Limoges Métropole

What Limoges Métropole does

Limoges Métropole (legal name: Communauté urbaine Limoges Métropole) is a French public intercommunal authority (Établissement Public de Coopération Intercommunale) comprising 20 communes around the city of Limoges in the Haute-Vienne department of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, serving approximately 200,000 residents. The entity was transformed into a Communauté urbaine in 2018 and operates under the leadership of President Guillaume GUÉRIN with a Conseil Communautaire supported by 15+ Vice-Presidents and a Direction Générale des Services headed by Sylvain ROQUES. It holds statutory jurisdiction over a portfolio of public competencies including mobility (urban and school transport via STCLM, V'LiM long-term bike rental with 1,000+ bicycles, Pony free-floating shared bikes, EV charging, carpooling), waste collection and recycling, water and sanitation, social housing, urban planning (PLUi, SCoT via SIEPAL), economic development (ESTER Technopole across six excellence sectors: ceramics, electronics/photonics, water/environment, digital/cybersecurity, agrifood, health), and major sports/cultural venues (Vélodrome Raymond Poulidor, L'Aquapolis, Zénith, Olympic Ice Rink, future patinoire).

The authority's technology footprint is limited to conventional civic digital services: government websites, online citizen service portals, ArcGIS-based interactive mapping (cadastre solaire, PLUi tools), and a carpooling platform. No public or partner-facing API, SDK, or AI/ML capability is disclosed. Certifications include RGAA web accessibility compliance and GDPR data protection compliance. Communication is multi-channel: official website, six social media platforms (Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok), monthly Le Métropol magazine, and La Lettre d'LM newsletter.

Limoges Métropole is funded through local taxes (taxe foncière), service fees (waste, water, transport, V'LiM rental with tiers ranging from €1/month Campus/Solidarity to €300/year standard electric bike), and multi-tier public subsidies (Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Département Haute-Vienne, FEDER, ADEME, Fonds Vert) channeled through the 2022-2026 contrat d'agglomération and contrat de solidarité et d'attractivité. Strategic direction is set by the 2021 Projet de Territoire and the 2020-2026 PCAET climate plan with 100+ operational actions targeting a modal shift by 2030 (cycling from 0.80% to 4%, public transport from 10% to 13%, car use from 49% to 40%). It is not a private company and operates under French public administrative law.

Name

Limoges Métropole

Legal name

Communauté urbaine Limoges Métropole

Website

https://limoges-metropole.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Limoges Métropole is a French Communauté urbaine (public intercommunal authority) serving approximately 200,000 residents across 20 communes around Limoges, delivering coordinated public services including mobility, waste, water, housing, urban planning, and economic development.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Services

NAICS

Urban Transit Systems (48511), Bus and Other Motor Vehicle Transit Systems (485113), Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation (4859)

SIC

Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Metro/Urban Rail Operators (Integrated Multimodal Agencies) (TLAFAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Regional/County Public Bus Operators (THAIAEAB)

Keywords

• Public administration
• Intercommunal cooperation
• Urban mobility services
• Waste management
• Water and sanitation

Headquarters

HQ city

Limoges

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Local taxes and fiscal revenue: As a public administration (Communauté urbaine), Limoges Métropole generates revenue primarily through local taxes including property tax (taxe foncière) and other fiscal contributions from residents and businesses within its territory.
2. Government subsidies and grants: State subsidies, regional funding from Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine, and European funding through various contractual agreements (Fonds vert, FEDER, etc.) for specific projects and infrastructure development.
3. Service fees: Fees collected for various public services including waste collection, water and sanitation services, crematorium services, and public transport fares.
4. Bike rental (V'LiM): Revenue from bicycle rental services (V'LiM) with monthly, semester, and annual subscription plans for classic bikes and electric bikes.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Limoges Métropole is a French public intercommunal authority (Communauté urbaine) coordinating and delivering public services across 20 communes. Its core offerings include urban mobility (V'LiM bike rental with 1,000+ bicycles, public transport oversight, EV charging), waste collection and recycling, water and sanitation management, social housing support, economic development (ESTER Technopole, six excellence sectors), and major sports/cultural facilities (Vélodrome Raymond Poulidor, L'Aquapolis, Zénith).

