LEHV - Les Entrepreneurs de l'Huveaune Vallée

What LEHV - Les Entrepreneurs de l'Huveaune Vallée does

LEHV - Les Entrepreneurs de l'Huveaune Vallée is a French non-profit business association (association loi 1901) founded in 2012 that operates as the sole federating economic actor for the Huveaune Valley territory, covering six arrondissements (6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12) of Marseille. It represents 315 member companies employing a combined 8,903 people and delivers a portfolio of networking events, employment programs, and media products. The association is governed by a Conseil d'Administration and supported by a 6-person professional team led by Team Manager Sandra Bigot, with President Murielle Baille having succeeded Thierry Vanderdonckt in February 2026 after his nine-year tenure.

LEHV's product portfolio is centered on community-driven programming: monthly Déjeuner Business lunches, LEH20 after-work gastronomy events, the annual LEH'Day territorial forum, monthly Morning RH HR sessions, sports tournaments, and an annual summer seminar. Specialized initiatives include the LEHJob employment program run with Muse Formation, La Cadenelle, Leroy Merlin, and France Travail; Commission Commerce chaired by the Leroy Merlin Valentine director; an inter-company mobility shuttle and PDIE plan for the Valentine and Capelette zones; environmental transition workshops; and the Valen'Team solidarity initiative. Media products comprise LEHTV (a weekly YouTube digital TV channel launched January 2021), the Echo de l'Huveaune biannual magazine, and a Mailchimp-distributed weekly newsletter.

The business model is subscription-recurring, with revenue generated from annual membership fees paid by member companies and from partner visibility packages that bundle online presence, event participation, and communication support. Formal partnerships anchor the association institutionally with Ville de Marseille, Métropole Aix-Marseille-Provence, Région Sud, Département des Bouches-du-Rhône, Mairie du 11/12ème, CCIAMP, and France Travail, and commercially with major employers including IKEA, Leroy Merlin, Renault, Audi, Panzani, Heineken, Arkema, EDF, and Société des Eaux de Marseille. The go-to-market motion is community-led and event-driven, with member acquisition flowing through flagship events, business lunches, and word-of-mouth referrals rather than paid marketing.

Name

LEHV - Les Entrepreneurs de l'Huveaune Vallée

Legal name

LEHV - Les Entrepreneurs de l'Huveaune Vallée

Website

https://lehv.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LEHV is a French non-profit business association federating 315 member companies across six Marseille arrondissements, delivering networking events, employment programs, and media products including LEHTV and LEH'Day for SMEs and major employers in the Huveaune Valley territory.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAHACAK

Sponsorship, Exhibitor & Partnership Management Services

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Professional Conference Organizers (PCOs) & Meeting Planners

SECONDARYTHACAFAM

Hybrid/Virtual Meetings Production & AV Services

Travel & Hospitality/Business Travel & Corporate Travel Management/Meetings & Group Travel Management (Corporate)

Keywords

• Business networking services
• Professional association membership
• Business community events
• Entrepreneur support services
• Territorial economic development

Headquarters

HQ city

Marseille

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Companies pay membership fees to join LEHV and gain access to networking events, business development opportunities, and collective initiatives.
2. Partner Visibility Packages: Companies can purchase visibility packs that include online presence, event participation, and communication support across LEHV's marketing channels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

LEHV - Les Entrepreneurs de l'Huveaune Vallée is a non-profit business association that provides networking events, business development programs, employment initiatives, and territorial representation services to its 315 member companies in Marseille's Huveaune Valley. The association operates monthly business lunches, annual forums (LEH'Day), after-work events (LEH20), HR discussion sessions (Morning RH), sports tournaments, an employment integration program (LEHJob), environmental transition workshops, inter-company mobility services, a digital TV channel (LEHTV), and a bi-annual magazine (Echo de l'Huveaune). Revenue is generated through annual membership fees and partner visibility packages.

