Le Quai des possibles

What Le Quai des possibles does

Le Quai des possibles (legal entity: Ici et 2mains, a French association déclarée under the loi du 1er Juillet 1901, SIREN 828 337 527) operates a single-site third-place (tiers-lieu) at 7 place Christiane Frahier in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Île-de-France. Founded as a legal entity in April 2017 and opened in March 2018, the organization provides coworking space (La Ruche), ten accompaniment pathways covering incubation, inclusive programs, and low-carbon strategy, plus over 120 annual events aimed at sensitizing audiences to ecological and solidarity transitions. Adjacent offerings include La Petite Cantine Durable (sustainable restaurant), La Bulle pour Soi (well-being space with yoga, Feldenkrais, sophrology), Learning Expeditions priced at €1,000 HT for private-sector organizations, Climate Fresk workshops, volunteer mentorship, and the Solid'R pathway for caregivers in partnership with Malakoff Humanis.

The organization serves a diversified customer base spanning impact entrepreneurs (~150 in residence per year, of which 80 are incubated and 70 are coworkers), citizens seeking professional reconversion into impact careers, private companies purchasing learning expeditions and seminars, and public/associative organizations receiving 30% expedition discounts. Go-to-market is community-led, relying on word-of-mouth, partner referrals, an annual Talents-en-Laye flagship event, organic social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), and direct application-based onboarding for coworking and incubation programs.

The business model mixes seven revenue streams: recurring coworking memberships, recurring incubation and membership dues (€25 annual adhesion), transaction-based restaurant services (€9.90 coworkers / €14.90 guests), transactional event hosting and space privatization, one-time learning expedition fees (€1,000 HT private / €700 HT public-associative), and unit-priced workshops and training (€10–€665). Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the operation is sustained through this fee mix combined with institutional support from 120+ partners including Ville de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Région Île de France, SNCF, Fondation de France, France Active, and Réseau Entreprendre. No proprietary technology platform exists; delivery is fundamentally physical and community-driven.

Name

Le Quai des possibles

Legal name

Ici et 2mains – Association déclarée régie par la loi du 1er Juillet 1901

Website

https://lequaidespossibles.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Le Quai des possibles is a non-profit third-place (tiers-lieu) in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France, offering coworking, ten incubation and inclusion pathways, a sustainable canteen, well-being services, and 120+ annual events to impact entrepreneurs, individuals seeking career reconversion, and public and private organizations pursuing ecological and solidarity transitions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social impact third-place (tiers-lieu) coworking and incubation services

NAICS

Restaurants and Other Eating Places (72251)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Coworking Cafes / Work Cafes (THAFADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Multi-Purpose Event Halls & Community Centers (THAHAAAI)

Keywords

• Impact entrepreneurship incubation
• Coworking third-place
• Ecological transition programs
• Social solidarity economy
• Sustainable restaurant services

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-germain-en-laye

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Coworking Membership Fees: Revenue from coworking space memberships (La Ruche) with different pricing for members vs non-members
2. Learning Expeditions: Paid learning expeditions and team-building programs for organizations. Price at 1000€ HT for private sector organizations with 30% discount for public and associative organizations
3. Restaurant Services (La Petite Cantine Durable): Sustainable lunch service at 9.90€ for coworkers and 14.90€ for other guests
4. Incubation Program Fees: Revenue from 10 accompaniment programs including incubation, inclusive pathways, and low-carbon strategy programs
5. Event Hosting and Privatization: Revenue from privatizing spaces for seminars and events (Séminaires engagés)
6. Workshop and Training Fees: Various workshops including art classes (290€-665€), Feldenkrais courses (170€ for 10 sessions), and other training activities
7. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for supporters and community members (25€ annual adhesion)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Le Quai des possibles runs a third-place (tiers-lieu) in Saint-Germain-en-Laye offering coworking space (La Ruche), 10 accompaniment/incubation programs for impact entrepreneurs and vulnerable audiences, a sustainable canteen (La Petite Cantine Durable), a well-being center (La Bulle pour Soi), and over 120 awareness events annually focused on the social, solidarity, and responsible economy. It also generates revenue through learning expeditions for organizations, private-event space rentals, workshops (art classes, Feldenkrais, Climate Fresque), and annual memberships.

