Name

La Place Stratégique

Legal name

Association La Place Stratégique (LPS)

Website

https://laplacestrategique.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees / Program Participation: La Place Stratégique is an association loi 1901. It generates revenue through membership fees from its member companies and fees from companies participating in its acceleration program. As an independent association not controlled by a large group or administration, it acts in the sole interest of the companies it supports.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

La Place Stratégique operates an annual accelerator program for young French companies developing dual-use (Defense & Civil) disruptive technologies. The program combines a 360° diagnostic, a personalized roadmap, monthly expert sessions (LPS Inside) delivered inside participating companies, two days per month of collective sessions in Paris, immersion days at industrial and institutional sponsor sites, networking events, and integration into a Scale-Up Club and Alumni network. The association also brokers access to its ecosystem of defense primes, government bodies, investors, expert mentors, and a Strategic Council of prominent personalities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• La Place Stratégique Dual-Use Acceleration Program Annual nine-component acceleration program for young French companies developing disruptive dual-use (Defense & Civil) technologies, combining a 360° diagnostic, personalized roadmap, monthly expert sessions (LPS Inside), bi-monthly collective sessions in Paris, immersion days with industrial and institutional sponsors, networking events, and integration into the Scale-Up Club and Alumni network. Companies are selected through a multi-stage process from February to June, with promotion validation in July and program start in September.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6 consecutive annual promotions of young strategic companies supported since the association's founding
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