Product overview

LEHV - Les Entrepreneurs de l'Huveaune Vallée is a business association serving companies and entrepreneurs in Marseille's 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12th arrondissements (Huveaune Valley territory) with over 315 member companies representing 8,903 employees. The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio of networking and business development services centered around regular events (LEH'Day annual forum, monthly Déjeuner Business lunches, LEH20 after-work gatherings, Morning RH sessions, sports tournaments) and media products (LEHTV digital TV channel, Echo de l'Huveaune magazine). LEHV also operates specialized initiatives including employment programs (LEHJob), environmental transition workshops, inter-company mobility services, and a commerce commission for the Valentine zone. The association functions as a unifying economic actor representing business interests before elected officials and institutions while facilitating synergies between member companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LEHTV: Digital online TV channel launched in January 2021 covering news from South and East Marseille, produced by LEHV association.
• LEH20
• LEH Day
• LEH JOB
• Morning RH
• Echo de l'Huveaune

Products and services

• LEH'Day Annual flagship forum event organized by LEHV that brings together member companies, institutional partners, collaborators, associations, and job seekers for collaborative projects dedicated to the economic and social development of the Huveaune Valley territory. Features workshops, roundtables, networking sessions, and uses a fictional currency called LEH'COIN.
• LEHTV Digital online TV channel covering news about southern and eastern Marseille. Produces weekly programs every Tuesday at 6PM on YouTube, featuring interviews with business leaders, institutional representatives, and expert commentary on legal and financial topics.
• Echo de l'Huveaune Semi-annual publication magazine produced by LEHV and a volunteer editorial committee of member companies. Publications trace the territory's news and completed projects, with editions available digitally via Calameo.
• Déjeuner Business Monthly business lunch events held on the first Thursday of each month from 12:00 to 14:00, enabling participants to meet economic actors of the territory and develop their professional network. Features all-inclusive meal packages at easily accessible venues with parking.
• Morning RH Monthly morning sequence dedicated to HR, Management, Training, and Employment topics held from 8:30 to 10:45. Features expert presentations followed by participant exchange sessions on professional experiences and challenges.
• LEH20 After-work wine and gastronomy tasting events held at unusual venues (factories, wineries, Orange Vélodrome, Cercle des Nageurs, Château Forbin) where LEHV members and partners work. Features sommeliers and chefs creating flavor pairings, with participants bringing wines to share.
• Ateliers Transition Environnementale Environmental transition workshops series launched to accompany business leaders and economic actors in reflections on concrete themes including water management, biodiversity, photovoltaics, circular economy, decarbonation, and sustainable industrial models. Brings together companies, experts, institutional partners, and committed local stakeholders.
• LEHJob Collaborative initiative for employment that has run four successful seasons, involving LEHV, Muse Formation, La Cadenelle, Leroy Merlin, and France Travail. The PRIC LEHJOB project aims to train and support candidates toward professional integration in the commerce sector, with 40 candidates aged 18-37 selected per cohort.
• Inter-Company Mobility Services Mobility initiative including an Inter-Company Action Plan (PDIE) developed with EKODEV for Valentine and Capelette zones, and a shared shuttle service connecting Valentine zone businesses with multimodal transport points including bus stops and train stations.
• Commission Commerce Commerce commission focusing on the Valentine commercial zone. Addresses topics including security, employment, synergy creation, and mobility. Chaired by Leroy Merlin Valentine Director, with approximately ten retail sector directors meeting regularly to develop solutions for LEHV members and Valentine zone businesses.
• Sports Events Year-round sports tournaments organized for member companies to build team cohesion and compete with other local businesses. Includes pétanque (June/September at Domaine Vallée Verte), football (including tournaments at Orange Vélodrome), badminton, and paddle. All tournament proceeds are donated to charitable associations.
• Séminaire Annual summer seminar held each July on an island in the region, featuring cultural visits, varied activities, brainstorming sessions, and group work to strengthen association cohesion and exchange ideas on new projects and perspectives.
• Assemblée Générale Annual general assembly held each June bringing together the majority of economic and political actors of the territory for 12 years. Includes activity reports, voting on decisions, followed by cocktail reception and musical entertainment.
• Valen'Team Solidarity initiative at La Valentine shopping zone where merchants, collaborators, and clients mobilize to support charitable causes. Includes checkout rounding donations and QR code online donations, with partner store teams wearing Valen'Team badges.

