Cap Solidaire

What Cap Solidaire does

Cap Solidaire, officially the Union des Acteurs de l'Économie Sociale et Solidaire du Sud-Gironde (UAESSSG), is a French association loi 1901 (non-profit) founded in 2013 and headquartered in Langon, Gironde. The organization federates 122 social and solidarity economy (ESS) actors across Sud-Gironde, providing a platform for mutual support, project engineering, and resource sharing among local associations, cooperatives, enterprises, public institutions, and engaged citizens. Core activities span four areas: inclusive mobility, youth engagement, sustainable food (Projet Alimentaire Territorial), and ESS promotion, supported by annual community events such as the Forum de l'Économie Locale and Festival des Coopérations Locales. The organization holds the PTCE (Pôle Territorial de Coopération Économique) label and an agrément to coordinate the national Service Civique program locally.

Name

Cap Solidaire

Legal name

Union des Acteurs de l'Économie Sociale et Solidaire du Sud-Gironde (UAESSSG)

Website

https://capsolidaire.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cap Solidaire is a French non-profit association in Sud-Gironde that federates 122 social economy actors across mobility, youth, and food initiatives. It operates the T-CAP mobility platform, Cap Covoit carpooling service, and youth support services funded by public grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Economy Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Foundations (BPAGAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), Dropout Prevention, Alternative Education & Re-Engagement Nonprofits (BPAGADAL)

Keywords

• Social economy federation
• Inclusive mobility services
• Youth accompaniment
• Community carpooling platform
• Territorial cooperation pole

Headquarters

HQ city

Langon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Structures (associations, enterprises, institutions, local authorities) and citizens pay annual membership fees to join Cap Solidaire network and access services, expertise, and collective projects.
2. Public Funding and Subsidies: Co-financed by Département de la Gironde, Fonds Social Européen + (69,876€ in 2026 for T-CAP), and Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Funding supports operational costs, projects, and service delivery.
3. European Project Funding: Participation in Interreg SUDOE projects such as ResilientES (2025-2028) and VOLEM, providing international collaboration funding for ESS development in rural territories.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cap Solidaire is a non-profit association (loi 1901) that federates 122 social and solidarity economy (ESS) actors across Sud-Gironde, France. It delivers a portfolio of community services including T-CAP (an inclusive mobility accompaniment platform for vulnerable populations), Cap Covoit (a free local carpooling platform with driver rewards), Maison des Énergies Jeunes (a label-certified Info Jeunes youth center), and Service Civique volunteer placement. Core services are delivered free to end users and funded through public subsidies, membership fees, and European project grants.

Product overview

Cap Solidaire operates as a unified association offering a portfolio of interconnected services focused on social economy, solidarity, and territorial development in Sud-Gironde. The core organization federates ESS actors through a PTCE label, while subsidiary initiatives include T-CAP (an inclusive mobility platform providing accompaniment and resources), Cap Covoit (a free local carpooling service), Maison des Énergies Jeunes (youth support center), and Service Civique support. These offerings share a common focus on accessibility, social inclusion, and sustainable territorial development, with T-CAP serving as the primary digital platform for mobility accompaniment and Cap Covoit enabling peer-to-peer transportation sharing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• T-CAP: Mobility platform providing accompaniment, resources, and support for mobility needs in Sud-Gironde.
• Cap Covoit
• Maison des Énergies Jeunes

