Village By Ca Atlantique Vendee

What Village By Ca Atlantique Vendee does

Village by CA Atlantique Vendée (Le Village by CA Atlantique Vendée) is a regional innovation accelerator established in 2017 and operated by Caisse Régionale de Crédit Agricole Mutuel Atlantique Vendée, the cooperative bank covering western France. The organization serves as the local node of the broader Village by CA network, which spans 45 cities across France, Italy, and Luxembourg. Its core offering is a 24-month personalized startup acceleration program that provides strategic advisory, expert network access, business development support, and visibility services without taking equity stakes in portfolio companies. The organization also provides tailored innovation strategy consulting to traditional enterprises (PME, ETI, and Grands Groupes) and operates a coworking space business at its Nantes headquarters that is open to the broader public, not just accelerated startups.

The Village generates revenue through three primary streams: subscription-based coworking rentals at €300 HT per person per month with a 3-month minimum commitment, professional services for its acceleration program, and enterprise innovation consulting. It does not operate as a venture capital fund; instead, it connects startups with Crédit Agricole Atlantique Vendée's banking innovation specialists and external investor networks for fundraising support. The entity's underlying technology is described as a digital accelerator ecosystem platform focused on community management rather than proprietary software products, and no API, SDK, or productized software offering is disclosed. The team's core function is human-driven program delivery by six named staff including a Responsable du Village, Corporate Manager, two Startup Managers, an Office Manager, and a Communications lead.

The go-to-market combines community-led recruitment (twice-yearly jury-based application cycles in October and May for the startup program) with sales-led enterprise engagement, supported by a curated network of approximately 40 expert partners spanning legal, financial, marketing, sales, HR, AI, intellectual property, and design domains. Public enterprise clients include Groupe Dubreuil, Herige Industries, Cerfrance Loire Atlantique, and Cerfrane Vendée; ecosystem partners include French Tech Nantes, French Tech Vendée, BDO, Sopra Steria, Vinci Energies, and INPI. Cumulatively, the local node has supported 100+ startups and 20+ enterprises since 2017, with €60M+ raised by locally accelerated startups; the broader network reports 1,500+ startups and 800+ enterprises supported, with €5.5B raised since 2014.

Name

Village By Ca Atlantique Vendee

Legal name

Caisse Régionale de Crédit Agricole Mutuel Atlantique Vendée

Website

https://levillagebyca-atlantiquevendee.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Regional innovation accelerator operated by Crédit Agricole Atlantique Vendée, delivering a 24-month startup acceleration program, enterprise innovation consulting, and coworking space rental across Loire-Atlantique and Vendée territories in western France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Startup Acceleration and Innovation Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Office Administrative Services (5611)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Venture Studios & Incubators (Build/launch ventures) (FSANAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Venture Studios / Company Builders (FSANAAAH), Institutional Capacity Building & Training (Workforce/Systems Strengthening) (BPADAEAC)

Keywords

• Startup acceleration
• Innovation consulting
• Corporate innovation
• Workspace rental
• Expert network

Headquarters

HQ city

Nantes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Office Space Rental: Long-term office rental services providing dedicated workstations in open spaces with meeting rooms. Rental is open to all (not limited to acceleration program participants). Monthly fee of 300€ HT per person with minimum 3-month commitment and volume discounts available.
2. Startup Acceleration Program: 24-month personalized acceleration program for startups including strategic advisory, expert network access, business development support, and visibility services. While direct financing is not provided, startups gain access to Crédit Agricole Atlantique Vendée's innovation agency specialists for funding support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Village by CA Atlantique Vendée operates a 24-month personalized startup acceleration program for founders in Loire-Atlantique and Vendée, providing strategic advisory, expert mentorship, business development support, and visibility services. It also delivers tailored innovation strategy consulting for traditional enterprises (SMEs, ETIs, large groups) and rents dedicated coworking workstations at 300€ HT per person per month to any organization seeking a dynamic workspace.

Product overview

Le Village by CA Atlantique Vendée operates as a startup accelerator and innovation hub, not a traditional software product company. The organization offers a unified portfolio of services centered around its 24-month Startup Acceleration Program, complemented by Innovation Strategy Consulting for enterprises, Office Space Rental, an Expert Network, Business Connect Events, and Structured Support Workshops. These services work together to provide a comprehensive innovation ecosystem supporting startup growth and corporate transformation in the Loire-Atlantique and Vendée regions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Startup Acceleration Program A 24-month personalized acceleration program for startup founders in Loire-Atlantique and Vendée, offering strategic challenge, business structuring support, commercial development guidance, expert network access, and visibility services. Operated with a jury-based selection process and dedicated startup managers.
• Innovation Strategy Consulting for Enterprises

