UP TO

What UP TO does

UP TO (operating as UP TO LINK) is a community-driven alumni network platform operated by FACE Hérault, a Montpellier-based non-profit affiliated with Fondation FACE (Fondation Agir Contre l'Exclusion) whose mission centers on digital inclusion and professional integration. The platform connects current students, former graduates, teachers, and partner companies through a member directory with geolocation, private messaging, a news feed, an events calendar, a job board with CV database (CVthèque), and candidate/job alerts. Social login is offered via Google, LinkedIn, Microsoft, and Facebook to lower onboarding friction.

Name

UP TO

Legal name

FACE Hérault

Website

https://upto-numerique.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

UP TO (UP TO LINK) is a free alumni network platform run by Montpellier non-profit FACE Hérault, connecting digital-sector students, graduates, educators, and partner employers via a job board, member directory, events, and messaging built on AlumnForce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Alumni Network Platform

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Student & Alumni Communities (BPAMABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mentoring, Coaching, Alumni Networking & Peer Support Platforms (EDAFAMAN), Internship/Apprenticeship Matching & Work-Based Learning Platforms (EDAFAMAL)

Keywords

• Alumni network platform
• Online community service
• Job board platform
• Professional networking
• Career development

Headquarters

HQ city

Montpellier

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Alumni Network Services: UP TO LINK appears to operate as a free community platform for alumni and students of the associated school. No commercial revenue model is disclosed. The platform is funded by FACE Hérault as part of its digital inclusion and professional integration mission.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

UP TO LINK is a web-based alumni network platform operated by FACE Hérault that connects students, graduates, teachers, and partner companies through a member directory with geolocation, a job board, CV database, events calendar, news feed, and private messaging. The platform is built on AlumnForce technology and is offered free of charge as part of FACE Hérault's digital inclusion and professional integration mission.

Product overview

UP TO LINK is an alumni network platform built on AlumnForce software, designed for FACE Hérault to connect graduates, current students, professors, and partner companies. The platform operates as a unified ecosystem combining a member directory with geolocation, private messaging, news feeds, an events calendar, and a comprehensive job board system with candidate sourcing tools. Core modules include the Member Directory, Private Messaging, News Feed, Events Calendar, Job Board (with CVthèque), and Job/Candidate Alert systems. Additional features encompass social login via Google, LinkedIn, Microsoft, and Facebook, employer branding tools for company profile customization, profile management, and a Wanted module for peer referrals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• UP TO LINK Alumni Network Platform Online alumni network platform serving students, alumni, teachers, and partner companies of FACE Hérault with member directory, job board, CV database, events calendar, news feed, and private messaging, built on AlumnForce technology.
• Job Board (Gestion des offres d'emploi et de stage) Job board for posting and browsing employment and internship opportunities, with features for job alerts, saving offers, and online applications.
• Member Directory (Annuaire des membres) Searchable directory of alumni, students, teachers, and recruiters with geolocation functionality enabling users to find and connect with other network members.
• Events Calendar (Agenda) Event management and listing system for professional events, after-works, conferences, jobdatings, and informal networking gatherings.
• CV Database (CVthèque) and Recruiter Dashboard Resume database and recruiter dashboard allowing employers to search active job seekers, filter profiles, manage applications, preview CVs, add candidates to favorites, and set up candidate alerts.

Quantifiable outcome

• The platform reached over 850 views on early content and 1,231 views on employer-focused recruitment guides, indicating an active and growing user base.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• FACENERGIE SPORTminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 2023FACENERGIE SPORT collaborated with UP TO LINK and FACE Hérault to organize a joint event ('FACENERGIE SPORT : Courrez vers l'avenir numérique!') on June 23, 2023. The event combined a sports tournament, e-sport activities, career coaching, and a forum for discovering digital professions. It was part of 'La Semaine du Numérique s'invite dans les quartiers', targeting job seekers interested in digital careers and connecting them with training centers and employers.
• FACE Hérault (Fondation Agir Contre l'Exclusion)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUP TO LINK is the alumni network platform operated by FACE Hérault. FACE Hérault is a non-profit foundation (Fondation Agir Contre l'Exclusion) based in Montpellier that works on digital inclusion and professional integration. UP TO LINK was created by FACE Hérault to foster networking among alumni, students, and partner companies. FACE Hérault provides the organizational backing, contact information (101 rue Robert Fabre, 34080 Montpellier), and mission alignment with digital inclusion. The platform is closely tied to FACE Hérault's broader programs such as 'Le Numérique s'invite dans les quartiers'.
• AlumnForcecoreTechnology or IntegrationUP TO LINK is built on the AlumnForce platform technology. AlumnForce provides the SaaS infrastructure powering the alumni network, including member directory, job board, event management, private messaging, and recruiter dashboard features. The platform footer states 'Site du réseau réalisé par AlumnForce' (Network site built by AlumnForce). The platform's OAuth login endpoints reference alumnforce.net, confirming the technology partnership.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Almabase: Almabase builds alumni engagement platforms for educational institutions with features like directories, events, mentoring, and career services. It is a direct competitor in the alumni-network SaaS category that UP TO LINK occupies.
• Hivebrite: Hivebrite offers an all-in-one community management platform with member directories, job boards, event management, and private messaging — closely mirroring UP TO LINK's feature set and serving alumni associations, nonprofits, and professional communities.
• PeopleGrove: PeopleGrove provides alumni mentoring, networking, and career-services platforms for universities, with comparable modules (directory, job board, events, messaging) and a similar GTM targeting educational institutions and their employer partners.
• AlumnForce: AlumnForce is the SaaS provider that powers UP TO LINK's platform and also operates its own alumni/community network product for schools and foundations. It is the most directly comparable company since it both supplies the technology and competes for the same alumni-network customer segment.
• Graduway: Graduway provides alumni networking and community engagement software to schools, universities, and nonprofits globally. It directly competes with the alumni-network functionality UP TO LINK delivers, including directory, mentoring, and career services modules.

Others

• Fondation FACE: Fondation FACE is UP TO LINK's parent nonprofit and operates the broader network of regional FACE foundations across France. It is adjacent rather than competitive — it sets the mission and funding context in which UP TO LINK operates.

Broad incumbents

• LinkedIn: LinkedIn operates the dominant global professional network offering alumni tools, job listings, and messaging. It is a broader incumbent that overlaps with UP TO LINK's networking and recruiting functionality but is not specialized in alumni community management.
• Wiley Education Services (Alumnaire / mHEALTH): Wiley's education services arm offers student-success and career-services platforms for universities. It competes for the same EdTech + career-services budget that funds platforms like UP TO LINK, but as part of a much broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/up-to-by-simplon

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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