What Cap'bornes does

Cap'bornes (legal entity: SAS Cap'Bornes, RCS Paris 914 164 520) is a Paris-based EV charging infrastructure provider founded in 2022 with 8 employees. The company installs Alfen-branded 3.7 kW and 7.4 kW charging stations (in basic and connected variants) for three primary customer segments: individual homeowners, condominium residents (copropriétés), and enterprises. Its differentiated condominium offering leverages Enedis horizontal column infrastructure to enable individual resident installations without collective voting or shared costs, positioning it against traditional collective infrastructure models.

The product stack spans one-time hardware sales (€790–€1,790 after subsidies), recurring remote supervision at €7.99/month via an OCPP-based platform, and the Coprio enterprise portal for fleet administration, session control, and billing. A multi-network roaming card provides access to 850,000+ charging points across 20+ European operators (including Ionity, TotalEnergies, ChargePoint, Belib, Carrefour, and Leroy Merlin). The company operates a sales-led GTM with direct installation services, a contact/devis-driven website funnel, and certified ADVENIR installer status that monetizes national subsidies covering up to 50% of condominium installation costs.

Revenue is generated through hardware margins on station sales plus installation services, supplemented by low-ARR subscription streams from supervision and roaming plans (€3.00–€7.99/month). Cap'bornes reports having served over 450 clients since 2022 (400+ condominiums and 50+ enterprises). The company is independently owned by its founders, with Christophe Droguere as Gérante and Marc-Antoine Leprince as publication director, and discloses no external funding rounds or M&A activity.

Name

Cap'bornes

Legal name

SAS Cap'Bornes

Website

https://capbornes.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cap'bornes is a Paris-based EV charging installer founded in 2022 that sells Alfen stations, Enedis-enabled condominium infrastructure, and a multi-network roaming card to French homeowners, copropriétés, and enterprise fleets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

EV Charging Infrastructure

NAICS

Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing (5321)

SIC

Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500)

akta.pro primary industry

EV Charging Equipment Installation & Commissioning (AC/DC, Depot/Fleet) (TLAKAMAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

EV Charging Network Management & Software Services (CPMS, Monitoring, Billing) (TLAKAMAG), EV Charger Operations, Maintenance & Field Service (O&M) (TLAKAMAF), Home Energy & EV Charging (HEMS, Smart Meters, Batteries, Chargers) (HSAPAQAF), EV Charging Settlement, Billing & Roaming (Payments, Tariffs, Clearing) (EUAFAMAI)

Keywords

• EV charging infrastructure
• Home charging stations
• Condominium charging solutions
• Enterprise fleet charging
• Roaming charging network

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Home Installation: Sale of charging stations (3.7kW and 7.4kW models) with installation services for individual homeowners. Prices range from €1,090 for basic 3.7kW stations after tax credits.
2. Hardware Sales - Condominium Installation: Sale of charging stations for condominiums (copropriétés) using horizontal column infrastructure through Enedis. Prices start from €790 for 3.7kW stations after subsidies.
3. Roaming Subscription - Individuals: Monthly subscription at €7.99/month for individuals providing access to the roaming network of 850,000+ charging points across Europe, plus consumption costs at published rates.
4. Roaming Subscription - Enterprises: Monthly subscription at €3.00/month (excl. VAT) for enterprises, including fleet management, billing platform access, and consumption tracking, plus usage-based charges.
5. Supervision Services: Remote monitoring and management services for charging stations, including preventive maintenance, 24/7 assistance hotline, and remote troubleshooting for €7.99/month.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Cap'bornes sells and installs Alfen-branded EV charging stations (3.7 kW and 7.4 kW) for individual homeowners, condominium residents, and enterprise fleets, complemented by an OCPP-based remote supervision service and a roaming card providing access to 850,000+ public charging points across Europe. The company handles end-to-end delivery from technical diagnosis and grid connection (via Enedis) through installation, supervision, and ongoing maintenance.

Product overview

Cap'bornes is an EV charging infrastructure company offering a differentiated product portfolio spanning individual home and condominium charging stations, enterprise fleet charging solutions, and a public roaming card. The core hardware consists of Alfen-branded charging stations at 3.7 kW and 7.4 kW power levels, available in basic and connected variants (with mobile network, color display, and RFID). Connected stations pair with an optional remote supervision and maintenance service (Option Supervision, 7.99 euros/month). For enterprises, Cap'bornes provides a turnkey installation service plus the Coprio Portal platform for OCPP-based fleet management, consumption tracking, and automated billing. For condominiums, it offers two infrastructure models: an Enedis horizontal column enabling truly individual meters and private charging stations per resident (column horizontal Enedis solution), and a private shared-column model where Cap'bornes operates the infrastructure and bills residents per consumption. A roaming card (Carte Cap'bornes) gives users access to a network of 850,000+ public charging points across Europe, with separate plans for individuals (0 euros/month + consumption) and businesses (3.00 euros HT/month + consumption). The company exclusively works with Alfen charging stations and supports ADVENIR subsidy programs for eligible installations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Coprio: Portal platform for managing charging sessions and billing

