Yonne Developpement

What Yonne Developpement does

Yonne Developpement is a French non-profit economic development organization headquartered in Auxerre, operating under a dual-entity structure: Yonne Développement (an association de loi 1901 founded in 1989) and Yonne Équipement (a Société d'Économie Mixte, or mixed-economy company, founded in 1995). Together, the two entities provide end-to-end support to businesses seeking to establish, relocate, or expand operations within the Yonne department, spanning project conception, feasibility studies, financial engineering, and the delivery of custom-built industrial and tertiary buildings. The association focuses on personalized business accompaniment and territorial promotion, while the SEM handles property development, construction, and financing for commercial real estate.

The organization's commercial offering combines a professional services component (feasibility studies, project structuring, business implantation support) with a real estate development and rental stream (purpose-built industrial and commercial buildings, with properties currently listed from €810,000 to €1,000,000 or available on rental terms around €100,000/year). Its go-to-market is sales-led and direct: engagement with project carriers, companies, and local stakeholders is conducted through in-person consultation at the Auxerre headquarters, supplemented by a website, contact form, and a LinkedIn/Facebook social presence. The organization does not sell software or technology, and the underlying platform is a basic WordPress website with no APIs, integrations, or proprietary technology stack.

Yonne Developpement is funded through its SEM structure, public-private partnerships, and institutional support rather than equity investment; it has no disclosed funding rounds, parent company, or subsidiaries. It sustains a network of more than 20 institutional partners including Crédit Agricole, Caisse des Dépôts, Banque Populaire, Enedis, MEDEF Yonne, multiple chambers (commerce, agriculture, crafts), and 14 intercommunalities covering every sub-region of the Yonne department. Cumulative outcomes since inception include 100+ projects completed, €117M+ in facilitated investments, 132,000 m² constructed, 60,000 m² rehabilitated, and 1,845 jobs supported, alongside sustainability credentials (Engagé RSE AFNOR Niveau Confirmé, ISO 26000, Responsibility Europe, Charte de la Diversité, Bâtiment Durable 2030 program).

Name

Yonne Developpement

Legal name

Yonne Développement

Website

https://yonnedeveloppement.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Yonne Developpement is a French non-profit economic development agency operating through Yonne Développement (association, est. 1989) and Yonne Équipement (mixed-economy company, est. 1995), providing business accompaniment, feasibility studies, and custom-built industrial and tertiary real estate to companies establishing or expanding in the Yonne department.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Economic Development Services

NAICS

All Other Support Services (561990)

SIC

Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552), Operators Of Nonresidential Buildings (6512)

akta.pro primary industry

Infrastructure, Housing & Community Development (BPAGABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Circular Economy & Resource Efficiency (BPADALAM), Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Economic development services
• Business implantation support
• Commercial real estate development
• Territorial economic promotion
• Project feasibility consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Auxerre

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

Revenue model

1. Economic Development Services: Yonne Développement provides economic development support services to businesses including feasibility studies, project structuring, and business implantation assistance as a government-backed development agency.
2. Real Estate Development and Financing: Yonne Équipement acts as a Société d'Économie Mixte providing custom-built industrial and tertiary buildings with financing solutions and technical support. Revenue is generated through property development, construction, and potentially rental income from commercial real estate.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Yonne Developpement is the economic development agency for the Yonne department in Burgundy, France, operating through two entities: Yonne Développement (a non-profit association providing feasibility studies, project structuring, and business implantation assistance) and Yonne Équipement (a Société d'Économie Mixte providing custom-built industrial and tertiary buildings with financing solutions and technical project management). Together they support companies from initial project conception through real estate development and financing.

Product overview

Yonne Developpement operates as a dual-entity organization comprising Yonne Développement (economic development agency, est. 1989) and Yonne Équipement (real estate/construction company, est. 1995). Together they provide a comprehensive service offering: Yonne Développement handles business support, project accompaniment, and territory promotion, while Yonne Équipement manages custom building construction, financing, and technical project management for professional real estate. Both entities share the common mission of supporting business implantation and economic development in the Yonne department.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Yonne Équipement: Société d'Économie Mixte providing custom building solutions, financing, and technical support for professional real estate in the Yonne department. Offers feasibility studies, project management assistance, and financial engineering for commercial property development.

