Fédélor

What Fédélor does

Fédélor (Fédération Étudiante de Lorraine) is a French non-profit student federation organized as an association loi 1901, headquartered at 14 Rue du Cheval Blanc, Nancy. It serves as the first and largest Student Representative Organization (ORE) in the Lorraine region, addressing the roughly 90,000 students enrolled across Université de Lorraine campuses in Nancy, Metz, and satellite sites. The federation operates through a network of more than 24 student associations, 3 affiliated associations, 170 elected officials, and over 4,000 volunteers, governed by a Bureau led by President Lucie Boulanger with VPs covering communications (Maële Terrec), rights defense (Camille André), events (Timéo Rollot), and sport/culture (Chloé Pierlot). It is affiliated at the national level with FAGE and regionally with FEGE.

Fédélor's service portfolio spans welfare, food assistance, and cultural programming. Welfare is delivered through SOS Fédélor and the Commission Défense Des Droits (3D), a 10-student body that supports victims of sexual violence and discrimination and assists students with ParcourSup, MonMaster, exams, and RSE matters. Food assistance operates via 3 Agoraés locations managed in partnership with FAGE, CROUS Lorraine, and Université de Lorraine, serving 2,000+ regular beneficiaries with products at approximately 90% below market price. Cultural programming centers on two flagship events: the annual Nocturnes Étudiantes outdoor concert (25th edition in 2024, 14,000+ attendees, registered trademark with INPI) and the REC music tremplin (13th edition in April 2024 at L'Autre Canal). The federation also coordinates the FédéSafe prevention initiative deployed during events.

Financially, Fédélor operates on a non-commercial model financed by institutional subsidies from CROUS Lorraine, Université de Lorraine, Région Grand Est, Métropole du Grand Nancy, Eurométropole de Metz, and the Ville de Metz, supplemented by corporate and foundation grants (Crédit Agricole de Lorraine, MACIF, MGEL, Orange Fondation, CNP Fondation, PSA Fondation, Fondation CEGEE) and event-specific sponsorships (Mac Carthy, Meltdown Nancy, Indédronable, Picot Sécurité, ETS DIMOFF, Psyronix). Revenue is generated nominally through REC tickets (€5) and La journée packs (€10); entry to Nocturnes Étudiantes is free. The organization is volunteer-led with no paid employees, holds GDPR-compliant data practices, and is not engaged in any disclosed funding rounds, acquisitions, or equity activity.

Name

Fédélor

Legal name

Fédélor

Website

https://fedelor.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fédélor is a volunteer-led, non-profit student federation (association loi 1901) in Lorraine, France, serving ~90,000 students across Nancy, Metz, and satellite campuses through welfare services, 3 Agoraés food assistance sites, and cultural events like Nocturnes Étudiantes (25th edition) and the REC music tremplin.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Student Federation Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (624210), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAEAA

Food Assistance & Food Banks

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYBPADAJAD

School Feeding & Child Nutrition Programs

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Food Security & Nutrition Programs

SECONDARYEDALAFAH

Nutrition & Dietetics Services

Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/Student Health, Counseling & Wellness Services

Keywords

• Student federation services
• Student welfare support
• Food assistance programs
• Student rights advocacy
• Student cultural events

Headquarters

HQ city

Nancy

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership and institutional support: Fédélor operates as an association loi 1901, supported by institutional partners, federation affiliations (FAGE, FEGE), and public funding from regional and local governments.
2. Event revenue: Revenue from event ticketing (REC at 5€ per ticket) and merchandise (La journée packs at 10€). Nocturnes Étudiantes entry is free.
3. Partnership and sponsorship: Financial and in-kind support from partners including Mac Carthy, Meltdown Nancy, Indédronable, CROUS, credit institutions, local governments, and foundations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Fédélor is a non-profit student federation that provides student representation, welfare support (SOS Fédélor, Commission Défense Des Droits), food assistance through three Agoraés locations, and organizes cultural events (Nocturnes Étudiantes, REC) for students across the Lorraine region. The organization serves as the primary Student Representative Organization (ORE) in Lorraine, advocating for student rights and providing direct social, administrative, and material support to its members.

Product overview

Fédélor is a student federation (association loi 1901) serving as the first Student Representative Organization (ORE) in Lorraine, representing over 4,500 students across the region. The organization operates a network of student associations and elected representatives, offering services including food aid through its 3 Agoraés locations, student rights defense via its Commission 3D, and large-scale events such as the annual Nocturnes Étudiantes concert (25th edition) and the REC music competition. Fédélor functions as an umbrella organization that connects students with institutional support while organizing advocacy and cultural programming across Nancy, Metz, and satellite campuses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nocturnes Étudiantes©: Annual student music and cultural festival organized by Fédélor, featuring concerts, a daytime sports event (La journée), and prevention activities. Trademarked with INPI.
• Le REC (Regarde, Écoute, Choisis)
• Commission Défense Des Droits (3D)

Products and services

• SOS Fédélor
• Commission Défense Des Droits (3D)
• Agoraés Food Assistance
• REC (Regarde, Écoute, Choisis)
• Nocturnes Étudiantes
• CROUS Elections Support

