LE VILLAGE BY CA TOULOUSE 31

What LE VILLAGE BY CA TOULOUSE 31 does

Le Village by CA Toulouse 31 is a private business and innovation accelerator established in 2014 in Toulouse, France, operating as an initiative of Crédit Agricole Toulouse 31 and as part of the national and international Le Village by CA network. The organization is built around a 2,600m² facility in central Toulouse that includes private offices, open-space seating, eight equipped meeting rooms, common areas, a gym, a café and a 150-seat auditorium. It serves two principal customer sets: early-stage to scale-up startups seeking workspace, mentorship and corporate introductions, and established enterprises (ETIs, grands groupes, PMEs) seeking open innovation programs, intrapreneurship support and training in agile methods, RSE, leadership and financial literacy.

Name

LE VILLAGE BY CA TOULOUSE 31

Legal name

Le Village by CA Toulouse 31

Website

https://levillagebycatoulouse31.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Le Village by CA Toulouse 31 is a Crédit Agricole Toulouse 31–backed business accelerator operating a 2,600m² workspace in central Toulouse, serving startups with workspace and the Sparring Partner program and enterprises with open-innovation, intrapreneurship and training services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Accelerator / Innovation Hub

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Accelerators & Startup Programs (FSANAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Accelerators & Incubators (Investor-Operated) (FSANAAAM)

Keywords

• Business accelerator services
• Startup acceleration programs
• Coworking office space
• Corporate innovation consulting
• Open innovation partnerships

Headquarters

HQ city

Toulouse

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Office Space Rental: Revenue generated from renting office spaces to startups including private offices (375€ HT/month/poste) and open space (325€ HT/month/poste). Services included: company address/domiciliation, wifi, meeting room access, gym access, network access, and office management services.
2. Acceleration Program: Sparring Partner program for startups from early stage to scale-up. Program runs for 3 months (renewable) at 800€ HT (267€/month) with 3 sessions, qualified introductions to partners and corporate, and individual follow-up with their Village team.
3. Training and Consulting Services: Customized training and consulting services on innovation, RSE, agile methods, intrapreneurship, financial literacy, communication and leadership. Services are tailored to partner and corporate client needs.
4. Event Space Rental: Rental of event spaces including a 150-seat auditorium, 5-8 meeting rooms, and the Place du Village for corporate events organized by partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Le Village by CA Toulouse 31 operates a regional business and innovation accelerator that delivers a 3-month Sparring Partner startup acceleration program, all-inclusive coworking offices (private and open space), customized corporate innovation and transformation consulting, training workshops on innovation, RSE and leadership, qualified startup-to-corporate introductions, and event-space rentals including a 150-seat auditorium. Its services are aimed at early-stage to scale-up startups and at established enterprises (ETIs, grands groupes, PMEs) seeking open innovation and intrapreneurship programs.

Product overview

Le Village by CA Toulouse 31 is a business accelerator that offers a portfolio of interconnected services: the Sparring Partner acceleration program (800€ HT for 3 months) providing strategic mentorship; co-working spaces (open space at 325€/month, private offices at 375€/month per desk) across 2600m² in central Toulouse; customized innovation and transformation consulting; training workshops on innovation, RSE, and professional skills; and qualified networking between corporate partners and the startup ecosystem. The company also provides event spaces including a 150-seat auditorium. The offering functions as a unified accelerator ecosystem rather than a modular software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Programme Sparring Partner A 3-month structured acceleration program that pairs startups from early stage to scale-up with experienced sparring partners for strategic mentorship, qualified networking introductions to partners and corporates, and individual follow-up to help founders make better decisions and accelerate sustainable growth.
• Espaces de Travail (Bureaux) Private offices (375€ HT/month per workstation) and open-space seating (325€ HT/month per workstation) in central Toulouse, with all services included: company address/domiciliation, WiFi, meeting rooms, gym access, and network access. Targeted at startups and project leaders needing a physical base.
• Accompagnement Innovation et Transformation Customized consulting services for enterprises covering open innovation processes, acculturation of teams to agile and innovative methods, project acceleration, and connection with the startup ecosystem. Targeted at ETIs, grands groupes, and PMEs seeking to innovate.
• Formations et Ateliers Training programs and workshops covering innovation, RSE (CSR), leadership, communication, financial literacy, and professional development skills including soft skills, time management, and emotional intelligence. Targeted at professional clients of the Crédit Agricole network and corporate partners.
• Espaces Événementiels Rental of event spaces including a 150-seat auditorium, 5 meeting rooms, and the Village Place, available for corporate events, conferences, and networking gatherings organized by partners and clients.

