WeeeFund

What WeeeFund does

WeeeFund (Association déclarée, SIREN 837781038) is a French non-profit founded in 2018 and headquartered at 97 Rue Octavie, Villeurbanne, with operational warehouse facilities at 60 Rue Lucette et René Desgrand since July 2020. It addresses two linked problems — electronic waste (3 million computers destroyed annually in France) and digital exclusion (40% of precarious households facing digital difficulties) — by collecting unused enterprise computers, refurbishing them in-house (Windows 10 Pro or Ubuntu + LibreOffice, 1-year warranty, batteries tested to >70% capacity), and redistributing them through four free programs: WeeeJob (job seekers, 1 laptop + 60h training + 3-year maintenance), WeeeHome (priority-neighborhood families), WeeeTeach (REP/REP+ schools, 20 computers per fleet), and WeeeGive (associations).

The organization's operating model combines a logistics/refurbishment core with a partner-mediated delivery network: WeeeCollect ingests corporate hardware donations (eligible for 60% tax exemption under French patronage law), WeeeSell retails refurbished equipment through an Odoo storefront and the ANCT France Relance channel, WeeeWorkshop delivers Qualiopi-certified digital training (~€300/half-day), and a Service Après-Vente handles after-sales tickets. Distribution is mediated by 25+ corporate partners (Accenture, Adecco, SUEZ, Visiativ, Technip Energies, Orange Foundation, etc.), municipal governments (Ville de Lyon, Métropole de Lyon, Villeurbanne, Saint Étienne Métropole), and frontline social structures (Centres Sociaux, MJC, Handigital).

Revenue is a mix of small commercial streams (hardware sales, training fees, maintenance contracts) and dominant non-commercial inflows (corporate mécénat donations, municipal and state grants such as ANCT France Relance, Fondation Caisse d'Épargne funding). The 3 'e' accompaniment methodology (Equipement, Education, Entretien) and ADEME-based CO2eq impact measurement (56.75 tonnes avoided in 2019 from 131 computers) constitute the documented operational IP. Geographic scope is currently limited to the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region with international operations explicitly not supported.

Name

WeeeFund

Legal name

WeeeFund (Association déclarée)

Website

https://weeefund.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

WeeeFund is a French non-profit association founded in 2018 in Villeurbanne that collects and refurbishes donated enterprise computers and redistributes them, with training and 3-year maintenance, free to job seekers, families, schools, and associations facing digital exclusion in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Refurbishment and Digital Inclusion Services

NAICS

Materials Recovery Facilities (56292), Waste Collection (5621), Solid Waste Collection (562111)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

E-Waste (WEEE) Collection, Refurbishment & Recycling (IMAIAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

STEM, Digital Literacy & Maker Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAG), Recycling & E-Waste Collection/Hauling (HSAKALAJ), ITAD, Electronics Recycling & Parts Harvesting Retail (CRACAJAF), Consumer E-waste Collection & Take-Back Programs (EUAIAIAA)

Keywords

• Computer refurbishment services
• Digital inclusion programs
• IT training workshops
• Refurbished hardware resale
• Corporate e-waste collection

Headquarters

HQ city

Villeurbanne

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Refurbished hardware sales (WeeeSell): Sale of refurbished computers, smartphones, and peripherals to individuals, associations, and organizations. Products include desktop computers, laptops, screens, keyboards, and mice. Includes 1-year warranty.
2. Training workshops (WeeeWorkshop): Digital skills training workshops for groups and organizations. Half-day workshops at approximately 300€ each, with topics including hardware, software, job search tools, and digital identity.
3. After-sales service and maintenance: Technical support services for refurbished equipment. Ticket-based support system for hardware and software issues. 24-month maintenance return workshop included with ANCT purchases.
4. Corporate donations and grants: Material donations from companies and financial support/subsidies from corporate patrons and government entities. Corporate donations qualify for 60% tax exemption.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

WeeeFund collects unused computers from businesses and local authorities, refurbishes them in-house with Windows 10 Pro or Ubuntu/Linux, and redistributes them through four free digital inclusion programs (WeeeJob for job seekers, WeeeHome for families, WeeeTeach for schools, WeeeGive for associations), each combining equipment provision, digital training, and up to 3 years of maintenance. The organization also sells refurbished equipment through WeeeSell and delivers paid training via WeeeWorkshop.

