La Compagnie des Aidants

What La Compagnie des Aidants does

La Compagnie des Aidants is a French non-profit association (loi 1901) founded in 2012 and headquartered in Ivry-sur-Seine, operating with a team of six employees to support the country's roughly 11 million informal caregivers (aidants). It runs a multi-service platform delivering free information, training, and peer-support resources to family members who accompany relatives fragilized by old age, illness, disability, or life accidents. Core offerings include a LearnDash-based Learning Management System (LMS) hosting co-constructed training paths validated by professionals, a BBpress-powered online community of 2,500+ caregivers with directory and messaging, the award-winning La Voix des Aidants podcast, telephone psychological support, and webinars.

The technological backbone is a WordPress 6.3.1 deployment on a custom KANBIOS theme, with content authored via Articulate RISE, Genially, and Canva. The site was relaunched in October 2023 and audited against RGAA 4.1 accessibility standards by TEMESIS under a CNSA-funded project. Distribution extends beyond digital into the physical domain through the Caravane Tous Aidants national mobile tour, which since 2018 has traveled across French territories (reaching 23 cities in 2023) with co-funding from ARS regional health agencies, departmental councils, and MSA.

The organization is grant-funded rather than commercially monetized. Revenue is assembled from public sources (ARS, CNSA, Conférence des Financeurs, departmental and regional councils, European Union, Agirc-Arrco, L'Assurance Retraite, MSA) and a diversified base of corporate sponsors spanning pharmaceuticals (Bristol Myers Squibb, Pfizer, Merck, Johnson & Johnson, Viatris), insurance and pension groups (AG2R LA MONDIALE, APICIL, Klesia, Malakoff Humanis, IRCEM, CRC), and corporate foundations (Harmonie Mutuelle Fondation, Ocirp, France s'engage). All end-user services are provided free of charge in a freemium model, and the organization also serves a secondary B2B segment of employers seeking to support employee caregivers.

Name

La Compagnie des Aidants

Legal name

La Compagnie des Aidants (Association loi 1901)

Website

https://lacompagniedesaidants.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

La Compagnie des Aidants is a French non-profit (founded 2012) that provides free online training, a peer community of 2,500+ caregivers, a podcast, and a national mobile outreach tour serving informal caregivers across France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ivry-sur-Seine

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public and Institutional Funding / Grants: La Compagnie des Aidants is a nonprofit association (loi 1901) primarily funded by public and institutional partners including regional councils, ARS (Regional Health Agencies), the CNSA, Conference des Financeurs, European Union, departmental councils, and retirement fund organizations (Agirc-Arrco). These partners co-finance the Caravane Tous Aidants tour, the training platform, and operational activities.
2. Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorship: Pharmaceutical companies (Bristol Myers Squibb, Pfizer, Merck, Johnson&Johnson, Viatris), insurance and pension institutions (AG2R LA MONDIALE, APICIL, Klesia, Malakoff Humanis, IRCEM, CRC), and corporate foundations (Harmonie Mutuelle Foundation, Ocirp Foundation, France s'engage) provide financial support and co-finance programs such as the Caravane and training platform.
3. Free Services (Freemium Model): All core services — community, training, podcast, and informational resources — are provided free of charge to caregivers. This free access is funded by institutional backers, maximizing reach and impact for the mission-driven nonprofit.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

La Compagnie des Aidants provides free, comprehensive support services to informal/family caregivers in France through four main channels: an online training platform (LMS) covering caregiving techniques and well-being, a peer community of 2,500+ caregivers with directory and forums, the "La Voix des Aidants" podcast, and the Caravane Tous Aidants national mobile outreach tour that physically visits cities across France to inform and support caregivers in person.

