Véo

What Véo does

Véo is a private French operator of a network of 18–19 local cinemas ("cinémas de proximité") serving small and mid-sized towns across France, with a headquarters in Égletons, Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Its core product is physical cinema screenings delivered through locally-branded venues (e.g., La Dolce Vita in Andernos, Le Sénéchal in Guéret, Le Carnot in Ussel, Astrolab' in Labarthe-sur-Lèze), supported by a centralized online booking platform (achat.veocinemas.fr) and native iOS/Android mobile applications (Véo Ciné). The underlying technology stack is operated by core partner CINE GROUP, which provides ticketing, web infrastructure, and mobile app development, with additional hosting via Webedia/Netlify and consent management through Didomi.

The business model is multi-stream: per-ticket sales at €8.00 full price (€5.50 reduced, €4.00 child, €3.50–€5.00 student), a rechargeable subscription card (Carte Véo) at €5.00/seat in 6- or 10-place packs valid 1–2 years, B2B corporate tickets (CE/Entreprises) at €6.30–€7.20 per seat, concessions, and a points-based loyalty program. Customer segments include individual consumers (primary), corporate clients and CE committees, schools/youth groups, and seniors. Distribution is omnichannel: physical box offices, the achat.veocinemas.fr web storefront, mobile apps, and direct B2B sales, all within a single-country (France) footprint.

Name

Véo

Legal name

Véo

Website

https://veocinemas.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Véo is a private French operator of a network of 18–19 regional cinemas (cinémas de proximité) serving small and mid-sized French towns, with centralized online booking, mobile apps, subscription cards, and B2B corporate ticket programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Movie Theater Operations

NAICS

Motion Picture Theaters (except Drive-Ins) (512131), Motion Picture and Video Exhibition (51213)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture Theaters (7830)

akta.pro primary industry

Mobile & Outdoor Cinema Operators (MPADAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ticketing & Admissions Platforms (Cinema/Festival) (MPADAKAM), Private Screenings & Venue Rentals (Corporate, Parties) (MPADAKAJ), Cinema Concessions & On-site F&B Operations (MPADAKAN)

Keywords

• Local cinema operations
• Movie ticket sales
• Cinema subscription cards
• Online movie booking
• Corporate ticket packages

Headquarters

HQ city

Toulouse

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Individual ticket sales at standard and reduced rates (students, seniors, unemployed, disabled persons). Full price tickets at 8.00€, reduced rate at 5.50€.
2. Subscription Cards: Rechargeable magnetic cards sold in 6-seat (30€ valid 1 year) or 10-seat (50€ valid 2 years) packages at 5.00€ per seat. Card purchase additional 2€.
3. Corporate Tickets (CE/Billeterie): Bulk ticket sales to companies, associations and local authorities. National Véo tickets at 7.20€ per seat (25 tickets + 1 free). Local tickets at 6.30€ per seat. Valid 12 months.
4. Concessions: Food and beverage sales including candy, drinks, and snacks at cinema locations.
5. Loyalty Program: Fidelity program managing accumulated points for subscribers, offering advantages and special access to regular customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Véo operates a network of 18 local cinemas (cinémas de proximité) across regional France, offering film screenings (mainstream, Art & Essai, youth, and outdoor) and ancillary services such as on-site concessions and special events. The network is supported by a centralized online ticketing platform (achat.veocinemas.fr), native iOS/Android mobile applications, a rechargeable subscription card with discounted per-seat pricing, and bulk corporate ticket packages for businesses and committees.