Product overview

WeeeFund is a non-profit organization (association déclarée) operating in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France that fights electronic waste and digital exclusion through a combination of four services and four programs. The services include WeeeCollect (collecting unused computers from businesses), WeeeSell (selling refurbished computers to individuals and organizations), WeeeWorkshop (digital training workshops), and SAV (after-sales support). The four programs—WeeeJob (for job seekers), WeeeHome (for families in precarity), WeeeTeach (for schools), and WeeeGive (for associations)—provide free digital inclusion support including equipment, training, and maintenance. The organization works with corporate partners and local authorities to refurbish donated computers and redistribute them to beneficiaries facing digital exclusion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• WeeeCollect Collection service for businesses and local authorities (collectivités) to donate their unused computers for refurbishment and second-life programs. WeeeFund manages pickup, processing, and redistribution of corporate IT equipment to beneficiary programs.
• WeeeSell Sale of refurbished computers (desktops, laptops, smartphones, peripherals) to individuals, associations, and organizations at fair prices with a 1-year warranty and 15-day return policy.
• WeeeWorkshop Digital training workshops for groups, organizations, collectivités, and associations. Topics include computer hardware, software usage, job search tools, social networks, digital identity, video games, and web development. Half-day sessions priced at approximately €300, available as one-off sessions, complete programs (up to 6 workshops), or custom curricula. Qualiopi-certified.
• WeeeSell ANCT (France Relance) Refurbished computer packages offered under the French government France Relance program (materiel.societenumerique.gouv.fr), including desktop PCs, laptops, and smartphones meeting specific technical specifications for public-sector digital inclusion deployments.
• WeeeJob Digital inclusion program for job seekers in the Rhône and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, providing 1 laptop, 60 hours of digital training, and 1 maintenance ticket valid for 3 years, free of charge for qualifying beneficiaries.
• WeeeHome Digital inclusion program for families in precarious situations providing 1 refurbished computer per family and 3 training workshops, free of charge for beneficiaries.
• WeeeTeach Digital education program for under-resourced schools (REP/REP+ zones and priority neighborhoods) providing 20 refurbished computers and 3 years of maintenance, free of charge for beneficiary schools.
• WeeeGive Digital mediation program for under-resourced associations providing a fleet of refurbished computers and 2 training workshops, free of charge for beneficiary non-profit organizations.
• Service après-vente (SAV) After-sales support service for WeeeFund customers with hardware or software issues, accessible via form, phone (+33 4 28 29 58 78), or email. Ticket-based support system; 24-month maintenance return workshop included with ANCT purchases.