Product overview

La Compagnie des Aidants operates a multi-service platform focused on caregiver support, comprising a Learning Management System (LMS) for online training, a peer support community with over 2,500 members, the 'La Voix des Aidants' podcast, and the national touring initiative 'La Caravane Tous Aidants'. Additional services include telephone psychological support, employee caregiver programs, and webinars. The organization uses WordPress with LearnDash as its LMS platform, BBpress for community forums, and develops e-learning content using Articulate RISE, Genially, and Canva. All core services—training, community, podcast, and touring events—are offered free of charge to caregivers, with the platform functioning as a unified resource hub rather than separate modular products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• La Voix des Aidants: A podcast without taboo addressing all aspects of caregivers' lives, with the goal of highlighting their situations and exchanging with experts on topics that concern them.

Products and services

• Plateforme de formation en ligne (LMS) An online Learning Management System providing free, unlimited training paths for caregivers, featuring expert videos, podcasts, tutorials, caregiver testimonials, and downloadable tools accessible through a private and secure member space. Training covers caregiving techniques (e.g., positioning, transfers), communication with medical teams, and caregiver well-being.
• Communauté d'entraide A peer support community of over 2,500 caregivers launched in 2012, where members connect via an online directory, internal messaging, and discussion forums to share questions, tips, and good practices for mutual support.
• La Voix des Aidants (Podcast) A podcast series providing a taboo-free, optimistic exploration of all aspects of caregivers' lives, featuring expert discussions and caregiver stories. Awarded the Prix du Podcast Société et Solidarité in 2024 by Podcasters Media, Silver Economy Expo, and Salon des Services à la personne et de l'emploi à domicile.
• La Caravane Tous Aidants A national touring initiative running since 2018 that travels across France to raise awareness and support caregivers by bringing together local actors and professionals who work year-round on caregiver support in their territories. In 2023, the tour covered 23 cities.
• Soutien psychologique par téléphone Telephone-based psychological support services connecting caregivers with mental health professionals to address burnout, stress, and mental health challenges associated with caregiving.
• Accompagnement pour les salariés aidants Support services specifically designed for employees who are caregivers, helping them balance professional and caregiving responsibilities. Offered to corporate employers and HR departments as part of workplace caregiver programs.
• Webinaires et conférences Online webinars and conferences on caregiving topics, providing education and awareness for caregivers on subjects including caregiver rights, well-being, and practical caregiving skills.

Quantifiable outcome

• 84% of caregivers do not contact support structures for accompaniment, highlighting massive unmet need that the organization's services address.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

