Acte Sept

What Acte Sept does

Acte Sept is a privately held French spoken communication agency founded in 2003 by Olivier Yéni, headquartered in Neuilly-sur-Seine. The company delivers four integrated core services — Formation (training), Événementiel (event facilitation), Coaching, and Acting-based workshops — unified around the concept of 'la parole stratégique' (strategic spoken communication). Its underlying methodology blends theatrical techniques, professional actor-coaches, and structured facilitation methods including the proprietary 5P Pitch Method and Story Acting approach, plus collective intelligence methods such as co-development and Liberating Structures. The company also operates a theatrical production arm through the sub-brand Acte Sept Productions and a jointly controlled subsidiary, La Compagnie de la Griotte (created 2016 with Bruno Chapelle), producing comedies that double as marketing demonstrations.

Acte Sept serves a B2B enterprise client base of 65+ major corporations across energy (TotalEnergies, EDF, Enedis), pharmaceuticals (Roche, Novartis, Servier, AMGEN, MSD, IPSEN, Takeda, Bayer, Gilead), financial services (BNP Paribas, HSBC, Caisse d'Epargne, KLESIA, AGPM, PRO BTP), construction and infrastructure (Vinci Construction, Vinci Airports, Autoroutes et tunnel du Mont Blanc), and other verticals. Pricing is bespoke and quote-based with multi-year contracts; the go-to-market is direct enterprise sales with relationship-driven account management. Notable relationship depth includes an 18-year partnership with TotalEnergies (training ~800 employees annually) and 10+ years with KLESIA. Delivery formats include on-site workshops, executive coaching, and phygital (hybrid in-person and remote) programs.

The business is small in headcount (1-10 FTE) but operates with a wider network of contracted actor-coaches and creative partners. It holds Qualiopi certification (initial 2021, renewed 2024) — the French national quality standard required for accessing professional training funds. Operating geographies span France (primary), Maghreb (Algeria, Morocco), Belgium, and Switzerland. The company is independently owned with no institutional funding, and underwent a governance transition announced at its April 2026 annual seminar.

Name

Acte Sept

Legal name

Acte Sept

Website

https://actesept.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Acte Sept is a French spoken communication agency, founded in 2003, that delivers training, executive coaching, event facilitation, and acting-based workshops to enterprise clients. It serves 65+ corporations across pharma, energy, finance, and infrastructure using proprietary theatrical methodologies and actor-coaches.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate Communication Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Government & Public Sector (EDABALAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Incentive Travel Programs & Retreat Events (Offsites) (MPAGAHAH), Activation/Experiential Creative Agencies (MPAAAAAO)

Keywords

• Corporate communication training
• Executive coaching services
• Public speaking workshops
• Corporate event facilitation
• Leadership development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Levallois-perret

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Training Programs: B2B training programs delivered to corporate clients covering public speaking, storytelling, pitch techniques, and communication skills. Programs range from one-day workshops to multi-session courses integrated into client training catalogs.
2. Executive Coaching: Individual and group coaching for executives, managers, and high-potential employees to improve leadership communication and presentation skills.
3. Event and Seminar Facilitation: Design and facilitation of corporate events, conventions, and team seminars with creative approaches including acting techniques and collaborative workshops.
4. Theatrical Productions: Producing and performing theatrical comedies, some with thematic relevance to corporate themes (ecology, business creation). Revenue from ticket sales and corporate sponsorships.
5. Acting Workshops: Actor-based training sessions where professional comedians coach corporate participants on non-verbal communication, presence, and performance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Acte Sept is a French spoken communication agency delivering corporate training programs, executive and leadership coaching, event and convention facilitation, and acting-based workshops to help employees, managers, and senior leaders strengthen their verbal and non-verbal communication, executive presence, and presentation skills. The firm also produces theatrical performances through its subsidiary La Compagnie de la Griotte and the Acte Sept Productions sub-brand, addressing business and eco-citizenship themes that double as a marketing showcase of its communication expertise.

