PAIPS

What PAIPS does

PAIPS is a French social enterprise (SAS) headquartered in Villeurbanne (with a Bretagne antenna in Lamballe) that designs digital communication tools and training services for people with speech and language disorders — including deafness with associated difficulties, autism, dysphasia, and non-verbal individuals — and their caregivers. Its flagship product, the Com'NOUS mobile and tablet application, provides pictogram-based communication and task-sequencing support (a Situation→Object→Action→Summary flow inspired by sign-language syntax, reachable in a 3-step, 4-click path) that is fully user-customizable and distributed via Google Play and Apple App Store. Around this core, PAIPS offers the FALC (Facile à lire et à comprendre) accessible-content methodology and document-production service, the PAU (Pack Accessibilité Universelle des Evénements) collective offering for inclusive events, a Qualiopi-certified training catalog, an accessibility diagnostic service, and an in-development Com'BOX first-contact toolkit.

The company monetizes through a hybrid model: monthly or annual consumer subscriptions to Com'NOUS Chez Vous (starting at €14.90/month or €190/year) for individuals and families; quote-based Pack Professionnel and Pack Structure multi-year licenses (1-10 seats, plus team training and personalized support) for individual professionals and medico-social institutions; Qualiopi-certified professional training; and bespoke co-construction consulting for organizations. Go-to-market is primarily product-led (app stores, direct e-commerce) supplemented by community-led growth through events such as Hacking Health and Fest'dif, co-construction with medico-social partners (IRSAM, Fondation OVE), and ecosystem partnerships with La MIETE, Inclusiv'Events, Acces'Festival, Noetic, Keolis, and SNCF. The team comprises three co-leaders (founder Elise Valentin, speech-language pathologist Brigitte, and co-lead Chrystelle) supported by an associate speech-language pathologist, with reported headcount in the 1-10 band. PAIPS holds Qualiopi training certification, ESUS social-utility approval, and the EAL label, and has been financed primarily through non-dilutive sources including the Bourse French Tech grant from BPI France and regional/foundation support, with €15,000 of initial SAS capital.

Name

PAIPS

Legal name

PAIPS SAS

Website

https://paips.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

PAIPS is a French social enterprise that builds the Com'NOUS pictogram-based communication app and provides FALC accessibility consulting and Qualiopi-certified training for individuals with language disorders, their caregivers, and medico-social structures.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Assistive Communication Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Assistive Technology-Enabled Instructional Content (AAC, Switch, Eye-Gaze Compatible) (EDAGAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Education & Accessibility-Optimized Media (UDL, AAC, Captioning) (EDAGALAH), Multilingual, Accessibility & Health Literacy Enablement (HLACAEAN)

Keywords

• Assistive communication software
• Pictogram mobile application
• Inclusive communication training
• FALC accessibility consulting
• Medico-social digital tools

Headquarters

HQ city

Villeurbanne

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Com'NOUS Application Subscriptions: Monthly and annual subscription plans for the Com'NOUS mobile application targeting individuals (Com'NOUS Chez Vous at €15.90/month or €190/year) with different tiers (Basic and Premium) including training and support services
2. Professional and Structure Licensing: Pack Professionnel and Pack Structure offerings sold via custom quotes, including 1-10 Com'NOUS licenses, team training, and personalized support
3. Professional Training Services: Qualiopi-certified training programs covering accessible communication, FALC methodology, Com'NOUS usage, event accessibility, and workplace accessibility
4. Co-construction and Consulting: Custom co-construction projects helping organizations develop communication solutions adapted to their specific needs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

PAIPS designs, develops, and distributes the Com'NOUS pictogram-based mobile/tablet application that enables people with language and communication difficulties to express themselves, and complements it with training programs, FALC accessibility consulting, the PAU accessibility collective for events, a Com'BOX kit, and a diagnostic/co-construction service. Offerings are sold both as individual subscriptions and as professional packs to medico-social structures and event organizers.

