Agglomération du Bocage Bressuirais

What Agglomération du Bocage Bressuirais does

Agglomération du Bocage Bressuirais (Agglo2B) is a French public intercommunal establishment (Établissement public de coopération intercommunale à fiscalité propre, or communauté d'agglomération) created in January 2014 from the merger of 7 territorial collectivities. It governs 33 communes in the Deux-Sèvres department of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region — at the crossroads of Vendée, Loire-Atlantique, and Maine-et-Loire — serving approximately 74,140–76,452 residents through 543 public agents and an executive body of 75 community councilors led by President Emmanuelle MENARD.

The entity operates as an integrated local-government platform rather than a commercial product company. Its service surface spans five domains: (1) Environment — collective and non-collective sanitation, waste management with sorting/recycling, the PCAET 2025–2030 climate plan, the Espace Info Énergie France Rénov' advisory center, biodiversity/aquatic environments, and a renewable energy régie; (2) Economic development — 61 economic activity zones with 60 hectares immediately available, 80+ commercial/industrial buildings up to 19,000 m², financial aid programs (honor loans, FEDER/FEADER), and business networks including Recto-Verso (circular economy); (3) Culture and leisure — the Bocapole complex (2,300-seat hall, €12.7M investment), a Conservatoire de musique with 6 teaching locations across the territory, museums, libraries, aquatic centers, Pescalis, and Scènes de Territoire performing arts; (4) Transport and mobility — Trema urban bus network, regional connections, school transport, carpooling (Trema Covoit'), EV charging, and a vélo purchase aid; (5) Social services — CIAS with home care (SAAD), home nursing (SSIAD), meal delivery, childcare (0–3), youth programs (3–17), and housing renovation support (Agglo Renov). All nine wholly-owned subsidiaries (Bocapole, CIAS, Régie Transport Mobilité, Régie Centres Aquatiques, Office de Tourisme, Pescalis, Régie Énergies Renouvelables, SSIAD, SAAD) operate within these domains.

The underlying technology stack is a conventional public-administration digital infrastructure — a website portal (agglo2b.fr), online forms, downloadable documents, and digital services for administrative procedures — with no public-facing API, SDK, or developer platform. The revenue model is statutory: local taxes (property tax, business tax, fiscalité propre), state/regional/departmental dotations, EU subsidies (FEDER/FEADER), ADEME funding, and ancillary service fees (sanitation tariffs, cultural events, childcare). The entity is administered by elected officials from the 33 member communes and operates as a legal monopoly over its assigned public-service mandates; there are no private shareholders, no VC/PE investors, and no equity instruments.

Name

Agglomération du Bocage Bressuirais

Legal name

Agglomération du Bocage Bressuirais

Website

https://agglo2b.fr

Company type

Public

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Agglo2B is a French intercommunal public authority governing 33 communes and ~76,000 residents in Deux-Sèvres (Nouvelle-Aquitaine). It delivers local government services across environment, economic development, culture, transport, and social action, funded by local taxes and government subsidies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Administration

NAICS

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950), Refuse Systems (4953), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Parks, Recreation & Protected Areas Administration (BPAIAMAH)

Keywords

• Public administration services
• Intercommunal governance
• Waste management services
• Public transportation network
• Cultural facility management

Headquarters

HQ city

Bressuire

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Taxes locales et dotations: Public funding through local taxes (property tax, business tax) and government allocations

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Agglomération du Bocage Bressuirais is a French public intercommunal establishment (EPCI) that delivers a comprehensive range of local government services to 33 communes covering approximately 74,000-76,000 residents. Its offerings span environmental services (sanitation, waste management, energy/climate programs), economic development (business zones, buildings, financial aid), cultural and leisure facilities (Bocapole events complex, music conservatory, museums, libraries, aquatic centers), public transportation (Trema network), social services (home care, childcare, youth programs), and tourism promotion.

Product overview

The Agglomération du Bocage Bressuirais is a public intercommunal structure (EPCI) formed in January 2014 through the merger of 7 local authorities, comprising 33 communes and approximately 74,140-76,452 inhabitants. It operates as a unified local government providing comprehensive public services across multiple domains: environmental services (waste management, sanitation, energy/climate through PCAET), economic development (business zones, real estate, financial aid, business networks), culture and leisure (Bocapole events complex, conservatory of music, museums, libraries, Scènes de Territoire performing arts, aquatic centers, Pescalis), transport (Trema urban network, regional connections, carpooling), social services (CIAS with home care, meals, nursing services), childcare and youth services, tourism promotion, and urban planning/housing. The organization functions as a platform of interconnected public services rather than a traditional product company. Key facilities include Bocapole (12.7M€ investment), 61 economic zones, 6 conservatory locations, multiple museums and libraries, swimming pools, and the France Rénov' energy advisory service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Agglo2B: Shortened commercial/trade name used for the Agglomération du Bocage Bressuirais
• Agglomag
• Lignes Trema
• CIAS du Bocage Bressuirais
• Agglo Renov

