VILLAGE BY CA MARTINIQUE GUYANE

What VILLAGE BY CA MARTINIQUE GUYANE does

Village by CA Martinique-Guyane is a privately held startup accelerator and open-innovation hub operating in the French Caribbean under the strategic umbrella of Crédit Agricole Martinique-Guyane. It was launched in 2019 and opened its doors in February 2020 as a regional node of the national Village by CA network, which spans 43 locations across France and internationally and has collectively accelerated more than 1,000 startups since 2014. The organization operates from a single physical site at 58 Rue Ernest Deproge in Fort-de-France and serves high-potential startups and innovative companies across sectors including biotechnology, medtech, agroecology, logistics, culture, cosmetics, green mobility, health applications, restaurant technology, tourism, and data visualization.

Its core offering is a 2-year individualized and collective acceleration program that combines expert coaching, masterclasses, conferences, workshops, and mentorship, alongside a curated network of experts in marketing/strategy, no-code/UX, mindset/user experience, customer service, and communication. The product surface is completed by a set of physical spaces — a 90 m² coworking area, an 11 m² private office, a 21 m² sea-view meeting room, a 46 m² creativity space, and a 90 m² event hall called "La Place du Village" — that can be booked by external organizations for seminars, training, business meetings, and professional events. Supporting infrastructure includes the Village Café and post-program alumni and partner networks.

Village by CA Martinique-Guyane is not a technology product company. No proprietary platform, API, or software stack is disclosed. Revenue is generated through a mix of event and space rental (booked via the third-party Moffi.io platform), structured acceleration program participation, and partnership and sponsorship contributions from a network that includes Crédit Agricole Martinique-Guyane and CCI Martinique as founding partners, Orange and Groupe SAFO as ambassador partners, and a broad mentor tier comprising Mazars, Fidal, Technopole Martinique, Groupe Citadelle, Groupe CréO, SOMES (Chanflor), Groupe Fontaine, Restaurants ÉLIZÉ, Groupe Athena, and Ho Hio Hen Automobile.

Name

VILLAGE BY CA MARTINIQUE GUYANE

Legal name

Village by CA Martinique-Guyane

Website

https://levillagebycamartinique.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Village by CA Martinique-Guyane is a privately held startup accelerator and open-innovation hub in Fort-de-France that runs a 2-year acceleration program and rents event and coworking spaces, serving innovative Caribbean startups and connecting them with corporate partners across the Crédit Agricole ecosystem.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Startup Accelerator and Open-Innovation Hub Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate Accelerators & Startup Programs (FSANAHAD), Youth Business Incubators & Accelerators (EDAMAHAC), Training, Enablement & Talent Development Summits (THAHAMAH)

Keywords

• Startup acceleration services
• Open innovation hub
• Business incubator programs
• Coworking space rental
• Corporate event venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort-de-France

HQ country

Martinique

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event and Space Rental: The Village rents out its physical spaces — including coworking areas, meeting rooms, a creativity space, and a large event hall (La Place du Village) — to external organizations for seminars, training, business meetings, and professional events. The facility is available from 8AM to 6PM on weekdays.
2. Startup Acceleration Program Fees: Startups are selected through annual calls for applications (currently in its 10th edition) and receive individualized and collective acceleration support, implying a structured program potentially with associated fees or funding contributions from partners.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Village by CA Martinique-Guyane operates a 2-year startup acceleration program that combines individualized coaching, expert workshops, masterclasses, conferences, and mentorship to help innovative startups scale. It also rents physical spaces — coworking areas, private offices, meeting rooms, a creativity space, and an event hall ("La Place du Village") — to organizations for seminars, training, and business meetings. The organization serves as an open-innovation hub connecting startups with corporate partners across the Martinique-Guyane territory.