Product overview

PAIPS operates as a social enterprise (SAS) offering a portfolio of communication accessibility solutions centered on its core product, the Com'NOUS mobile/tablet application, which is co-designed with and for people with language disorders. Around Com'NOUS, PAIPS provides the FALC (Facile à lire et à comprendre) methodology for accessible document production, the PAU (Pack Accessibilité Universelle des Evénements) collective offering for event accessibility, and the emerging Com'BOX first-contact toolkit. The offering is complemented by a certified training catalog, an accessibility diagnostic service, and an individual subscription product called Com'NOUS Chez Vous — all grounded in a co-construction methodology that involves end users and professionals throughout the design process.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Com'NOUS mobile/tablet application Pictogram-based communication application for smartphones and tablets that enables people with language and communication disorders to express themselves; sold as individual subscriptions and as professional packs to medico-social structures.
• FALC accessibility training and translation services Training programs and consulting in the FALC (Facile à Lire et à Comprendre) methodology, delivered to caregivers, professionals, and organizations that need accessible information and documents.
• PAU accessibility collective (event accessibility service) On-site accessibility service delivered by a collective of trained facilitators to make events, conferences, and public activities accessible to people with communication difficulties.
• Com'BOX accessibility kit Kit combining physical and digital accessibility tools (including Com'NOUS-based supports) to help organizations make spaces, events, and documents accessible to people with communication difficulties.
• Co-construction and diagnostic service Diagnostic and co-design service in which PAIPS works with beneficiaries, families, and professionals to assess communication needs and tailor Com'NOUS-based solutions to specific contexts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of people trained in FALC found the training satisfactory or very satisfactory
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Inclusiv'EventscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022One of four structures in the PAU (Pack Accessibilité Universelle des Evénements) collective offering formulas for inclusive event services.
• Acces'FestivalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022One of four structures in the PAU collective for universal event accessibility.
• La MIETEcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Hub for engagement, exchange and sharing that hosts PAIPS headquarters and is part of the PAU collective. Co-animates training with PAIPS.
• NoeticsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Initiator of the 'Ligne Bleue Lyon' project through the 'Les Traducteurs' entrepreneurs collective. PAIPS joined to contribute Com'NOUS adaptation for metro accessibility.
• RonalpiacoreOthers · 1 January 2019Business incubator that provided critical support and played a major role in PAIPS's development. Elise Valentin was incubated through Ronalpia during her entrepreneurial journey.
• ManufactorycoreOthers · 1 January 2019Manufacturing incubator that provided expertise to help develop PAIPS starting in 2019.
• Alptis - Le 25 espace d'incubationcoreOthers · 1 January 2019Alptis hosts PAIPS in their coworking space 'Le 25' and organizes the Trophées d'Alptis competition where PAIPS won first prize.
• BeelyscoreOthers · 1 January 2018Business incubator that supported and accompanied PAIPS throughout its development journey.
• IRSAMcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Medico-social association where PAIPS was originally developed with specialized educators from Centre de la Ressource. IRSAM invited PAIPS to participate in the RFDSL study stay and remains a key partner.
• MEDEF Lyon-RhônesupportingOthersPAIPS won the 'Porteurs de projet' prize at the Lions de Demain competition organized by MEDEF Lyon-Rhône, earning one year of membership and coaching.
• Fondation OVEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation that supported Brigitte and Florence during Hacking Health 2016 and where the LOGOS project originated. They were initial co-construction partners for Com'NOUS.
• KeolissupportingOthersPublic transport operator that supported the Ligne Bleue project for improving Lyon public transit accessibility.
• SNCFsupportingOthersRailway company that supported the Ligne Bleue project at Perrache station.
• ESAT (cooperating)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerWork assistance establishments partnered with for FALC document adaptations, producing accessible materials.
• OVHsupportingTechnology or IntegrationWeb hosting provider for PAIPS website and services, located in Roubaix, France.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• PRC-Saltillo: US-based manufacturer of AAC devices and apps (ChatPlus, TouchChat, LAMP Words for Life) serving the same population as PAIPS, with established distribution in schools and clinical settings—overlapping use cases for symbol-based communication but broader product line and deeper content libraries.
• Tobii Dynavox: Global market leader in AAC hardware (eye trackers, speech-generating devices) and software (Snap, Boardmaker), with established clinical and education channels. Broader portfolio than PAIPS but directly competes for the same end-user customers and institutional speech-language-pathology budgets.

Direct peers

• Smartbox Assistive Technology: UK-based assistive technology company offering Grid 3 AAC software and dedicated GridPad devices, serving speech-impaired individuals through subscriptions and licenses—comparable to PAIPS in targeting the same end-user population via licensed software plus training.
• Avaz: India-based AAC mobile application (Avaz) for children and adults with speech and language disorders, providing picture-based communication on iOS/Android. Directly comparable to Com'NOUS in product scope, pictogram-based interface, and subscription pricing.
• CoughDrop: US-based cloud AAC application offering symbol-based communication on tablets and mobile devices, with cross-device sync and team collaboration features—closely aligned with Com'NOUS in product scope and subscription-based delivery to families, professionals, and schools.
• AssistiveWare: Amsterdam-based provider of Proloquo2Go and Proloquo4Text, leading iOS AAC apps for people with communication difficulties. Directly comparable to PAIPS's Com'NOUS in product, customer base (individuals and professionals supporting non-verbal users), and mobile-app delivery model.

Regional players

• Handiplanet: French platform for disability accessibility solutions including tools, services, and consulting. Operates in the same French market as PAIPS but with a broader accessibility scope (multiple disability types, multiple solution categories) rather than specialized AAC and communication focus.

Emerging players

• Jellow: Emerging AAC communication app originally developed for low-resource contexts, focused on non-verbal individuals and accessible icon-based communication. Comparable to Com'NOUS in core product purpose (aiding non-verbal communication) and mobile-first delivery, but with smaller scale and limited French market presence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/com_paips
• Facebookfacebook.com/com.PAIPS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/com-paips

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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