What FLASHCOMPO does

Flashcompo is a privately held creative printing and visual communication company headquartered at 8 allée Biarnès, Bayonne, France, founded in 1998 and operating with a staff of seven. The company provides a vertically integrated service spanning graphic design (creation graphique), multi-format digital and traditional printing on diverse substrates (Dibond, PVC, plexiglas, wood, canvas, adhesive films, micro-perforated and frosted films, wallpaper, and specialty papers), and on-site installation and delivery. Its product portfolio is organized around signage (enseignes, signalétique, illuminated LED signs), window and storefront treatments (habillage vitrine, solar-control films), vehicle and boat covering, point-of-sale advertising (PLV — totems, roll-ups, display stands), event materials (kakémonos, banderoles, tentes barnum, exhibition stands), and conventional printed media (business cards, brochures, menus, magazines). It also operates a niche sub-brand, Bidean Trail, selling technical apparel for trail running via a dedicated portal.

The business serves small and medium local businesses, retailers, healthcare providers, public-sector and cultural institutions, and individual professionals across Bayonne and the broader Pays Basque / Côte Basque region, with notable clients including Peugeot, Rip Curl, SOS Médecins Côte Basque, Médiathèque de Bayonne, DIDAM Bayonne, Bil Ta Garbi, ESAT Espérance Château Rouge, SOGECA, and Etxe Peio. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via phone, email, in-person visits to the Bayonne office, and a contact form on flashcompo.com; there is no e-commerce or self-service ordering. Marketing relies on the website and an active Instagram portfolio.

Flashcompo generates revenue primarily through custom-quoted, project-based one-time fees for printing, design, and installation services — pricing is bespoke, not publicly disclosed, and tailored to material selection, size, design complexity, and installation requirements. Revenue streams include standalone graphic-design services, multi-support printing projects, and bundled design-plus-print-plus-installation packages. The company is founder-operated, has no disclosed outside investment, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and serves a strictly domestic French market concentrated in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Name

FLASHCOMPO

Legal name

FlashCompo

Website

https://flashcompo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Flashcompo is a Bayonne, France-based creative printing and visual communication company that provides graphic design, multi-substrate printing, and on-site installation for SMBs, retailers, healthcare providers, and public institutions across the Pays Basque region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Printing Services

NAICS

Printing and Related Support Activities (3231), Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111), Indoor and Outdoor Display Advertising (54185)

SIC

Commercial Printing (2750), Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

Large-Format & Specialty Printing (Signage, Posters, Displays) (MPAJALAD)

Keywords

• Digital printing services
• Graphic design services
• Visual communication
• Signage production
• Vehicle wrapping

Headquarters

HQ city

BAYONNE

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Printing services: One-time project fees for digital and traditional printing on various materials including signage, vehicle wraps, adhesives, banners, and publications. Services can include or exclude design work depending on client needs.
2. Graphic design services: Creative design services for visual identity, marketing materials, and communication supports. Can be sold as standalone service or bundled with printing.
3. Installation and finishing: Physical installation services for signage, vehicle wraps, window graphics, and event materials. Includes measurement, fitting, and on-site installation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Flashcompo is a creative printing and visual communication company providing end-to-end services from graphic design and digital/multi-support printing through to physical installation. It produces signage, window and vehicle wraps, point-of-sale displays, event materials, large-format banners, customized packaging, and printed publications (business cards, brochures, menus, magazines) for local businesses and institutions in the Basque Country region. A specialized trail-running apparel line (Bidean Trail) is also offered through a dedicated portal.