Product overview

Acte Sept is a communication consulting agency specializing in spoken communication, corporate communication, and managerial communication. The company offers an integrated portfolio of four core services: Training programs for employee communication skills development, Event production and facilitation, Executive coaching for leadership development, and Acting-based training using theater techniques. The offering is unified around the central theme of 'la parole stratégique' (strategic spoken communication), with methodologies including the proprietary 5P Pitch Method, Story Acting techniques, and Collective Intelligence facilitation. The company also maintains a theatrical production activity through Acte Sept Productions and La Compagnie de la Griotte, creating comedies that address contemporary business and environmental themes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Acte Sept Productions: Theatrical productions featuring Olivier Yéni and team coaches/actors
• La Compagnie de la Griotte

Products and services

• Formation (Training by Acte Sept) Communication training programs designed to help corporate employees become more comfortable and effective in their spoken communication, including public speaking, presentation skills, pitch delivery, storytelling, and professional verbal expression. Delivered as one-day workshops or multi-session courses integrated into client training catalogs.
• Événementiel (Events by Acte Sept) Design and facilitation of corporate events, conventions, seminars, and team gatherings that place spoken word at the heart of the experience, using acting techniques, collaborative workshops, and creative facilitation approaches.
• Coaching (by Acte Sept) Individual and group coaching for executives, managers, and high-potential employees to help them cultivate their personal communication style, enhance leadership presence, and improve communication effectiveness.
• Acting (by Acte Sept) Theater-based training in which professional actors and comedians coach corporate participants on non-verbal communication, presence, stage confidence, and performance skills through acting techniques and role-play.
• Theatre Production (Acte Sept Productions / La Compagnie de la Griotte) Theatrical productions created and performed by Acte Sept and La Compagnie de la Griotte, including comedies with corporate-relevant themes such as 'Ça va chauffer!' (eco-citizenship), 'Fugue Nuptiale', and 'J'adore l'amour, j'aimerais bien le refaire un jour'. Revenue comes from ticket sales and corporate sponsorships, and the productions double as brand-awareness showcases.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% audience satisfaction rate for theatrical productions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers25 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• R3minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026R3, a company specializing in corporate environmental transition support, partnered with Acte Sept through a patronage initiative to support the theatrical production 'Ça va chauffer!'. This represents a marketing/sponsorship relationship where R3 gains brand association with the eco-themed comedy production.
• La Compagnie de la GriottecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Theater company co-founded by Bruno Chapelle and Olivier Yéni in 2016. Produces and distributes theatrical shows written and performed by 'La Bande à Chapelle'. Also programs two theater festivals: 'Comedies, Shells and Crustaceans' in Royan and 'The theatrical summer of Santenay' in Burgundy. Represents a core creative partnership combining theatrical expertise with corporate communication.
• Jean-Luc MoreaucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRenowned French theater director who has directed multiple Acte Sept productions including 'Ça va chauffer!' and 'Court Sucré ou Long sans Sucre?'. His direction brings professional theatrical expertise to Acte Sept's corporate communication training and production activities.
• KephrenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpert in the Onco-Hematology sector partnered with Acte Sept for healthcare professional seminars. Kephren provides sector expertise while Acte Sept delivers communication and facilitation skills training.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• ManpowerGroup France: Global workforce solutions and staffing company with a French training practice (ManpowerGroup Solutions) that delivers corporate learning programs. Indirectly comparable through workforce training offerings, particularly for enterprise clients.
• Publicis Groupe: Global advertising and communications holding group. Adjacent to Acte Sept in serving enterprise clients' communication needs, though focused on advertising and media rather than corporate training and coaching.

Broad incumbents

• EY (Ernst & Young) Advisory: Global professional services firm with a People Advisory practice that includes leadership development, communication training, and executive coaching for large enterprises. Comparable at the segment level through executive development offerings, though much broader in scope.
• Cegos: One of Europe's largest corporate training firms, headquartered in France, with a broad portfolio spanning leadership, communication, project management, and digital learning. Directly competes with Acte Sept in the French enterprise training market but at significantly greater scale and breadth.
• Dale Carnegie & Associates: Global corporate training firm historically anchored in public speaking, leadership, and interpersonal skills training — directly overlapping with Acte Sept's flagship 5P Pitch and executive communication programs. Operates at significantly larger global scale with franchise model.
• Capgemini Consulting: Global consulting and technology services firm with a dedicated learning services practice serving enterprise clients. Comparable to Acte Sept as a training provider to large French and multinational corporations, though within a much wider portfolio of services.
• BearingPoint: Global management and technology consulting firm with a significant learning and development practice serving large enterprises. Indirectly comparable through its training and capability-building offerings to corporate clients, though at much broader scope than Acte Sept.

Direct peers

• EFE (European Fund for Education): French professional training organization offering custom corporate programs in management, communication, and personal development. Direct peer to Acte Sept in the French enterprise communication and leadership training market.
• Orsys: French professional training provider focused on IT, management, and personal development courses for enterprises. Closely comparable to Acte Sept in serving mid-to-large French corporates with bespoke training programs, with overlapping communication and management training offerings.
• CSP (Centre des Savoirs Professionnels): French training consultancy delivering bespoke corporate programs in communication, leadership, and management. Direct peer to Acte Sept in the French market with similar focus on mid-to-large enterprise clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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