Prun'

What Prun' does

Prun' is a non-profit community radio station (association loi 1901) founded in 1999 and headquartered at 23 rue Jeanne d'Arc in Nantes, France. It broadcasts on FM frequency 92 MHz in the Nantes metropolitan area and on DAB+ digital radio in Nantes and Saint-Nazaire, with programming also distributed via online streaming, mobile apps (TuneIn, Radio.fr), VLC, and podcast platforms. The station produces 60–80 original radio emissions annually across genres including electro, groove, hip-hop, reggae, rock, and societal/cultural topics, with content curated by a permanent staff of 5 augmented by 4 service civique volunteers and 250+ annual volunteers recruited through seasonal open calls.

The technology stack is conventional broadcasting infrastructure: FM transmitter, DAB+ digital broadcasting, an internet streaming flux at prun.net, a website hosted on Scaleway, and consumer-side integrations with TuneIn, Radio.fr, Spotify (for the "C'était quoi ce morceau?" track discovery feature), and iTunes. There is no proprietary technology platform, API, or developer-facing product. A secondary service line consists of educational "Ateliers Radio" workshops conducted in schools, universities, and community centers.

Prun' operates an ad-free, membership- and grant-financed model. Revenue is sourced from individual membership fees (€45/year standard, €15/year student, €25/year reduced "Carte Blanche" for low-income Nantes residents) and from public grants across eight institutions including the Ministry of Culture's FSER fund, Ville de Nantes, Nantes Université, Département de Loire-Atlantique, Région des Pays de la Loire, CROUS Nantes, DRDJSCS Pays de la Loire, and Agence Service Civique. The station is governed by a volunteer bureau (currently presided by Camille Le Guennec for the 2025–2026 season) and is a member of national and regional associative radio networks (GRAM, FRAP, SNRL). Reported audience reach as of the 2019 Mediametrie study was 13,700 regular listeners, 38,600 weekly listeners, and 103,200 global listeners.

Name

Prun'

Legal name

Association Prun'

Website

https://prun.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Prun' is a non-profit community radio station founded in 1999 in Nantes, France, broadcasting on 92 FM and DAB+ with 60-80 annual programs focused on emerging music, local culture, and youth media education, funded by membership fees and public grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Radio Broadcasting

NAICS

Radio Broadcasting Stations (516110), Radio Broadcasting Stations (51611)

SIC

Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro primary industry

Public/Noncommercial Radio Broadcasting (NPR, Community, Campus) (MPAIAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Radio Network Distribution & Programming Services (Syndicators, Format Providers) (MPAIAEAH), Public Broadcasting Content Distribution & Interconnection (Sat/IP feeds) (MPABADAI)

Keywords

• Community radio broadcasting
• Local music discovery
• Media education workshops
• Podcast production
• Independent radio station

Headquarters

HQ city

Nantes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Prun' operates as a non-profit association (loi 1901) financed through membership fees. Standard membership costs 45€ per year, student membership is 15€ per year, and Carte Blanche (low-income residents of Nantes) is 25€ per year.
2. Public funding and grants: Prun' receives financial support from multiple public institutions including the Ministry of Culture and Communication (FSER), Ville de Nantes, Nantes Université, Département de Loire-Atlantique, Région des Pays de la Loire, CROUS Nantes, DRDJSCS Pays de Loire, and Agence Service Civique.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Prun' is a non-profit community radio station broadcasting from Nantes and Saint-Nazaire on FM (92 FM) and DAB+, with online streaming and podcast distribution. It produces 60-80 original radio programs (émissions) annually covering emerging music, social justice, local news, and culture, supported by 250+ annual volunteers. The station also offers radio workshops (ateliers radio) for media education to schools, universities, and community groups.