Quantifiable outcome

• 60+ million euros in funding raised by supported startups
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

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

30 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Groupe CréativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDigital services company participating in the Village by CA ecosystem as an enterprise partner seeking innovation solutions.
• GingermindsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation partner in the Village by CA ecosystem.
• Groupe PapinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnterprise partner in the Village ecosystem seeking innovation partnerships.
• BrinksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnterprise partner in the Village ecosystem.
• BDOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional services firm (accounting/consulting) as ecosystem partner.
• SignifyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLighting/technology company participating in the innovation ecosystem.
• Vinci EnergiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor industrial services group seeking innovation partnerships through the Village.
• SteelcaseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkspace solutions company as ecosystem partner.
• Sopra SteriaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIT services giant participating in the Village innovation ecosystem.
• NIJIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDigital services company as ecosystem partner.
• NexecurminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecurity/monitoring services as ecosystem partner.
• Hardis GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupply chain/IT consulting group in the ecosystem.
• Fleury MichonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood industry company seeking innovation in the Village ecosystem.
• Cocktail VisionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunication/visual services as ecosystem partner.
• AIA Life DesignersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture/design firm as ecosystem partner.
• CGIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIT services company as ecosystem partner.
• DubreuilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConglomerate actively sourcing startups and innovation solutions through the Village.
• Herige IndustriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilding materials company sourcing innovative solutions through the Village ecosystem.
• CougnaudminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial construction company hosting Business Connect events and sourcing innovation.
• Fly The NestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpert providing management team coaching, leadership development, and scaling guidance.
• MineralminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeb marketing agency providing digital strategy and conversion funnel expertise.
• DirexterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommercial direction specialist providing sales strategy expertise.
• CO. ConseilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSales management expert providing commercial acceleration support.
• Racine AvocatsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLegal counsel providing legal advice for startups.
• ASA ServicesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHR resources specialist providing human resources expertise.
• Finance et VousminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFinancial direction expert providing CFO-level support.
• French Tech NantesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial French Tech community hub for the Nantes region.
• French Tech VendéeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial French Tech community hub for the Vendée region.
• INPIminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNational intellectual property institute providing IP guidance.
• Ecole de Design Nantes AtlantiqueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign school providing user analysis and expectations expertise.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• WILCO: French startup accelerator serving early-stage companies across multiple French regions with territorial presence. Comparable in offering 24-month personalized acceleration, expert networks, and corporate introductions for SMEs and startups.
• Station F: Largest startup campus in the world, located in Paris. Operates a comprehensive startup acceleration and incubation program with hundreds of programs under one roof. Directly comparable as a French startup accelerator offering corporate-sponsored programs, networking events, and physical workspace.
• Paris&Co: Paris-region economic development and innovation agency operating multiple sector-specific incubators. Comparable as a regional innovation agency supporting startups with corporate connections, expert networks, and tailored acceleration programs.
• NUMA: Paris-based startup accelerator and innovation hub with international presence. Offers acceleration programs, corporate innovation consulting, and a community of startups and experts — directly comparable service portfolio and target audience.
• Village by CA (national network): The umbrella organization of Village by CA accelerators across 45 French, Italian, and Luxembourg cities. This is the parent brand and sibling network to which Village by CA Atlantique Vendée belongs, sharing the same accelerator model, programs, and Crédit Agricole backing.
• Bpifrance Le Hub: Innovation platform of Bpifrance, France's public investment bank. Comparable in providing startup acceleration, corporate-startup connections, and access to funding resources. Operates as a banking-affiliated innovation arm similar to Village by CA's Crédit Agricole backing.

Others

• La French Tech: French government-backed initiative coordinating the national startup ecosystem. Connected via partnership (Village is a French Tech community hub for Nantes and Vendée). Comparable as ecosystem enabler rather than direct competitor.

Regional players

• Euratechnologies: Lille-based technology and startup accelerator with regional focus. Comparable as a regional French accelerator offering workspace, acceleration programs, and corporate introductions, but serves the Hauts-de-France region rather than Loire-Atlantique/Vendée.
• H7 (Lyon): Lyon-based innovation hub operated as a public-private partnership. Comparable regional accelerator offering workspace, startup programs, and corporate connections, but serves the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region rather than western France.

Broad incumbents

• BNP Paribas (corporate innovation programs): Major French bank operating corporate venture and innovation programs (e.g., BNP Paribas Plug and Play). Comparable as a French banking group with corporate-backed accelerator activities, though operating at much larger scale and broader geographic scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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