VILLAGE BY CA LANGUEDOC

What VILLAGE BY CA LANGUEDOC does

Village by CA Languedoc is a post-incubation startup accelerator based in Montpellier, France, operating as part of the Le Village by CA network initiated by Crédit Agricole Group in 2014. The Languedoc site serves startups that have completed initial incubation, providing them with business development support, fundraising guidance, international expansion assistance, and access to a collaborative workspace, while connecting them with established SMEs, ETIs, and major enterprise groups for open-innovation partnerships. It functions as one of 44 regional Villages across France, Italy, Luxembourg, and French overseas territories (including Réunion, Guadeloupe, and Martinique-Guyane), with the Languedoc site operated locally by Crédit Agricole du Languedoc.

The underlying platform is a decentralized open-innovation accelerator model rather than a software product; the core technology consists of physical coworking locations, programming (e.g., Business Connect matchmaking events, CEO breakfasts, Learning Expeditions, table rondes on topics like SEO), application-based startup selection, and an integrated ecosystem of 760 enterprise partner companies and 3,000+ alumni startups. Network-level outcomes cited include €5 billion raised by accelerated startups, 6,800 jobs created on French territories, and sustained participation in VivaTech with 24 startups hosted in the Crédit Agricole pavilion at VivaTech 2026. No proprietary software, APIs, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed in the source material.

The business model is a corporate accelerator funded primarily by Crédit Agricole Group and the regional Caisses régionales that operate each Village, rather than a revenue-generating enterprise. Specific pricing for startup participation is not publicly disclosed, and startups join through regional calls for candidates or contact forms. Enterprise partners pay to access the startup ecosystem through tiered structures (Fondateur, Privilège, Sponsor), creating a secondary commercial layer on top of the bank-sponsored base funding. Across the network, 160 employees support operations, with the Languedoc site representing one regional node within this structure.

Name

VILLAGE BY CA LANGUEDOC

Legal name

Le Village by CA

Website

https://levillagebyca.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Village by CA Languedoc is a Montpellier-based post-incubation startup accelerator and part of Crédit Agricole's 44-Village open-innovation network across France, Italy, Luxembourg, and overseas territories. It connects startups with SMEs, ETIs, and major enterprise groups for business development, fundraising support, and digital-transformation partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Startup Accelerator Services

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Venture Studios & Incubators (Build/launch ventures) (FSANAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Accelerators & Incubators (Investor-Operated) (FSANAAAM), Youth Business Incubators & Accelerators (EDAMAHAC)

Keywords

• Startup accelerator network
• Post-incubation programs
• Open innovation services
• Business development support
• Enterprise-startup partnerships

Headquarters

HQ city

Montpellier

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Accelerator membership and ecosystem services: Village by CA provides accelerator services to startups including office space, mentorship, business development support, funding access, and international exposure. The network is funded by Crédit Agricole Group and regional banks, with support from partner companies that pay to access the startup ecosystem.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Village by CA Languedoc operates a post-incubation startup accelerator offering mentorship, growth programs, event hosting, and workspace hire. It connects startups that have completed initial incubation with established enterprises (SMEs, ETIs, and major groups) for business development, fundraising guidance, international expansion assistance, and collaborative innovation projects. The Languedoc site is part of the broader 44-Village network founded by Crédit Agricole.

Product overview

Village by CA Languedoc is part of a larger network of 44 innovation accelerators operated by the Village by CA network, founded by Crédit Agricole in 2014. The Languedoc Village focuses on post-incubation acceleration, offering startups support services including business development assistance, fundraising guidance, international expansion support, and collaborative workspace. The network connects startups with partner companies (PMEs, ETIs, and large groups) for collaborative innovation, operating across France, Italy, Luxembourg, and French overseas territories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Village by CA Languedoc Startup Acceleration Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 5 billion euros raised by accelerated startups
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Kelten Avocats GrenobleminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 July 2026Grenoble-based business law firm with particular expertise in startup fundraising operations. Renewed partnership for 3 years, participating in startup selection committees and providing legal expertise at key stages of development
• Crédit Agricole du LanguedoccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional bank operating the Village by CA Languedoc, supporting local startups and innovation ecosystem development in the Languedoc region of France
• EXEO PromotionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReal estate development company serving as Sponsor Partner, supporting the Village by CA ecosystem
• Legendre LogisticsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivilège Partner specializing in multimodal transport, logistics, storage, industrial transfer, industrial packaging, sourcing, consulting & engineering
• BeGCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivilège Partner - engineering firm specializing in mechanical engineering projects, R&D, workstation automation, machine adaptation and robotic solutions
• Crédit Agricole Val de FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFondateur (Founder) partner - Crédit Agricole working daily for economic and social development of territories
• CCI Eure-Et-LoircoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFondateur (Founder) partner - Chamber of Commerce supporting, informing and advising businesses at all stages of development
• FitecominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsor Partner - accounting, audit and consulting firm, partner for business leaders and companies
• FinalliminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsor Partner - promotes innovative projects and companies in their search for funding
• AgyreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsor Partner - positioning as the reference tool to accelerate the circular economy in construction in France
• Oratio AvocatsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivilège Partner - law firm in Chartres
• Fillon TechnologiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsor Partner - specialist in equipment for paint preparation in body shops since 1960
• SignifyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld leader in lighting, offering high-quality, low-energy-consumption lighting products, systems and services
• Trading Central LabsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablishing the standard for investment research and analysis, providing a single access point for investment decision support
• Video TellingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDigital video communication agency, French leader in educational drawn video, creating short pedagogical videos
• Val ThorensminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperates ski lifts of Val Thorens, highest ski resort in Europe in the heart of the 3 Valleys
• Groupe SODELORminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsulting firm specializing in Strategy and Commercial Performance Development
• Pôle Smart PowerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership in smart power and energy innovation

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Techstars: Global accelerator network with mentorship-driven programs. Direct comparable as a multi-city accelerator operating partner-enterprise-startup matchmaking at scale.
• Station F: Paris-based mega-incubator operating the world's largest startup campus. Direct competitor in French startup acceleration, though focused on a centralized rather than decentralized regional model.
• Agoranov: Paris-based deep-tech incubator supporting science-based startups. Comparable as a French incubator providing workspace, mentorship, and investor access to early-stage ventures.
• EuraTechnologies: French tech hub and incubator based in Lille, hosting startup programs and enterprise innovation. Comparable as a regional French innovation hub hosting Village by CA Nord de France.
• NUMA: Paris-headquartered accelerator and innovation consultancy operating programs across Europe, Africa, and Asia. Comparable as a corporate-focused innovation accelerator serving startups and enterprises.
• Antler: Global early-stage venture firm and accelerator operating across multiple countries. Comparable as a multi-geography accelerator connecting founders with enterprise partners and investors.
• The Family: European startup support organization providing education, community, and investor connections. Comparable in mission of supporting early-stage founders and connecting them with capital and corporates.

Broad incumbents

• Plug and Play: Global innovation platform and accelerator running corporate-startup partnership programs across multiple verticals. Comparable as a large-scale accelerator focused on enterprise-startup matchmaking.
• BNP Paribas Hello Innovation: Innovation programs of BNP Paribas, another major French banking group. Comparable as a banking-affiliated corporate venture and accelerator initiative targeting startups and intrapreneurship.
• Bpifrance Le Hub: Innovation hub of Bpifrance, France's public investment bank. Comparable as a state-affiliated financial institution backing French startup acceleration and corporate innovation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCURkpH65ZJGSY_s1FS7o56Q
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/le-village-by-ca-languedoc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries46 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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