Quantifiable outcome

• 56,750 tonnes CO2eq avoided (2019) through 131 refurbished computers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• TMAsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2020Shared office space provider at 60 Rue Lucette et René Desgrand, Villeurbanne. TMA shares warehouse and office facilities with WeeeFund, facilitating equipment storage and logistics.
• Emmaüs Connect LyonsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2020Provided SIM cards and internet access solutions for WeeeHome Lyon beneficiaries. Part of comprehensive support including hardware, connectivity, and digital skills.
• SFRsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2020Telecom partner providing SIM cards and internet connectivity for WeeeHome Lyon families without internet access during COVID-19.
• Ville de LyoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2020Primary funder of WeeeHome Lyon COVID-19 response. Financed initial 200-computer deployment to priority families with schoolchildren. Coordinated distribution through MJC, centres sociaux, and schools. Nathalie Planas and Marie Bathelier coordinated implementation.
• Métropole de LyoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2020Co-funder of WeeeHome Lyon second wave (180 additional beneficiaries). Partnership enabled expansion from 200 to 380 families equipped during COVID-19. Nathalie Tivan from Villeurbanne facilitated local partnership.
• BeelyssupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2020Business support organization providing guidance and resources during COVID-19 crisis. Part of WeeeFund's support network during pandemic response.
• La Fondation EmergencesupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2020Foundation providing support and resources during COVID-19. Part of WeeeFund's organizational support network during crisis period.
• Le MouvessupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2020Social entrepreneurship network supporting WeeeFund during COVID-19. Provided virtual support rooms, documentation, and peer connections.
• La Ligue de l'enseignementsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2020Educational organization providing virtual support and resources during COVID-19 lockdown. Part of WeeeFund's crisis response support network.
• REN FormationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020One of 5 partners for WeeeJob Rhône program (120-180 beneficiaries). Multi-year partnership for job seeker digital inclusion including equipment, training, and maintenance components.
• AlynéacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Social inclusion organization partner for WeeeJob Rhône program. Multi-stakeholder initiative combining equipment provision, digital training, and employment support services.
• SaforecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Social economy network partner for WeeeJob Rhône program. Multi-partner approach to addressing digital exclusion among job seekers in Rhône department.
• Fréquence ÉcolescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Educational partner for WeeeJob digital inclusion program. Contributes to multi-partner consortium addressing digital divide among unemployed population.
• HandigitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2019School for web development training open to people with disabilities. WeeeFund equipped 2 computer labs (Lyon and Grenoble) for 24-student, 8-month developer program. Fabrice Autissier (director) partnership continued with additional 12 computers delivered June 2021.
• Les Cités ÉducativessupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Government program partnership supporting educational priority neighborhoods. Part of institutional partner network.
• VilleurbannesupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019City of Villeurbanne municipality partnership. Nathalie Tivan from mayor's office facilitated WeeeFund's office relocation and local partnerships. Active local government relationship.
• Saint Etienne MétropolesupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Metropolitan area partnership for digital inclusion initiatives in Saint Etienne region. Part of regional institutional network.
• VisiativcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2018Major partner providing both hardware donations (corporate equipment refresh) and financial support. Established multiple computer labs including Handigital (Lyon/Grenoble) and Cours la Passerelle. Continued support with ongoing equipment and co-organized training events. Laurent Fiard (President of Visiativ) participated in inauguration events.
• Ulisse SoliduracoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 April 2018Association (ACI - Ateliers et Chantiers d'Insertion) handling computer refurbishment using employees in social reintegration. WeeeFund initially outsourced refurbishment to Ulisse before internalizing operations. Provided 21 laptops for Cours la Passerelle project.
• M²coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 April 2018Lyon-based startup specialized in IT maintenance and anti-obsolescence. Provides network installation and 3-year hardware/software maintenance for equipped facilities. Credo: 'votre informatique, enfin garantie à vie'. Partnered for Cours la Passerelle and other WeeeTeach projects.
• Christophe Doré ConseilsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 April 2018Educational consultant developing and implementing 3-year digital education pedagogical projects within partner schools. Worked with WeeeFund on Cours la Passerelle digital curriculum.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• La Croix-Rouge Française: Croix-Rouge operates large-scale digital-inclusion programs in France including equipment provision and digital training. As a broad-incumbent humanitarian actor with national reach, it is comparable in mission (digital inclusion for vulnerable populations) but operates at a much larger scale.
• Emmaüs France: Emmaüs France is the umbrella organization behind the Emmaüs movement, which runs the Ateliers du Bocage and broader computer-refurbishment activity across France. It is a broader incumbent in social e-waste refurbishment and digital inclusion, operating with much greater national scale than WeeeFund.
• Back Market: Back Market is a leading European refurbished-electronics marketplace with a French origin. While commercial rather than nonprofit, it directly competes with WeeeSell on the consumer refurbished-laptop and smartphone category and defines category price expectations.
• Reconditionnés d'Orange: Orange's 'Reconditionnés' program collects used equipment from the telecom group and refurbishes it for resale and solidarity distribution, including via Emmaüs Connect. It is a broader-incumbent parallel to WeeeFund, with corporate-scale equipment supply.

Others

• Microdon: Microdon is a French B2B platform that facilitates corporate micro-donations and engagement with nonprofits. While not a direct refurbishment competitor, it overlaps with WeeeFund's corporate-fundraising and donor-acquisition motion and is an adjacent ecosystem participant.

Direct peers

• Les Ateliers du Bocage (Emmaüs): Les Ateliers du Bocage is an Emmaüs-affiliated social enterprise that refurbishes donated computers and reintegrates workers through employment. It shares WeeeFund's full collection-to-refurbishment-to-distribution model and serves a similar beneficiary base via ACI insertion workshops.
• Emmaüs Connect: Emmaüs Connect is a French nonprofit dedicated to digital inclusion for people in precarious situations. Like WeeeFund, it equips beneficiaries with refurbished equipment, provides digital training, and partners with corporations for hardware donations, making it the closest operational peer.
• Recommerce Group: Recommerce is a French refurbished-electronics specialist that buys back, refurbishes and resells smartphones, laptops and tablets, including under circular-economy CSR programs. It overlaps with WeeeSell in refurbished-hardware sales and corporate partnership collection.
• ULISSE Solidura (Ateliers et Chantiers d'Insertion): ULISSE Solidura is an ACI (Atelier et Chantier d'Insertion) in Lyon that performs computer refurbishment using employees in social reintegration. WeeeFund previously outsourced refurbishment to ULISSE before internalizing; they share beneficiary segments and operating model.

Regional players

• AfB (Arbeit für Behinderte) gGmbH: AfB is a German social enterprise that refurbishes IT hardware and employs people with disabilities across Germany and several European countries. It mirrors WeeeFund's collect-refurbish-distribute-plus-maintenance model and is a regional peer across the Rhine.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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