Product overview

Prun' is a non-commercial community radio station operated by a non-profit association ( loi 1901), broadcasting from Nantes and Saint-Nazaire. The station operates as a unified platform combining FM broadcasting (92FM), DAB+ digital radio, and online streaming. Its portfolio includes 60-80 annual radio programs covering diverse genres (electro, groove, hip-hop, reggae, rock, society, culture, sports), on-demand podcasts, and radio workshops for educational purposes. The station is accessible via its website, streaming flux, TuneIn, Radio.fr mobile apps, and VLC/iTunes. Key features include C'était quoi ce morceau? for track discovery integrated with Spotify, and L'Atelier showcasing workshop productions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Radio Broadcasting (92 FM) Live FM radio broadcasting at 92 MHz serving Nantes and surrounding areas, available free to listeners with no advertising.
• DAB+ Digital Radio

Quantifiable outcome

• 13,700 regular listeners, 38,600 weekly listeners, 103,200 global listeners
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Nantes UniversitécoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNantes University partners with Prun' for student journalism projects, media education workshops, and campus radio programming. Prun' focuses closely on campus life and student concerns.
• Le FerrailleurcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConcert venue on the banks of the Loire in Nantes - Prun' broadcasts from this venue and promotes its outdoor concert programming (Concerts Sauvages) during summer.
• StéréoluxminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNantes cultural venue and music club - partner for music programming and artist coverage.
• La Bouche d'AircoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for the Parcours Chanson program addressing gender discrimination in the music industry with middle school students through collaborative workshops.
• Atelier des InitiativescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrun' is a member of Atelier des Initiatives, a network supporting associative and citizen initiatives in Nantes.
• GRAM (Groupement des Radios Associatives)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrun' is a member of GRAM, a regional network of associative radio stations.
• FRAP (Fédération des Radios Associatives de Pays de la Loire)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrun' is a member of FRAP, the regional federation of associative radio stations in Pays de la Loire.
• SNRL (Syndicat National des Radios Libres)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrun' is a member of SNRL, the national union of free radio stations representing associative radio interests at the national level.
• Le PôleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrun' is a member of Le Pôle, a network of cultural organizations.
• Club de la Presse Nantes AtlantiqueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrun' is a member of the Nantes press club for media professional networking.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Radio Nova: Independent French radio station with music discovery focus and eclectic programming. Comparable in alternative/emerging music format and editorial independence, though commercial rather than non-profit.
• C Lab: Student radio station that partners with Prun' for summer programming. Comparable in student radio format, music discovery focus, and volunteer-based community radio model in the French higher education ecosystem.
• Radio Grenouille: Community radio station based in Marseille, also a member of GRAM and other associative radio federations. Directly comparable as a French non-commercial community radio with FSER funding, music discovery focus, and grassroots volunteer model.
• Radio Campus France: National federation of student and community radio stations in France. Prun' is an affiliated member of the same associative radio network, with overlapping student-target audience, music discovery programming, and DAB+ distribution model.
• Radio Campus Paris: Student radio station in Paris that is already a programming partner of Prun' for summer shows. Directly comparable in mission (student/community focus), music discovery format, volunteer-driven operations, and associative non-profit status.
• Ouï FM: French independent radio focused on rock, indie, and alternative music. Comparable in alternative music discovery positioning and support for emerging artists, though operating commercially at national scale.

Broad incumbents

• France Culture: Major French public radio focused on culture, society, and intellectual programming. Comparable in non-commercial public broadcasting model and reliance on French state cultural funding, but at vastly larger scale.
• FIP (Radio France): Public freeform music radio operated by Radio France. Comparable in emerging music discovery focus and public broadcasting model, but operates at national scale as part of a larger broadcaster portfolio.

Emerging players

• Eurêka FM: Smaller French community/associative radio station. Comparable in non-profit associative model, public funding reliance, and volunteer-driven community media approach, though with more limited reach.

Regional players

• Grégory (Radio Campus Lyon): Student radio in Lyon with similarities to Prun' in operating model but serving a different metropolitan geographic market. Comparable in student-targeted programming, music first approach, and associative structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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