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Crédit Agricole Toulouse 31coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization and primary banking partner. The Village is an initiative of Crédit Agricole Toulouse 31, which supports individuals and professionals in their projects and wealth management. Provides corporate clients and startup access to the broader Crédit Agricole ecosystem.
• ArterrismajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural and agri-food cooperative group operating around four poles: plant production, animal production, processing, and distribution. Engaged with Village for RSE community launch and agricultural innovation discussions.
• NextramajorTechnology or IntegrationInnovation hub accompanying clients in digital transformation programs, data projects, and AI implementation solutions.
• B.ConseilsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExpert consulting firm in Research Tax Credit (CIR) and Innovation Tax Credit (CII). Helps companies finance innovative projects from eligibility analysis to optimization.
• IRRIPISCINEsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational franchise network with over 100 stores across France, specializing in pool sales. Engaged in innovation strategy development.
• ISCOMsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunication school training students in communication and creation professions, emphasizing innovation and adaptability to new professional challenges.
• Actia GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGroup specialized in electronic components manufacturing for system management in automotive, telecommunications, and energy sectors.
• ACOMsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNetwork of independent accounting, audit, and consulting firms. Engaged with Village for work methodology harmonization and team structuring.
• SantarellisupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOne of the most important industrial property consulting firms in France, providing expertise in intellectual property.
• Laboratoires Pierre FabremajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigns and commercializes pharmaceutical and dermo-cosmetic products combining scientific innovation and plant expertise. Mission to improve health and well-being while respecting nature.
• EurofibersupportingTechnology or IntegrationDigital infrastructure operator specializing in fiber optic connectivity and cloud solutions for businesses and local authorities.
• 5 DegréssupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExpert digital product consulting agency accompanying organizations from strategy to execution for digital product design, development, and evolution.
• Square HabitatsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerReal estate agency network accompanying individuals and professionals in transaction, rental, and property management. Part of Crédit Agricole group with local expertise.
• CGImajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational IT services company that partnered with Village to dynamize internal innovation. Village provided business model training, pitch coaching, and mentorship. CGI teams developed internal projects with new collaborative working methods.
• TérégamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy infrastructure company that engaged Village to develop four intrapreneurship projects. Village provided methodology, prototyping support, business planning, and market strategy development.
• VeoliamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal leader in resource management committed to fighting plastic pollution. Village organized a call for projects to source innovative startup solutions for plastic elimination or recycling.
• IRRIJARDINsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerGarden and pool retail company seeking to establish a structured innovation strategy. Village accompanied their COMEX in innovation strategy selection and action plan development.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Station F: The world's largest startup campus, located in Paris; offers coworking, acceleration programming, and corporate innovation services. Directly comparable as a French accelerator/incubator combining workspace, startup programming, and enterprise open-innovation offerings — though at much greater scale.
• 1kubator: Network of French startup accelerators operating across multiple cities, offering acceleration programs and connections to corporate partners. Directly comparable multi-region accelerator model targeting early-stage startups.
• NUMA: Paris-based corporate innovation accelerator and hub running acceleration programs, corporate innovation consulting, and a community of startups. Comparable in offering structure (programs + enterprise services + community) and target market (corporates seeking open innovation).
• Euratechnologies (Lille): Large regional innovation campus in Lille hosting startups, corporates, and acceleration programs. Comparable as a regional accelerator/hub combining workspace, acceleration, and corporate partnerships in the French market.
• H7 (Lyon): Lyon-based startup hub offering workspace, acceleration, and corporate innovation services in a major French regional city. Comparable regional-accelerator model with similar mix of workspace, programming, and enterprise-facing services.
• La Maison des Startups LVMH: Corporate accelerator run by LVMH to connect luxury group's brands with innovative startups. Comparable as a corporate-sponsored open-innovation hub offering workspace, acceleration, and curated introductions between startups and enterprise brands.
• Le Village by CA (other regional sites): Sibling regional accelerators under the Crédit Agricole Village by CA national network (e.g., Paris, Lille, Lyon). Operate the same business model (Sparring Partner-style acceleration, workspace, enterprise partnerships) and are the most direct comparables for benchmarking performance.

Broad incumbents

• Partech: Pan-European VC firm with offices across France and broader ecosystem programs for portfolio startups. Comparable as a French-rooted ecosystem player supporting startup growth and connecting founders with corporates, but operating through capital deployment rather than workspace/programs.
• Bpifrance Le Hub: French public investment bank's innovation platform, offering acceleration, corporate introductions, and innovation services at national scale. Comparable in serving the corporate open-innovation use case but operating at significantly larger scale and with broader mandate.

Emerging players

• The Family: European startup support organization offering education, community, and connections for early-stage founders. Partially overlapping in serving startups with acceleration-style support, though primarily education/community rather than workspace-focused.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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