Quantifiable outcome

• 90,000 students served across Lorraine region
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

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

• FAGE (Fédération des Associations Générales Étudiantes)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFédélor is affiliated with FAGE, the national federation of student associations. Through this partnership, Fédélor represents students at national level and participates in debates with the Ministry of Higher Education and Research.
• FEGE (Fédération Étudiante du Grand-Est)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFédélor collaborates with other federations in the Grand-Est region through FEGE to engage with regional institutions.
• CROUS LorrainecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCROUS Lorraine is a key partner for student welfare services, including Agoraés food assistance locations and the SOS fédélor support services.
• Université de LorrainecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for student representation, social support referrals, and campus activities. Université de Lorraine provides referrals for Agoraés services and coordinates on student events.
• Métropole du Grand NancymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for Agoraés locations and regional event support.
• Eurométropole de MetzmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for Agoraés locations in Metz area.
• Région Grand EstmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional council partner supporting Agoraés and student initiatives.
• ID+LorraineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional partner for student initiatives.
• Ville de MetzminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCity partner for student events and Agoraés.
• Mac Carthy (Nancy)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial partner of Nocturnes Étudiantes event.
• Meltdown NancyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial partner of Nocturnes Étudiantes, gaming bar venue partner.
• IndédronableminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial partner of Nocturnes Étudiantes.
• Crédit Agricole de LorraineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancial partner supporting Nocturnes Étudiantes prevention initiatives.
• Picot SécuritéminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSecurity service partner for Nocturnes Étudiantes.
• ETS DIMOFFminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent partner for Nocturnes Étudiantes.
• PsyronixminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent partner for Nocturnes Étudiantes.
• FédéSafecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrevention and support initiative deployed during events to assist victims of discrimination and sexual violence. Also a year-round service.
• MACIF FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundation partner for prevention initiatives at events.
• MGEL (Mutuelle Générale des Étudiants de Lorraine)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerStudent health insurance partner for prevention initiatives.
• SUMPPS (Service Universitaire de Médecine Préventive et de Promotion de la Santé)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerUniversity health service partner for prevention at events.
• Maison du VélominorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for REC music tremplin event.
• L'Autre CanalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusic venue hosting the REC tremplin and winner performances for Nocturnes Étudiantes.
• Protection CivileminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFirst aid and safety partner for events.
• Pacte du pouvoir de vivre Grand-EstminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFédélor participates in this civic initiative alongside local actors to promote social welfare.
• Orange FondationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundation supporting student initiatives.
• CNP FondationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundation supporting student welfare initiatives.
• Fondation CEGEEminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundation supporting student initiatives.
• Fondation MACIFminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundation supporting student welfare and prevention.
• PSA FondationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundation supporting student initiatives.
• ANDESminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational association of student services partners.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Secours Populaire Français: French welfare association providing food, clothing, and social aid across France; adjacent to Fédélor's social welfare programs with overlapping food aid and rights defense missions, though serving a much broader demographic.
• Restos du Cœur: Major French food assistance organization operating food banks and distribution programs; relevant as a comparable food aid operator but serving the broader population rather than student-specific segments.

Direct peers

• UNEF (Union Nationale des Étudiants de France): Major French student union with territorial federations nationwide that competes directly with Fédélor for student representation, CROUS council seats, and association affiliations using a similar union-style governance model.
• UNI (Union Nationale Interuniversitaire): French student federation with territorial presence that competes with Fédélor for student votes, association affiliations, and representation in university governance, operating on a similar student-led federation model.
• Solidaires Étudiants: French student union competing directly with Fédélor for student representation and engagement at the university and CROUS levels, sharing the same target audience of higher-education students in precarious situations.
• AFEV (Association de la Fondation Étudiante pour la Ville): Student-led NGO combating educational inequality through mentoring and student volunteering, with comparable volunteer-driven welfare missions and student-engagement models overlapping with Fédélor's SOS Fédélor and rights defense work.

Broad incumbents

• LMDE (La Mutuelle Des Étudiants): National student health insurance mutual serving French higher-education students; a broader-scope incumbent offering complementary welfare services that overlap with Fédélor's student support mission.
• CROUS Lorraine: Government student services body in Lorraine providing housing, food, and cultural services at scale; an institutional partner of Fédélor but also a broad incumbent whose funding decisions materially shape Fédélor's operating capacity.
• FAGE (Fédération des Associations Générales Étudiantes): National umbrella federation of which Fédélor is a territorial affiliate; coordinates the 35-site Agoraé network and represents students at the Ministry of Higher Education, providing both upstream coordination and a model for territorial expansion.

Regional players

• MGEL (Mutuelle Générale des Étudiants de Lorraine): Lorraine-based student health insurance mutual serving the same student population as Fédélor; a complementary regional service provider rather than a direct competitor, with overlapping institutional partnerships (CROUS, MGEL Foundation).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fedelorraine
• Facebookfacebook.com/fedelorraine
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fedelorraine
• Instagraminstagram.com/fede_lorraine?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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