Eveha

What Eveha does

Éveha is a France-based private archaeological studies bureau founded in 2006 in Limoges and recognized as the principal private-sector provider of preventive archaeology in the country. The firm holds state agrément to conduct preventive archaeological excavations across all periods from the Neolithic to the present day and across the entire French national territory. With nearly 400 collaborators and 14 agencies, Éveha delivers a vertically integrated service portfolio spanning terrestrial, underwater, and confined-environment excavations, geophysical prospection, building studies, conservation and restoration of archaeological materials, and collection-site management for state deposits and museums.

Underlying operations are field-driven and credential-based rather than technology-platform-based: revenue is generated through tendered and direct-contract professional services billed to project developers, construction companies, and public authorities requiring archaeological clearance before development. A separate Éveha Médiation division extends the offering into educational workshops, on-site public mediation, scenography, and training, providing a smaller revenue stream and brand-building channel. The firm is active in regulatory and trade bodies (Fémap), maintains recurring partnerships with regional archaeological services, museums, and municipalities, and operates an international-facing website suggesting exploratory cross-border ambitions. Customers are predominantly public-sector entities, making exposure to French public works and heritage budgets the principal commercial driver.

Name

Eveha

Legal name

Éveha

Website

https://eveha.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Éveha is France's principal private archaeological studies bureau, licensed to conduct preventive excavations from the Neolithic to modern era. With nearly 400 staff across 14 agencies, it serves public authorities, developers, and museums via excavation, geophysics, restoration, and mediation services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Limoges

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Preventive Archaeological Excavations: Contract-based excavations conducted before development projects, billed to project developers and public authorities
2. Scientific Studies: Archaeological studies and building heritage analysis services
3. Restoration Services: Conservation and restoration services for archaeological materials and museum collections
4. Archaeological Mediation: Public outreach and heritage valorization services including workshops, site visits, and educational programs

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Éveha is a licensed private archaeological studies firm that conducts preventive archaeological excavations (terrestrial, underwater, and confined environments) covering periods from the Neolithic to the present day across France. The firm also delivers scientific studies including geophysical prospection and building heritage analysis, plus conservation-restoration of archaeological materials and collection management for museums, and runs a mediation division providing educational workshops, on-site outreach, scenography, and training.

Product overview

Eveha is the principal private archaeological consulting firm in France, established in 2006 in Limoges. The company operates as a unified service portfolio organized around archaeological studies and valorization. Core services include preventive archaeological excavations (terrestrial, underwater, and confined environment), geophysical prospection, building studies, and conservation-restoration of archaeological materials. The company also operates a dedicated mediation division (Éveha Médiation) offering educational workshops, on-site mediation, scenography, and training services. With nearly 400 collaborators and 14 agencies nationwide, Eveha is approved for archaeological excavations covering periods from the Neolithic to modern era.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preventive Archaeological Excavations (Fouilles Archéologiques Prédictives) Preventive archaeological excavation services conducted before construction and development projects, covering periods from the Neolithic to the modern era. Delivered to project developers, construction companies, and public authorities pursuant to French heritage code requirements.
• Underwater and Marine Archaeological Excavations (Fouilles Subaquatiques et Sous-Marine) Specialized underwater and marine archaeological excavation services operating across French territory since 2019, addressing submerged cultural heritage in rivers and coastal waters.
• Confined Environment Archaeological Excavations (Fouilles en Milieu Confiné) Archaeological excavation services performed in confined environments (e.g., caves, underground spaces) requiring specialized access and safety procedures.
• Geophysical Prospection (Prospection Géophysique) Geophysical prospection services using measurement methods to map subsurface physical properties from the surface, supporting archaeological and geomorphological site assessment prior to or as part of excavation work.
• Building Studies and Architectural Analysis (Études du Bâti) Studies of built structures and architectural heritage, including analysis of standing buildings for historical, archaeological, and renovation-related purposes.
• Conservation and Restoration of Archaeological Materials (Conservation et Restauration du Mobilier) Diagnostic, treatment, and adapted storage services for archaeological materials, plus preventive conservation expertise for objects recovered from recent excavations.
• Collection Management (Chantiers de Collections) Collection-site management services for state deposits and museums, including preventive conservation and mobile inventory management of archaeological holdings.
• Educational Workshops - EAC (Ateliers Éducation Artistique et Culturelle) Educational workshops combining archaeology with artistic and cultural education for schools and groups, provided through the Éveha Médiation division.
• On-Site Archaeological Mediation (Médiations sur Site) On-site archaeological mediation services for public engagement and educational visits, typically delivered alongside active excavation projects.
• Heritage Valorization and Scenography (Valorisations et Scénographie) Archaeological valorization and scenography services, including creation of mediation materials, restitution work, and exhibition development for partner institutions and public audiences.
• Training in Archaeological Mediation (Formations) Training programs in archaeological mediation and outreach, delivered by the Éveha Médiation division to educators, mediators, and partner organizations.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered regional, national, core and minor.

