercial team and La Fabrika quote process for enterprise and large commitments, self-serve via the website for day passes and select offerings, and partner-driven referrals through French Tech Pays Basque, Indarra, Le Village By CA, and Du Pays Basque aux Grandes Écoles.

Name

Le Connecteur

Legal name

SAS LE CONNECTEUR

Website

https://www.leconnecteur-biarritz.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Le Connecteur is a Biarritz-based innovation hub, owned by Crédit Agricole Pyrénées Gascogne, providing coworking subscriptions, private offices, event venues, and a professional audiovisual production studio (La Fabrika) to entrepreneurs, startups, SMEs, and corporate clients across the Basque Country.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Coworking & Flexible Workspace

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Venue Sourcing & Site Coordination (HSACAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Conferences & Conventions Operations Services (Registration, AV, Logistics) (MPAGAGAM)

Keywords

• Coworking spaces
• Flexible workspace
• Meeting room rental
• Event venue services
• Audiovisual production studio

Headquarters

HQ city

Biarritz

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Coworking Membership Subscriptions: Monthly subscriptions for open space nomade (flex), open space membre (dedicated desk), and closed private offices (bureaux fermés) with minimum commitment periods of 1–6 months. Recurring monthly billing on the 28th.
2. Meeting & Event Space Rental: Revenue from renting meeting rooms, creativity rooms, auditorium, amphitheatre, and the rooftop. Rooms are available to both members and external clients at published daily/hourly rates.
3. La Fabrika Audiovisual Production: Professional studio and production services billed at half-day or full-day rates, with additional fees for technician support, professional photographer, and social media event packages. Catering to agencies, companies, and institutions.
4. Event & Seminar Services: Full-service event organisation including seminars, corporate events, cultural shows, and partnerships around live performances. Le Connecteur holds Category 1, 2, and 3 live performance licences.
5. Innovation & Acceleration Programs: Revenue from the Pionniers open-innovation programme and Le Village acceleration ecosystem, providing tailored business coaching and support.
6. Café Working Day Pass: Daily access pass (12,50€ HT) for temporary use of the Café Working workspace including WiFi, one hot beverage, and access to forum/terrace. Also includes optional meeting room booking.
7. Mail & Parcel Reception / Domiciliation: Mail and parcel reception service for active members, and an official business domiciliation service authorised by prefectoral decree (separate contract).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Le Connecteur is a coworking and innovation hub in Biarritz that allocates workstations, meeting rooms, and virtual offices, complemented by a professional audiovisual production studio (La Fabrika), innovation/acceleration programs (Pionniers, Le Village By CA), and full-service event hosting. It operates as a single physical venue with seven distinct work environments, event spaces for up to 200+ attendees, a gym, and a concierge service, all monetized through monthly subscriptions, pay-as-you-go day passes, and custom-quoted production/event packages.

Product overview

Le Connecteur is a comprehensive innovation and coworking hub located in Biarritz, France, designed to support entrepreneurs and businesses. The platform operates as a multi-service ecosystem built around a physical venue offering five core product lines: Coworking (flexible workspace solutions including hot-desks, fixed desks, and private offices), La Fabrika (professional audiovisual production studio), Innovation Programs (startup acceleration, mindset training, and AI training), and Meetings & Events (fully-equipped meeting rooms and event spaces). The offering integrates seven distinct workspace environments (Coursives, Atrium Café, Open Space, walking paths, phone boxes, Forum, and Rooftop), complemented by wellness facilities including a sports gym and group classes. Membership tiers range from flexible nomadic passes to dedicated private offices, supported by ancillary services including mail reception, concierge support, and a media platform featuring entrepreneur interviews and video content. The center is operated as a SAS (Société par Actions Simplifiée) with capital of €13,519,843, created and financed by Crédit Agricole Pyrénées Gascogne.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• La Fabrika: Audiovisual production hub offering professional studio spaces, podcast recording, video editing suites, and mobile production services for corporate content, interviews, and events.

