What Aethica does

Aethica is a private French real estate developer founded in 2000 and headquartered in Nantes, operating as the real estate promotion subsidiary of DEMATHIEU BARD IMMOBILIER within the DEMATHIEU BARD GROUP (ranked 8th largest French construction company, 160 years of industry heritage). The company develops residential, tertiary, managed-residence, and public-facility projects across three regions of Western France — Pays de la Loire, Bretagne, and Centre-Val de Loire — served through five regional offices (Nantes, Saint-Nazaire, Rennes, Tours, Angers) under sub-brands including Aethica Bretagne, Aethica Atlantique, Aethica CVdL, and ADI Logements, with an eco-neighborhood line marketed as VERT.

Its core product offering spans four lines: new individual and collective housing (T1 to T6 apartments and houses), office and commercial real estate, managed residences (senior, student, co-living, para-hotel — operated through Appart'Seniors and similar concepts), and public/medico-social facilities (crèches, healthcare buildings). Notable named projects include Les Jardins de Crucy (233 units), Plaisance (190 units with geothermal/photovoltaic systems), SoWood (wood-frame construction), Bâtiment B (1,562 m² offices hosting Atlanbois, ONF, UNIFA), and Quartier Parc Océan (including a 114-unit Appart City tourist residence). The underlying technical approach emphasizes environmental performance: wood-frame construction (ossature bois), bio-sourced materials, RE2020 compliance (exceeding regulatory thresholds), E+C- certification pursuit, geothermal mini-heating networks, photovoltaic roofs, and digitalized construction processes.

The business model is project-based real estate promotion: Aethica acquires or montages land, develops programs (often in co-promotion with partners such as Linkcity Grand Ouest), and sells completed or off-plan units to individual buyers, investors, and institutional tenants/operators. Pricing is quote-based, segmented by budget brackets from under €200k to over €600k, with multiple French tax-advantaged purchase schemes supported (PTZ, Nue-Propriété, LMNP, PSLA, reduced TVA). Go-to-market combines direct sales via regional offices, integrated property-portal lead routing (Probimmo partnership in Brittany), event-based experiential marketing (portes ouvertes, inaugurations, chantier visits), and phone/email inquiry handling. The company is led by Lionel Moreau as Directeur Général.

Name

Aethica

Legal name

AETHICA

Website

https://aethica.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aethica is a French real estate developer (Nantes, founded 2000) and subsidiary of DEMATHIEU BARD GROUP, building residential, tertiary, managed-residence, and public-facility projects across Western France through five regional offices with a focus on RE2020-compliant sustainable construction.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Development

NAICS

Land Subdivision (23721), Rental and Leasing Services (532)

SIC

Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Affordable Housing Development & Construction (IMAFABAI)

Keywords

• Residential real estate development
• Sustainable construction
• Managed residences
• Commercial property development
• Urban mixed-use projects

Headquarters

HQ city

Nantes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New Residential Development Sales: Development and sale of new individual and collective housing units (apartments, houses) to individual buyers and investors. Revenue generated through property sales at various stages from launch to delivery.
2. Tertiary/Commercial Real Estate: Development and sale of office spaces and commercial premises in mixed-use developments and standalone commercial buildings.
3. Managed Residence Development: Development of specialized managed residences including senior housing, student housing, co-living, and para-hotel residences, often with institutional operators.
4. Urban Development Projects: Large-scale urban development and land development projects creating mixed neighborhoods with residential, commercial, and public facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Aethica is a real estate developer that conceives, builds, and sells new residential housing (apartments T1-T6 and individual houses), tertiary offices and commercial premises, managed residences (seniors, students, para-hotel, coliving), and public/healthcare facilities in Western France. The company operates through five regional offices and delivers sustainable construction projects that meet or exceed RE2020 environmental standards.