Products and services

• Borne Simple 3,7 kW Basic fixed 3.7 kW charging station for individual residential installation, including electrical protections, priced at €1,390 (€1,090 after 75% tax credit).
• Borne Simple 7,4 kW Fixed single-phase 7.4 kW charging station for individual residential installation, the most common home EV charging solution, priced at €1,490 (€1,190 after 75% tax credit).
• Borne Communicante 3,7 kW Connected 3.7 kW charging station with mobile network connectivity, digital color display, and RFID reader for access control, priced at €1,690 (€1,390 after 75% tax credit).
• Borne Communicante 7,4 kW Connected single-phase 7.4 kW charging station with mobile network connectivity, color digital display, and RFID reader, priced at €1,790 (€1,490 after 75% tax credit).
• Option Supervision Remote management and monitoring service for connected charging stations, including preventive maintenance and 24/7 hotline, priced at €7.99 per month.
• Carte Cap'bornes (Particulier) RFID roaming card for individuals providing access to 850,000+ public charging points across Europe (100,000+ in France), priced at €0/month plus consumption charges.
• Carte Cap'bornes (Entreprise) RFID roaming card for businesses providing access to public charging across Europe with fleet management and consumption billing platform, priced at €3.00/month ex. VAT plus consumption.
• Coprio Portal OCPP-powered enterprise platform for managing charging infrastructure, including user account management, access control, remote start/stop of charging sessions, consumption tracking, and automated billing.
• Solution clé en main entreprise Turnkey enterprise EV charging service encompassing technical studies, administrative procedures, equipment supply and installation, and commissioning for workplace charging infrastructure.
• Exploitation et maintenance des bornes Supervision, preventive and curative maintenance of enterprise charging installations via OCPP platform, including 24/7 hotline and 72-hour onsite response time guarantee.
• Infrastructure Colonne Horizontale Enedis Condominium charging infrastructure using Enedis horizontal column technology, enabling individual meters and dedicated charging stations per resident without shared costs for non-participating neighbors; stations from €790 with ADVENIR rebate.
• Infrastructure Colonne Privée Shared condominium charging infrastructure with a private column installed by Cap'bornes, including ongoing operation, maintenance, and electricity supply.
• Borne Communicante 7,4 kW (copropriété) Connected 7.4 kW charging station with wired network connectivity and RFID reader for condominium installation, offered at €7.99/month plus renewable electricity.
• Borne Communicante Pro 7,4 kW Professional-grade connected 7.4 kW charging station with wired or mobile network connectivity, color digital display, and RFID reader for condominium installation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Electric vehicles emit 3-4x less CO2 than thermal vehicles over their lifetime
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration20 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• EnediscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnedis is the French electricity distribution network operator that installs and maintains the horizontal column infrastructure in parking lots, enabling individual residents to connect their charging stations. Cap'bornes manages relationships with Enedis on behalf of clients, handling connection requests and technical coordination.
• AlfencoreTechnology or IntegrationCap'bornes works exclusively with Alfen charging stations, which are recognized for their robustness and compatibility with European standards. Alfen stations support OCPP protocol for remote supervision.
• ADVENIR ProgramcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerADVENIR is a national financing program that subsidizes up to 50% of charging station installation costs. Cap'bornes is a certified ADVENIR installer and assists clients in obtaining these subsidies.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Freshmile: French EV charging software and operations platform serving operators and mobility providers across Europe. Overlaps with Cap'bornes on roaming aggregation, OCPP-based supervision, and white-label enterprise charging services.
• Virta: European EV charging management platform offering OCPP-based software, roaming services, and operator tools. Direct competitor to Cap'bornes' Coprio and roaming products across European markets.

Others

• TotalEnergies (EV Charging): Major French energy company with a growing EV charging network at retail sites and a roaming offer. Comparable as a France-wide charging provider and as a roaming partner to Cap'bornes' customers.
• Alfen: Dutch EV charging hardware manufacturer and supplier. Not a direct competitor — Cap'bornes exclusively resells Alfen chargers — but comparable as the upstream technology backbone for European residential and light-commercial charging.
• Corri-Door (Izivia): Historic French public EV charging network now under EDF/Izivia. Comparable as a roaming partner integrated into Cap'bornes' card access rather than a direct competitor, but represents one of the network assets aggregated by Cap'bornes.

Broad incumbents

• ChargePoint: Global EV charging network and software platform with a major European footprint and roaming capabilities. Comparable through public roaming access and enterprise fleet management software.
• Engie (EV Charging Solutions): French utility with growing EV charging solutions for enterprises and municipalities. Comparable to Cap'bornes on enterprise fleet and condominium/building charging offerings, with broader energy supply leverage.
• IZIVIA: EDF-owned French EV charging network operator offering both public charging and enterprise/B2B solutions. Directly comparable to Cap'bornes on enterprise fleet and public roaming, with substantially larger balance sheet and brand recognition.

Regional players

• Belib': Paris municipal public EV charging network operated as part of the city's mobility infrastructure. Comparable as a public charging access point and roaming network partner for Cap'bornes card users.

Emerging players

• EVBox: European EV charging hardware and software provider with a residential/home charger line and management platform. Comparable to Cap'bornes on the home charger product and OCPP-based supervision.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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