Product overview

Limoges Métropole is an urban community (Communauté urbaine) comprising 20 communes around Limoges, France, offering a broad portfolio of public services through a platform-plus-services model. Core offerings include V'LiM (long-term bike rental, launched 2013, 1,000+ bikes including electric VAE) and Pony (two-place shared bikes), which together form the active mobility service. Supporting services encompass urban transport, school transport, carpooling, and EV charging infrastructure under the Mobilité(s) umbrella. Environmental services cover waste collection/recycling, water/sanitation, district heating, and biodiversity programs. Economic development is anchored by the ESTER Technopole and six excellence sectors (ceramics, electronics, water/environment, digital/cybersecurity, agrifood, health). Large sports and cultural venues (Vélodrome Raymond Poulidor, L'Aquapolis, Zénith, Olympic Ice Rink) and housing/urban planning services round out the portfolio. A major strategic project is the Cité de la céramique et des arts du feu (planned innovation hub). Digital presence includes interactive mapping via ArcGIS, online service portals, and a solar cadastre tool. No public API is offered.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• V'LiM: Bike rental service launched in 2013, providing classic bikes and electric-assist bikes for residents of the Limoges Métropole territory.
• La Maison du V'LiM
• Pony

Products and services

• V'LiM - Bike Rental Service
• Pony - Two-Place Shared Bike Service

Quantifiable outcome

• V'LiM bike fleet of 1,000+ bicycles serving citizens
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Région Nouvelle-AquitainecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Main regional financing partner for Limoges Métropole. Provides funding through various contractual agreements including the contrat d'agglomération (2022-2026) and contrat de solidarité et d'attractivité. Supports territorial development projects, infrastructure, and environmental initiatives through European and regional funds.
• Département de la Haute-ViennecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSigned contrat d'agglomération (2022-2026) with Limoges Métropole to jointly pursue territorial development. Cooperates on programs for public infrastructure, economic development, and community services.
• ELAN (Communauté de communes Elan Limousin Avenir et Nature)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in contrat de solidarité et d'attractivité together with Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Established joint intervention framework addressing territorial strategy challenges with common objectives and axes.
• STCLM (Société des Transports de la Communauté de Limoges)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic transport operator for the metropolitan area. Collaboration on intermodal transport solutions including V'LiM bike rental integration with STCLM subscriptions.
• SIEPAL (Syndicat intercommunal pour le Schéma de Cohérence Territoriale)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerManages the Schéma de Cohérence Territoriale (SCoT) covering Limoges Métropole and six other EPCI territories, ensuring coordinated territorial planning and development.
• SMALB (Syndicat mixte de l'aéroport de Limoges-Bellegarde)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepresented in the governance of Limoges-Bellegarde airport, supporting regional connectivity and transportation infrastructure.
• SELI (Société d'Équipement du Limousin)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional equipment company in which Limoges Métropole participates in governance and commission d'appel d'offres.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bordeaux Métropole: French communauté urbaine/métropole governing 28 communes around Bordeaux with comparable competencies in public transport, waste, water, urban planning, cycling and economic development. Most direct structural peer in terms of scope and integrated mobility model.
• Rennes Métropole: French métropole delivering public transport (including a large bike scheme), waste, water, energy and economic development across 43 communes — comparable in scope, integrated mobility strategy and PCAET-style climate planning.
• Saint-Étienne Métropole: Mid-sized French métropole with similar scale, industrial-heritage profile and integrated competencies in public transport, cycling, waste, water, housing and economic development — directly comparable in structure and service scope.
• Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole: French méditerranée communauté urbaine/métropole providing integrated public transport (including tram and bike services), waste, water, urban planning and economic development across 31 communes — a near-direct structural peer.
• Grenoble-Alpes-Métropole: Métropole of similar scale in a regional capital, with comparable transport, cycling, water, waste and economic-development competencies and a strong climate/energy agenda — closely mirrors Limoges Métropole's mission set.
• Toulouse Métropole: Large French métropole providing the same bundle of public services (mobility, waste, water, housing, economic development) across multiple communes — directly comparable in mission and operating model to Limoges Métropole.
• Nantes Métropole: Communauté urbaine with 24 communes operating integrated transport (including a long-running bike scheme), waste, water, urban planning and economic development services — a structurally analogous peer to Limoges Métropole.
• Tours Métropole Val de Loire: French métropole governing a comparable mid-sized agglomeration with shared competencies in mobility, waste, water, urban planning and economic development — a closely analogous structural peer.
• Orléans Métropole: Communauté urbaine/métropole of similar mid-sized scale in the Centre-Val de Loire region, exercising the same public-service competencies (transport, waste, water, housing, economic development) — directly comparable in structure and size to Limoges Métropole.

Broad incumbents

• Strasbourg Eurométropole: Larger and more established Eurométropole with a leading tram and bike-share system, broader competencies and cross-border reach. Operates the same integrated mobility/public-service model as Limoges Métropole but at significantly greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LimMetropole
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCfglMzvRhcKdPoCyGC5kymg
• Facebookfacebook.com/LimMetropole
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cu-limoges-metropole
• Instagraminstagram.com/limogesmetropole
• TikToktiktok.com/@limoges.metropole

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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