Immo Fonctionnaire

What Immo Fonctionnaire does

Immo Fonctionnaire, legally operated as VALMI SAS (RCS Draguignan 949 916 803), is a French online real estate marketplace and service platform specialised for civil servants (agents de la fonction publique d'État, territoriale, and hospitalière), including retirees and members of associated public establishments and associations. After being acquired by Valmi in 2023, it operates as "IMMO FONCTIONNAIRE by Valmi" from offices in Draguignan (headquarters) and Armissan (customer service), serving metropolitan France and the DROM-COM overseas territories.

The core product is a web-based classified advertising platform, accessible on desktop and mobile web, where users can post and search listings for buying, renting, colocation, and seasonal rentals. The platform runs a tiered account system distinguishing Particulier, Fonctionnaire (verified civil servant), Affilié, and Professionnel profiles, with a secure online payment gateway for paid listings and premium visibility options (À la une, Tête de liste, Pack Photo, Logo Urgent). Underlying technology is a standard web application with geolocation-enabled listings, privacy-protected exact addresses, and a partner-hosted community layer of Facebook groups organised by corporation (Military, Education Nationale, Police, Pénitentiaire, Ministry of Economy/Finance, Hospitalière) and by region, totalling over 90,000 active members.

The business model combines micro-tariff listing fees (€9.00 for regular individuals, €7.00 for affiliates, free for verified civil servants; listings valid 60 days), one-time premium add-ons (€5.00–€62.90), and higher-value professional services delivered through Valmi: personalised property hunting (VALMI Transactions) and rental management (VALMI Gestion Locative). Distribution is primarily organic and community-led, supported by institutional endorsements from SRIAS Île-de-France and the Ministry of Overseas, and referral partnerships with Cautioneo (rental guarantee) and Nextories (moving services). The company is privately held, has no disclosed funding rounds, and operates with 1–10 employees.

Name

Immo Fonctionnaire

Legal name

VALMI SAS

Website

https://immo-fonctionnaire.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Immo Fonctionnaire (by Valmi) is a French online real estate classifieds and service platform built specifically for civil servants, offering property listings, premium advertising options, community forums, and ancillary services such as property hunting and rental management across metropolitan France and DROM-COM.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Draguignan

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Listing Fees (Pack d'Annonce): The platform charges fees for posting property listings. Civil servants (Fonctionnaire profile) receive free listing access, while regular individuals pay €9.00, affiliates pay €7.00, and professionals receive custom quotes. Listings remain active for 60 days.
2. Premium Listing Options: Additional paid options to boost listing visibility: 'À la une' (featured) at €11.90 for 7 days or €32.90 for 30 days; 'Tête de liste' (top placement) at €21.90 for 7 days or €62.90 for 30 days; 'Pack Photo' (extra photos) at €9.90; and 'Logo Urgent' badge at €5.00 for 30 days. These are one-time purchases per announcement.
3. Property Management Services (Valmi Gestion Locative): Through the Valmi partnership, the platform offers property management services including tenant selection, daily management, and administrative handling for landlords who are civil servants. Revenue is generated through management fees for these concierge-style services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Immo Fonctionnaire is an online real estate classifieds marketplace specialized for French civil servants, allowing users to post and browse property listings for buying, renting, colocation, and seasonal rentals. Verified civil servants receive free listing access, while other users pay per-listing fees plus optional premium visibility upgrades. The platform is complemented by Valmi-branded services including property hunting (VALMI Transactions), rental property management (VALMI Gestion Locative), and referrals to complementary partners for rental guarantees and moving services.

Product overview

Immo Fonctionnaire is a digital real estate platform specialized for French civil servants, now operating as 'IMMO FONCTIONNAIRE by Valmi' following acquisition by Valmi (a professional mobility expert for military and civilian personnel). The platform combines a core property listing marketplace with premium advertising options (Pack Photo, Tête de liste, Urgent, À la une), community forums organized by civil service sector, a benefits club, and supplementary services including VALMI Transactions (property hunting and full-service real estate support) and VALMI Gestion Locative (rental property management). The platform serves three user segments: private individuals (free/paid listings), verified civil servants (free listings), and real estate professionals (custom pricing).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VALMI Transactions: Real estate transaction services (buy, sell, rent) provided under the Valmi brand, offering personalized property hunting, sales support, and rental management.
• VALMI Gestion Locative
• Club Avantages