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 350 people supported annually through T-CAP mobility platform
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Région Nouvelle-AquitainecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing Carte Solidaire (80% reduction on TER transport) and support for PAT (Projet Alimentaire Territorial). Co-finances various territorial development initiatives.
• Fédération Mob'IncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerT-CAP is a member of the Mob'In federation, part of a network of mobility actors in Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, enabling knowledge sharing and best practice coordination.
• Sictom du Sud-GirondecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of PAT (Projet Alimentaire Territorial) and partner in Re-Cycle events. Jointly develops sustainable food and waste reduction initiatives.
• Asso L'AuringletacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of PAT initiatives including La Glaneuse mobile kitchen for food waste awareness and sustainable food workshops.
• Pôle Territorial du Sud GirondecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMixed syndicate of 5 inter-municipal communities, co-develops PAT and territorial development projects with Cap Solidaire.
• Pôle Emploi LangoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOne of 19 prescriber organizations directing job seekers and vulnerable populations to T-CAP mobility accompaniment services.
• Mission Locale Sud GirondecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYouth employment support organization prescribing young people to T-CAP and collaborating on Service Civique and Erasmus programs.
• MDSI (Maisons Départementales de la Solidarité et de l'Insertion)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFour departmental social solidarity centers (La Réole, Cadillac, Langon, Bazas) prescribe vulnerable populations to T-CAP services. T-CAP holds permanences at Bazas location.
• Bouger C'est PermiscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSocial driving school partner providing evaluation, code/conduite preparation, and pathway recommendations for T-CAP beneficiaries seeking driver's licenses.
• Permis PlusminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCode training partner animating support workshops for driver's license candidates, particularly those taking free exams or experiencing difficulties.
• TransGironde / SNC F TER Nouvelle-AquitainecoreTechnology or IntegrationRegional transport operators providing bus and train services featured on T-CAP platform with reduced tariff cards (Carte Solidaire).
• Communauté de Communes du Réolais en Sud GirondecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosting Service Civique permanence at L'Info'Jeunes in La Réole, supporting youth engagement and mobility programs in the territory.
• Communauté de Communes du Sud-GirondecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplementing TAD (Transport À la Demande) services and participating in PAT initiatives for sustainable food development.
• Communauté de Communes du Réolais en Sud-GirondecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplementing TAD (Transport À la Demande) services in Réolais territory, expanding mobility options for residents.
• Communauté de Communes du BazadaisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplementing TAD (Transport À la Demande) services for Bazadais area, complementing existing transport networks.
• Communauté de Communes Rurales de l'Entre-Deux-MersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplementing TUS (Transport d'Utilité Sociale) and TAD services for short, occasional trips regardless of appointment purpose.
• Ville de LangoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost municipality for Festival des Coopérations Locales 2026 and T-CAP headquarters, providing venue and logistical support.
• Centre Émile-Durkheim (Sciences Po Bordeaux)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAcademic partner providing conference speakers for Festival des Coopérations Locales, including researcher Timothée Duverger specializing in ESS territories.
• So MobilitéminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlatform accompanying international mobility projects, partnered for Erasmus Days events and youth awareness of European exchange opportunities.
• Communauté de Communes du Réolais en Sud GirondecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports Service Civique permanence at L'Info'Jeunes La Réole and youth engagement initiatives.
• Amicale Laïque de La RéoleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal education association hosting Erasmus Days 2021 events and promoting European citizenship among youth.
• Service Civique (République Française)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational volunteer program for which Cap Solidaire is agréé (authorized) to place young people in ESS structures. 308 placements facilitated 2016-2026.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• France Active: National network financing and supporting ESS entrepreneurs and associations. Comparable in mission (supporting ESS actors) but operates at national scale with a financing rather than territorial-cooperation model.
• AVISE: National agency for the development of the social and solidarity economy. Operates at national scale with broader scope than Cap Solidaire, providing ESS support, engineering, and funding guidance across all French regions.
• BlaBlaCar: France's largest carpooling platform with national and international reach. Directly comparable to Cap Covoit in core service (peer-to-peer carpooling) but operates at vastly larger scale with a commercial model.

Direct peers

• Karos: French carpooling platform focused on daily home-to-work commutes, with strong employer and territorial partnerships. Comparable to Cap Covoit in short-distance rural and peri-urban carpooling use cases.
• Le Mouvement Associatif: National federation of associations in France representing member associations across sectors. Directly comparable as a membership-based organization federating French associations, though at national scale.
• La Fonda: Think tank and resource center for French associations and ESS. Comparable in supporting association development and territorial anchoring, with similar thought-leadership and resource-mutualization functions.
• Le Labo de l'ESS: Cooperative think tank producing research and analysis on the social and solidarity economy in France. Comparable in advancing ESS knowledge and practice, though focused on research rather than direct service delivery.
• Fédération Mob'In: Federation of mobility actors in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, of which T-CAP is a member. Directly comparable as a territorial mobility federation serving similar functions in the same region.
• RTES - Réseau des Territoires pour l'Économie Solidaire: National network of local authorities engaged in the social and solidarity economy. Operates a similar federation model supporting ESS actors across French territories, directly comparable to Cap Solidaire's territorial anchoring approach.
• Fédération Nationale des PTCE: National federation of Pôles Territoriaux de Coopération Économique in France. Cap Solidaire holds the PTCE label, making this the most direct peer at the national network level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=7oXdi0_u0KM
• Facebookfacebook.com/CapSolidaire
• Instagraminstagram.com/infojeunes_sudgironde
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/capsolidaire

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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