The Good Lobby France

Name

The Good Lobby France

Legal name

eLABEurope (operated as The Good Lobby)

Website

https://thegoodlobby.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civic Engagement and Advocacy Services

NAICS

Other Social Advocacy Organizations (813319), Civic and Social Organizations (81341), Human Rights Organizations (813311), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Affairs, Government Relations & Lobbying (BPAFADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Government Accountability, Ethics & Anti-Corruption Advocacy (BPAGAFAN), Education Policy, Research & Advocacy Organizations (Nonprofit) (BPAGADAN), Public Charities & Grantmaking Intermediaries (BPAGAKAE)

Keywords

• Pro bono advocacy
• Civic engagement services
• Public affairs consulting
• Nonprofit accompaniment
• Democratic participation

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Foundation funding: The organization receives support from foundations such as Porticus for specific initiatives like Les Oubliés de la République.
2. Pro bono services: Services are provided free of charge to civil society organizations; the model relies on volunteer time donated by professionals from consulting firms and corporations.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Good Lobby France is a nonprofit civic engagement organization that provides free pro bono advocacy, public affairs, and lobbying accompaniment to civil society organizations defending under-represented ("orphan") causes. It matches selected NGOs with teams of volunteer lawyers, public affairs consultants, and communications professionals, runs the year-long 'Lobbying pour tous' incubation program and the 'Les Oubliés de la République' initiative, and publishes advocacy guides, studies, and training resources.

Product overview

The Good Lobby France operates as a civic engagement nonprofit organization with three interconnected programmatic pillars: (1) the 'Lobbying pour tous' year-long pro bono incubation program matching civil society organizations with expert volunteers for strategic advocacy support; (2) the 'Les Oubliés de la République' initiative amplifying marginalized voices in policy discussions; and (3) a resource center providing educational guides, policy studies, and think tank publications. The organization also publishes advocacy guides including the Citizen Guide, books like 'Le lobbying autrement' and 'Lobbying for Change', and practical toolkits on social media and European citizen lobbying.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lobbying pour tous: A pro bono program that provides lobbying skills and support to associations with orphan causes, pairing them with volunteer experts and consulting firms.
• Les Oubliés de la République
• Centre de ressources

Products and services

• Lobbying pour tous Year-long pro bono incubation program that matches civil society organizations defending orphan causes with teams of 4–6 expert volunteers (lawyers, public affairs consultants, communications professionals) who provide strategic advocacy support to amplify the organizations' voices in public debate.
• Les Oubliés de la République Direct advocacy initiative that gives voice to marginalized populations (homeless people, survivors of prostitution, children in foster care) who are typically excluded from policy discussions affecting them, enabling them to participate in democratic processes.
• Centre de ressources Knowledge hub providing think tank notes, studies, and practical tools (including the Citizen Guide) to reinvent French democracy and strengthen civil society's capacity for civic engagement.
• Le Guide citoyen Citizen guide providing practical guidance on lobbying techniques, social media mobilization, and democratic engagement tools for civil society organizations.
• Le lobbying autrement Book by Gaëtan de Royer exploring how lobbying can become a tool for democratic transformation accessible to all citizens, presenting keys to contribute to institutional reform.
• Lobbying for Change Practical guidebook by Alberto Alemanno enabling citizens and NGOs to engage with policy-makers and institutions, featuring stories of successful citizen lobbying campaigns.
• Social Media for Change Open-access toolkit by Alexander Mäkelä on using social media platforms effectively for civic engagement, covering content creation, online community building, and responsible social media practices.
• The European Guide to Citizen Lobbying Practical booklet presenting resources and channels available for citizen lobbying actions in Europe, including advocacy campaigns, petitions, and FOIA requests.
• Études (Studies) Policy studies published by The Good Lobby France, including analysis on presidential overreach in the Fifth Republic and legislative amendment control mechanisms.

Quantifiable outcome

• 27 non-profit organizations supported over 4 years (2021-2025)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Communication & InstitutionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Public affairs consultancy that joined the pro bono network in 2023 as one of three consulting firms collaborating on common missions - a first in the sector's history.
• EuraliacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Public affairs consultancy that joined the pro bono network in 2023 as one of three consulting firms collaborating on common missions.
• DentonscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Law firm that partners with The Good Lobby France as part of the pro bono network, providing legal expertise to supported organizations.
• KozcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Koz is the original cabinet that launched The Good Lobby France in 2021, based on the team from Koz Conseil. It co-animates the pro bono network along with other partners.
• PurpozminorGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipative platform used for online voting to select organizations for the annual accompaniment program.
• eLABEuropecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-partisan organization registered in Spain that operates The Good Lobby network internationally, founded by Alberto Alemanno (Professor of Law at HEC Paris and NYU Law School).
• Réseau EntourageminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner association in the 'Les Oubliés de la République' initiative, working with people experiencing exclusion.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• European Civic Forum: Pan-European network of civil society organizations advocating for participatory democracy and citizens' rights in EU policy. Comparable as a Brussels-based civic engagement and pro-democracy advocacy organization operating in the same policy space.
• PILnet: International non-profit that brokers pro bono legal services for civil society organizations, with strong European footprint. Directly comparable as a pro bono legal-advocacy intermediary operating in the EU civic space.
• Taproot Foundation: Major US nonprofit connecting nonprofits with pro bono professionals in marketing, strategy, IT and operations. Closely analogous model of matching skilled volunteers to nonprofit consulting engagements, though without the public affairs specialization.
• Pro Bono Institute: US-based nonprofit that develops and expands pro bono programs across law and professional services globally. Directly comparable as a pro bono infrastructure organization that mobilizes professional expertise for civil society impact.
• Catchafire: Skills-based volunteering platform that matches professionals to nonprofits for pro bono projects. Comparable in technology-mediated pro bono matchmaking and nonprofit capacity-building, with broader scope beyond public affairs.
• The Good Lobby (eLABEurope parent): The Brussels-founded parent organization operating the same skill-sharing pro bono lobbying model across Europe. Directly comparable mission, methodology, and founder; The Good Lobby France is its French chapter.

Broad incumbents

• Fondation de France: France's largest philanthropic foundation, redistributing grants across thousands of civil society projects. Comparable as a French nonprofit grantmaking and capacity-support infrastructure, though operating as a funder rather than a direct advocacy service provider.
• Ashoka France: French affiliate of Ashoka, the global social entrepreneurship network supporting innovative civic and social ventures. Comparable as a French organization identifying and backing changemakers, though focused on social enterprise rather than pro bono public affairs.

Emerging players

• Democracy International: European non-profit advocating for citizens' participation in democratic decision-making beyond elections. Comparable in mission of strengthening citizen voice in EU and national policy processes, with thematic overlap on participatory democracy.
• Transparency International France: French chapter of the global anti-corruption coalition advocating for accountability in public decision-making. Comparable in mission around lobbying reform, democratic integrity, and civil society voice in policy, though focused on anti-corruption rather than general advocacy support.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TheGoodLobbyFR
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-good-lobby-france

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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