Products and services

• Plateforme d'annonces immobilières (Property Listings Platform) Digital real estate listing platform specialized for French civil servants, offering property search and listing posting for buying, renting, colocation, and seasonal rentals. Verified civil servants receive free listing access; regular individuals and affiliates pay per-listing fees.
• VALMI Transactions Full-service real estate support including personalized property hunting (chasse immobilière), buying, selling, and renting assistance delivered by Valmi's nationwide network of certified property hunters (chasseurs habilités).
• VALMI Gestion Locative Rental property management service for owners, handling tenant selection, daily management, and administrative tasks, offered through Valmi's expertise in professional mobility for public sector workers.
• Premium Listing Options (Pack Photo, Tête de liste, À la une, Logo Urgent) Paid add-ons to enhance listing visibility, including À la une (featured placement, €11.90 for 7 days or €32.90 for 30 days), Tête de liste (top placement, €21.90 for 7 days or €62.90 for 30 days), Pack Photo (extra photos, €9.90), and Logo Urgent badge (€5.00 for 30 days).
• Club Avantages Membership benefits club offering exclusive deals and advantages to registered members of the Immo Fonctionnaire platform.
• Accompagnement dématérialisé dossiers locatifs Digital support service for civil servants preparing and submitting complete rental application dossiers, addressing administrative complexity in securing rental housing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 90,000 active community members across social media groups
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ValmicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerValmi, an expert in professional mobility for military and civilian public sector workers, acquired Immo-Fonctionnaire, rebranding it as 'Immo Fonctionnaire by Valmi'. This acquisition combined Immo-Fonctionnaire's digital platform and community with Valmi's field network of authorized property hunters, property management services, and national logistics expertise. Valmi provides the operational backbone for services including personalized property hunting, property management, concierge, and location services.
• CautioneominorGTM or Marketing PartnerCautioneo provides rental guarantee services to platform users. Tenants can request a guarantor from Cautioneo to strengthen their rental application. A referral link from Cautioneo is embedded on the Immo Fonctionnaire website, and Immo Fonctionnaire directs tenants seeking guarantees to Cautioneo's services.
• NextoriesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNextories provides free moving services and utility transfer support to Immo Fonctionnaire users. The partnership is promoted on Immo Fonctionnaire's website, offering users moving assistance when they relocate for work. A referral link with partner ID is embedded on the platform.
• SRIAS Île-de-FranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Section Régionale Interministérielle d'Action Sociale d'Île-de-France (SRIAS IDF) supports civil servants in the Île-de-France region with social welfare programs including housing assistance. SRIAS IDF is listed as a partner, likely referring its members to Immo Fonctionnaire for housing solutions.
• Ministère des Outre-MerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe French Ministry of Overseas (Ministère des Outre-Mer) is listed as a partner, supporting housing access for civil servants serving in French overseas departments and collectivities (DROM-COM). The partnership extends Immo Fonctionnaire's reach to overseas territories and validates its relevance to the public sector.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Orpi: France's largest real estate agency network with a national portal. Comparable in serving property transaction needs but as an incumbent agency broker rather than a pure digital marketplace.
• Century 21 France: Major international real estate franchise operating in France. Comparable as an incumbent offering listing exposure and transaction services across the same buyer/renter base.

Others

• Zillow: US-based consumer real estate marketplace. Useful comparable for the digital marketplace + agent-services + rentals hybrid business model, though operating in a different geography.

Direct peers

• LeBonCoin: France's largest general classifieds platform with a substantial real estate listings vertical. Directly comparable as a transaction-based listings marketplace serving both individuals and professionals, though Immo Fonctionnaire differentiates via civil-servant specialization.
• Bien'ici: Major French real estate listings platform competing directly with SeLoger. Directly comparable listing marketplace model targeting home buyers and renters across France.
• SeLoger: Leading French real estate portal focused on listings for sale and rent. Highly comparable in product category (residential listing marketplace) and target buyer/tenant behaviour, with broader reach but no civil-servant niche focus.
• Logic-Immo: Established French real estate portal aggregating listings from agencies and individuals. Comparable as a paid-listing and visibility-boosting model targeting both particuliers and professionnels.
• PAP.fr (Particulier à Particulier): Pioneer in direct individual-to-individual real estate transactions in France. Closely comparable on the partie 1:1, listing-based model that Immo Fonctionnaire uses for its verified civil-servant marketplace.
• ParuVendu: French general classifieds platform with a real estate vertical. Comparable as a national listings marketplace monetizing through paid placements, similar to Immo Fonctionnaire's premium options (Tête de liste, À la une).

Emerging players

• Immojeune: French platform specialized in student and young-professional housing (rental, colocation). Comparable as a niche, persona-driven real estate marketplace, though focused on a different demographic.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/immofonctionnaire
• Xx.com/immofonct
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/immo-fonctionnaire

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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