Products and services

• Coworking Memberships Flexible workspace memberships covering all tiers (open space nomade, open space membre, bureaux fermés, Jeunes Pousses) for entrepreneurs, freelancers, startups, and SMEs in Biarritz, with 1–6 month minimum commitments and monthly billing.
• Meeting Rooms Fully equipped meeting rooms and conference spaces available to members and external clients on hourly/daily reservation for business meetings, study sessions, and small group work.
• Events & Seminars Full-service event venue for conferences, seminars, corporate events, and custom celebrations with comprehensive logistical support, leveraging auditorium, amphitheatre, and rooftop spaces for 2 to 200+ attendees.
• La Fabrika Audiovisual Production Studio Professional audiovisual production studio offering photo, video, and audio creation services including interchangeable LED backgrounds, podcast recording with 4 microphones and 4 headphones, 2 editing suites (Adobe Creative Cloud, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Avid Media Composer), Avid Nexis Pro servers, Mac Studio 10 Gb workstations, professional photobox with turntable, social media packs, aftermovies, and mobile production unit for off-site events.
• Innovation & Acceleration Programs Business support and acceleration programs including the Pionniers open-innovation program, innovation mindset training, AI training, and tailored business coaching for entrepreneurs and SMEs.
• Le Village By CA Acceleration Program Business acceleration ecosystem operated in partnership with Crédit Agricole to support and accelerate entrepreneurial projects, hosted within Le Connecteur's premises.
• Café Working Day Pass Day-pass workspace access (€12.50 HT/day) to the Café Working area with WiFi, a hot beverage, and access to Forum and terrace, available 7:30–19:30 Monday–Friday, with optional meeting room booking.
• Mail Reception & Business Domiciliation Mail and parcel reception service for active members, and an official business domiciliation service authorised by prefectoral decree n°64-2021-07-29-00002 (separate contract).

Named customers9 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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• French Tech Pays BasquecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench Tech Pays Basque is a collective of actors working for innovation and economic development of startups in the Basque Country and Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Le Connecteur is a physical hub and active participant in this ecosystem, hosting community events and referring members into the French Tech network.
• Indarra (Fonds de dotation — Crédit Agricole Pyrénées Gascogne)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndarra is a fonds de dotation created by Crédit Agricole Pyrénées Gascogne to accompany territorial transformations and contribute to new forms of regional development. Le Connecteur is both a recipient of and a contributor to Indarra's mission, hosting events and initiatives that align with its development goals.
• Du Pays Basque aux Grandes ÉcolesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 2013, this association federates students, graduates of all ages, and entrepreneurs around equal opportunity and regional development topics. Le Connecteur supports its mission and hosts related activities, contributing to the region's talent development ecosystem.
• Le Village By CAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLe Village By CA is an acceleration ecosystem operated by Crédit Agricole. Le Connecteur hosts Le Village By CA within its premises, providing physical space and community integration for accelerated startups. This creates a natural pipeline of early-stage companies into the Le Connecteur coworking membership.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• La Cordée: La Cordée is a French coworking and event venue operator with multiple sites across France. Direct competitor offering similar coworking subscriptions, event hosting, and community-led programming for entrepreneurs and SMEs.
• Morning Coworking: Morning is a French coworking chain operating premium flexible workspaces with integrated event programming. Comparable business model combining subscriptions, meeting rooms, and community events targeting startups and SMEs.
• Station F: Station F is the world's largest startup campus in Paris, offering coworking, acceleration programs, and event hosting. Comparable as an innovation hub combining workspace, startup programming (similar to Le Village By CA), and corporate events.
• Worklib: Worklib is a French coworking network with locations in Paris and other French cities, offering flexible subscriptions and meeting room services. Direct competitor in the French regional coworking market.
• Deskopolitan: Deskopolitan operates premium coworking spaces in Paris targeting startups and SMEs with meeting rooms and event hosting. Comparable as a French premium coworking operator with similar subscription and event business model.

Broad incumbents

• IWG (Regus/Spaces): IWG is the global leader in flexible workspace, operating Regus, Spaces, and HQ brands across 3,000+ locations. Competes in the same flexible office market and benchmark for coworking subscription pricing and occupancy economics.
• WeWork: WeWork is a major global coworking operator providing flexible offices, meeting rooms, and event spaces to enterprises and startups. Represents the broad incumbent benchmark for premium coworking with community programming.

Regional players

• Hôtel & Coworking Mama Shelter: Mama Shelter operates lifestyle hotels with integrated coworking/event spaces, primarily in Paris and other major European cities. Comparable as a hospitality-coworking hybrid offering meeting rooms, events, and community programming.
• Le Camping (by NUMA): Le Camping is a French startup accelerator operating in Paris with coworking and innovation programming. Comparable as an entrepreneur-focused hub combining workspace, acceleration, and event hosting for early-stage companies.

Emerging players

• NUMA (ex-Numa Paris): NUMA operates startup accelerators, coworking spaces, and innovation programs across Europe and emerging markets. Comparable innovation hub combining workspace with startup programming similar to Le Village By CA at Le Connecteur.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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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