34 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Département des YvelinescoreOthers · 1 June 2023Departmental council of Yvelines providing institutional funding and logistical support for the Caravane Tous Aidants 2023 edition, including hosting stops in Levallois-Perret, Poissy, Trappes, and Dourdan.
• ARS Pays de la LoirecoreOthers · 1 June 2023Regional Health Agency of Pays de la Loire co-funding and endorsing the Caravane Tous Aidants 2023 tour, including the Nantes stop.
• Département de Loire-AtlantiquecoreOthers · 1 June 2023Departmental council of Loire-Atlantique supporting the Caravane Tous Aidants 2023 tour, including the Nantes stop, under its social and aging policy.
• Département des LandescoreOthers · 1 June 2023Departmental council of Landes supporting the Caravane Tous Aidants 2023 tour, including the Mont-de-Marsan stop, under its social action agenda.
• Département de l'AincoreOthers · 1 June 2023Departmental council of Ain supporting the Caravane Tous Aidants tour and regional caregiver support programs.
• Département du Val-de-MarnecoreOthers · 1 June 2023Departmental council of Val-de-Marne supporting the Caravane Tous Aidants and regional caregiver support initiatives.
• Ville de PariscoreOthers · 1 June 2023City of Paris hosting the opening steps of the Caravane Tous Aidants 2023 at Hôtel de Ville, providing institutional support and political endorsement for the initiative.
• Département du SommecoreOthers · 1 June 2023Departmental council of Somme co-hosting the Caravane Tous Aidants 2023, including stops in Amiens and Abbeville, with local inauguration and partner coordination.
• Département de la GirondecoreOthers · 1 June 2023Departmental council of Gironde supporting the Caravane Tous Aidants 2023, including stops in Angoulême and Libourne, under its departmental social policy.
• Agence Autonomy (Yvelines / Hauts-de-Seine GIP)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 June 2023Interdepartmental public interest group (GIP) created by Yvelines and Hauts-de-Seine departments, focused on aging and disability at home. Partners with La Compagnie des Aidants to provide information, qualification, and employment pathways for caregivers at Caravane events.
• MSA (Mutualité Sociale Agricole)coreOthers · 1 June 2023Agricultural social mutual insurance providing institutional support at the Caravane Tous Aidants, particularly at rural stops, connecting farmers and agricultural workers who are caregivers to available support.
• CNSA (Caisse Nationale Solidarité Autonomie)coreOthers · 1 June 2023National fund for solidarity and autonomy, which launched the 2023 call for projects for educational platforms that funded the accessibility and digital development of La Compagnie des Aidants' website and LMS.
• ARS Agence Régionale de Santé Ile-de-FrancecoreOthersRegional Health Agency of Ile-de-France providing institutional funding and endorsement for La Compagnie des Aidants' programs including the training platform and Caravane Tous Aidants tour. ARS co-funds the organization's activities under public health policy frameworks.
• Conférence des financeurs de la prévention de la perte d'autonomie Val d'OisecoreOthersConference of funders for the prevention of loss of autonomy in Val d'Oise department, co-financing actions of La Compagnie des Aidants including the Caravane Tous Aidants and caregiver support programs at the territorial level.
• Fondation Ocirp (Agir au cœur des familles)coreOthersFoundation of Ocirp (Occupational Institutions for Family Protection) supporting families in difficulty. Provides financial backing for the Caravane Tous Aidants and other caregiver support initiatives of La Compagnie des Aidants.
• Bristol Myers SquibbminorOthersPharmaceutical company providing corporate sponsorship and financial support to La Compagnie des Aidants' programs as part of its corporate social responsibility and patient/caregiver support initiatives.
• Région Ile-de-FrancecoreOthersIle-de-France Regional Council providing institutional funding for the Caravane Tous Aidants tour and other organizational activities, as part of its regional solidarity and social policy agenda.
• Département des Hauts-de-SeinecoreOthersDepartmental council of Hauts-de-Seine providing financial and logistical support for the Caravane Tous Aidants and regional caregiver support programs, under its social policy and aging/dependency agenda.
• Département de Seine-Saint-DeniscoreOthersDepartmental council of Seine-Saint-Denis supporting La Compagnie des Aidants' activities, particularly the Caravane Tous Aidants, as part of its solidarity and social action departmental policy.
• Johnson & Johnson (via Janssen France)minorOthersPharmaceutical company providing corporate sponsorship to La Compagnie des Aidants' programs as part of its commitment to patient and caregiver support in France.
• Je T'aide — Tout un collectif pour les aidantscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA collective of organizations working for caregivers, collaborating closely with La Compagnie des Aidants as a key peer organization in the French caregiver ecosystem. Co-supports the Caravane Tous Aidants and shares expertise in caregiver advocacy.
• Agirc-ArrcocoreOthersFrench supplementary pension insurance federation providing social action funding for caregiver support programs. Supports La Compagnie des Aidants through its social action budget and promotes Ma Boussole Aidants, a geolocated information service for caregivers.
• Malakoff HumanisminorOthersHealth and provident insurance group providing corporate sponsorship to La Compagnie des Aidants as part of its social responsibility and caregiver support initiatives.
• AG2R LA MONDIALEminorOthersSocial protection group (health insurance, retirement, provident) providing financial support to La Compagnie des Aidants' programs as part of its social action and caregiver support commitments.
