J'aime Les Gens D'ici

What J'aime Les Gens D'ici does

J'aime Les Gens D'ici is a privately-held French proximity network (SARL) founded in 2014 by Fabrice Dupont and headquartered in Reignier-Esery, Haute-Savoie. It operates a membership-based local commerce network that connects individual consumers with vetted local artisans, merchants, producers, and service professionals across the Haute-Savoie department, with a stated base of 215+ partners spanning food, hospitality, health, real estate, construction, beauty, automotive, and wellness categories. The company's stated mission is to inject a more human dimension into commercial exchange by promoting local commerce and structured community interaction.

The product surface rests on a cloud-based mobile application (iOS and Android) that serves as the member-facing engagement layer, integrated with an OpenStreetMap-based interactive partner directory with geolocation-triggered push notifications, a physical and digital badge/card membership identity system, and a monthly Jeux d'Ici prize draw incentivizing repeat app usage. In 2025 the company introduced an E-shop (Boutique en ligne) enabling short-supply-chain online ordering from local producers, with bi-weekly pickup at the Reignier headquarters. Distribution is deliberately multi-channel: the mobile app, the main website (jaimelesgensdici.fr), the e-shop (reignier.jaimelesgensdici.shop), an affiliated community radio station (Radio d'Ici), a blog/editorial hub, and co-organized local markets and events across Haute-Savoie. An internal 'Suivez l'abeille' quality label is used to signal vetted partners and products, and ecological initiatives (bee protection, Asian hornet control, phone recycling for hives) are integrated into the brand identity.

Commercial activity is organized around three streams: individual consumer subscriptions at €20 per year (with a free second card for a close contact), quote-based professional partner memberships (undisclosed pricing), and emerging marketplace commissions from the 2025 e-shop. The go-to-market is community-led: word of mouth, partner referrals, community events, and organic social channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) drive member acquisition, while the partner side is recruited selectively on ethical alignment — the network deliberately excludes large retail chains. Geographically, operations are centered on a single French department, with one partner extending into Geneva, Switzerland.

Name

J'aime Les Gens D'ici

Legal name

SARL J'aime les gens d'ici

Website

https://jaimelesgensdici.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

J'aime Les Gens D'ici is a privately-held Haute-Savoie proximity network that uses a €20/year membership card, mobile app, and short-supply-chain e-shop to connect individual consumers with 215+ vetted local artisans, merchants, and producers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Commerce Network

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Experiences & Event Services Marketplaces (Photographers, Caterers, DJs) (BPAMAHAK)

Keywords

• Local commerce network
• Discount membership program
• Artisan partner directory
• Short supply chain
• Community commerce platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Reignier

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Membership Subscriptions: Annual subscription of 20€ per year for individual members, providing a card, badge, and access to all partner offers and discounts. Includes a free second card for a close contact as long as the primary subscription is active. This is a recurring annual revenue stream with high retention potential as the social/community value compounds over time.
2. Professional Partner Memberships: Local artisans, merchants, and service professionals pay to join the network, receiving a digital storefront on the platform, visibility on the interactive map, and access to exclusive commercial offers between professionals. Revenue details are quote-based and not publicly disclosed.
3. E-commerce Boutique en Ligne Commission: The online boutique platform allows local producers and artisans to sell products through a short supply chain. Members order online and collect in-person, with the network facilitating the transaction. Revenue mechanics for this stream are not explicitly disclosed.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

J'aime Les Gens D'ici operates a local commerce proximity network in Haute-Savoie (France) that connects individual members with 215+ local artisans, merchants, producers, and service professionals. Members pay a 20€ annual subscription to receive a membership card and badge that unlock discounts, exclusive offers, monthly prize draws, and a short-supply-chain e-shop at partner businesses; local professionals join as paying partners to gain a digital storefront, geolocated visibility on the interactive partner map, lead generation via push notifications, and access to inter-professional commercial offers.