Product overview

Flashcompo is a creative printing and visual communication company based in Bayonne, France, with 27 years of expertise in graphic arts. The company operates as a unified service offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture, providing a complete range of graphic design and printing services from concept to installation. The core offerings consist of three main pillars: graphic creation (creation graphique), multi-format printing (impression multisupport), and installation/delivery services (pose & livraison). These foundational services support a diverse portfolio of specialized products including signage (enseignes, signalétique), adhesive and window graphics (adhésif, habillage vitrine), vehicle and boat wrapping (covering), point-of-sale materials (PLV), event displays (kakemono, banderoles, tentes barnum, stands salons), printed materials (editions & papeterie, brochures, magazines), and decorative interior solutions. The company also offers a specialized trail running clothing line called Bidean Trail. All services emphasize customization, rapid turnaround, and high-quality output for businesses in the Basque Country region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Création graphique (Graphic Design) Graphic design and visual identity creation services for businesses, including logos, commercial brochures, flyers, business cards, menus, posters, and advertising materials. Offered with or without printing as a standalone creative service or bundled into a print project.
• Impression multisupport (Multi-support Printing) Multi-format digital printing combined with traditional printing techniques, covering materials including Dibond, PVC, plexiglas, wood, canvas, banners, and various adhesive films. The foundational printing service that supports all other signage, display, and printed material offerings.
• Pose & livraison (Installation and Delivery) On-site physical installation and delivery service for printed materials and signage products, covering signage, vehicle wraps, window graphics, and event materials. Includes measurement, fitting, and on-site installation.
• Éditions & papeterie (Printed Stationery) Layout and printing of business cards, menus, brochures, magazines, calendars, postcards, and similar professional communication documents.
• Adhésif (Adhesive Films) Printing and cutting on adhesive films in white, colored, transparent, micro-perforated, frosted, and decorative variants for indoor or outdoor applications in custom sizes and shapes.
• Enseigne (Exterior Signage) Exterior signage production using Dibond, PVC, wood, and plexiglas — combining lightness and durability while respecting the client's visual identity, including illuminated/LED variants.
• Signalétique (Wayfinding) Interior and exterior wayfinding signage including door plaques, directional panels, decorative adhesives, and pictograms to inform and guide visitors.
• PLV (Point-of-Sale Advertising) Point-of-sale advertising materials including totems, roll-ups, display stands, shelf stoppers, and floor stickers in PVC, wood, or cardboard formats.
• Covering (Vehicle Wrapping) Partial or full vehicle wrapping and branding services to increase business visibility through mobile advertising on cars, trucks, vans, motorcycles, scooters, and boats.
• Bidean Trail (Trail Running Apparel Line) Technical clothing line for trail running and nature racing, offered by Flashcompo through a dedicated service portal at bideantrail.com with pre-order and on-site race-day sales.

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• REZO 21minorOthersREZO 21, based in Anglet (Les Pyramides, 4 route de Pitoys, 64600 Anglet), is the website creator and hosting provider for Flashcompo. This is a technical/vendor relationship for website development and hosting services rather than a strategic business partnership.

Scale indicators1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Helloprint: European online printing marketplace offering business cards, flyers, signage, banners, vehicle wraps, and promotional products with a focus on SMB customers. Closest pure-play in online configuration and SMB print services comparable to Flashcompo's offering.
• AlphaGraphics: Commercial printing and marketing services franchise offering design, print, signage, and direct mail to SMB and enterprise customers. Comparable full-service model combining graphic design, printing, and finishing under one roof.
• Sticker Mule: Custom printing specialist offering stickers, labels, packaging, and promotional products with an online configurator. Overlaps Flashcompo's adhesive and customized product lines and competes for SMB and direct-to-consumer print buyers.
• FASTSIGNS: International signage and visual graphics franchise network producing custom signs, banners, vehicle wraps, and interior graphics. Directly comparable business model to Flashcompo's integrated design-print-install offering, scaled through franchise locations.
• Speedpro Imaging: North American large-format printing and signage franchise specializing in vehicle wraps, window graphics, banners, and wall murals. Directly comparable to Flashcompo's large-format specialty printing and signage/vehicle wrap product categories.

Broad incumbents

• MOO: Online print and design platform focused on SMBs and creative professionals, offering business cards, flyers, brochures, posters, and branded merchandise. Competes for the same SMB customer segment as Flashcompo but without local installation services.
• JCDecaux: Global outdoor advertising and street furniture giant operating large-format display networks in public spaces. Adjacent incumbent in outdoor display advertising and signage, the broader category in which Flashcompo competes.
• Vistaprint (Cimpress): Global online printing platform (parent Cimpress) offering business cards, signage, banners, marketing materials, and vehicle wraps via automated online configurators. Overlaps Flashcompo's core printing services but competes primarily on price/automation rather than local design and installation.
• Pixartprinting: European large-format and digital printing platform (part of Cimpress group) producing signage, banners, posters, packaging, and promotional materials at scale. Directly comparable to Flashcompo's large-format and specialty printing product set.

Others

• Avery Dennison: Global manufacturer of pressure-sensitive adhesives, signage films, vehicle wrap vinyls, and graphic materials. Functions as an upstream materials supplier to Flashcompo's adhesive, vehicle wrap, and signage product lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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