• KlesiaminorOthersInsurance company (assureur d'intérêt général) providing corporate sponsorship and funding to La Compagnie des Aidants' activities, particularly around caregiver support and social action.
• Harmonie Mutuelle Fondation d'entrepriseminorOthersCorporate foundation of mutual health insurer Harmonie Mutuelle, funding La Compagnie des Aidants' programs as part of its regional social action and prevention priorities.
• Eurocarers (European Association Working for Carers)minorOthersEuropean association bringing together organizations working for carers. La Compagnie des Aidants is a member, providing international networking and knowledge sharing in the caregiver support sector.
• Fondation La France s'engage (FFE)minorOthersFrench foundation supporting innovative social projects. Provides institutional backing and visibility to La Compagnie des Aidants' programs as part of its mission to promote solidarity and social innovation.
• MerckminorOthersPharmaceutical company providing corporate sponsorship to La Compagnie des Aidants' programs as part of its CSR and patient/caregiver support initiatives in France.
• PfizerminorOthersPharmaceutical company providing corporate sponsorship to La Compagnie des Aidants' programs as part of its commitment to patient and caregiver support in France.
• Silver ValleyminorOthersCluster and network focused on silver economy and aging-in-place innovation. Partnering with La Compagnie des Aidants to connect caregiver support with broader aging and technology ecosystem.
• Sécurité Sociale / L'Assurance RetraitecoreOthersFrench national social security / retirement fund (L'Assurance Retraite) providing institutional funding and referral pathways for caregiver support programs, particularly for elderly dependents.
• ViatrisminorOthersPharmaceutical company providing corporate sponsorship to La Compagnie des Aidants' programs as part of its social responsibility and patient support initiatives.
• Fepem (Fédération des particuliers employeurs de France)minorOthersFederation representing individual employers (particular employers) in France. Partnering with La Compagnie des Aidants to connect caregiver support with the network of home care workers and individual employers.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Association Française des Aidants: The national reference association for family caregivers in France, providing similar information, training, advocacy and peer-support services. Directly comparable to La Compagnie des Aidants in mission, target audience, and free community-led delivery model.
• Je T'Aide: A French collective of organizations mobilizing for caregiver recognition and rights. Listed as a core strategic partner of La Compagnie des Aidants, with overlapping advocacy, awareness, and policy agendas targeting the same caregiver population.
• France Alzheimer et Maladies Apparentées: France's leading nonprofit for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, which includes a major caregiver support, training, and helpline program. Comparable as a condition-specific caregiver support organization with national footprint and public funding.
• Fepem (Fédération des Particuliers Employeurs de France): Federation representing individual employers in France (mostly families employing home care workers). Directly comparable because it sits at the intersection of family caregivers and the home care workforce, with similar advocacy and information support mandates. Listed as a partner of La Compagnie des Aidants.
• La Maison des Aidants: French nonprofit offering caregiver support services including training, listening, and orientation for family caregivers. Directly comparable in mission and free community-led support model.
• Avec Nos Proches: French nonprofit offering a free caregiver hotline and support services for family caregivers of frail elderly or disabled relatives. Directly comparable in providing non-medical emotional support and orientation to informal caregivers across France.
• Aidants en Action: French caregiver support association organizing local meetings, training, and awareness events for informal caregivers. Directly comparable in providing community-led caregiver services with local institutional partnerships.

Emerging players

• Eurocarers: European association bringing together carer organizations across the EU for advocacy, knowledge sharing, and policy work. Directly comparable as a peer-level caregiver support network, but at supranational scope; La Compagnie des Aidants is already a member.

Broad incumbents

• UNA (Union Nationale de l'Aide, des Soins et des Services aux Domiciles): French federation of nonprofit home care and personal services providers, representing members that interact daily with caregivers. Comparable as a broader sector incumbent with policy influence and corporate/institutional partnerships touching the same caregiver audience.
• ADMR (Association du Service à Domicile): France's largest nonprofit network of home care and personal services providers, serving both care recipients and their family caregivers. Broader than La Compagnie des Aidants because it provides direct in-home care staffing, but overlaps in supporting and informing family caregivers at the local level through its territorial network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cieAidants
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCmefYcDCME4epve2pFOOaWA
• Facebookfacebook.com/La-Compagnie-des-Aidants-1575894049300277
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/la-compagnie-des-aidants
• Instagraminstagram.com/lacompagniedesaidants

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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