Groupe YVRAI

What Groupe YVRAI does

Groupe Yvrai is a 100% family-owned French holding company headquartered in Saint Egrève near Grenoble, founded in 1956 by Georges Yvrai as a furniture-making workshop and reorganized into a family holding structure in 1998. The group's core activity is the acquisition, development, and long-term management of turnkey equipped commercial real estate assets ('clés en main'), leased to enterprise tenants including major national retail chains (But, Conforama, Gautier, Château d'Ax, Roche Bobois, Kare Design), restaurant franchises (McDonald's, KFC, Buffalo Grill), service retailers (Alain Afflelou, Kiloutou, Feu Vert, La Foir'fouille), and office-using service companies. The group controls 175+ client assets across 12 of 13 French metropolitan regions, totaling 467,000 m² of building surface on 1,172,000 m² of land, with consolidated revenue of €50 million and 160+ employees excluding LocaKase and micro-crèche operations.

The operating model is organized around eight business poles: (1) Gestion d'Actifs Professionnels Clés en Main, the core turnkey commercial real estate pillar; (2) Arti-Pros, multiservice coworking and modular storage for artisans and small businesses (4 sites with 5 in development); (3) Commerce de Meubles Contemporains, the historical furniture retail activity operated through multiple branded formats; (4) LocaKase, a co-founded self-storage network of 29 directly operated warehouses; (5) Immeubles de Bureaux, equipped office space for businesses; (6) Les Bambins d'Abord, a 28-structure micro-crèche childcare network; (7) Bô Hôtels, an eco-responsible hotel chain launched with a 69-room Ambronay pilot and additional sites planned for 2025; and (8) Business Angel & Crowdfunding, a venture scouting arm with portfolio holdings in vertical farming (Jungle), audio technology (Digigram), adaptive mobility (Mobility Corner), and essential oils (Gentiane).

Revenue is generated primarily through long-term commercial bail (lease) arrangements with enterprise tenants under the turnkey model, supplemented by direct operations revenue from self-storage, childcare, hotels, and furniture retail, plus equity returns from the business angel portfolio. The group has executed a deliberate strategic reorientation since 2013, divesting the operational BUT franchise business in 2016 while retaining real estate, programmatically acquiring Conforama stores from 2017, and forming co-investment partnerships with Groupe PORTES and the XXXLutz/Seifert brothers. A formal Investment Committee was established in 2019, and a 2024-2028 five-year strategic plan emphasizes environmental sustainability, digital transformation, and innovation.

Name

Groupe YVRAI

Legal name

Groupe Yvrai

Website

https://groupe-yvrai.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Groupe Yvrai is a 100% family-owned French commercial real estate holding, founded in 1956, that acquires, develops, and leases 175+ turnkey equipped commercial assets across 12 of 13 French regions to national retail, restaurant, and service enterprise tenants, generating €50M in consolidated revenue across eight business poles.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Egrève

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Commercial Real Estate Rental: Groupe Yvrai generates primary revenue from renting fully equipped turnkey commercial spaces ('clés en main') to businesses in retail, services, hospitality, and restaurant sectors. The company owns properties and leases them to tenants under commercial bail arrangements.
2. Direct Commercial Operations: The company directly operates some commercial activities including furniture stores, LocaKase self-storage facilities, micro-crèches under 'Les Bambins d'Abord' brand, and hotels under 'Bô Hôtels' brand.
3. Business Angel and Crowdfunding Investments: Groupe Yvrai invests in startups and innovative businesses through Business Angel and crowdfunding mechanisms, contributing capital and expertise in exchange for equity stakes in emerging ventures.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Groupe YVRAI is a French family-owned holding company that acquires, develops, and manages turnkey equipped commercial and professional real estate assets. It leases these properties (clés en main) under long-term commercial bail contracts to national retail chains, restaurant franchisors, and service companies. The group also directly operates complementary businesses including self-storage (LocaKase), micro-crèches childcare (Les Bambins d'Abord), eco-responsible hotels (Bô Hôtels), and contemporary furniture retail.

Product overview

Groupe YVRAI operates as a diversified French holding company organized around 8 distinct business activities unified by its core competency in managing and commercializing turnkey equipped professional assets. The portfolio comprises: (1) Gestion d'Actifs Professionnels Clés en Main as the central pillar for providing equipped commercial spaces to retailers and service companies; (2) Arti-Pros offering specialized coworking and storage for artisans; (3) Commerce de Meubles Contemporains as the historical retail furniture business; (4) LocaKase self-storage operations; (5) Immeubles de Bureaux for equipped office provision; (6) Business Angel et Crowdfunding for startup investment; (7) Bô Hôtels eco-responsible hotel chain; and (8) Les Bambins d'Abord micro-crèche network. The group, founded in 1956 and 100% family-owned since 1998, manages 175+ client-ready turnkey assets across 13 French regions with €50 million consolidated revenue and 467,000 m² of buildings on 1,172,000 m² of land.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Les Bambins d'Abord: Micro-crèche childcare brand operating 28 structures (as of the source date) across Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Gironde regions, offering childcare for children aged 10 weeks to 4 years and corporate childcare spots.
• Bô Hotels
• Arti-Pros
• LocaKase

