What Kley Group does

KLEY Group (legal entity KLEY SAS) is a French private student-housing operator that runs a portfolio of 20+ all-inclusive residences across 15+ French cities and two Spanish cities (Barcelona and Valencia), serving approximately 7,000 students. The company operates under parent company The Boost Society, founded in 2014, which functions as integrated investor, operator, and property owner; KLEY is the group's primary student brand and is complemented by an affiliated coliving brand, Hife.

The product surface is built around seven standardized housing unit types (Kocoon studio, Kocoon L, Kocoon XL / T2, Mezz' duplex, Kabane T3/T4, Kasa T5/T6, Koloft T8/T9), each furnished and equipped, and a uniform branded common-space library (Kafé shared kitchen, Lab coworking, Kosy cinema, Squat lounge, Hub reception, KeepFit gym, Pratiq laundry, Market). These are delivered alongside bundled services (fiber Wi-Fi, maintenance, parcel reception, access control, video surveillance, organized events) and optional paid add-ons (housekeeping, breakfast, parking, laundry kit, food-delivery terminal). Commercial infrastructure consists of an end-to-end online reservation tunnel on kley.fr with 360° virtual tours, plus a Hub resident portal for service requests and event engagement.

The business model is a recurring monthly subscription per resident, with all-inclusive fixed pricing that bundles utilities, internet, common-area management, and event programming; ancillary services are charged separately. Distribution is direct-to-consumer, primarily product-led via the website and app, supplemented by referral / parrainage programs and institution-level partnerships with elite French universities and grandes écoles (Polytechnique, ENAC, ESSCA, Ecole des Ponts ParisTech, Université Gustave Eiffel, Université Paris-Saclay). Property development and capital are externalized through relationships with Bouygues Immobilier, GA Smart Building, Eiffage, Nacarat, Adim IDF, and institutional financiers AXA IM Real Assets, BNP Paribas, and Bred Banque Populaire.

Name

Kley Group

Legal name

KLEY SAS

Website

https://kley.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Short description

KLEY Group (KLEY SAS) operates a portfolio of 20+ furnished, all-inclusive student residences across 15+ French cities and two Spanish cities, serving roughly 7,000 students via a direct online booking platform and branded coliving common spaces.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Student Housing / Purpose-Built Student Accommodation

NAICS

Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps (72131)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Student-Focused Co-Living (Flexible, Community-Led) (THAMAGAI)

Keywords

• Student housing
• Student residences
• Coliving accommodations
• Furnished apartments
• Student accommodation

Headquarters

HQ city

Levallois-Perret

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Student Housing Rent: Primary revenue from monthly rental payments for student apartments. Rent includes all charges (utilities, internet, maintenance, common areas) with fixed pricing to avoid budget surprises. Revenue is recurring on a monthly basis with lease terms typically aligned to academic years.
2. Ancillary Services: Additional services offered on top of base rent including housekeeping, laundry service, parking, meal delivery lockers, breakfast service, and fresh bread delivery. These are optional add-ons paid separately.
3. APL Subsidy Management: Manages French government housing assistance (Aide Personnalisée au Logement) eligibility for residents, which can provide up to 171€ per month, effectively reducing net rent collection while increasing affordability for students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

KLEY operates student residences offering furnished, all-inclusive coliving apartments and shared living spaces across France and Spain. The company provides multiple accommodation formats (Kocoon, Mezz', Kabane, Kasa, Koloft) bundled with services such as meals, laundry, high-speed Wi-Fi, events, fitness areas, and coworking spaces, targeting university students seeking community-driven living environments.

Product overview

KLEY Group (under The Boost Society holding, founded 2014) operates a portfolio of 20+ private student residences across France and Spain, branded as 'coliving' accommodations. The product portfolio centers on a range of furnished, equipped housing units — from Kocoon studios (T1) through Kocoon L, Kocoon XL (T2), Kabane (T3/T4), Kasa (T5/T6), Koloft (T8/T9), and Mezz' duplexes — offered individually or as colocation units. These are bundled with all-inclusive services (fiber internet, maintenance, security, events) and optional add-ons (housekeeping, parking, breakfast). The offering is complemented by a digital booking platform (online reservation tunnel) and branded common spaces (Kafé, Lab, Hub, Squat, Kosy, Pratiq, KeepFit, Market). The group positions itself as a 'happy performance' lifestyle brand targeting students in major French and Spanish university cities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hife: Coliving brand operated by The Boost Society group

