ME (Mieux Entreprendre)

What ME (Mieux Entreprendre) does

Mieux Entreprendre (ME) is a French non-profit association (Association loi 1901) founded in 1926 and headquartered in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, Île-de-France. It operates as a membership-based entrepreneur network serving business owners, founders, and executives across the Île-de-France region, with a particular concentration in Seine-Saint-Denis. The association marked its 100th anniversary in 2026 and is recognized as an organization of general interest (reconnu d'intérêt général), which entitles members to a 60% tax deduction on their annual membership fees.

ME delivers its services through a portfolio of structured programs rather than technology products. Its core offerings include Tremplin (a one-to-one mentorship program), Croissance+ (a strategic growth and acceleration program with a jury-based selection process), ME au Féminin (a dedicated suite including Entrepren'HER, Design'HER, and Lead'HER Days bootcamps targeting women entrepreneurs, who represent 48% of the membership), MExchange, expert consultations (legal, HR, fiscal), and approximately 50 business events per year for networking. Supporting assets include a member directory, a dedicated HR platform (La Plateforme 93), and an external program portal (Parcours ME).

The association employs approximately 27 people and is governed by a board typical of loi 1901 associations, with Françoise Farag as Présidente and Stéphanie Monjoin as Déléguée Générale. Revenue is generated through annual membership subscriptions and supplemented by co-financing from public and institutional partners, including the European Social Fund+, Région Île-de-France, Département Seine-Saint-Denis, Paris Terres d'Envol, DRIEETS, and corporate sponsors such as CIC (historic banking partner) and Crédit Agricole. GTM is community-led: prospective members apply via an adhesion process, referrals flow through existing members, and the network monetizes through engagement at events and structured programs rather than through a software or product offering.

Name

ME (Mieux Entreprendre)

Legal name

Association ME – Association loi 1901

Website

https://mieuxentreprendre.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ME (Mieux Entreprendre) is a 100-year-old French non-profit association operating a membership-based entrepreneur network in Île-de-France, delivering mentorship, growth programs, expert consultations, and ~50 annual business events to SMB founders, including a dedicated track for women entrepreneurs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Association / Entrepreneur Networking Services

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

SME & Entrepreneurship Development (Trade-Linked) (BPADAMAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Microfinance, Financial Inclusion & Inclusive Markets (BPAGABAM)

Keywords

• Entrepreneur association
• Business networking
• Mentorship programs
• Expert advisory services
• Women entrepreneurship

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership subscriptions: ME generates revenue through annual membership fees paid by entrepreneurs and business leaders who join the network. Members receive access to networking events, expert consultations, mentorship programs, and training. The organization is recognized as being of 'general interest' and members benefit from 60% tax deduction on their membership fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ME (Mieux Entreprendre) is a French entrepreneur association that provides a membership-based portfolio of services for business owners, including networking events, mentorship (Tremplin), strategic growth training (Croissance+), expert consultations (Rencontres Experts), a dedicated HR platform (Plateforme RH), and the ME au Féminin program for women entrepreneurs. Its core offering is access to a curated community of entrepreneurs and a structured catalog of eight programs (Parcours Mieux Entreprendre) designed to support SME growth.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adhésion (Membership) Annual membership to ME (Mieux Entreprendre) that grants entrepreneurs and SME owners access to the association's networking events, programs, and expert resources.
• Tremplin (Mentorship program) Structured mentorship program offered by ME (Mieux Entreprendre) to support entrepreneurs through guidance from experienced members and advisors.
• Croissance+ (Strategic growth training) Training program from ME (Mieux Entreprendre) focused on strategic growth for entrepreneurs and SME owners seeking to scale their businesses.
• MExCHANGE (Networking platform) Networking platform operated by ME (Mieux Entreprendre) that facilitates connections, exchanges, and interactions among member entrepreneurs and SME owners.
• ME au Féminin (Women entrepreneurship program) Program from ME (Mieux Entreprendre) dedicated to supporting women entrepreneurs through community, mentorship, and tailored events.
• Parcours Mieux Entreprendre (8 exclusive programs) Catalog of eight exclusive, structured programs from ME (Mieux Entreprendre) covering diverse themes of entrepreneur development and SME growth.
• Plateforme RH (HR platform) HR platform from ME (Mieux Entreprendre) providing member companies with services and resources related to human resources, talent, and people management.
• Rencontres Experts (Expert consultations) Expert consultation events from ME (Mieux Entreprendre) that connect entrepreneur members with subject-matter experts for one-on-one or small-group advisory.

