Via 93

What Via 93 does

Via 93 (Vià93) is a free-to-air hyperlocal television channel and streaming platform serving Seine-Saint-Denis, France, operated by Cinéplume SARL (RCS Bobigny 392 574620), a privately held SARL headquartered in Montreuil. The channel produces and distributes original programming covering local news, politics, civic affairs, culture, health, sport, and urban planning for residents of the 93 department, with documented coverage spanning more than 100 municipalities across three territorial groupings (Est Ensemble, Plaine Commune, Grand Paris Grand Est / Paris Terres d'envol). Its core product is a unified content platform combining live broadcasts of municipal and territorial council meetings ("Le Direct"), on-demand documentary and music programming (viàDocu, viàLive, viàInterview, Séquences, Le Pont des Artistes, viàBanlieuesBleues), and dedicated cultural-event coverage such as "La Télé du Salon" for the Salon du Livre Jeunesse.

The platform is built on a WordPress CMS with live-streaming and replay capabilities, distributed across four parallel channels: (i) SFR linear TV (Canal 30 and Canal 467), (ii) Numericable Canal 467, (iii) the TVM Est Parisien local television network, and (iv) the via93.tv streaming and VOD portal, with hosting provided by Infomaniak. Content is produced under co-production agreements with cultural institutions and government bodies, including Montreuil city government, Est Ensemble territorial establishment, Département de Seine-Saint-Denis, DRAC Île-de-France (Ministry of Culture), Banlieues Bleues jazz festival, Le Triton music venue, and Société des Grands Projets. The business model is professional-services-based: revenue is generated through public-sector funding partnerships, institutional co-productions, and cultural-body support, rather than advertising, subscription, or transactional pricing. Via 93 is led by Director of Publication Sylvain Poubelle and operates without disclosed external equity investment or parent company.

Name

Via 93

Legal name

Cinéplume SARL

Website

https://via93.tv

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Via 93 is a free-to-air hyperlocal TV and streaming channel for Seine-Saint-Denis, France, operated by Cinéplume SARL, producing civic council broadcasts, documentaries, and cultural programming distributed via SFR, Numericable, TVM Est Parisien, and via93.tv.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Television Broadcasting

NAICS

Television Broadcasting Stations (516120)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833)

akta.pro primary industry

Regional/Sub-National Broadcast Networks (MPABAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Educational/Public-Service Broadcast Networks (MPABAAAE)

Keywords

• Local television broadcasting
• Hyperlocal news media
• Municipal council broadcasting
• Regional cultural programming
• Documentary co-production

Headquarters

HQ city

Montreuil

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Broadcasting and Content Production: Via 93 functions as a local television station producing and broadcasting original content including news, documentaries, live events, music performances, and cultural programming. Revenue is generated through public funding partnerships with local municipalities, government cultural bodies, and institutional co-productions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Via 93 is a hyperlocal television channel covering the Seine-Saint-Denis department (93) in France, producing and broadcasting original programming including live municipal council meetings, documentaries, cultural magazines, music performances, and artist interviews. Operated by Cinéplume SARL, the channel distributes content via linear TV (SFR/Numericable), the TVM Est Parisien network, and live streaming on via93.tv, serving as the civic information platform for over 100 municipalities in the region. Funding comes from public partnerships with municipalities, the departmental council, DRAC Île-de-France, and cultural institutions.

Product overview

Via 93 (Vià93) is a local television channel serving the Seine-Saint-Denis department in France, operated by Cinéplume. The channel provides a unified streaming platform combining live broadcasts and on-demand replay of municipal council meetings (Le Direct), cultural programming (documentaries, concerts, interviews), and regional cultural festival coverage. The primary products include viàDocu (documentaries), viàLive (concerts), viàInterview (artist interviews), and La télé du salon (youth literature fair coverage), alongside specialized series like Séquences (electronic music sessions), Le Pont des Artistes (concerts), and Histoire de (musical fictions). Content is distributed via live streaming (Le Direct), replay services, and through cable/satellite providers including TVM (Canal 30), SFR (Canal 467), and Numericable.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• viàGrandParis: Grand Paris regional programming block covering Paris metropolitan area content
• TVM Est parisien
• viàLive
• viàDocu
• viàInterview
• viàBanlieuesBleues
• La Télé du Salon
• Faubourg 93