Product overview

Véo operates as a network of local cinemas across France, offering a unified customer experience through multiple touchpoints. The core offering centers on physical cinema screenings supported by online ticket booking via achat.veocinemas.fr and native iOS/Android mobile apps. The product portfolio includes a subscription loyalty card program (Carte Véo) providing discounted bulk tickets, B2B corporate ticket packages for companies and committees, seasonal outdoor cinema events, and youth-focused programming. Individual cinema websites maintain local identity while sharing the centralized booking infrastructure. The network spans 19 cinema locations including Andernos, Caussade, Châteaurenard, Colomiers, Decazeville, Espalion, Fronton, Labarthe-sur-Lèze, Muret, Revel, Saint-Chamond, Saint-Jean-d'Angély, Sète, Tulle, Ussel, and the upcoming Cartoucherie Toulouse (opening October 2025).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Véo Cinémas Network A network of 18 local cinemas (cinémas de proximité) operating under the Véo brand across multiple regional towns in France, offering film screenings, online ticket booking, and loyalty programs to local communities.
• Online Ticket Booking (achat.veocinemas.fr) Centralized online platform for purchasing cinema tickets across all 18 Véo cinema locations, supporting seat selection, multiple payment methods including cards and prepaid tickets, and e-ticket delivery for individual consumers.
• Carte Véo Subscription Card Rechargeable magnetic loyalty card offering discounted cinema tickets at €5.00 per seat versus €8.00 full price. Available in 6-place (€30, valid 1 year) or 10-place (€50, valid 2 years) packages, with a €2 card purchase fee. Targeted at regular moviegoers.
• Véo Ciné Mobile App Native iOS and Android mobile applications (Véo Ciné) enabling users to browse showtimes, view movie listings, and access cinema information and booking services on mobile devices across all Véo cinema locations.
• Corporate Tickets (Tickets CE/Entreprises) B2B ticket packages for companies, CE committees, associations, and local authorities offering discounted bulk cinema tickets at €6.30–€7.20 per seat (including management fees), with 25 tickets plus 1 free, valid 12 months in all Véo cinemas. Includes private screenings and special invitations.
• Outdoor Cinema (Plein Air) Seasonal outdoor cinema events offered during summer, bringing open-air film screenings to local communities across the Véo network.
• Professional Christmas Trees (Arbres de Noël Pro) B2B offering for businesses to organize Christmas tree events at Véo cinemas, targeting corporate clients for end-of-year staff celebrations and events.
• Youth Programs (Jeune Public) Programming and events targeting younger audiences with special pricing for children under 14 (€4.00) and lycée students (€3.50 for Art & Essai films, €5.00 for other films), along with age-appropriate content selection.

Quantifiable outcome

• Subscription cards available from 5.00€ per seat vs 8.00€ full price (37.5% savings)

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CINE GROUPcoreTechnology or IntegrationCINE GROUP (cgie.fr) provides ticketing technology, website development, and booking infrastructure for Véo cinemas. Located at 2 rue Paul Vaillant-Couturier, 92300 Levallois-Perret. Powers the achat.veocinemas.fr booking platform and mobile applications.
• Apple (iOS App Store)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Véo mobile application on iOS devices (iPhone/iPad). App: Véo Ciné (ID560444402).
• Google (Google Play)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Véo mobile application on Android devices. App: fr.rc.veo_cine.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mégarama: Mégarama is a French regional cinema chain operating multiplexes outside Paris in mid-sized cities, sharing Véo's strategy of serving regional markets rather than competing head-on in Paris. Comparable scale and multi-site regional operator model.
• CGR Cinémas: CGR is a major French regional cinema chain with ~70 locations, similar to Véo's model of serving smaller and regional cities rather than only Paris metros. Both networks compete for the same regional exhibitor positioning and operate multi-site brands.
• CinéAlpes / Cinémas de Proximité networks: Regional proximity-cinema networks operating single and multi-screen venues in small French towns, sharing Véo's "cinéma de proximité" positioning, decentralized local branding, and rural/small-town catchment focus.

Broad incumbents

• Kinepolis Group: Kinepolis is a major European cinema operator with locations across France (including former Gaumont partnership sites). Comparable as a multi-territory cinema operator but at significantly larger scale and with premium-format investments Véo cannot match.
• UGC: UGC is one of France's largest cinema operators with multiplex dominance across major cities; it competes with Véo for film programming, audience, and B2B corporate clients, though Véo serves catchments UGC typically does not enter.
• Pathé Gaumont: Combined Pathé/Gaumont operates France's largest cinema network and is also a producer/distributor. Competes directly with Véo for theatrical audiences and corporate ticket sales, with substantially greater scale and studio integration.
• MK2 Cinémas: MK2 operates an art-house focused cinema circuit in France with strong subscription and loyalty programs (similar concept to Carte Véo), making it directly comparable in product/programming philosophy, though concentrated in Paris.

Emerging players

• Carlotta Films: French independent distributor/exhibitor focused on repertory and art-house programming (Art & Essai), which overlaps with Véo's specialty Art & Essai screenings and youth programming focus. Smaller scale but comparable niche positioning.

Others

• Les Cinémas Indépendants (Syndicat): The French union of independent cinema operators represents the broader community of small regional exhibitors of which Véo's local venues are typical members; not a direct competitor but a relevant industry body and peer ecosystem.
• Confiserie du Cinéma (concessions suppliers): Specialized supplier of cinema concessions (popcorn, candy, beverages) serving French cinema operators including independents like Véo; not a competitor but a relevant value-chain peer given Véo's on-site F&B operations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/veocinemas

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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