Product overview

VILLAGE BY CA MARTINIQUE GUYANE is a business accelerator for innovative startups operating in the Caribbean region (Martinique and French Guiana). The organization offers a comprehensive ecosystem centered on a 2-year acceleration program combined with physical infrastructure including coworking spaces, private offices, meeting rooms, a creativity space, and a large event venue called 'La Place du Village.' The accelerator provides startups with individualized coaching, masterclasses, expert sessions, conferences, and mentorship, while connecting them with a network of partners including Crédit Agricole Martinique-Guyane, CCI Martinique, Orange, Technopole Martinique, and others. Supported sectors include Biotechnology, MedTech, Agroecology, Logistics, CultureTech, Cosmetics, Green Mobility, Health Applications, Restaurant Technology, Tourism, and Data Visualization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Startup Acceleration Program A 2-year individualized and collective acceleration program for innovative startups, providing coaching, masterclasses, expert sessions, conferences, and mentorship to help them scale; part of the broader network of over 1,000 startups accelerated since 2014 across 43 Villages by CA.
• Coworking Space (Espace Coworking) A 90 m² ground-floor coworking area with capacity for 20 people, equipped with secure WiFi and access to the Village Café; suitable for solo work, group work, or business meetings.
• Private Office (Le Bureau) An 11 m² private office for up to 4 people with a 55-inch display screen (VGA/HDMI/wireless screen mirroring), video conferencing system for over 100 participants, and secure WiFi access.
• Meeting Room (Salle de réunion) A 21 m² meeting room on the first floor with a sea view, seating for 10 people, equipped with a 65-inch display, video conferencing, whiteboard, and flexible configuration for meetings, training, or seminars.
• Creativity Space (Espace de créativité) A 46 m² collaborative space for creative sessions, brainstorming, team workshops, seminars, and training, seating 10–16 people with modular furniture including sofas and desks.
• Village Square Event Hall (La Place du Village) A 90 m² privatizable event space for breakfasts, cocktails, afterworks, launch presentations, exhibitions, and professional evenings, accommodating 15–40 seated or 80 standing guests, equipped with a 65-inch touchscreen computer, ceiling sound system, wireless microphones, and projector.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 1,000 startups accelerated since 2014 across the Village by CA network
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 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 founding, ambassador, core mentor and mentor.

