Rueil Entreprises

What Rueil Entreprises does

Rueil Entreprises is a French non-profit business association (Association de loi 1901) headquartered at 8 rue de la Bénarde in Rueil-Malmaison (92500), serving entrepreneurs, TPE/PME, and select larger enterprises operating in the Rueil-Malmaison area and the broader Hauts-de-Seine department of Île-de-France. The association's core offer is local business connection: it runs monthly themed workshops (Les Ateliers Cocktail), a free five-step business creation support program (Cap Création) for project leaders, the annual Rallye des Entreprises team-based event blending RSE and local economic discovery, and 'Cercles Locaux' professional circles (including dedicated HR and Cybersecurity communities) that bridge small members with larger enterprises. Underlying technology is not central to the model: services are delivered through in-person events, a Wix-hosted website, a Brevo/Sibforms newsletter, and LinkedIn presence, with no proprietary software platform.

The business model is membership-driven, with annual dues tiered by company headcount: €120 for micro-businesses (0-10 employees), €180 for 10-49 employees, €300 for 50-99 employees, €1,000 for 100-499 employees, €1,500 for 500-1,000 employees, and €2,500 for enterprises above 1,000 employees. Membership inquiries route through Patrick Paquet, with daily operations overseen by co-directors of publication Stéphanie Gardey and Jean Claude Thomas. GTM is hybrid community-led and event-driven: referrals, member word-of-mouth, and recurring flagship events (Ateliers Cocktail, Rallye, interclub evenings) function as both acquisition channels and value delivery. The association holds strategic municipal and institutional partnerships with Ville de Rueil-Malmaison, CCI Hauts-de-Seine, MEDEF Hauts-de-Seine, CPME 92, Paris&Co, and Suresnes Business Club, and is a partner of the Made In 92 competition, which drew 680 applicant companies for its 10th anniversary edition.

As a non-profit under French law, Rueil Entreprises has no external investors, no parent company, and no disclosed financial figures; revenue is entirely self-generated through membership fees, partner contributions, and event activity. The organization rebranded from 'Air e-Go' to 'Rueil Entreprises' in 2025, validated statutory modifications at an Extraordinary General Assembly on January 13, 2025, and presented its 2026 roadmap.

Name

Rueil Entreprises

Legal name

Rueil Entreprises

Website

https://rueil-entreprises.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Rueil Entreprises is a French non-profit business association (Association de loi 1901) based in Rueil-Malmaison that supports local entrepreneurs, TPE, and PME through tiered annual memberships, monthly workshops, a free business creation program, and networking events including the annual Rallye des Entreprises.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Rueil-Malmaison

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees collected from member companies. Fees are tiered based on company size (number of employees), ranging from €120 for micro-businesses to €2,500 for large enterprises with 1,000+ employees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Rueil Entreprises is a French non-profit business association (Association de loi 1901) that sells annual memberships (tiered €120–€2,500 by company size) and delivers local business networking services to entrepreneurs, TPE, PME, and larger enterprises in Rueil-Malmaison. Its portfolio includes monthly themed networking workshops (Les Ateliers Cocktail), a free Cap Création mentorship program for project creators, the annual Rallye des Entreprises cycling event, professional circles (Cercles Locaux in HR and Cybersecurity), bespoke event organization, and exclusive partner offers for members.

Product overview

Rueil Entreprises is a business networking association (association de loi 1901) providing a portfolio of services to connect and support local enterprises in Rueil-Malmaison, France. The core offerings include event organization services (Le Rallye des Entreprises), monthly networking workshops (Les Ateliers Cocktail), and a free business creation support program (Cap Création). The association operates a tiered membership model and facilitates exclusive partner offers for members. Additionally, the Cercles Locaux initiative creates professional communities enabling knowledge sharing between TPE/PME and large enterprises.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Les Ateliers Cocktail Recurring monthly workshop and cocktail networking format combining a themed professional presentation with informal networking time, designed for local entrepreneurs (TPE/PME) to share experiences and build business connections in Rueil-Malmaison.
• Cap Création Free structured mentorship program for aspiring entrepreneurs and project creators, guiding them through a 5-step methodology covering idea validation, market analysis, objective setting, financial planning, and pitch preparation, supported by volunteer expert mentors.
• Le Rallye des Entreprises Annual RSE-oriented team-building event combining cycling or trottinette treasure-hunt visiting local businesses and city landmarks, designed for around 240 participants organised in 40 teams of 6, blending team building with local economic discovery.
• Organisation d'évènements locaux Bespoke local event organisation service leveraging member expertise in creativity, communication, and project execution to develop innovative local economic events for member companies and partners.
• Adhésion/Membership Annual membership to the association with tiered pricing by company size (€120 for 0–10 employees, €180 for 10–49, €300 for 50–99, €1,000 for 100–499, €1,500 for 500–1,000, €2,500 for 1,000+), granting access to networking events, Ateliers Cocktail, partner offers, and the member directory.
• Cercles Locaux Industry-specific professional circles (currently HR and Cybersecurity) that enable large enterprises and TPE/PME to share practices through workshops, conferences, and case studies, serving as a bridge between large-company initiatives and small-business networks.
• Offres Partenaires Exclusive partner offers and discounts reserved for association members, covering seminar venues, consulting services, cycling solutions, and event catering, sourced from institutional and private partners.

