PORTE DES ALPES CONSEIL & DEVELOPPEMENT

What PORTE DES ALPES CONSEIL & DEVELOPPEMENT does

Porte des Alpes Entreprises (PDAE) is a French non-profit business association (association loi 1901, SIREN 923194617) headquartered at 1 Avenue Louis Mouillard, Bron, in the Lyon metropolitan area. Formed in 2022 from the merger of AEPAC (Bron) and AS'PARC (Saint-Priest), PDAE represents and defends the interests of approximately 816 companies and 27,000 employees in the Grande Porte des Alpes economic territory, anchored by two major technology parks: the Parc du Chêne in Bron (40 hectares, ~200 companies, established 1990) and the Parc Technologique de Saint-Priest (150 hectares, ~220 companies). The association operates through nine thematic commissions covering Communication, Tréso-Finances, Mobilité et Déplacements, RSE et Marque Employeur, Sécurité, Relation Universités-Lycées, Handicap/Inclusion, Culture, and Sports et événements sportifs, with a 13-member volunteer bureau led by Co-Président Jean-Luc Brocard.

PDAE generates revenue exclusively through annual membership dues paid by companies in the territory; pricing is not publicly disclosed and must be requested via an Excel-based adhesion bulletin downloaded from the website. The go-to-market model is community-led: prospective members are recruited through the Communication commission's outreach, member referrals, and digital channels including the website, the EcoNews newsletter, and active LinkedIn/X social profiles. The association also operates flagship community programs including the annual TechnoCross (currently in its 11th edition), Business Round Sécurité conferences, Business Meetings, the Village Handi-Sport, and pétanque tournaments.

The association has established core institutional partnerships with CCI Lyon Métropole, Métropole de Lyon, Ville de Bron, Ville de Saint-Priest, Université Lyon 2, and FACE Lyon Métropole, which collectively position PDAE as the privileged interlocutor between local businesses and public authorities on mobility, urban planning, employer branding, university relations, and inclusion. PDAE is not a technology company — it does not develop software products, has no APIs or disclosed technology stack beyond a standard WordPress website, and offers no AI/ML capabilities. Its 'products' are governance, advocacy, networking events, training, and information services delivered in person and via digital content.

Name

PORTE DES ALPES CONSEIL & DEVELOPPEMENT

Legal name

PORTE DES ALPES ENTREPRISES

Website

https://portedesalpes-entreprises.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Short description

PDAE (Porte des Alpes Entreprises) is a French non-profit business association formed in 2022 that represents approximately 816 companies and 27,000 employees across the Bron and Saint-Priest territories east of Lyon, delivering membership services, advocacy, and networking through nine thematic commissions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-chef

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership dues: PDAE generates revenue through annual membership dues paid by companies in the territory. The association offers a membership bulletin (bulletin d'adhésion) downloadable from the website for prospective members to join.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PORTE DES ALPES CONSEIL & DEVELOPPEMENT (PDAE – Porte des Alpes Entreprises) is a French non-profit business association that recruits member companies in the Bron and Saint-Priest territories and delivers them representation, advocacy, and networking services. Its sellable offerings are annual association membership, participation in nine thematic commissions (Communication, Tréso-Finances, Mobilité, RSE/Marque Employeur, Sécurité, Relation Universités-Lycées, Handicap/Inclusion, Culture, Sports), access to a sector-categorized online member directory, the EcoNews newsletter, and entry to member events such as TechnoCross, Business Meetings, and Business Round Sécurité. The association sells no software, hardware, or manufactured product and earns revenue exclusively through member subscriptions.

Product overview

Porte des Alpes Entreprises (PDAE) is a business association formed from the merger of AEPAC (Bron) and AS'PARC (Saint-Priest), representing 816 companies and 27,000 employees in the Grande Porte des Alpes territory east of Lyon. The association is not a technology product company but provides business networking services, advocacy, and coordination through nine specialized commissions covering communication, mobility, security, RSE/employer branding, university relations, disability inclusion, culture, and sports. The association maintains an online member directory, publishes the EcoNews newsletter, and organizes professional events and sporting activities for its members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annual Association Membership (Porte des Alpes Entreprises) Recurring annual membership for companies operating in the communes of Bron and Saint-Priest; includes representation by PDAE to local authorities, access to nine commissions, member directory listing, and entry to association events. Available to companies of any sector and size, enrolled via the Communication commission and a downloadable bulletin d'adh\u00e9sion (BULLETIN-ADHESION-PDAE-2026.xls).
• Thematic Commission Participation (9 commissions: Communication, Tr\u00e9so-Finances, Mobilit\u00e9 et D\u00e9placements, RSE et Marque Employeur, S\u00e9curit\u00e9, Relation Universit\u00e9s-Lyc\u00e9es, Handicap / Inclusion, Culture, Sports et \u00e9v\u00e9nements sportifs) Member-only working groups that organize events, produce position papers, and coordinate actions on communication, treasury/finance, mobility and accessibility (Voies Lyonnaises, tram T2/T5), RSE / marque employeur, security and cybersecurity, university-business relations (Lyon 2), disability and inclusion (Village Handi-Sports), culture, and sports (TechnoCross). For companies participating in PDAE.
• Online Adh\u00e9rents Directory Sector-categorized online directory listing member companies of PDAE (construction, IT, consulting, HR, childcare, security, recruitment, etc.), providing visibility to other members, prospects, and territory actors. Available to member companies.
• EcoNews Newsletter Recurring newsletter published by PDAE covering professional events, mobility and accessibility in East Lyon, new-member announcements, Annual General Meeting highlights, Handi-Sport village, and general territory news. Distributed to members and territory stakeholders.
• Member Event Organization (Business Meetings, d\u00e9jeuners business, Annual General Meeting, TechnoCross, Business Round S\u00e9curit\u00e9, Village Handi-Sports, p\u00e9tanque tournament) Organization of professional and networking events for member companies, including Business Meetings, business lunches, the Annual General Meeting, the TechnoCross running event (5/10 km courses and 5 km walk), Business Round S\u00e9curit\u00e9 conferences, the Village Handi-Sports inclusion event, and the annual p\u00e9tanque tournament. Available to member companies and invited guests.