Products and services

• Yonne Développement (Business Support and Economic Development Services) Economic development agency services providing personalized project support, feasibility studies, business implantation assistance, and access to a network of local partners including experts, elected officials, and economic stakeholders for companies establishing or expanding in the Yonne department.
• Yonne Équipement (Custom Building Development and Real Estate Financing) Société d'Économie Mixte providing custom-built industrial and tertiary buildings with financing solutions, technical project management, owner assistance (AMO), and financial engineering services for professional real estate in the Yonne department.
• Industrial Building for Sale/Rent in Étaule A 3,361 m² industrial building located in Étaule, available for sale at €1,000,000 HT or rental at €100,000/year HT HC. Listed property in the Yonne Équipement portfolio.
• Building with Docks for Sale/Rent in Bléneau A 1,200 m² building with docks located in Bléneau, priced at €810,000 HT for sale. Part of the Yonne Équipement property portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,845 jobs supported on the territory
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Chambre Agriculture de l'YonnecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural chamber representing farming interests in the Yonne department, providing expertise on agricultural land use and rural economic development.
• Communauté de Communes du Jovinien (CCJ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntercommunity partner covering the Jovinien area, supporting local economic development initiatives.
• Communauté de Communes Yonne Nord (CCYN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntercommunity partner covering Yonne Nord, collaborating on territorial development projects.
• Communauté de Communes du Gâtinais (Gatinais)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntercommunity partner in the Gâtinais area working on economic development initiatives.
• Communauté de Communes du Serein (CSY)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntercommunity partner covering the Serein area.
• Banque PopulairecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBanking partner providing financial services and support for business projects.
• Chambre des Métiers et de l'Artisanat (CMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber of trades and crafts supporting small businesses and artisan entrepreneurs.
• ChabliscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner for the Chablis wine region, supporting economic development in this key agricultural area.
• PFT (Pôle Formation des Technologies)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining and technology pole providing workforce development support.
• EnediscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerElectricity grid operator providing infrastructure expertise for industrial development.
• MEDEF YonnecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor employers' organization representing business interests in the Yonne department.
• Communauté de Communes Avallon - Vézelay - Morvan (Aval Vezelay Morvan)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntercommunity partner covering the Avallon, Vézelay, and Morvan area.
• Communauté de Communes du Senonais (Senonais)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor intercommunity partner covering the Sens area, the largest urban center in the department.
• Communauté de Communes de l'Aillantais (Aillant)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntercommunity partner in the Aillantais area.
• Communauté de Communes du Tonnerrois (Tonnerre)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntercommunity partner covering the Tonnerre area.
• Communauté de Communes du MigennoiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntercommunity partner covering the Migennes area.
• Communauté de Communes de la VannecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntercommunity partner in the Vanne area.
• Communauté de Communes du ChablisiencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntercommunity partner covering the Chablisien wine region.
• Communauté de Communes Chablis - Villages (Chablis Villages)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntercommunity partner for the broader Chablis village area.
• Communauté de Communes de l'Avallonnais (Avallonnais)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntercommunity partner covering the Avallon area.
• Communauté de Communes de Joigny (Joigny)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntercommunity partner covering the Joigny area.
• Communauté de Communes Serein et ArmancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntercommunity partner covering the Serein and Armance area.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• ADEME: France's national agency for ecological transition supporting sustainable development, energy efficiency, and circular economy projects. Comparable through Yonne Developpement's Bâtiment Durable 2030 and Engagé RSE programs; broader scope but overlapping on sustainable real estate and ESG-adjacent territorial projects.
• CCI France (Chambers of Commerce and Industry): National network of Chambers of Commerce and Industry supporting French businesses with creation, development, and territory promotion services. Highly comparable mission to Yonne Developpement (business implantation support, partner ecosystem), but operating at a national/local-chamber level rather than as a unified SEM-backed agency.
• BPI France: France's national public investment bank and business development agency, financing and supporting business creation, innovation, and territorial development. Overlaps with Yonne Developpement on accompaniment of project carriers and financing engineering, but operates at national scale rather than for a single department.
• Caisse des Dépôts: French public financial institution supporting territorial development, real estate, and infrastructure investment. Already a partner of Yonne Developpement; broader in scope but operates in adjacent spaces (local public investment, real estate financing) with overlapping clientele.

Others

• Enedis: French electricity distribution operator providing grid connection and infrastructure services for industrial and commercial projects. Strategic partner of Yonne Developpement for industrial-site development; comparable as enabling infrastructure rather than as a competitor in business-support services.
• AFTRAL: Major French training provider for transport, logistics, and supply-chain professions, supporting workforce development across territories. Comparable as a Yonne-partner organization providing skills/training inputs into regional business-implantation projects, but not a direct competitor to the development agency or SEM functions.
• Crédit Agricole: Leading French mutual banking group providing business financing, real estate loans, and regional development partnerships. Listed as a strategic financial partner of Yonne Developpement; comparable as a financial-engineering enabler for business-implantation projects rather than a direct competitor.
• MEDEF Yonne: Local employers' organization representing business interests in the Yonne department and supporting local economic development dialogue. Strategic partner of Yonne Developpement; comparable as a stakeholder ecosystem participant rather than as a service-delivery competitor.

Direct peers

• Agence Économique Régionale de Bourgogne-Franche-Comté: Regional economic development agency for Bourgogne-Franche-Comté supporting business implantation, innovation, and territorial attractiveness. Direct comparable in mandate (business attraction, project support) but covering the broader two-region territory rather than just Yonne.
• CCI Yonne: Local Chamber of Commerce and Industry for the Yonne department, providing business support, training, and territorial economic development. Direct peer operating in the exact same territory with overlapping business-accompanement and project-support mandates.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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