HOBBY-GO

What HOBBY-GO does

HOBBY-GO SASU is a privately-held French company founded in 2021 and headquartered in Cuse-et-Adrisans, Franche-Comté. It operates Hobby-Go, a mobile-first leisure-discovery platform distributed as native iOS and Android applications (plus a companion website) targeting residents and tourists of the Franche-Comté region. The product combines an interactive map of local activities, an event calendar, social features (photos, reviews, tips), and a discount layer, positioning itself as the first social network for leisure in the region.

The platform is built on a two-sided marketplace model. On the demand side, consumers subscribe to monthly or annual plans spanning three resident tiers (under-18 at €2.29/month or €19.99/year, adult at €4.49/month or €39.99/year, family at €8.99/month or €89.99/year, all TTC with tacit renewal) and three short-stay tourist tiers (weekly and biweekly pricing). An optional Premium add-on (€9.99–€12.99/year) bundles a premium family pack and a guarantee of at least 10% discount across the partner base. On the supply side, Hobby-Go operates a field-sales-acquired partner program comprising 280+ local SMBs across restaurants, beauty salons, sports activities, organic retail, automotive services, and artisans; partners pay a €50–€75 entry adhesion and recurring subscription fees, with a €90 HT premium tier including four annual advertising slots.

The company distributes exclusively through Apple App Store and Google Play with French localization, drives acquisition primarily through an active Instagram presence (@hobby_g0), an email newsletter, and partner cross-referrals, and reports no external venture or private-equity backing. Operations are concentrated entirely within the Franche-Comté administrative region (Doubs, Haute-Saône, Jura, Territoire de Belfort), and the company employs 1–10 people. GDPR compliance is in place. No public funding, revenue, subscriber-count, or investor disclosures are available.

Name

HOBBY-GO

Legal name

HOBBY-GO

Website

https://hobby-go.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

HOBBY-GO is a French mobile platform connecting residents and tourists in the Franche-Comté region with 280+ local leisure, dining, wellness, and cultural businesses, offering interactive maps, event calendars, social sharing, and a premium subscription with partner discounts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Leisure Discovery Platform

NAICS

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Sports & Active Travel Agencies (e.g., ski, golf, dive) (THAKAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Recreation & Activity Services (Hiking, Boating, Climbing, Fishing—Guided/Authorized) (THAAAGAF)

Keywords

• Local leisure discovery
• Mobile subscription app
• Activity directory platform
• Partner discount network
• Regional leisure marketplace

Headquarters

HQ city

Cuse-et-adrisans

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Consumer Subscriptions: Monthly and annual subscription fees from individual members (residents and tourists) for access to the platform and partner discounts. Pricing tiers include under-18 (2.29€/month or 19.99€/year), adult (4.49€/month or 39.99€/year), and family plans (8.99€/month or 89.99€/year). Tourist short-term plans also available.
2. Partner Listing Fees: Professional partners pay subscription fees to be listed on the platform, gaining visibility among app users. Entry fee of 75€ for new partners, plus monthly/annual subscription. Premium option available for 90€ with enhanced features. Commercial sales team recruits partners.
3. Premium Membership Add-on: Premium membership tier offering enhanced benefits (minimum 10% discount at all partners, premium family pack included). Priced at 9.99€/year or 12.99€/year.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

HOBBY-GO operates a mobile application (iOS and Android) that serves as a leisure activity directory and social network for the Franche-Comté region of France. Users subscribe to a Premium Membership to access discounts of at least 10% at 280+ local partner businesses, including restaurants, beauty salons, sports activities, and artisans. The platform also provides an interactive activity map, regional event calendar, and social sharing features for user-generated reviews, photos, and recommendations.

Product overview

HOBBY-GO is a mobile-first leisure discovery platform for the Franche-Comté region of France, consisting of a consumer mobile app (iOS/Android), a companion website, and a B2B partner program. The consumer offering centers on the Hobby-Go Mobile Application which provides an interactive map of local activities, an event calendar, social sharing features, and a PREMIUM Membership subscription that unlocks discounts at 280+ local partner establishments. The Partner Program enables local businesses to list their services on the platform, with optional premium positioning and advertising packages for enhanced visibility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hobby-Go Mobile Application
• Hobby-Go Website
• PREMIUM Membership
• Partner Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Access to 280+ partner businesses offering minimum 10% discounts

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• 280+ Local Businesses in Franche-ComtécoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe platform's core business model relies on partnerships with 280+ local leisure, cultural, sports, wellness, and artisanal businesses in Franche-Comté. Partners pay subscription fees to be listed on the application, gaining visibility among app users. Partners offer minimum 10% discounts to premium members. Categories include restaurants, beauty salons, retailers, sports activities, and more.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Yelp: Local business discovery and reviews platform active in France. Comparable in providing a directory of local businesses (restaurants, beauty, retail) with user reviews, but lacks the leisure-specific focus and discount subscription model.
• TripAdvisor: Global travel and leisure activity discovery platform with reviews and booking. Competes for tourist attention to local activities in Franche-Comté but offers no regional specialization or subscription discount model.
• ClassPass: Global fitness and wellness class subscription platform. Comparable subscription-based access to local activity partners, but focuses exclusively on fitness rather than the broader leisure mix Hobby-Go covers.
• GetYourGuide: Global platform for booking tours, activities, and experiences. Overlaps in leisure activity discovery and tourist segment, particularly for outdoor and cultural attractions in Franche-Comté, but focuses on booking transactions rather than discounts.
• PagesJaunes: France's dominant local business directory with broad category coverage. Competes for local business visibility and consumer local-discovery use cases, but is a legacy print-to-digital directory without Hobby-Go's social and discount mechanics.
• Groupon: Global deals and local experiences marketplace with significant French presence. Overlaps in connecting consumers with local leisure businesses via discounts, but operates at vastly greater scale and geographic breadth.

Direct peers

• Yooz: French mobile-first leisure activities marketplace and discount platform serving tourists and residents across multiple French regions. Directly comparable as a regional leisure discovery app with subscription model and partner network.

Emerging players

• Treatwell: European beauty and wellness booking marketplace with strong French presence. Overlaps with Hobby-Go's beauty/wellness partner category and booking functionality, but specializes in a single vertical.
• Waaango: French leisure activities discovery platform offering discounts at local partners. Closely comparable as a niche, mobile-first leisure subscription app targeting French consumers with discount partnerships.

Regional players

• Citypass / Pass Région: Regional French student/youth discount pass programs offering discounts at local cultural and leisure venues. Overlaps with Hobby-Go's regional discount subscription concept, particularly for students and young adults, though typically targeting different demographics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/hobby_g0
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hobby-go

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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