Acteurs du franco-allemand

What Acteurs du franco-allemand does

Acteurs du franco-allemand, operating through E.EDITION SAS, is a France-based B2B media company founded in 2017 by Sylvain ETAIX and headquartered in Brignais. The company publishes a bilingual (French-German) digital media covering Franco-German business and political-economic relations, positioned as the only independent media outlet in this niche. Its core product is a monthly digital edition of approximately 30 pages delivered via email as a PDF (10 issues per year), supplemented by special editions, regional editions, white-label custom publications, a short-format content series called Le 60", and a Veille Internationale monitoring service.

The business model rests on three revenue streams: individual and enterprise subscriptions priced at €499-€699 per year with auto-renewal, custom white-label editions produced for partners, and institutional/corporate sponsorship from regional governments, chambers of commerce, and major German corporates. Distribution is digital-first through direct subscription via the company website, with top-of-funnel reach driven by an institutional partnership network spanning CCI France Allemagne, AHK, regional French and German government bodies, academic institutions, and large industrial partners including BASF, Continental, and Boehringer Ingelheim. The company employs 1-10 people and operates without external institutional funding, generating content through what it describes as a slow-media editorial approach emphasizing professional verification and curation over volume.

Name

Acteurs du franco-allemand

Legal name

E.EDITION SAS / Acteurs du Franco-Allemand

Website

https://afa-info.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Acteurs du franco-allemand is an independent B2B media company that publishes bilingual French-German monthly business intelligence on Franco-German political and economic relations, serving corporate decision-makers, SMEs, and institutional stakeholders via digital subscriptions, white-label editions, and corporate sponsorship.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Franco-German Business Media & Intelligence

NAICS

Periodical Publishers (51312)

SIC

Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAJADAJ

Newsletters & Email-Based News Publishers (B2B/B2C)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Publishing (Books, News, Magazines)/News Publishing (Newspapers, Digital Newsrooms, Wire Services)

SECONDARYMPAJAEAO

News, Politics & Current Affairs Magazines

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Publishing (Books, News, Magazines)/Magazine Publishing (Consumer & B2B/Trade Magazines)

Keywords

• Bilingual business media
• Franco-German business intelligence
• Cross-border economic reporting
• Monthly digital publications
• Strategic business monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Brignais

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Subscription Revenue: Annual subscription model for digital publications including monthly editions (10 issues per year), special issues, and regional editions. Subscriptions are strictly personal and non-transferable. Auto-renewal with annual billing.
2. White-Label Editions: Custom-branded digital or print editions produced for partners seeking their own publication, creating a secondary revenue stream alongside standard subscriptions.
3. Partnership and Sponsorship: Partnership arrangements with institutional and corporate sponsors (regional governments, chambers of commerce, major corporations) who support the media in exchange for visibility and association with Franco-German business content.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Acteurs du franco-allemand publishes a bilingual (French-German) B2B media dedicated exclusively to Franco-German business and political-economic relations. The company sells annual subscriptions to monthly digital editions (~30 pages), semi-annual special issues, regional editions and a strategic monitoring service, supplemented by custom white-label publications and institutional sponsorships. Content is curated by professional journalists using a "slow media" approach and distributed in PDF format by email to decision-makers across France and Germany.

Product overview

Acteurs du franco-allemand operates as a bilingual (French-German) slow media platform delivering curated business intelligence focused exclusively on Franco-German political and economic relations. The portfolio consists of Les éditions mensuelles as the core monthly digital publication (10 issues/year), supplemented by Les Hors-Séries for semi-annual in-depth reviews and Les numéros régionaux for regional coverage. Add-on offerings include Les éditions en Marque-Blanche for custom branded editions, Veille Internationale for strategic monitoring, and Le 60" for rapid-format content. Subscription tiers include individual plans and the Abonnement Entreprise Multi-lecteurs for corporate multi-user access, with bespoke plans available for large organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Les éditions mensuelles: Monthly digital newsletter with approximately 30 pages covering Franco-German business news
• Les Hors-Séries
• Les numéros régionaux
• Les éditions en Marque-Blanche
• Le 60"
• Veille Internationale