Products and services

• Bocapole Multi-purpose cultural and events complex including a 2,300-seat performance hall, 600-seat conference room, 4,000-person exhibition hall, and 15,000 m² outdoor exhibition areas, available for cultural, economic, tourist and associative activities.
• Conservatoire de musique du Bocage Bressuirais Intercommunal music conservatory with 6 teaching locations across the territory (Argentonnay, Bressuire, Cerizay, Mauléon, Moncoutant, Nueil-Les-Aubiers), offering instruction in approximately 30 instruments, voice, and various musical styles, labeled as 'Rayonnement Intercommunal'.
• Scènes de Territoire Territorial performing arts network offering cultural events including spectacles, films, conferences, walking tours, and shared meals, including the 'Les Belles Escapades' series combining artistic performances with environmental awareness.
• Musées du Bocage Bressuirais Network of museums including Musée de Bressuire and Musée de l'Abbaye à Mauléon, offering exhibitions, collections, educational activities, and free admission to residents and visitors.
• Bibliothèques du Bocage Bressuirais Intercommunal library network providing public access to books, media, and digital resources across the territory.
• Piscines / Centres aquatiques Public swimming pools and aquatic centers operated by the Agglomération, providing recreational swimming, aquatics instruction, and leisure activities.
• Pescalis Tourist and leisure destination offering nature-based activities, particularly fishing and outdoor recreation.
• Office de Tourisme du Bocage Official tourism office providing information, booking services, and promotional materials for the Bocage Bressuirais territory.
• Trema Public Transport Network Local public transportation network including urban bus lines, regional connections, solidarity transport, school transport, and carpooling services (Trema Covoit').
• Espace Info Énergie / France Rénov' Energy information center providing free, independent advice on energy renovation projects, works, and financing options, part of the national France Rénov' network.
• Agglo Renov Housing renovation support program offering financial aid, advice, and assistance for residents undertaking energy efficiency or rehabilitation works.
• Assainissement (Collectif et Non Collectif) Wastewater collection and treatment services including collective sanitation via treatment plants and non-collective/individual sanitation systems via SPANC.
• Gestion des Déchets Comprehensive waste management including collection, sorting, recycling via yellow bin system, household waste disposal, civic amenities (déchetteries), composting programs, and professional waste services.
• Plan Climat Air Énergie Territorial (PCAET) Territorial climate-air-energy plan with 27 actions across 6 strategic axes for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving air quality, decreasing energy consumption, and developing renewable energy sources (2025-2030).
• Centre Intercommunal d'Action Sociale (CIAS) Intercommunal social action center providing home care services (SAAD), home meal delivery (portage de repas), nursing care at home (SSIAD), and social housing support.
• Petite Enfance Early childhood services including childcare facilities, family support, and Relais Petite Enfance (RPE) for childcare providers and parents of children 0-3 years.
• Enfance et Jeunesse Services for children and youth including before/after school care, Wednesday programs, school holidays activities, and youth programs for ages 3-17.
• Zones d'Activités Économiques 61 economic activity zones across the territory with 60 hectares immediately available, offering subdivided plots for business and industrial development.
• Bâtiments et Ateliers Relais Available commercial and workshop buildings (80+ properties) ranging up to 19,000 m² for industry, crafts, commerce, and service activities.
• Agglomag Quarterly community magazine providing news, activities calendar, and local information to residents of the agglomeration.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