31 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AccuracycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccuracy is a strategy consulting firm specialized in audit, evaluation, risk management and performance missions for private companies and public institutions. It accompanies clients in key decisions using quantitative and qualitative methods for rigorous and precise analyses. As a founding co-president organization, Accuracy provides strategic advisory expertise to the ecosystem.
• Agence Innovation Défense (AID)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAID is a national competence service attached to the Ministry of Armed Forces. Created on September 1, 2018, it coordinates and pilots innovation within the ministry, federating internal initiatives and capturing external innovations. It supports projects in defense technologies, participatory innovation, research and innovation acceleration, and facilitates partnerships with public and private actors nationally and internationally.
• ArquuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArquus is a major player in land defense, offering armored vehicles, mobility systems and maintenance solutions for armies worldwide. The company distinguishes itself by its ability to design robust vehicles adapted to modern armed forces needs, guaranteeing security and performance.
• BollorécoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBolloré is a French international group recognized for expertise in transport, logistics, communication and media sectors. It accompanies clients in strategic projects in France and internationally with innovative and adapted solutions, leveraging its global presence and know-how.
• Direction Générale de l'Armement (DGA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDGA is the body of the Ministry of Armed Forces responsible for the design, acquisition and evaluation of weapons systems. It manages programs in land, air, naval and space defense, supports technological innovation, strategic autonomy and industrial sovereignty of France.
• FivesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFives designs and supplies machines, process equipment and production lines for the world's largest industrial companies.
• Gendarmerie nationalecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Gendarmerie nationale is a French armed force under the authority of the Ministry of the Interior with functional supervision by the Ministry of Armed Forces. It ensures judicial police, order maintenance, road safety and national defense missions, in metropolitan France and overseas, and intervenes during external operations.
• JeantetminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerJeantet is an independent French law firm recognized for expertise in business law, tax law and employment law. It accompanies clients on complex projects in France and internationally with strategic advice and high-quality representation.
• SafrancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSafran is a global leader in aeronautics, defense, space and security. The company designs and produces aircraft engines, aeronautical equipment and high-tech defense systems, offering innovative solutions to meet industry and security challenges.
• ThalescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThales is a global leader in aeronautics, defense, security and information technologies. The company offers innovative solutions in cybersecurity, air traffic management, simulation and communications for public and private sectors worldwide.
• SA JolyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSA Joly is a company expert in metalworking and welding, partner of major global players in the cable and offshore sectors.
• OrsonminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOrson is the world's first global strategy and communication firm using artificial intelligence to support leaders. The firm works with CEOs to build, maintain and protect trust within their organizations, and helps them make decisions on growth, reputation, transformation and crisis management in France and internationally.
• Commandement du Combat du Futur (CCF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreated on August 1, 2023, the CCF's mission is to prepare the French Army for future combat challenges. It pilots innovation, experiments and adaptation of land forces to new threats, whether industrial, technological or hybrid. It is part of the 'innovate' pillar of the Army's transformation.
• Armée de l'air et de l'espacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench Air and Space Force, providing institutional and defense sector partnership and immersion opportunities for supported companies.
• Commandement des Opérations SpécialescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench Special Operations Command, providing institutional and defense sector partnership and immersion opportunities for supported companies.
• AlvevmminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOperational excellence consulting partner providing expertise in process optimization and business efficiency.
• Human VenturesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHuman resources consulting partner providing expertise in talent management, organizational development and HR strategy.
• Yes My PatentminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIntellectual property partner providing expertise in patent strategy, filing and management for strategic companies.
• GENERATEminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerStartup accelerator partner providing startup growth support, mentorship and acceleration services.
• GICATminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial group representing land defense and security industry, connecting supported companies with broader defense ecosystem.
• INASminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench research organization working for the public interest, providing research expertise and technological validation for strategic innovation projects.
• MazarsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAudit and accounting partner providing financial auditing, advisory and regulatory compliance services.
• Label FranceRSEminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDiagnostic and progression partner for CSR/ESG assessment and improvement.
• Label ProD&SminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLabel for professionals in defense and security sectors, providing certification and credibility for supported companies.
• Label ProTarmacminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLabel for the aerospace sector and infrastructure professionals, providing certification for companies in the aeronautical value chain.
• Label ProSpaceminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLabel for the space sector, providing certification for companies in the space industry value chain.
• L'agence du chêneminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCommunication strategy partner providing strategic communications and media relations expertise.
• VerbaTeamminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProfessional development partner providing training and professional growth services.
• Comité RichelieuminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association federating innovation and growth SMEs, providing ecosystem access and peer networking for supported companies.
• CONCILIUMminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDigital strategy and development partner providing digital transformation and business development advisory services.
• Arkhé AdvisoryminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAdvisory partner providing strategic consulting and business development support.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Wilco: French startup accelerator program operating across multiple cohorts, supporting early-stage companies with mentorship and ecosystem access. Comparable as a French accelerator with selective admission and a structured program model, though Wilco focuses more broadly on B2B/SaaS than on dual-use defense tech.
• Euratech: French deep-tech accelerator based in Lille supporting startups in advanced technologies. Comparable as a French deeptech-focused accelerator with selective cohorts and ecosystem partnerships; less focused on dual-use defense/civil applications than LPS.
• Inria Startup Studio: French national research institute's startup studio program, transforming research outcomes into companies. Comparable as a French technology-focused startup program with selective admission and structured support; differs in sourcing primarily from public research rather than existing startups.
• Cap Digital: French competitiveness cluster for digital and ecological transformation, running acceleration programs for member companies. Comparable as a French innovation cluster with selective membership and ecosystem support; differs in being cluster/industry-association led rather than dual-use defense-focused.
• Bpifrance Le Hub: French public investment bank's innovation hub, offering acceleration, networking, and funding programs for French startups. Comparable as a France-focused accelerator ecosystem with deep institutional ties and selective cohort-based programs; differs in being state-owned rather than independent.
• Station F: World's largest startup campus in Paris hosting numerous accelerator programs. Comparable as a central French startup ecosystem with selective programs; differs by being an infrastructure/host model rather than a single accelerator with its own curriculum.
• Paris&Co: Paris-based economic development and incubation agency running multiple sector-specific acceleration programs. Comparable as a French incubator ecosystem with selective cohorts and corporate/institutional partnerships, though structurally tied to the City of Paris rather than independently governed.
• 50 Partners: French corporate-backed startup accelerator focused on B2B software and enterprise tech. Comparable as a structured French accelerator with corporate sponsorship and ecosystem access; less aligned with defense/sovereignty priorities than LPS.

Emerging players

• HEC Challenge+: Student-led deep-tech initiative at HEC Paris supporting technology entrepreneurship. Comparable as a French deep-tech entrepreneurship program with selective admission; smaller scale and student-driven rather than an independent professional association.

Broad incumbents

• Techstars Defense Accelerator: Global accelerator network running a US-focused defense technology program. Comparable as a structured defense-tech accelerator with corporate and government partnerships; differs in being US-based, for-profit, and part of a much larger global accelerator network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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