What Fasterclass does

Fasterclass is a French professional training company founded in 2020 and headquartered in Paris, focused on management and soft-skills development for enterprise clients. The firm serves customers in France and Europe through a portfolio of offerings: hybrid in-person training programs (Formation), individual and group coaching, e-learning mini-series, workshops and conferences (Ateliers & Conférences), and custom content development (Studio & Conseil). Its client roster includes Decathlon, Louis Vuitton, Auchan, Verallia, Payfit, La Redoute, Limagrain, Voodoo, VISEO, Breega, Capgemini, and Wendel. The company reports that more than 10,000 employees have been accompanied to date, with 89% course completion, 91% adoption, and 4.8/5 satisfaction, and it holds Qualiopi certification enabling OPCO funding eligibility.

The business operates an asset-light delivery model. Rather than maintaining a large internal facilitation staff, Fasterclass deploys engagements through a network of 100+ certified trainers, supplemented by in-house design, product, and technology functions staffed by four co-founders (Raphaël Maisonnier, CEO; Amory Panné, COO; Souad Talal, CPO; Thibaud Caremoli, CTO) and a small broader team of 1-10 employees. Revenue is generated through enterprise training contracts, e-learning licenses (Louis Vuitton ordered 300 licenses in 2023 and 500+ in 2024), coaching engagements, custom content production, and ancillary services such as SOS Learning advisory. The company is investing in AI capabilities through Feedbackinator, a generative-AI feedback tool in public beta since 2024, and in founder-led brand IP through the forthcoming book "Feedback en action" (2026).

Beyond paid delivery, Fasterclass operates Club UP DRH, a community of 100+ HR and L&D leaders with chapters in Paris and Montpellier, and offers free resource kits and SOS Learning advisory to extend its marketing funnel. No external funding rounds have been disclosed, indicating a bootstrapped or limited-capital model. The combination of premium enterprise references, an outsourced delivery network, a Qualiopi-certified offering, and a growing community positions Fasterclass as a mid-stage specialist player in the French corporate soft-skills training market.

Name

Fasterclass

Legal name

Fasterclass

Website

https://fasterclass.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fasterclass is a Paris-based, Qualiopi-certified soft-skills and management training firm founded in 2020, serving French and European enterprises through hybrid programs, coaching, e-learning, and custom content delivered via a 100+ trainer network. Notable clients include Louis Vuitton, Decathlon, Verallia, and Capgemini.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate Training & Coaching

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Coaching, Feedback & Mentoring Skills (EDABAMAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate Learning & Training Content Development (EDAGAKAC), Remote/Hybrid Work Effectiveness (EDABAMAO), Corporate/Professional Public Speaking Training (Presentation Skills) (EDAMAOAJ), Sales, Customer Service & Soft Skills Training (BPACANAD)

Keywords

• Corporate training programs
• Management soft skills
• Leadership coaching services
• Blended learning e-learning
• HR learning development

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Blended/Hybrid Training Programs: Multi-week training programs combining e-learning modules (videos, resources), live virtual classes (typically 4 sessions of 90 minutes each), and practice exercises. Programs span 4–8 weeks with ~9 hours total engagement. Available as off-the-shelf or fully bespoke (Studio & Conseil). Billed per participant or per program.
2. Coaching: Individual or small-group coaching programs, multi-week format, integrating virtual classes, e-learning, and practice exercises. Coaching is tailored to individual or team development goals.
3. E-learning Content Licenses: Sale of mini-series e-learning content (e.g., Feedback, Public Speaking, Time Management) as standalone licenses with 1-year access and pedagogical hotline. Content can be white-labeled or customized for enterprise LMS integration (SCORM).
4. Workshops & Conferences: À la carte workshops and conference sessions on topics such as feedback culture, communication, and leadership. Can be delivered in-person or remotely.
5. Studio & Custom Content Creation: Bespoke training content creation including video production, pedagogical design, and custom learning materials. Clients include Decathlon, Louis Vuitton, and others where content is co-created to reflect company culture and integrated into client LMS.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Fasterclass designs and delivers corporate soft-skills training and coaching programs — covering management, leadership, feedback culture, public speaking, and change management — through a blended learning format that combines short-form video e-learning, live virtual classes led by certified expert trainers, and practical exercises over 4–8 week programs. The company also creates bespoke training content (Studio & Conseil), licenses SCORM-compatible e-learning mini-series, and offers an AI-powered feedback assistant (Feedbackinator) to enterprise HR and L&D teams across France and Europe.

Product overview

Fasterclass is a training and coaching organization (organisme de formation) offering a multi-format learning ecosystem centered on soft skills development, specifically in Feedback, Management & Leadership, and Change Management & Growth Mindset. The core portfolio consists of five interconnected service lines: Formation (hybrid blended learning programs combining e-learning with virtual classroom workshops), Coaching (individual/small group coaching), E-Learning (self-paced video mini-series), Ateliers & Conférences (interactive workshops and expert conferences), and Studio & Conseil (custom content creation and pedagogical design). These are supplemented by an AI-powered tool called Feedbackinator for feedback generation, a published book 'Feedback en action,' the Club UP DRH professional community, SOS Learning free expert consultations, and various free resource kits. The company operates on a train-the-trainer model, producing proprietary content that can be licensed to enterprise LMS systems (SCORM-compatible) and adapted for client-specific deployment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Feedbackinator: AI-powered tool for generating feedback using the STAR method
• SOS Learning
• Club UP DRH
• Feedback en action