Products and services

• Kocoon (single-occupancy studio apartment)
• Mezz' (mezzanine studio apartment) Mezz' format studio apartment with a mezzanine layout, providing distinct sleeping and living zones within a single furnished unit for individual students.
• Kabane (shared twin studio apartment) Shared twin studio apartment offering two private sleeping areas with shared living space, targeting students seeking a balance between affordability, privacy, and shared living.
• Kasa (apartment with separate bedroom) Apartment unit with a separate bedroom, providing additional privacy and space for students or couples.
• Koloft (premium / loft-style accommodation) Premium loft-style furnished accommodation within KLEY residences, designed for students seeking upgraded living space and finishes.
• All-inclusive residence services bundle Bundle of value-added services — meals, laundry, high-speed Wi-Fi, community events, fitness rooms, and coworking spaces — included with residency at all KLEY residences.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 171€ monthly housing aid (APL) available for eligible students
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ESSCA School of ManagementminorOthersPartnership with ESSCA for student housing referrals. KLEY residences are recommended to ESSCA students as preferred housing options near campuses.
• ENAC (École Nationale de l'Aviation Civile)minorOthersPartnership with ENAC for student housing referrals.
• Université Gustave EiffelminorOthersPartnership with Université Gustave Eiffel for student housing near campus locations.
• Ecole des Ponts ParisTechminorOthersPartnership with Ecole des Ponts for student housing referrals.
• PolytechniqueminorOthersPartnership with Polytechnique for student housing near campus.
• Bouygues ImmobilierminorOthersReal estate developer partner for property development and construction.
• GA Smart BuildingminorOthersSmart building construction partner for new residence development.
• EiffageminorOthersConstruction and real estate partner for property development.
• NacaratminorOthersReal estate developer partner.
• Adim IDFminorOthersReal estate development partner for Île-de-France region.
• Garantme.frminorOthersGuarantor service partner recommended to students who don't have a personal guarantor for their lease. Students can apply through Garantme to obtain guarantee for their rental.
• The Boost SocietycoreOthersParent company founded in 2014, became leader in under 5 years on the French private student housing market as investor, operator, and owner. KLEY is a brand of The Boost Society.
• Hife ColivingminorOthersRelated coliving brand under The Boost Society group.
• Enfants du MékongminorOthersNon-profit partnership for student solidarity and education programs. Students can become ambassadors and participate in actions throughout the year, potentially traveling to Asia for 2-week field missions.
• Fondation GoodPlanetminorOthersEnvironmental foundation partnership for RSE and sustainability initiatives.
• Stade Français ParisminorOthersSports partnership with Stade Français Paris (rugby club) and GoodPlanet foundation for joint environmental and sports initiatives.
• Université Paris-SaclayminorOthersPartnership with Agglomération Paris-Saclay for student housing near the university cluster.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Studélites: One of France's largest private student residence operators with a broad national footprint. Directly competes with KLEY for university-adjacent student housing across major French cities with comparable all-inclusive rental offerings.
• Cardinal Campus: French student residence operator focused on university cities with similar furnished studios and T1/T2 offerings. Targets the same undergraduate and grande école student segments with comparable lease terms aligned to academic calendars.
• UXCO Group (formerly Suitétudes): French student housing specialist rebranded from Suitétudes, operating a national portfolio of student residences. Directly competes with KLEY in the same product category with similar furnished units and academic-year leases.
• Les Estudines: Long-established French student residence operator with national coverage. Competes directly with KLEY for university students seeking furnished, all-inclusive housing with community-oriented services.

Broad incumbents

• Nexity Studéa: Student housing arm of Nexity, one of France's largest real estate developers. Competes with KLEY across major French university cities but as part of Nexity's broader residential and commercial property portfolio, not a pure-play operator.
• Greystar: Global leader in student and multifamily housing management and investment. Operates in France and broader Europe, providing a comparable owner-operator model at much larger scale with institutional capital backing.
• Réside Études: Major French operator of managed residences including student housing under brands like Les Estudines and Campuséa. Larger and more diversified player offering overlapping product with broader portfolio across student, young professional, and senior segments.
• Nido Living (Brookfield): European student housing operator backed by Brookfield, active in Spain (Madrid, Barcelona) and other European university cities. Targets international and local students with premium PBSA offerings, directly overlapping KLEY's Spanish expansion markets.

Emerging players

• Yugo: International student housing operator (formerly known as The Student Housing Company) with European footprint including Spain. Comparable community-led positioning and all-inclusive model targeting university students across major European cities.

Regional players

• Univercity / Oderzo Group: Spanish-origin student housing operator (related to the Oderzo group) expanding into French university cities. Targets international student segment with comparable furnished, serviced residence model — relevant as a Spain-based peer entering KLEY's primary market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/kleyetudiants

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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