31 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Maison de l'Emploi du Bocage BressuiraiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployment service partner working alongside the Agglomeration for job placement and workforce development
• Club des Entreprises du Bocage BressuiraiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness club for enterprises in the territory - https://entreprises-bocage.com
• Centre des Jeunes Dirigeants Nord 79minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYoung business leaders network - www.cjd.net
• BOCAGE BUSINESS N2S (club d'affaires)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness club for networking in the Bocage territory
• Recto-Verso (économie circulaire)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCircular economy network of businesses in Nord Deux-Sèvres engaged in environmental sustainability - www.reseau-rectoverso.fr
• C.R.A (Cédants et Repreneurs d'Affaires)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness transfer and acquisition network - delegation Cholet
• RECIRPOC BressuireminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness group - https://groupe-reciproc.fr/bressuire/
• CARBAO BressuireminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness and recommendation club - https://carbao.net/club/bressuire
• Zone Clef (ZA St-Porchaire - Bressuire)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness zone association for St-Porchaire area - www.zoneclefbressuire.com
• Deparp (ZA Route de Poitiers - Bressuire)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness zone association for Route de Poitiers area
• Association La Poterie (ZA La Poterie - Mauléon)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness zone association for La Poterie area in Mauléon
• AMEME MoncoutantminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness exchange and mutualization association for Moncoutant area
• France TravailcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational employment service - job dating event co-organization and job offers platform
• Action LogementminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing assistance provider for employees
• Chambre de commerce et d'industrie 79coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber of commerce and industry for Deux-Sèvres
• Chambre de Métiers et de l'Artisanat 79coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber of trades and crafts for Deux-Sèvres
• Chambre d'agriculture 79coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber of agriculture for Deux-Sèvres
• Club des entreprises du Bocage BressuiraiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness club participating in job dating events
• ANEFAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational agency for employment in agriculture
• APECITAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural employment and career organization
• Cap EmploiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization for employment of people with disabilities
• Centre de gestion de la Fonction Publique Territoriale 79minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerManagement center for territorial civil service in Deux-Sèvres
• Fédération des CUMA du PoitouminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederation of agricultural cooperatives
• Groupement d'employeurs Nord 79minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployer group for employment pooling in Nord Deux-Sèvres
• Service de Remplacement 79minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural replacement service
• PASS'HAJminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial integration organization
• DRAC Nouvelle-AquitainecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional direction of cultural affairs providing funding for Conservatoire de musique
• Conseil Régional Nouvelle-AquitainecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional council providing subsidies and support for Conservatoire and other services
• Conseil Départemental des Deux-SèvrescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartmental council providing financial support
• Région Nouvelle-AquitainecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional authority providing financial aid programs (FEDER, FEADER)
• ADEMEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgency for ecological transition - environmental project funding

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Grand Poitiers (Communauté d'Agglomération de Grand Poitiers): Larger communauté d'agglomération in the same Nouvelle-Aquitaine region with a similar full-service EPCI mandate (transport, waste, economic development, culture, higher-education, urban planning). Provides a scaled-up peer reference for the Agglo2B operating model.
• Niort Agglo (Communauté d'Agglomération du Niortais): Neighboring communauté d'agglomération in the same Deux-Sèvres department, Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Operates the same French EPCI model across its own communes, delivering economic development, sanitation, waste, culture, and transport — making it the closest direct comparator in terms of mandate, scale, and rural-to-mid-sized-territory profile.
• Limoges Métropole: Communauté d'agglomération in Nouvelle-Aquitaine with a comparable intercommunal mandate covering urban planning, transport, waste management, economic development, culture (Zenith, opera), and social services to a mid-sized population base.
• Communauté d'Agglomération de Saintes: Smaller communauté d'agglomération in nearby Charente-Maritime (Nouvelle-Aquitaine), with comparable service offerings across culture, mobility, and environment. Relevant regional peer for size and service mix.
• Agglomération de La Rochelle: Communauté d'agglomération in coastal Nouvelle-Aquitaine operating the same EPCI structure with comparable service lines including transport (Yélo), cultural facilities (La Coursive), waste, and economic development. A relevant direct peer on business model and service portfolio.
• Grand Angoulême (Agglomération du Grand Angoulême): Mid-sized communauté d'agglomération in Nouvelle-Aquitaine operating the same multi-service intercommunal model. Comparable on scope of services (culture, mobility, environment, economic development) and population scale of member communes.
• Agglomération du Choletais: Adjacent communauté d'agglomération across the departmental border in Maine-et-Loire. Comparable intercommunal authority delivering transport, waste, economic zones, culture, and social services to a similar population-scale territory, with overlapping geographic and economic catchment.
• Communauté d'Agglomération Rochefort Océan: Coastal communauté d'agglomération in Charente-Maritime with similar territory profile and full intercommunal service mandate (transport, waste, cultural facilities, economic development). Directly comparable as a French EPCI of similar population scale.

Broad incumbents

• Bordeaux Métropole: The dominant EPCI/métropole in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, operating the same intercommunal service categories (TBM transport, waste, economic development, culture, urban planning) but at much larger scale. Relevant as a broader incumbent benchmark for service-line scope and governance.
• Nantes Métropole: Major métropole adjacent to the Pays de la Loire region, providing a benchmark on advanced intercommunal service delivery (TAN transport, cultural venues, waste, economic zones, climate plan). Useful as a scaled-up peer for forward-looking initiatives such as PCAET.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

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