Product overview

Le Quai des possibles is a third-place (tiers-lieu) dedicated to social, solidarity, and responsible economy. The organization operates as a unified platform offering physical infrastructure (coworking space, event venues, sustainable canteen, well-being spaces) combined with programmatic services (10 incubation pathways, over 120 annual events, volunteer mentorship, learning expeditions, and inclusive programs). The core offerings include La Ruche coworking, incubation/acceleration programs, La Petite Cantine Durable restaurant, La Bulle pour Soi well-being center, and Learning Expeditions—all interconnected to support impact entrepreneurs and ecological transitions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• La Ruche — Coworking Space Shared coworking space for impact entrepreneurs and freelancers at 7 place Christiane Frahier, Saint-Germain-en-Laye, offering workspace, community, and access to the third-place ecosystem.
• Incubation & Accompaniment Programs (10 Parcours) A suite of 10 accompaniment pathways for impact entrepreneurs and vulnerable audiences, including startup incubation, inclusive programs, and low-carbon strategy support.
• La Petite Cantine Durable — Sustainable Restaurant Sustainable canteen serving eco-friendly meals at €9.90 for coworkers and €14.90 for other guests, available on-site at the third-place.
• La Bulle pour Soi — Well-being Center Well-being space offering yoga, sophrology, the Feldenkrais method, meditation, and personal development workshops for members and partners.
• Learning Expeditions (Bivouacs d'Apprendre) Paid immersion experiences and team-building programs that take organizations to visit alternative initiatives supporting ecological and solidarity transitions, priced at €1,000 HT for the private sector (€700 HT after 30% discount for public/associative organizations).
• La Fresque du Climat — Climate Workshop Climate awareness workshop (La Fresque du Climat) and animator training, joining a community of 7,000+ certified facilitators.
• Volunteer Mentorship (Mentorat Bénévole) Free mentorship program connecting experienced volunteer professionals with impact entrepreneurs for guidance and support, operated in partnership with [email protected].
• Reconversion Professionnelle à Impact Programs that help professionals transition to impact-focused careers, including skills assessments (bilan de compétences à impact) and training delivered in partnership with Ticket for Change.
• Inclusive Pathways (Parcours Inclusifs / Solid'R) Inclusive programs supporting vulnerable populations, including caregivers through the Solid'R program (in partnership with Malakoff Humanis) and digital inclusion via the Facil-Online platform (with Konexio / Built2Build).
• Séminaires Engagés — Private Event Space Rental Private rental of Quai des possibles' event spaces for organizations seeking to host seminars aligned with social and environmental values (Séminaires engagés).
• Les Déj' Thématiques — Thematic Lunch Events Weekly thematic Tuesday lunch events for debate, exchange, and networking among community members.

Quantifiable outcome

• 700 entrepreneurs supported since March 2018
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ville de Saint-Germain-en-LayecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2018Founding partner of Le Quai des possibles. The municipality provides institutional support and legitimacy to the tiers-lieu initiative in Saint-Germain-en-Laye.
• Région Île de FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2018Regional government partner providing funding and support for the social economy and tiers-lieu development in Île-de-France.
• SNCFcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2018Early partner supporting the tiers-lieu initiative, contributing to the development of the impact economy ecosystem.
• La RuchecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey partner for the coworking space (La Ruche Saint-Germain-en-Laye) and entrepreneurial ecosystem development. Fabien Canitrot serves as Director.
• Ticket for ChangecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for professional reconversion programs and impact career support, including bilan de compétences à impact.
• Malakoff HumanisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for the Solid'R pathway supporting caregivers (aidants) through wellness programs including yoga and Feldenkrais.
• Ministère de la cohésion des territoirescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry supporting tiers-lieu development across France.
• France Tiers-LieuxcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational network supporting the development of tiers-lieux across France.
• Conseil DépartementalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartmental council supporting solidarity and social economy initiatives.
• Institut HeartfulnessminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for hosting meditation and spiritual development exhibitions and programs at Le Quai des possibles.
• Little Big ImpactminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing the Eco-challenge workshop for climate awareness and carbon footprint reduction.
• KonexiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation accompanying digital inclusion through their platform Facil-Online.
• Built2BuildminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation founded by two brothers supporting digital autonomy for various audiences through Facil-Online platform.
• Plateforme d'Accompagnement et de Répit pour les Aidants de LouveciennesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing yoga classes for caregivers at Le Quai des possibles every Saturday.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LeQuaiDespossibles
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lequaidespossibles
• Instagraminstagram.com/le_quai_des_possibles

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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