Product overview

J'aime Les Gens d'Ici operates as a local proximity network connecting consumers with local artisans, producers, and merchants in Haute-Savoie, France. The core offering consists of a mobile application (iOS/Android), an e-commerce platform for local products, a badge/card membership system, and monthly games. The network encompasses 215 partner businesses across categories including food, hospitality, services, and retail. Members access exclusive offers through their digital or physical badge, while the e-shop enables direct purchasing from local producers with bi-weekly pickup. Additional services include an affiliated internet radio station and a badge verification tool for partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mobile Application (Application Mobile J'aime Les Gens d'Ici) Free mobile application available on iOS and Android that serves as the primary digital touchpoint for network members, providing access to partner offers and discounts, an interactive geolocated partner map, proximity-based push notifications, an online badge verification tool, the monthly Jeux d'Ici prize draw, and an events and small-ads feed. Aimed at individual members of the network in Haute-Savoie.
• E-shop / Boutique en Ligne J'aime Les Gens d'Ici Online marketplace shop where local producers and artisans in the J'aime Les Gens D'ici network sell food, beverage, cosmetic, and artisan products directly to consumers via a short-supply-chain model, with bi-weekly in-person order collection at the network's Reignier headquarters (2484 route de l'Eculaz, 74930) or delivery options. Intended for network members and broader consumers seeking local, traceable products.
• Annual Membership Subscription (Badge et Carte d'Adhérent) Annual individual subscription (20€ per year) providing a membership card and badge that unlock discounts and exclusive offers at 215+ local partner businesses in Haute-Savoie, a key concierge service, reduced-cost community events, and access to the monthly Jeux d'Ici prize draw, with a free second card for a close contact as long as the primary subscription is active. Designed for individual residents of Haute-Savoie seeking curated local deals and community engagement.
• Radio d'Ici Community internet radio station at radio.jaimelesgensdici.fr, affiliated with the J'aime Les Gens D'ici network, that reinforces local brand identity and promotes partners, events, and community life across Haute-Savoie.

Quantifiable outcome

• 215 partners across Haute-Savoie with 14+ partner categories including food, hospitality, health, construction, and professional services