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, secondary and minor.

• Ville de Rueil-MalmaisoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government partner supporting economic development initiatives. The city works with Rueil Entreprises on economic events, the Rallye des Entreprises, and local business support programs.
• CCI Hauts-de-SeinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChambre de Commerce et d'Industrie des Hauts-de-Seine collaborates on interclub business events and economic initiatives in the department.
• MEDEF Hauts-de-SeinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployers' federation partnership for joint economic events and business networking activities.
• CPME 92coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConfédération des Petites et Moyennes Entreprises chapter collaboration for SME representation and business events.
• Suresnes Business ClubmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-organization of interclub business events including the major AI-themed evening on September 17, 2026, bringing together business clubs from Hauts-de-Seine and South-West Paris region.
• Paris&CosecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerParis business development agency participating in economic roundtables and territorial initiatives.
• Made In 92secondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerCompetition celebrating entrepreneurial excellence in Hauts-de-Seine. Rueil Entreprises was partner for the 10th anniversary event showcasing 680 candidate companies.
• Office du Tourisme de Rueil-MalmaisonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal tourism office supporting the Rallye des Entreprises event.
• BNI (Business Network International)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBNI referral network mentioned by members as a source of business referrals and networking.
• 60 000 RebondsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational association helping business owners rebuild their professional path after company closure. Philippe CHAILLAND is a member.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BNI France: Global business referral networking organization with French chapters. Comparable as a structured referral/networking model for local entrepreneurs; cited by Rueil Entreprises members as a competing referral network.
• Suresnes Business Club: Neighbouring commune-level business club serving Suresnes entrepreneurs with events and networking. Directly comparable as a hyper-local business club in Hauts-de-Seine; Rueil Entreprises actively partners with this club on interclub events.

Emerging players

• 60 000 Rebonds: National French association supporting entrepreneurs after business failure. Comparable as a French association model serving entrepreneur members with structured support programs; mentioned as an indirect partner through member Philippe CHAILLAND.

Regional players

• Made In 92: Departmental competition celebrating entrepreneurial excellence in Hauts-de-Seine. Comparable as a regional platform elevating local entrepreneurs; partnered with Rueil Entreprises for the 10th anniversary edition with 680 candidate companies.

Others

• Rotary Club France: Global service-club network with local French chapters focused on professional networking and community impact. Thematically similar as a membership-driven professional networking and community engagement organization, though with a broader civic mission.

Broad incumbents

• Initiative France: National network of local business creation support platforms offering mentoring and zero-interest loans to entrepreneurs. Comparable in its free business creation support function (parallel to Cap Création) at greater national scale.
• MEDEF Hauts-de-Seine (MEDEF 92): Departmental MEDEF chapter providing business representation and networking to local employers. Overlaps in audience and event programming with Rueil Entreprises.
• CCI Hauts-de-Seine: Chamber of Commerce for the Hauts-de-Seine department offering networking, training, and representation services. Both a partner and a broader incumbent offering overlapping services to the same SME population.
• Paris&Co: Paris-region economic development agency running incubators, events, and territorial initiatives. Comparable as an institutional actor in regional economic development; partner on territorial roundtables.
• CPME Hauts-de-Seine (CPME 92): Confédération des Petites et Moyennes Entreprises chapter for Hauts-de-Seine representing SME interests. Overlaps with Rueil Entreprises' SME support and event programming.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rueil-entreprises

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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