Quantifiable outcome

• 160 actions born from first LEH Day in 2021 with 250 participants
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Région Provence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional council as institutional partner supporting territorial economic development initiatives
• Département des Bouches-du-RhônecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartmental council as institutional partner for economic initiatives
• Métropole Aix-Marseille-ProvencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMetropolitan authority as key institutional partner for territorial development
• Ville de MarseillecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Marseille as institutional partner for business representation
• Mairie du 11/12ème arrondissementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict mayoral office with formal partnership convention signed for territorial cooperation
• France Travail (Pôle Emploi)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployment agency partner for job matching and employment initiatives including LEHJob program
• CCIAMP (Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber of commerce as institutional partner for business development
• Maison de la Médecine et de la CultureminorOthersCultural institution partner for community events
• Domaine Vallée VerteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPrivate partner hosting LEHV events including pétanque tournaments at their venue
• EDFminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEnergy company as private partner
• OM (Olympique de Marseille)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports club partnership for visibility and events
• ManpowerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStaffing agency as partner for employment initiatives
• ArkemaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChemical company participating in LEHV sporting and networking events
• Société des Eaux de MarseilleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWater utility company hosting environmental transition workshops
• Malakoff HumanisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSocial protection and insurance partner
• Printemps Marseille La ValentineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDepartment store as partner in Commerce Commission
• EuroviaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInfrastructure company as member and partner
• Kedge Business SchoolminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness school hosting LEH Day 2022 and providing educational partnerships
• La CadenelleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTraining institute participating in LEHJob program and hosting LEH Day 2024-2025
• Muse FormationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTraining provider partner in LEHJob consortium for employment initiatives
• E2C MarseilleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEcole de la Deuxième Chance as partner for youth employment programs
• DigiflowminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDigital solutions company as private partner
• SOLIVEminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTraining and integration services partner
• Realease CapitalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancial services partner
• Citoyens de la TerreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEnvironmental association partner for transition initiatives

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Initiative Marseille Provence Métrople: Local chapter of the Initiative France network supporting SME creation and growth through mentoring and zero-interest loans; comparable in serving Marseille SMEs with networking and development services, with partial thematic overlap on employment programs like LEHJob.
• Marseille Innovation (Pôle de compétitivité): Marseille-based innovation and entrepreneurship hub supporting startups and SMEs with events, networking, and acceleration programs; overlapping on business networking and territorial development in the same metro as LEHV.
• Réseau Entreprendre Provence: Regional chapter of Réseau Entreprendre supporting business creators and buyers through mentoring and financing; partially comparable as a Marseille-based business network offering member-driven growth programs.

Regional players

• Club des Entrepreneurs du Pays d'Aix: Business club in nearby Aix-en-Provence offering networking events, business lunches, and member services; comparable model as a local business membership organization, but in the adjacent Aix territory rather than Marseille.

Direct peers

• Maison de l'Entreprise Marseille Provence: Business support and networking hub in Marseille offering events, training, and SME services; directly comparable as a regional business membership and event organization in the same metro.
• UPE 13 (Union Pour l'Entreprise 13): Cross-federation employer union in Bouches-du-Rhône that bundles MEDEF, CPME, and other member organizations; provides comparable territorial business-representation and event services overlapping LEHV's mandate.
• CPME 13 (Confédération des PME des Bouches-du-Rhône): Departmental confederation of small and medium enterprises in Bouches-du-Rhône; directly comparable business-membership organization serving SME networking, representation, and advocacy in the same Marseille metro as LEHV.
• MEDEF 13: Departmental branch of France's leading employer federation in Bouches-du-Rhône; competes for the same SME and mid-market member companies and offers overlapping networking, lobbying, and HR-support services in the same territory.

Others

• France Active Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur: Regional federation of France Active supporting social and solidarity economy enterprises with financing and advisory; thematically related to LEHV's impact-oriented LEHJob employment program and Valen'Team solidarity initiative.

Broad incumbents

• CCI Marseille Provence (CCIAMP): Chamber of Commerce and Industry for Aix-Marseille-Provence, serving as an institutional partner and parallel business-support body in the same territory as LEHV; broader mandate and public funding, but overlapping on business representation, networking, and training services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/LEHTV
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lehv

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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