Named customers9 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Domaine Cendre CartiercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerViticulture partner in Apremont, Savoie, producing Apremont, Abymes, Roussette de Savoie, and Mondeuse wines. Offers 5% discount on all products to network members. Uses the 'Suivez l'abeille' quality label.
• Fromagerie PeguetcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThree-generation cheese and fruit merchant in Fillinges, Haute-Savoie. Processes ~20,000 liters of milk daily. Offers 5% discount on all products and a free Reblochon AOP on member birthdays (minimum 15€ purchase).
• Bornand PrimeurscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThird-generation fruit and vegetable merchant since the 1940s, serving both professionals (restaurants, caterers) and individual consumers. Offers 5% discount on Saturdays on-site. Located in Arthaz-Pont-Notre-Dame.
• Les Volailles de Chez PierrotoncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFree-range poultry farm (~1,500 hens) in Burdignin, Haute-Savoie, producing free-range eggs (S, M, L sizes). Offers 5% discount at markets. Uses 'Suivez l'abeille' quality label. Products also available via the e-commerce boutique.
• Dohèm CosmétiquecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerArtisanal, rechargeable cosmetic brand founded by Dorine Montagne. Products are bio, natural, and handcrafted. Offers 10–15% discount on online orders for network members. Uses 'Suivez l'abeille' quality label. Based in Marcellaz, Haute-Savoie.
• Fynaroc PatrimoinecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerReal estate and heritage management advisory firm led by Romain and Yves Farina. Active in 2 Savoie, Pays de Gex, and the Lake Geneva basin. Offers a free 60-minute heritage assessment to network members.
• Le CharmagitcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBoutique inn and restaurant run by Julie and Maxime Lamy in Amancy, Haute-Savoie. Offers complimentary house aperitif or coffee with meals, and free desserts for two. Serves bistronomic cuisine from local producers. Has 12 rooms accommodating up to 35 guests. Certified 'Maîtres Restaurateurs'.
• RF Diag et ExpertisescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBuilding diagnostics and expertise firm led by François Routin, covering all of Haute-Savoie. Offers free ERP diagnostic (value 45€) and free travel expenses (value ~80€) to network members. Services include DPE, asbestos, lead, gas, electricity, thermography, and structural expertise.
• Elodie - Activatrice de PotentielscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCertified Numérologie Stratégique practitioner offering numerology readings for adults, couples, and parents. Located in Samoëns. Offers 10–15€ reduction on all sessions for network members.
• GAEC du Grand ChênecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMountain goat farm (chèvrerie de montagne) in Orcier, Haute-Savoie. Donates prize lots to the monthly Jeux d'ici prize draw (15€ purchase voucher).
• ADS BoiscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFirewood and pellet specialist in Cranves-Sales. Organizes seasonal events (Spring Fair) and offers partner prizes for the Jeux d'ici monthly draw.
• GAEC de VercotcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFarm operating farm markets in Pers-Jussy, Haute-Savoie, combining local produce, artisan crafts, and well-being activities. Donates prize lots to the monthly Jeux d'ici prize draw.
• Le FripingcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerArt gallery and exhibition space in Thonon-les-Bains. Organizes the 16th Summer Exhibition (July–August 2026) with vernissage events. Offers prize lots for the monthly Jeux d'ici draw (25€ purchase voucher).
• Environ Alpes / TreeConceptcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEnvironmental services company focused on sustainable future solutions. Publishes monthly 'worst waste' editorial content (e.g., on coffee capsules). Promotes ecological awareness aligned with the network's environmental values.
• Mini-Golf du MôlecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMini-golf, restaurant, and petanque venue in Ville-en-Sallaz. Donates prize lots to the monthly Jeux d'ici draw (5-person mini golf session).
• Altitude CafécoreGTM or Marketing PartnerArtisan coffee roaster in Reignier-Ésery, Haute-Savoie. Specializes in specialty and organic coffee. Partners with the network's e-commerce boutique.
• Sport 2000 (multiple outlets)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMultiple Sport 2000 retail outlets in Haute-Savoie (Gaillard, Pays Rochois, Anthy-sur-Léman) offering seasonal sales promotions to network members, including up to 50% off branded sports gear.
• GDS des Savoie and Conseil Départemental de Haute-SavoiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partners in the network's ecological initiative against the Asian hornet (frelon asiatique). The network co-funded the purchase of a telescopic pole and protective suits for volunteer teams destroying hidden hornet nests to protect bee populations. Led by Jacques Pavia and his team.
• Colège Lycée Saint François le JuvénatminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal educational institution in Ville-La-Grand whose eco-delegués participated in the network's ecological projects. The network donated 275€ to support school environmental projects, funded by a phone recycling initiative that collected 22kg of old mobile phones.
• Association Française des Maîtres RestaurateursminorOthersThe Charmagit partner is a certified member of this association, which guarantees cuisine made entirely from scratch using fresh, raw ingredients. This association membership serves as a quality endorsement within the network's hospitality segment.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Yelp: Local business discovery platform that connects consumers with nearby merchants and surfaces offers and reviews. Comparable as a hyperlocal directory-plus-offers model that drives footfall to SMEs.
• Groupon: Global deals and discount marketplace offering local merchants a channel to reach consumers with offers. Comparable as a discount-club/marketplace model that monetizes local business-partner promotions to subscribed/deal-seeking consumers.
• Foursquare: Location-based discovery and check-in platform historically offering local merchant promotions and rewards to users. Comparable as a geolocation-driven discovery/offers model aimed at directing consumers to nearby local businesses.
• BNI France: Business networking organization running local chapters where professionals refer business to each other. Comparable as a paid-membership model that aggregates local businesses and facilitates inter-professional commercial exchange.
• La Ruche Qui Dit Oui: French community-driven local food network that connects consumers directly with local producers via a short-supply-chain model and recurring participation. Directly comparable as a French membership/community-based local commerce platform.

Broad incumbents

• PagesJaunes: France's leading local business directory, providing discovery and contact information for merchants and artisans nationwide. Comparable as a French incumbent in local business discovery, though broader and not a community/loyalty club.
• Le Bon Coin: Major French local classifieds and marketplace platform for goods, services, and real estate. Comparable as a broad incumbent French local-marketplace player enabling transactions between individuals and local merchants.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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