Quantifiable outcome

• 27,000 employees covered across 816 companies in the territory
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AS Saint-Priest FootballminorOthers · 15 October 2025The Business Round Sécurité event organized by PDAE's Commission Sécurité was held at AS Saint-Priest Football venue (13 Av. Jean Jaurès, 69800 Saint-Priest). The football club serves as a venue partner for PDAE events.
• CCI Lyon MétropolecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCCI Lyon Métropole is listed as a partner of PDAE, shown in the partnership logos section of the website. The Chamber of Commerce and Industry provides institutional support and collaboration on economic development initiatives for the territory.
• Ville de BroncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe City of Bron is listed as a partner of PDAE, shown in the partnership logos section. Bron is one of the two municipalities (with Saint-Priest) that constitute the Grande Porte des Alpes territory. The city collaborates with PDAE on economic development and business support.
• Ville de Saint-PriestcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe City of Saint-Priest is listed as a partner of PDAE, shown in the partnership logos section. Saint-Priest hosts the Parc Technologique (220 companies) and is the second pillar municipality of the Grande Porte des Alpes territory.
• Métropole de LyoncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMétropole de Lyon (Grand Lyon) is listed as a partner of PDAE, shown in the partnership logos section. The metropolitan authority collaborates with PDAE on mobility, urban planning, and economic development across the Porte des Alpes territory.
• Université Lyon 2 (Lyon 2)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPDAE's Commission Relation Universités-Lycées is dedicated to establishing and maintaining relations with Lyon 2 university. The association organizes 'Rencontres Entreprises / Université' events to connect member businesses with the university.
• FACE Lyon MétropoleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFACE Lyon Métropole collaborated with PDAE's Commission Diversité Equité & Inclusion on the Village Handi-Sport event on 17 November, co-organizing the initiative with the city of Saint-Priest and the Plan de Lutte Contre les Discriminations de Saint-Priest.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Lyon French Tech: Official French Tech ecosystem label for the Lyon metropolitan area, supporting startups and scale-ups through networking events, visibility, and connections to investors and corporates. Comparable as a community-led business network operating in the same territory with a member/events/advocacy model.
• FCE Lyon: Femmes Chefs d'Entreprises — a national network of women business owners providing peer-coaching, networking, and advocacy. Comparable as a community-led, membership-based business association with a regional chapter model operating in the same metro.
• CJD Lyon Rhône: Centre des Jeunes Dirigeants d'Entreprise — a national network of young business leaders providing peer-learning, networking, and training. Comparable as a membership-based business network in the same metro with an event-driven engagement model.
• Réseau Entreprendre Lyon: Network of business leaders providing mentoring, financing, and peer support to growing entrepreneurs in the Lyon area. Comparable as a membership/community-driven business network offering member value through events and connections in the same metropolitan market.

Direct peers

• MEDEF Lyon-Rhône: Local branch of France's leading employers' federation, providing advocacy, networking, and policy influence for businesses in the Lyon area. Directly comparable as a membership-based employer association serving the same geographic market as PDAE.
• CPME Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: Confédération des Petites et Moyennes Entreprises regional chapter, representing small and mid-sized businesses through advocacy, training, and networking. Closely comparable to PDAE's all-sector SME-focused mission in the same territory.
• CCI Lyon Métropole Saint-Étienne Roanne: The Chamber of Commerce and Industry serving the Lyon metropolitan area, providing business representation, training, networking, and territorial advocacy. Already a partner of PDAE, it is also a substitute offering the same core services (representation, events, member support) at a larger geographic scale and with materially more resources.

Regional players

• Fédération BTP Rhône: Building and public works federation for the Rhône department, representing construction employers in negotiations, training, and advocacy. Comparable as a territorial, sector-aligned employer association — and relevant because construction firms (LEON GROSSE, RAZEL BEC, INAXE) are core PDAE members.
• Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Entreprises (AER): Regional economic development agency supporting business creation, growth, and territorial attractiveness across the broader Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Comparable as a territorial business-support network with an advocacy and events remit operating in the same region.
• UIMM Lyon-France: Union des Industries et Métiers de la Métallurgie serving the Lyon industrial base, providing employer representation, training, and HR services to industrial member companies. Comparable as a sector-and-territory-based membership organization operating in the same metropolitan economy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights1 record

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/PDAE2022
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pdae-porte-des-alpes-entreprises

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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