Products and services

• Les éditions mensuelles

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Valoris AvocatsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLaw firm partner providing legal expertise and visibility within the Franco-German business community.
• Boehringer IngelheimcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor pharmaceutical company and one of the largest German corporations, providing significant corporate sponsorship and industry expertise.
• La Région Auvergne-Rhône-AlpescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional government partner supporting Franco-German economic cooperation and promoting the region to German investors and businesses.
• Club d'Affaires Franco-Allemand Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (CAFAURA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional Franco-German business association partner facilitating networking and business development between the two countries.
• Université Franco-Allemande / Deutsch-Französische HochschulecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAcademic institution partner supporting educational and research cooperation between France and Germany.
• EPP Rechtsanwälte / AvocatsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCross-border law firm partner offering legal services to businesses operating between France and Germany.
• Strategy & Action InternationalminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerStrategic consulting partner providing international business advisory services.
• JeantetcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor French law firm (celebrating 100 years in 2026) with Franco-German business focus.
• Invest in Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional investment promotion agency attracting German investment to the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
• ContinentalcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor German automotive and industrial technology company, one of the largest industrial partners.
• Région OccitaniecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional government partner in southern France promoting Franco-German economic ties.
• Pôle Franco-AllemandcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCore Franco-German business hub partner facilitating cross-border economic cooperation.
• Frankreich für Unternehmen (FFU)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerGerman organization promoting France to German businesses, supporting cross-border economic activity.
• Go2FranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganization helping foreign companies establish operations in France.
• HyvolutioncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHydrogen industry event partner; Germany was leading country at Hyvolution with significant presence.
• Club d'affaires franco-allemand du Bade-Wurtemberg e.V.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerFranco-German business club in Baden-Württemberg, one of Germany's most economically significant states.
• BASFcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWorld's largest chemical company and major German industrial corporation as a key partner.
• GBOminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHR services partner supporting Franco-German human resources and recruitment activities.
• HEF GroupeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustrial partner with Franco-German business operations.
• CCI France AllemagnecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFrench-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the primary bilateral business organization.
• AHK Chambre Franco-Allemande de Commerce et d'IndustriecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry, key distribution and promotion partner for the publication.
• Rhenus LogisticsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLogistics company partner with Franco-German operations.
• Vif SolutionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTechnology solutions partner.
• VIVATECH 2026coreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor tech innovation event partner; Germany featured as guest of honor at VIVATECH 2026.
• Grant ThorntonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional services firm partner providing audit and advisory services.
• Global IndustriecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLargest industrial event in Europe, key platform for Franco-German industrial cooperation; event scheduled March 30 - April 2, 2026 at Paris Nord Villepinte.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• La Gazette de l'Audit et du Contrôle Suppléant: Not selected — weak fit. Replaced with a more comparable peer.
• Welcome to the Jungle: French-founded B2B content/media platform with employer branding and business intelligence products. Comparable as a digital-first B2B subscription media targeting professionals, though focused on employment/employer brand rather than geopolitics.

Broad incumbents

• Challenges: French weekly business magazine covering economy, politics and corporate news. Comparable as a French subscription business periodical targeting decision-makers, though with a domestic rather than bilateral focus.
• The Economist: Global subscription-based business and politics publication. Comparable as a paid subscription periodical delivering curated business/political intelligence to executives, though at a global scale rather than bilateral.
• Manager Magazin: German monthly business magazine targeting senior executives. Comparable in format (monthly magazine-style B2B publication) and target audience (German-speaking decision-makers), but not France-specific.
• Les Echos: France's flagship business daily and media brand with subscription and B2B intelligence products. Comparable as a French subscription business media serving executives, though covering the entire French economy rather than a bilateral niche.
• Handelsblatt: Germany's leading business daily, covering corporate and economic news. Comparable as a subscription-driven German B2B business publication serving cross-border economic decision-makers, though much broader in scope.

Direct peers

• Bilan: Swiss-based bilingual (French/German) monthly business magazine. Comparable as a niche bilingual periodical focused on cross-border business intelligence for executives, with a similar subscription model.
• La Lettre A: French subscription-based B2B newsletter covering politics, media and business. Comparable as a paid email-delivered niche B2B newsletter monetized through individual and enterprise subscriptions targeting decision-makers.

Regional players

• France-Amérique: French-language media focused on the France–United States relationship. Comparable as a niche bilingual cross-border B2B/community publication monetized through subscriptions and partnerships targeting decision-makers, though focused on a different bilateral corridor.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCE6Tq9OVBk6ZpxvFjHil5AQ
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/acteursdufrancoallemand

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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