VINCI Immobilier Résidences Gérées

What VINCI Immobilier Résidences Gérées does

VINCI Immobilier Résidences Gérées is the exploitation (operations) division of VINCI Immobilier, itself part of the publicly listed French VINCI Group (EPA: SF). Headquartered in Lyon with 61 employees, the company develops and operates managed service residences across France under three distinct consumer brands: Ovelia (senior residences, launched 2010), Student Factory (student residences, launched 2016), and Bikube (coliving for young active professionals, launched 2019). VINCI Immobilier acquired a majority stake in 2014, formally integrating the entity as its dedicated operational arm for service residences.

The company generates recurring rental income by leasing fully-equipped apartments (T1 to T3 configurations) with hospitality-grade amenities — including reception, dining, wellness/spa, coworking, and community spaces — to individual residents on residential tenancy agreements. Residences are sited in prime urban locations near city centers, universities, and public transport across French cities including Lyon, Paris, Bordeaux, Strasbourg, Nice, Marseille, Rouen, and Montpellier. The technology layer is modest: a connected services mobile application providing real-time parcel notifications (deployed at Student Factory Nice) and brand-specific consumer websites (ovelia.fr, student-factory.com, bikube.co). No proprietary AI/ML capabilities, patents, or third-party technology integrations are evidenced.

The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, with properties marketed through brand-specific digital channels and direct sales contact rather than third-party resellers. The company also engages a secondary institutional channel serving investors and local authorities (Collectivités) for development partnerships, though the core revenue stream remains individual residential rents. Operational partners include Novaom, Camden, and Résidences de France as supporting service providers.

Name

VINCI Immobilier Résidences Gérées

Legal name

VINCI Immobilier Résidences Gérées

Website

https://vinci-immobilier-rg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

VINCI Immobilier Résidences Gérées operates three managed-residence brands in France — Ovelia for seniors, Student Factory for students, and Bikube for young professionals — as the exploitation arm of VINCI Immobilier/VINCI Group, generating recurring rental income from urban properties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed Residential Real Estate

NAICS

Other Traveler Accommodation (72119)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513)

akta.pro primary industry

Extended-Stay Brand Residences (Managed Residences) (THAGAEAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Co-Living / Hybrid Extended-Stay Residences (THAGAEAK)

Keywords

• Senior service residences
• Student housing
• Coliving residences
• Managed residential properties
• Serviced apartment rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Lyon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Rental Income from Managed Residences: The company generates primary revenue through rental income from its managed residences across three brands (Ovelia for seniors, Student Factory for students, Bikube for young professionals). Properties feature fully equipped apartments (T1 to T3) with common spaces and services, rented to individual residents on residential tenancy agreements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

VINCI Immobilier Résidences Gérées develops, operates, and manages service residences in France under three distinct brands: Ovelia (senior residences with reception, pool/spa, and restaurant services), Student Factory (student residences with coworking, lounge areas, and connected parcel-notification services), and Bikube (coliving residences for young active professionals with hotel services, restaurant/bar, and coworking). The company rents fully equipped apartments (T1 to T3) with common spaces directly to individual residents on residential tenancy agreements across urban locations in France.

Product overview

VINCI Immobilier Résidences Gérées operates a multi-brand platform for managed service residences in France, organized into three distinct brands serving different demographic segments: OVELIA (seniors), STUDENT FACTORY (students), and BIKUBE (young active professionals). Each brand operates independently with tailored housing solutions, amenities, and services. The company develops and manages properties across France, with residences located in cities including Lyon, Paris, Bordeaux, Strasbourg, Nice, Montpellier, and others. Core services include reception, security, internet connectivity, well-being facilities, dining options, and resident animations, with specific offerings varying by brand (e.g., OVELIA features pool/spa and restaurant services; Student Factory offers coworking and parcel locker connectivity; Bikube provides coliving spaces and a hotel/restaurant concept).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OVELIA: Brand of managed service residences for seniors, offering secure, comfortable, and convivial housing solutions near shops and public transport.
• STUDENT FACTORY
• BIKUBE

Products and services

• Ovelia Managed service residences for seniors (typically 65+) offering secure, comfortable, and convivial housing in urban locations near shops and public transport. Features T1 to T3 apartments with balconies or terraces, 7-day reception, pool and/or balneo spa areas, and restaurant services. Common spaces are designed for relaxation and community engagement.
• Student Factory Student residences offering modern, well-located housing in prime urban locations near universities and public transport. Features coworking spaces, lounge areas with entertainment (Netflix, foosball), and connected services including real-time parcel notifications via mobile app through colisbox systems. Targets university students seeking study facilities, social spaces, and convenient services.
• Bikube Coliving residences for young active professionals based on conviviality and services. Offers shared living spaces, hotel-like services, on-site restaurant and bar, and integrated coworking facilities in dynamic urban locations. Targets flexible, community-oriented housing with premium amenities and social spaces.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94/100 on Gender Equality Index for 2025

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• NovaomminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNovaom is listed as a quality partner that has accompanied VINCI Immobilier Résidences Gérées in its growth trajectory. Nature of partnership appears to be operational support or services supporting the residence exploitation business.
• CamdenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCamden is listed as a quality partner supporting VINCI Immobilier Résidences Gérées. The partnership appears to be long-standing, supporting the company's expansion and development objectives.
• Résidences de FranceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRésidences de France (RF) is identified as a key partner accompanying VINCI Immobilier Résidences Gérées in its growth, suggesting a collaborative relationship in the managed residences sector.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Colonies: French coliving operator targeting young urban professionals with shared living spaces and community programming. Direct competitor to VINCI's Bikube brand in the French coliving market.
• Adagio: European aparthotel brand jointly operated by Pierre & Vacances and Accor, providing extended-stay apartments with hotel services. Comparable multi-city serviced-residence operating model targeting both leisure and longer-stay customers.
• Appart'City: France's largest aparthotel chain operating serviced residences across major French cities. Closely mirrors VINCI Résidences Gérées' multi-segment model with furnished apartments, common services, and direct-to-consumer rental.
• Zenitude Hôtel-Résidences: French serviced apartment operator with residences across French cities offering fully equipped apartments and hotel-like services. Comparable operating model to Appart'City and a direct competitor in the multi-city serviced-residence space.
• DomusVi: One of France's leading senior residence and care operators with a national footprint. Directly competes with Ovelia for senior tenants seeking service-rich independent living.
• Nexity (Studea / Student Factory competitor): France's largest private developer operates the Studea student residence brand, directly competing with VINCI's Student Factory for student tenants in French university cities.
• Nemea Appart'Etud: French student housing operator with a national network of managed student residences. Competes with Student Factory on location, services, and tenant experience.

Broad incumbents

• Pierre & Vacances: French tourism and residential operator with Center Parcs, Maeva, and Pierre & Vacances brands. Overlaps with managed residences and serviced apartments through its Pierre & Vacances premium residences portfolio, but across a wider leisure-resort scope.
• Korian: Major European operator of nursing homes, assisted living, and senior care facilities across multiple countries. Competes with Ovelia in senior services but operates a broader care continuum including medicalized offerings.

Emerging players

• Hife: Emerging French and Spanish coliving operator with flexible, community-oriented residences for young professionals. Partial overlap with Bikube's coliving concept, though at earlier scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vinci-immobilier-residences-gerees

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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