• Service régional de l'archéologie (SRA) de CorseregionalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2026Partnership with regional archaeological services for JEA events and joint research initiatives. Éveha collaborates with SRA offices in various regions including Martinique and other French departments.
• Musée de Mediolanum, Ville de SaintesregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for underwater archaeology research in the Charente river, presenting findings on two ancient shipwrecks through joint conferences.
• Ville de LimogesregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the 'Du bois pour Limoges' research project combining archaeology, dendrochronology, history and cartography.
• Musée de Borda, Ville de DaxregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for conferences on ongoing excavations in Dax, sharing archaeological discoveries with the public.
• Musée Saint-Raymond, Ville de ToulouseregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint village archéologique event during JEA, with Éveha team presenting archaeological mediation tools.
• Musée Lugdunum, Grand LyonregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for archaeological workshops in the museum, introducing students to archaeology specializations.
• Musée d'archéologie d'Antibes Juan-les-PinsregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerConvention for lending archaeological mediation equipment and conducting workshops and technical drawing training.
• Site d'AsnapioregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint participation in archaeological village events showcasing archaeology professions.
• Société du Canal Seine-Nord EuropenationalStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for preventive archaeological excavations along the Canal Seine-Nord Europe route, including medieval cemetery excavations.
• Musée Rohan, Eurométropole de StrasbourgregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst-time participation in Alsace archaeological village, conducting 'chantier des playmologues' workshops.
• CG des Hautes-PyrénéesregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint presentation on tumuli studies at Lannemezan plateau during departmental archaeology days.
• Archéosite de Montans, Agglomération de Gaillac-GraulhetregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for underwater archaeology conference on the Tarn river investigations.
• Fédération des métiers de l'archéologie (Fémap)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerÉveha participates in Fémap, which collectively represents private archaeology stakeholders to work on fundamental issues and promote the discipline.
• eveha-international.comminorOthersRelated website for international activities and services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pre-Construct Archaeology: UK-based private archaeological practice delivering planning-stage evaluation, excavation, and heritage services to developers and local authorities. Operates with similar private commercial model and services overlap to Éveha.
• Oxford Archaeology: UK-based independent archaeological practice (~300+ staff) offering fieldwork, post-excavation, and heritage services to commercial and public sector clients. Closely mirrors Éveha's private consulting model, end-to-end service portfolio, and developer/public authority client base.
• Headland Archaeology: UK-based multi-office private archaeology practice with a similar nationwide footprint, providing fieldwork and post-excavation services to infrastructure developers and public bodies. Operates with comparable scale and service mix to Éveha in a parallel regulatory regime.
• Cotswold Archaeology: Independent UK archaeological consultancy delivering pre-planning evaluation, excavation, and building recording, with comparable service breadth and developer/public authority clientele. Replicates Éveha's private preventive-archaeology positioning.
• York Archaeological Trust: Not-for-profit archaeological organization in the UK offering excavation, post-excavation, and public engagement. Comparable in scientific capabilities and mediation/outreach emphasis, though operating under a different ownership model than Éveha's for-profit structure.
• Wessex Archaeology: Major UK private archaeology practice with hundreds of staff across offices, delivering fieldwork, heritage consultancy, geoarchaeology, and public engagement. Directly comparable to Éveha in private B2B archaeology, regulatory compliance work, and tier-1 infrastructure contracting.

Broad incumbents

• AECOM Cultural & Heritage Services: Global professional services firm with a built heritage, archaeology, and cultural resources practice. Overlaps with Éveha's services for major infrastructure clients but as part of a much wider portfolio, serving as a global incumbent reference point.
• WSP Heritage & Archaeology: International consultancy with a heritage and archaeology advisory practice serving construction and public sector clients. Comparable technical footprint to Éveha for preventive archaeology, though delivered as part of a global engineering platform.
• Ramboll Heritage & Archaeology: Multinational engineering consultancy offering cultural heritage and archaeology services as part of its infrastructure and environment portfolio. Comparable in delivering preventive archaeology and heritage assessment for large public works projects.
• INRAP (Institut national de recherches archéologiques préventives): France's national public institute for preventive archaeological research, the closest analog to Éveha in scope (full-territory coverage, multi-period license) but operating as the public counterpart. Comparable in service mix (preventive excavations, studies, valorization) though state-funded, making it both a benchmark and a competitor for French tenders.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/eveha_archeo
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCnQ7UcvHiiSEojmbQ3UawOA
• Facebookfacebook.com/EvehaArcheo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eveha
• Instagraminstagram.com/eveha_archeo

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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