Products and services

• Formation (Hybrid Training) Blended learning program — small-group or individual tracks over multiple weeks — combining classes virtuelles (live virtual sessions) led by an expert trainer, e-learning modules, and exercises pratiques. Available off-the-shelf or fully bespoke (Studio & Conseil); designed for managers and teams in enterprise and mid-market contexts.
• Coaching Individual or small-group coaching program delivered over several weeks, integrating virtual classes, e-learning modules, and practical exercises tailored to the client's context. Used for first-time managers (e.g., Payfit) and team development needs.
• E-Learning Self-paced online learning modules sold as standalone licenses (mini-series on Feedback, Public Speaking, Time Management) with 1-year access and pedagogical hotline support. SCORM-compatible for enterprise LMS integration. Available off-the-shelf or customized.
• Ateliers & Conférences (Workshops & Conferences) À la carte interactive workshop sessions and expert conferences covering management, feedback, communication, and leadership topics, available in-person or remotely. Designed as standalone engagement or complementary to other training programs.
• Studio & Conseil (Custom Design & Consulting) Bespoke training content creation and pedagogical design service, including custom video production, tailored learning paths, and co-construction with the client's HR/L&D team. Outputs can be integrated into the client's LMS in SCORM format. Clients include Decathlon, Louis Vuitton, Auchan, and others.
• Feedbackinator AI-powered feedback assistant tool (in beta as of 2024) that helps managers draft structured feedback using the STAR method. Users can ask questions about feedback and obtain AI-generated guidance to initiate their teams into feedback culture.
• Feedback en action (Book) Book titled 'Feedback en action — Le secret des équipes performantes' authored by Raphaël Maisonnier and published by Dunod in 2026. Contains 26 key questions and 26 concrete answers on feedback culture, practical tools, and introspective exercises. Sold through Fnac, Amazon, Cultura, and Dunod.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.8/5 average satisfaction rating across all training programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Réseau Entreprendre PariscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Fasterclass is a laureate and member of Réseau Entreprendre Paris since 2018. The network, rooted in the Mulliez family entrepreneurial ecosystem, provides peer support, mentorship, and shared learning among entrepreneurs. Fasterclass participates in helping and transmitting knowledge to young entrepreneurs.
• Station FcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFasterclass was incubated at Station F (Founders Program), the world's largest startup campus in Paris. This provided early-stage support, credibility, and access to the broader startup ecosystem.
• Village by CA (Le Village by Crédit Agricole)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVillage by CA Paris (55 Rue La Boétie, 75008 Paris) and Village by CA Languedoc (621 Rue Georges Méliès bât. C, 34000 Montpellier) host monthly Club UP DRH community meetings organized by Fasterclass. Partnership provides physical venues and co-branding for HR community events.
• Ignition ProgramminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFasterclass partnered with Ignition Program to create the 'Manager Survival Kit' (Kit de survie du manager), a free downloadable resource combining Ignition Program's management tools with Fasterclass's pedagogical expertise. Distributed as a joint marketing asset.
• EdTech FranceminorOthersFasterclass is a member of EdTech France, the French EdTech industry association, providing networking, industry representation, and visibility within the education technology sector.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Cegos: Largest French corporate training and professional development group, offering management, soft skills, and leadership programs. Directly comparable to Fasterclass on enterprise soft-skills training, but operates at much greater scale with global footprint and broader catalogue.
• Coursera for Business: Enterprise arm of Coursera offering curated learning paths in leadership, management, and soft skills. Comparable as an alternative enterprise e-learning platform competing for the same L&D budget line items as Fasterclass's e-learning SKUs.
• Skillsoft: Global enterprise learning platform offering leadership, business, and compliance training content with AI-driven personalization. Comparable on the e-learning license/SaaS revenue model and enterprise LMS integration, though significantly larger and broader in catalogue.
• LinkedIn Learning: Enterprise e-learning subscription with broad catalogue including leadership, management, and soft-skills courses. Comparable as a competitor for off-the-shelf e-learning budgets inside enterprise L&D departments.

Direct peers

• Rise Up: French-founded LMS and learning experience platform with strong enterprise footprint across Europe. Comparable as a French EdTech serving corporate L&D buyers, though focused on the platform layer versus Fasterclass's content + delivery focus.
• 360Learning: Paris-founded collaborative learning platform enabling enterprises to author and deliver in-house training. Comparable as a French training-tech company serving enterprise L&D with a blended authoring + delivery model.
• Didask: French EdTech offering AI-powered authoring and deployment of corporate training, with a focus on pedagogical efficacy and adaptive learning. Comparable on technology-enabled enterprise training delivery to French mid-market and large enterprises.
• Coorpacademy: European corporate digital learning platform providing soft-skills, leadership, and digital transformation training content to enterprises. Directly comparable offering, target buyer (HR/L&D), and SCORM-integrated content licensing model.
• Edflex: French EdTech curating and licensing third-party e-learning content to enterprises via LMS integration. Comparable on the content-licensing-as-recurring-revenue motion serving French enterprise HR/L&D buyers.
• Crossknowledge: European digital learning provider offering blended corporate training, leadership development, and LMS-integrated content. Closely comparable to Fasterclass's hybrid model, enterprise L&D focus, and SCORM-compatible content licensing approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@fasterclass_
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fasterclass

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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