Visemploi

What Visemploi does

Visemploi is a French non-profit association (Association Loi 1901) founded in 2004 and headquartered in Paris, dedicated to providing free, personalized accompaniment to unemployed individuals in the Paris and Ile-de-France region. The association operates four interconnected services: a Reception and Listening service (Accueil et Écoute) at 11 physical reception points across the region; one-on-one long-term Mentoring (Parrainage/Marrainage) by volunteer mentors; quarterly cycles of Job Search Workshops (Ateliers d'Aide à la Recherche d'Emploi) covering CV writing, cover letters, interview preparation, and networking; and a Digital Antenna (Antenne Digitale) launched in 2023 to deliver remote accompaniment via video conferencing. Visemploi claims a 49% positive exit rate (sorties positives) for job seekers who complete its programs.

The organization is sustained by 16 paid staff and a network of 150+ trained volunteers (bénévoles) drawn from diverse professional backgrounds. Its underlying technology footprint is modest: a WordPress-based website with a member portal and standard video-conferencing tools for remote support. It holds GDPR/RGPD compliance certification and is officially recognized by DRIEETS Ile-de-France as a "Structure de parrainage vers l'emploi," positioning it as a complement to France Travail (Pôle Emploi).

Visemploi generates no revenue from beneficiaries — all services are free — and is funded through tax-deductible donations (66% deductible for French taxpayers, processed via HelloAsso) and institutional recognition/support from DRIEETS and partner organizations including France Travail, BPI, and Emmaüs Collect. Its leadership comprises a board led by President Jean-Luc Bayel with two Vice-Presidents, a Secretary General, Treasurer, and additional administrators, reflecting the standard governance structure of a French association loi 1901. No AI, no commercial product line, and no equity funding characterize the entity; expansion occurs through additional physical reception points and channels rather than through scale-driven monetization.

Name

Visemploi

Legal name

Visemploi

Website

https://visemploi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Visemploi is a Paris-based French non-profit association founded in 2004 that provides free, volunteer-delivered job-search accompaniment — reception, mentoring, workshops, and remote support — to unemployed individuals across Ile-de-France, funded by tax-deductible donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Employment Support Services / Career Counseling

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Employment & Job Readiness Support Services (BPAGAEAJ)

Keywords

• Job search support
• Employment mentoring
• Career coaching
• Unemployment assistance
• Job search workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and public support: As a non-profit association (Loi 1901), Visemploi is funded through donations which are 66% tax-deductible for French taxpayers. The association also receives recognition and support from DRIEETS (regional employment authority).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Visemploi is a non-profit association providing free, personalized, long-term support to job seekers in the Île-de-France region. Its core offerings include welcoming reception and listening sessions, one-on-one volunteer mentoring (parrainage/marrainage), small-group job search workshops covering CV writing, cover letters, and interview preparation, and a digital antenna for remote accompaniment via video conferencing. All services are provided at no cost to beneficiaries and delivered by a network of 150+ trained volunteers.

Product overview

Visemploi is a non-profit association offering free, personalized support services for job seekers. The organization operates three interconnected core services: (1) Reception and Listening service providing initial consultation at 11 physical points across Ile-de-France; (2) Mentoring (Parrainage/Marrainage) offering one-on-one long-term personalized accompaniment from volunteer mentors; (3) Job Search Workshops (Ateliers d'Aide à la Recherche d'Emploi) with three cycles per year covering professional development topics; and (4) a Digital Antenna for remote video conferencing support. All services are free and based on values of listening, benevolence, and solidarity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Accueil et Écoute (Reception and Listening) Free welcoming and attentive listening service for job seekers, providing a confidential and supportive first consultation at various reception points across Paris and Île-de-France. The service offers a judgment-free environment where job seekers can discuss their situation and receive initial guidance before being connected to ongoing support.
• Parrainage/Marrainage (Mentoring) Individual and personalized long-term accompaniment where a volunteer mentor (parrain/marraine) supports a job seeker through regular meetings, advice, and motivation throughout their job search journey. The mentor provides accountability, professional guidance, and emotional support tailored to the job seeker's specific circumstances.
• Ateliers d'Aide à la Recherche d'Emploi (Job Search Workshops) Free job search workshops offered three times per year, consisting of 10 sessions covering CV writing, cover letters, interview preparation, and social networking skills. Sessions are held at Centre CERISE (46 rue Montorgueil, Paris 75002) and run approximately 3 hours each.
• Antenne Digitale (Digital Antenna) Remote support service enabling job seekers to receive assistance from volunteers via video conferencing, expanding access beyond the 11 physical reception points. The digital antenna allows job seekers unable to attend in person to benefit from the same volunteer accompaniment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 49% positive outcome rate (sorties positives)

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DRIEETS Ile-de-FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVisemploi is officially recognized by DRIEETS (Direction régionale et interdépartementale de l'économie, de l'emploi, du travail et des solidarités) as a 'Structure de parrainage vers l'emploi' (sponsorship structure for employment). This recognition confirms the association's role as a complementary support service to France Travail (Pôle Emploi).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• LinkedIn (Career Services): Global professional network offering job-matching, learning content (LinkedIn Learning), and AI-assisted career coaching. Comparable in providing job search tools and career development resources, but as a scaled platform rather than a community-based accompaniment association.
• Robert Half France: Global staffing and recruitment firm with operations in France providing job placement, CV advice, and career coaching. Comparable in target market (job seekers in France) and service categories (mentoring, CV/interview prep), but operates as a for-profit staffing firm rather than a volunteer nonprofit.
• France Travail (formerly Pôle Emploi): France's national public employment agency serving all job seekers with registration, unemployment benefits, and job-matching services. Directly comparable target population and geography, but operates at national scale as a government agency rather than a community-based volunteer nonprofit.

Direct peers

• ADIE (Association pour le Droit à l'Initiative Économique): French nonprofit association financing and supporting entrepreneurs who lack access to traditional banking, including unemployed individuals. Comparable in being a recognized French nonprofit supporting professional reintegration, but focused on business creation rather than job placement.
• Emmaüs Connect: French nonprofit under the Emmaüs umbrella providing digital and social inclusion support to vulnerable populations, including employment-related accompaniment. Comparable as a mission-driven French nonprofit offering free personalized support pathways, but with a stronger digital inclusion focus.
• Cap Emploi: National network of French specialist agencies supporting employment for people with disabilities. Closely comparable as a state-recognized, free, personalized accompaniment structure, but specialized for disabled job seekers rather than the general unemployed population Visemploi serves.
• Missions Locales: Federation of French local mission organizations providing employment and social integration support to youth aged 16-25. Comparable in being community-based, nonprofit, and offering free personalized accompaniment, but focused on a younger age segment than Visemploi's general job-seeker population.
• APEC (Association Pour l'Emploi des Cadres): French nonprofit association providing personalized employment support specifically for managerial and professional job seekers. Closely comparable as a mission-driven French association offering coaching, workshops, and CV/interview support — Visemploi serves a broader population while APEC focuses on cadres.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/visemploi

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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