• Crédit Agricole Martinique-GuyanefoundingStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe founding partner and primary backer of Village by CA Martinique-Guyane. Crédit Agricole is the world's largest cooperative banking network and the #1 retail bank in the EU. It provides financial backing, corporate connections, and strategic direction to the accelerator.
• CCI Martinique (Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie Martinique)foundingStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Martinique represents more than 36,000 merchants, industrialists, and service companies. It provides business expertise, connections to the wider business community, and acts as a privileged interface between public actors and enterprises.
• Groupe SAFOambassadorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn ambassador-level partner focused on developing service quality close to customer needs. Part of the open innovation ecosystem supporting the Village's mission.
• OrangeambassadorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench telecommunications company serving as an ambassador partner, bringing connectivity and technology expertise to the innovation ecosystem.
• Technopole Martiniquecore mentorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA structure dedicated to supporting innovation initiatives of Martinique-based businesses across the entire territory. Operates business incubators (Les Titiris) and shared workspaces (Le Carbet), and coordinates the Cap Innovation network of innovation stakeholders.
• Groupe FontainementorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWith over 500 professional clients and €32M in revenue, Groupe Fontaine provides services including cleaning, landscaping, security, and facility management. Active for over 38 years, it contributes expertise and mentorship to the Village ecosystem.
• Restaurants ÉLIZÉmentorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWith 11 restaurants and nearly 250 employees, Elizé has been serving traditional Creole cuisine for over 50 years. Provides food service expertise and community presence as a mentor partner.
• Groupe CitadellementorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn automotive distribution and services group operating across Martinique, Guadeloupe, Guyana, Mayotte, Réunion, Saint-Martin, and Iceland. Manages concessions, maintenance centers, tire sales, vehicle rental, and marine mechanics.
• Groupe CréOmentorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn ultra-marine group active in Martinique and Guyane for over 25 years, operating in distribution (Leader Price, Thiriet, Naturalia, Orchestra), logistics (Nausicaa, Calypso, TransLog), and recruitment/temporary staffing (Alpha Conseil, Randstad).
• MazarsmentorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn international integrated group specializing in audit, tax, advisory, accounting, and legal services. Present in over 90 countries and territories with more than 44,000 professionals. Provides expert mentorship in finance, audit, and advisory for Village startups.
• Groupe AthenamentorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA multi-activity group deployed across several French overseas departments, organized around construction materials distribution, real estate, and energy. Contributes mentorship and industry connections to the Village ecosystem.
• SOMES (Chanflor)mentorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Martinican Spring Water Company (SOMES) bottles water and beverages from the Mont Béni spring at Morne-Rouge. With 47 employees and industrial operations, it ranks among the largest agri-food companies in the Caribbean. Provides mentorship and industry expertise.
• FidalmentorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe largest independent French business law firm, advising over 20,000 companies across all sizes and sectors. Provides legal expertise in corporate, competition, IP, environment, IT, finance, labor, real estate, public law, and more. Member of WTS Global and founding member of unyer international network.
• Ho Hio Hen AutomobilementorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuto parts distributor serving 5 French overseas departments (Martinique, Guadeloupe, Guyana, Réunion, Mayotte) and Côte d'Ivoire, with 18 multi-brand sales points, 40,000+ product references, and 15,000+ m² of storage. Nearly 290 collaborators across its commercial brands.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• The Family: European startup education and community platform offering founder education, community, and corporate-startup connection services. Comparable in serving early-stage founders but operates on a digital-first, lower-cost model that contrasts with the Village's physical-hub approach.

Broad incumbents

• La French Tech: Government-backed umbrella organization coordinating the French startup ecosystem including overseas territories. Not a direct operator but functions as a broader ecosystem incumbent shaping the competitive and policy context for Village by CA Martinique-Guyane.
• CCI France: National federation of French Chambers of Commerce and Industry, including CCI Martinique (a co-founding partner of Village by CA). Operates complementary business support programs at national scale and shares target customer segments.
• Bpifrance Le Hub: Bpifrance's open-innovation hub in Paris providing coworking, acceleration, and corporate-startup connection services. Comparable in mission and offerings but operates at national scale as part of France's public investment bank — a broader, better-funded incumbent in the same category.

Direct peers

• Station F: The world's largest startup campus, located in Paris. Operates a similar accelerator + co-working + events model, hosts corporate-sponsored programs (similar to Crédit Agricole's Village by CA network), and targets the same early-stage French founder pool.
• Réseau Entreprendre: National French network of entrepreneur support organizations offering free coaching, mentoring, and equity-free loans to growing startups. Operates local chapters in overseas French territories including Martinique, making it a directly comparable territorial accelerator/mentor peer.
• Euratechnologies: Major French incubator and accelerator based in Lille, operating a regional hub-and-spoke model with corporate partnerships, coworking, and acceleration programs. Closely comparable in structure and GTM to Village by CA Martinique-Guyane, with similar territorial anchor strategy.
• H7 (Lyon): Lyon's open-innovation hub offering coworking, event spaces, and an accelerator program targeting startups. Operates a comparable physical-venue + acceleration + partner-club model backed by regional corporate sponsors.
• Village by CA Paris: The flagship Village by CA accelerator in Paris, operated under the same Crédit Agricole open-innovation umbrella. Directly comparable as a sister hub offering the same acceleration program format, partner club, and event-venue business model within the same network.
• Technopole Martinique: Local Martinique innovation support structure that operates the Les Titiris business incubator and Le Carbet shared workspace, and coordinates the Cap Innovation network. A direct local peer and current 'Core Mentor' partner of Village by CA Martinique-Guyane, addressing the same founder pool.

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

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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