Products and services

• Gestion d'Actifs Professionnels Clés en Main (Professional Asset Management) Core business of acquiring, developing, and leasing turnkey equipped commercial spaces (clés en main) to retail, restaurant, and service enterprises under long-term commercial bail contracts. Target customers include national retail franchises such as But, Conforama, McDonald's, and KFC.
• Arti-Pros Multiservice coworking and storage spaces designed for artisans and small retailers, offering modular storage units, meeting rooms, reception services, logistics support, digital infrastructure, and shared equipment. Available on 4 sites with 5 more in development.
• Commerce de Meubles Contemporains (Contemporary Furniture Retail) Retail sale of contemporary furniture through multiple branded store formats including Meubles Yvrai stores and franchise partnerships with prestige furniture brands. Targets end consumers and franchise operators.
• LocaKase Self-Storage Self-storage and garde-meuble (self-service storage) facilities for both professionals and individuals. Groupe Yvrai directly operates 29 of 36 LocaKase warehouses across France including Dijon, Châlon, Clermont-Ferrand, Besançon, Montélimar, Moulins, Vichy, Lyon, and Saint Egrève.
• Immeubles de Bureaux (Office Buildings) Provision of equipped turnkey office spaces to businesses seeking to focus on their core activities without managing real estate concerns. Targets tertiary sector companies, creative agencies, private schools, and service businesses.
• Business Angel et Crowdfunding Investment vehicle for identifying and supporting innovative startups and emerging businesses through equity stakes and crowdfunding. Has incubated ventures including LocaKase, Les Bambins d'Abord, Jungle, Moonshot Labs, Gentiane, Digigram, and Mobility Corner.
• Bô Hôtels Eco-responsible 3-star premium hotel chain featuring 69 rooms with pool, fitness center, cocktail bar, and seminar facilities. Pilot location at Ambronay (Ain) targets family tourism and business travelers, with adjacent restaurant spaces leased to Au Bureau and Volfoni brands.
• Les Bambins d'Abord (Micro-crèches) Micro-crèche network providing childcare for children aged 10 weeks to 4 years, operating on a human-scale model between individual and collective care. Operates 28 facilities in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Gironde regions, including corporate daycare solutions (berceau entreprise).

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% occupancy rate on 175 client assets
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Groupe PORTES (Christian Portes)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGroupe PORTES is a key co-investment partner sharing similar investment philosophy with Groupe Yvrai. The partnership involves joint acquisition and development of commercial properties, including shopping centers since 2019.
• Frédéric Lecointe and Laurent LecremlincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founders of Locakase alongside Groupe Yvrai. The joint venture (Noisy Marais Développement) oversees direct operation of 29 Locakase self-storage sites.
• XXXLutz Group (Seifert brothers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustrian group and second largest European home equipment retailer, owners of But and Conforama in France. Participate in partnership investments through joint subsidiary.
• Groupe Bayle (Cédric Magrez)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey home equipment distribution player in Aquitaine region, expected to become an important future partner.
• Co-Entrepreneurs NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOccasional co-investors including Yves Mekhantar, Thierry Molle, Franck Demandre, François Gaucher, Weber family, and Morin family for specific property development projects.
• LocaKasecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founded by Groupe Yvrai in 2014/2010. Provides self-storage services to professionals and individuals. Groupe Yvrai operates directly 29 of 36 warehouses.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• But International: Major French furniture retailer and former Groupe Yvrai franchise operator (acquired in 2016). Now a strategic tenant/co-investment partner via XXXLutz ownership; comparable as a counterparty but not a direct competitor in real estate.

Broad incumbents

• Klépierre: Pan-European retail REIT and one of the largest owners of shopping centers in continental Europe. Operates at materially greater scale than Groupe Yvrai but in the same commercial retail property category, setting the institutional benchmark for French retail real estate.
• Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield: Global retail property group with major French exposure through Westfield shopping centers. Operates at vastly greater scale and in the adjacent commercial-property category, illustrating the upper bound of retail real estate institutionalization.
• Carmila: French retail REIT specializing in shopping centers anchored by Carrefour hypermarkets. Comparable to Groupe Yvrai's retail property activity but operates at institutional scale with public-market access and a national portfolio.

Direct peers

• Patrimoine et Commerce: French retail-property company (SIIC-style structure) owning commercial assets leased to retail tenants in France. Closely mirrors Groupe Yvrai's turnkey commercial real estate model, tenant base, and sub-scale institutional profile.
• People & Baby: Leading French micro-crèche and childcare operator with a nationwide network. Direct comparator to Les Bambins d'Abord in product, French geography, and corporate-childcare ('berceau entreprise') segment.
• Shurgard Self Storage: European self-storage leader operating hundreds of facilities across the continent. Directly comparable to Groupe Yvrai's LocaKase self-storage business line in product, customer base, and capital-intensive multi-site expansion model.
• Frey: French commercial real estate developer and asset manager focused on retail parks and open-air shopping centers. Directly comparable to Groupe Yvrai's turnkey commercial property business serving national retail chains across France.
• B&B Hotels: French budget/value hotel chain with pan-European presence. Closely comparable to Groupe Yvrai's Bô Hôtels concept on positioning (value-oriented, standardized), French geography, and asset-heavy owner-operator model with co-located restaurant tenants.
• Homebox: French self-storage operator with a nationwide network. Direct competitor to LocaKase in the same French geography and same SME/individual customer segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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