Products and services

• Le Direct Live streaming and replay broadcast service for municipal and territorial council meetings in Seine-Saint-Denis, providing civic transparency for local government proceedings.
• viàDocu Documentary programming featuring local and cultural documentaries produced and co-produced with Via 93, including films selected at the Berlinale, SCAM, and Cinéma du Réel.
• viàLive Live concert and music performance recordings featuring jazz, electronic, and various musical artists performing in Seine-Saint-Denis venues.
• viàInterview Interview series featuring cultural figures, artists, and personalities from the Seine-Saint-Denis region and beyond.
• La Télé du Salon Annual television program covering the Salon du Livre et de la Presse Jeunesse in Seine-Saint-Denis, featuring literary programming, author interviews, readings, and cultural discussions, distributed via linear TV and YouTube.
• viàConcert Concert broadcast programming featuring live and recorded music performances from artists performing in Seine-Saint-Denis and surrounding areas.
• Séquences Electronic music live session series featuring electronic artists and performers in intimate studio settings.
• Le Pont des Artistes Musical performance series featuring emerging and established artists recorded in intimate concert settings, including performances at Le Triton venue in Les Lilas.
• viàBanlieuesBleues Annual coverage of the Banlieues Bleues jazz festival, including live concert recordings and artist interviews at La Dynamo venue, with the festival's 42nd edition held in 2025.
• Zicoscope Musical interview series featuring jazz musicians and artists from the local and regional scene.
• Mémoire vive Historical documentary series exploring significant events and figures in French history.
• Salikoi Reading corner program for teenagers featuring book discussions and literary recommendations.
• Tous pas pareils tous égaux Social inclusion programming focusing on disability awareness and citizen inclusion initiatives in Seine-Saint-Denis.
• Faubourg 93 Cultural magazine program covering arts, culture, and social topics in the Seine-Saint-Denis region.
• REPLAY / Archives TVM Video-on-demand replay service for all Via 93 programming including documentaries, concerts, and municipal council meeting recordings, accessible via the via93.tv website.
• Histoire de Musical fiction collection combining music videos, short films, and documentaries featuring musician-filmmaker duos.
• Culture Mix Cultural magazine programming segment within Via 93's emission lineup.

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ville de MontreuilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVia 93 maintains a close partnership with the city of Montreuil, broadcasting live municipal council meetings, producing civic information content, and serving as the city's primary local media channel. The channel covers Montreuil's cultural events, sports programming (including the athletics meeting), and local politics.
• SéquanominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSéquano is listed as a partner on Via 93's partners page. Séquano is an urban development organization operating in Seine-Saint-Denis.
• Département de Seine-Saint-DeniscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Seine-Saint-Denis department is listed as a partner, providing institutional support for Via 93's regional broadcasting operations covering the entire department.
• DRAC Île-de-France (Ministère de la Culture)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe DRAC (Direction Régionale des Affaires Culturelles) of Île-de-France, representing the French Ministry of Culture, is listed as a partner, providing cultural funding and institutional support for content production.
• Banlieues BleuescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBanlieues Bleues is a major jazz festival in Seine-Saint-Denis. Via 93 is a production and distribution partner, recording and broadcasting live concerts and producing documentary content about the festival and its artists.
• Le Triton (Les Lilas)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLe Triton is a music venue in Les Lilas (Seine-Saint-Denis). Via 93 records and broadcasts concerts from the venue, including the 'Le Pont des Artistes' series.
• Salon du Livre et de la Presse Jeunesse en Seine-Saint-DeniscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVia 93 produces 'La Télé du Salon,' an annual television program covering the Salon du Livre Jeunesse in Montreuil. This multi-day program features author interviews, readings, discussions, and cultural content, distributed via TV and YouTube.
• Est EnsemblecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEst Ensemble is a public territorial establishment covering 9 municipalities in Seine-Saint-Denis. Via 93 provides live and replay broadcast coverage of its territorial council meetings, serving as its civic information channel.
• Société des Grands ProjetsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Société des Grands Projets (formerly Société du Grand Paris) is partnered with Via 93 for the production of content about the Grand Paris Express metro project, including 'Le Grand Paris du bout des doigts' series featuring artists illustrating new metro stations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TVM Est Parisien: Local television network covering the eastern Paris metropolitan area, which actually carries Via 93 content via the TVM Est Parisien channel. Most directly comparable hyperlocal TV in the same geographic footprint.
• BFM Paris Île-de-France: BFM's regional channel covering Paris and the Île-de-France region with continuous news, traffic, and local affairs programming. Most directly comparable commercial regional broadcaster operating in the same geographic market as Via 93.
• Ma Ville TV: Regional free-to-air channel serving the Île-de-France region with local news, culture, and civic programming. Closely comparable business model — hyperlocal linear and digital distribution funded through public partnerships.
• Cinaps TV: French local television channel with a regional/hyperlocal editorial focus on civic information, culture, and community news. Comparable in size and in the use of public funding partnerships for local content production.
• Wéo: Regional local television network serving the Nord-Pas-de-Calais and Picardie regions with hyperlocal news, culture, and civic content. Comparable scope, distribution model, and editorial focus on regional identity.
• ViàAlsace: Another Vià-network regional local TV channel, covering Alsace with similar hyperlocal news, cultural, and civic programming. Same branding family and comparable scale and operational model.
• ViàVosges: Sister channel within the Vià network of regional French local TV channels. Shares the Vià branding, distribution model, and hyperlocal editorial format, but serves the Vosges department rather than Seine-Saint-Denis.

Regional players

• Télif: French regional local TV channel operating outside the Île-de-France market. Comparable hyperlocal editorial format and public-funding-dependent business model, but serves a different French region.

Broad incumbents

• France 3 Paris Île-de-France: France Télévisions' regional public-service channel for the Paris region. Comparable in its public-service editorial mandate and hyperlocal civic coverage, but with vastly greater production budget and national broadcaster backing.

Others

• France Bleu 107.1: Public radio station serving the Seine-Saint-Denis / Île-de-France region. Not a direct TV competitor but covers the same civic, cultural, and local-news territory and serves overlapping institutional and audience segments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SLPJ93
• Facebookfacebook.com/via93tv
• Xx.com/via93tv

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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