Quantifiable outcome

• 46 jobs created through Lead'HER Days program
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Groupe ESSI PropretéflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Top 15 cleaning services company in France, partnered for the 100th anniversary Summer Cocktail event. Supports ME's entrepreneurial ecosystem activities.
• Paris Terres d'EnvolcoreOthersCo-financing partner of ME, supporting the network's activities and programs for entrepreneurs in the territory.
• Région Île-de-FrancecoreOthersMajor regional government co-financing partner supporting ME's growth programs including Croissance+ and Entrepren'HER.
• Département Seine-Saint-DeniscoreOthersDepartmental government partner providing co-financing for entrepreneurial support programs in Seine-Saint-Denis.
• Fonds Social Européen + (FSE)coreOthersEuropean Social Fund co-financing partner supporting ME's programs for entrepreneurs including Entrepren'HER and Design'HER.
• Salvia DéveloppementflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness software publisher with 40+ years experience, partnered for the 100th anniversary celebration. Major supporter with a dedicated stand at the event.
• Ligue des Jeunes TalentsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation created in 2019 in Seine-Saint-Denis by former job seekers, supporting youth toward employment through coaching and networking events. Partner for 100th anniversary celebration.
• La MielcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for ME au Féminin programs, helping structure the first stages of female entrepreneurship projects.
• Groupe Crédit AgricolecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner of the 9th edition of 'Nos Entrepren'HER ont du talent', supporting female entrepreneurs in financial structuring and banking relationship.
• Réseau Initiative Seine-Saint-DeniscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner network providing 0% interest honor loans to facilitate access to financing for entrepreneurs at early stages.
• Roissy Pays de France agglomérationcoreOthersAgglomeration community partner supporting Croissance+ Entrepren'HER program specifically for women business owners registered in the territory.
• DRIEETS Île-de-FrancecoreOthersRegional directorate of economy, employment, and social solidarity co-financing ME's training and growth programs.
• 1 jeune 1 solutionminorOthersNational initiative supported by the Ministry of Education and co-financing ME's entrepreneurial support activities.
• Groupe ADPminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAirport group partnering with ME as part of the co-financing network supporting entrepreneurship in the region.
• Air FranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational airline partnering with ME as part of the co-financing network supporting the entrepreneur ecosystem.
• Créatrices d'AvenircoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric partnership with the competition organized by Réseau Initiative Île-de-France, providing 60,000€ in total prizes. ME provides Growth+ program access to finalists and free membership to grand winners.
• Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative FranceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational development organization partnering with ME to provide complementary support for female entrepreneurs.
• Les Premières Île-de-FranceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccelerator network for female entrepreneurs partnering with ME for entrepreneurship support.
• La MielcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStructural support organization for female entrepreneurship, partnering with ME and Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative France.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• France Active: Network supporting social and solidarity-based entrepreneurs with financing, advice and accompaniment. Comparable to ME in mission-driven non-profit SME support, with regional network structure.
• ADIE: Association supporting micro-entrepreneurs and excluded populations with microcredit and accompaniment. Comparable to ME in the non-profit, mission-driven, SME creation-and-support mission, though more financing-focused.
• Initiative France: Network of local associations providing 0% interest honor loans and mentoring to entrepreneurs launching or growing businesses. ME itself partners with a local branch (Réseau Initiative Seine-Saint-Denis), underscoring direct comparability.
• Réseau Entreprendre: National French entrepreneur network offering accompaniment, mentoring and growth programs to business leaders across regions. Directly comparable to ME in the entrepreneur-support, mentorship-driven value proposition.
• BGE (Boutiques de Gestion): Federation of regional associations supporting SME creation and development in France, including mentoring, training and financing pathways. Closely mirrors ME's non-profit, region-anchored entrepreneur-support model.
• Créatrices d'Avenir: Competition and program for women entrepreneurs, partnered with Réseau Initiative Île-de-France with €60,000 in prizes. ME is an active partner in the program, making it a directly adjacent peer in female-entrepreneurship support.
• CJD (Centre des Jeunes Dirigeants): French association of young business leaders focused on peer exchange, training and growth acceleration. Comparable to ME in the membership-based, peer-learning, executive-network format targeting SMB leaders.
• Les Premières: Accelerator network supporting women entrepreneurs in France through incubation, mentoring and funding. ME's Lead'HER Days, Entrepren'HER, Design'HER and ME au Féminin programs target the same audience with comparable accompaniment.

Broad incumbents

• CCI France (Chambers of Commerce and Industry): Public chambers providing business creation support, training, and networking to entrepreneurs across France. Comparable in member-services and SME-focus, but operates as a much larger public-sector incumbent rather than an association.
• France Angels: National federation of business angel networks supporting startup financing in France. Comparable to ME in entrepreneur accompaniment and regional network footprint, but focused on equity investment rather than peer/networking.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCH8dt8fANCvcCh-63cPbiPg
• Facebookfacebook.com/MEntr93
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mieuxentreprendre
• Instagraminstagram.com/mieux.entreprendre

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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