Product overview

Aethica is a real estate development operator that operates as a single integrated platform across three core service lines: new individual and collective residential housing (Logements Neufs), tertiary office and commercial real estate (Tertiaire - Bureaux et Locaux Commerciaux), and specialized managed residences (Résidences Gérées including seniors, students, coliving) plus public and healthcare facilities (Équipements Públicos et Médico-Sociaux). The company also develops eco neighborhood projects under the VERT sub-brand. Aethica maintains regional presence through branded operations (Aethica Bretagne, ADI Logements) across five offices in Nantes, Saint-Nazaire, Rennes, Tours, and Angers, with over 50 named residential and commercial projects completed or in development since 2000.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aethica Bretagne: Regional brand operating in Brittany region with office in Rennes
• Aethica Atlantique
• Aethica CVdL

Products and services

• Logements Neufs Individuels et Collectifs (New Individual and Collective Housing) New individual and collective residential housing development, including apartments from T1 to T6 and individual houses, serving individual buyers and investors in Western France.
• Tertiaire - Bureaux et Locaux Commerciaux (Offices and Commercial Premises) Office and commercial real estate development including office buildings, commercial spaces, and activity premises, designed to meet modern connectivity, comfort, and energy performance standards for businesses.
• Résidences Gérées (Managed Residences) Specialized managed residences including senior living facilities (Appart'Seniors, Les Patios d'Or), student housing, para-hotel residences, and coliving/co-location housing, providing adapted infrastructure and services for specific populations in partnership with institutional operators.
• Équipements Publics et Médico-Sociaux (Public and Medico-Social Facilities) Development of public facilities and healthcare/social infrastructure including nurseries, healthcare buildings, and community spaces as integrated components of urban neighborhood projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98/100 gender equality index score for 2024
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Linkcity Grand OuestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-promotion partner for Le Courtil project in Carquefou, a 62-unit senior residence development. Demonstrates collaborative approach to large-scale residential projects.
• ProbimmomajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDigital marketing and property portal partner managing Aethica Bretagne online presence and customer acquisition through digital channels. Hosts property listings and manages contact forms.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Kaufman & Broad: French residential developer with national footprint across individual houses, apartments, and managed residences. Comparable product lines including senior residences (with partners such as DomusVi) and student housing, with similar construction sustainability commitments.
• Icade: French REIT and developer with significant exposure to commercial real estate (offices) and healthcare/public facilities. Comparable tertiary and public-facility development activity, though operating at REIT scale rather than promoter scale.
• Nexity: France's largest integrated real estate developer, operating residential, commercial, and serviced-residence lines nationwide. Comparable product breadth (residential, tertiary, senior, student) but at far greater scale and with national rather than regional coverage.
• Bouygues Immobilier: Major French property developer (part of Bouygues Group) covering residential, commercial, and urban regeneration projects nationwide. Comparable mixed-use and senior housing offerings, with significant sustainability positioning and parent-group financial strength mirroring DEMATHIEU BARD backing.
• Vinci Immobilier: Real estate arm of VINCI group, France's largest construction company, developing residential, serviced residences, and mixed-use projects nationally. Comparable construction-group parent backing, sustainability focus, and managed-residence portfolio.
• Altarea Cogedim: French mixed-use real estate developer covering residential, offices, retail, and serviced residences with national coverage. Comparable mixed-use urban development and senior residence product lines.
• Eiffage Immobilier: Property development arm of Eiffage Group, a major French construction and concessions group, developing residential, tertiary, and serviced residences nationwide. Comparable parent-construction-group backing and energy-efficiency focus.

Direct peers

• Ogic: Mid-size French property developer focused on residential and mixed-use projects, particularly in Western France and the Paris region. Comparable mixed-use and senior residence strategy, with similar scale and regional concentration as Aethica.
• Edouard Denis: French property developer focused on residential projects (individual and collective), with strong presence in Western and Northern France. Comparable regional strategy, mid-size scale, and product mix including managed residences.
• Pichet: French family-owned real estate developer headquartered in Bordeaux with strong presence in Western and Southwestern France. Highly comparable regional footprint and mixed residential/serviced-residence portfolio, including wood-construction and energy-efficient housing comparable to Aethica's positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aethica
• Xx.com/groupeaethica

Compliance3 records

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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