What talents handicap does

Talents Handicap is an online recruitment platform and virtual career fair operator focused exclusively on connecting job seekers with disabilities to inclusive employers in France. Operated as a brand of NEWNET3D SAS, a privately held French company founded in March 2009 at Sophia Antipolis near Nice (RCS Antibes 511 178 287, share capital €60,000), the platform runs five annual online employment forums ("salons emploi") plus continuous year-round recruitment, and covers all 101 French metropolitan and overseas departments. Candidates register free of charge to access job listings (2,843 active offers at time of data extraction), the CVthèque (candidate database), personalized matching alerts, coaching workshops and webconferences. Inclusive employers pay subscription-style packages to post offers, maintain virtual stands, and access the CVthèque; the SEEPH Special Pack bundles recruitment, training and communication services for the November European Week for Employment of Disabled Persons (SEEPH). In 2020 the company launched Talents Handicap Formation, a training and sensitization offering targeting recruiters, HR teams, managers and disability referents, which represents a second revenue stream beyond employer job-posting packages.

The platform was built by NEWNET3D following three years of R&D and was first launched as online forums in 2012; founder Redwane Bennani is the named responsible publisher and visible face of the company. The technology is a web-based job board and virtual career fair platform with OAuth-based login integrations with Google and LinkedIn, CNIL declaration (number 1669199) and GDPR (RGPD) compliance with a designated Data Protection Officer since May 2018; no public API, SDK, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed. Distribution is digital-only and combines self-serve direct platform access (covering SMBs and individual candidates) with a direct field-sales and account-management motion for enterprise accounts such as EDF, Capgemini, Sopra Steria, Astek, Fnac Darty, TF1, Dassault Systèmes and Atos, supplemented by a network of more than 16 institutional and association partners including Agefiph, APEC, France Travail/Cap Emploi, HelloWork, Météojob, Diversidays and Le Grand Défi.

The business is dual-sided: a free, long-tail candidate base and a concentrated B2B employer side that funds both the subscription recruitment packages and the formation services. The company describes itself as a pioneer of online disability employment forums in France since 2012 and remains privately held with no disclosed external funding, M&A activity, or international footprint, operating exclusively in France under the Talents Handicap and Groupe Talents Handicap trade names.

Name

talents handicap

Legal name

NEWNET3D

Website

https://talents-handicap.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Talents Handicap is an online recruitment platform operating five annual virtual career fairs and a year-round CV database, connecting disabled job seekers with inclusive employers across all 101 French departments and offering corporate disability inclusion training.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Inclusive Online Recruitment Platform

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Employment Placement Agencies (561311)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Employment & Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Programs (EDAAAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Supported Employment & Job Coaching (EDAKANAE)

Keywords

• Inclusive recruitment platform
• Online disability job fairs
• Accessible employment services
• Virtual career forums
• Workplace inclusion training

Headquarters

HQ city

Cagnes-sur-Mer

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Employer recruitment packages: Employers pay to post job offers, maintain virtual stands, and access the CVthèque and candidate matching services on the platform during and outside forum periods.
2. Talents Handicap Formation: Training and sensitization programs for companies on disability inclusion, delivered to managers, HR teams, and disability referents, launched in 2020.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Talents Handicap operates an online recruitment platform and virtual job forums that connect job seekers with disabilities to inclusive employers across France. It runs five annual online employment forums (salons emploi) with year-round employer stands, a searchable CVthèque of candidate profiles, and a direct job-matching service. Employers pay to post offers, maintain virtual stands, and access the candidate database, while candidate access is free. The company also delivers training and sensitization programs for company HR teams and disability referents through its Talents Handicap Formation service.

Product overview

Talents Handicap operates as an online employment platform for people with disabilities, featuring a core product of virtual job fairs (Forums Emploi en Ligne) where candidates connect with inclusive employers across France. The platform includes a CV database (CV-thèque) for year-round candidate visibility, webconferences and coaching workshops for job preparation, and Talents Handicap Formation offering training services for employers on disability inclusion. A premium employer package (Pack Spécial SEEPH) provides enhanced recruitment and awareness tools during the European Week for Employment of Disabled Persons.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Talents Handicap Formation: Training and awareness services launched in 2020 for company actors (recruiters, managers, disability referents, and collaborators) to help them prepare for and successfully implement disability policies.

Products and services

• Forums Emploi en Ligne Talents Handicap Online virtual employment forum connecting job seekers with disabilities to inclusive employers, featuring job listings, employer stands, messaging, and event scheduling across all French departments. Five forums operate annually with year-round recruitment between events.
• Talents Handicap Formation Training and sensitization services delivered to companies on disability inclusion, covering workshops, coaching sessions, and educational programs for HR teams, managers, disability referents, and collaborators.
• CVthèque (Candidate Database) Resume database where candidates with disabilities create searchable profiles visible to employers year-round. Registered candidates are indexed by default with opt-out available.
• WebConférences et Ateliers Live interactive online coaching sessions and webinars for job seekers with disabilities, covering topics such as finding the right inclusive job, disclosing RQTH during interviews, CV and cover letter preparation, and career advancement.
• Pack Spécial SEEPH Special annual recruitment and awareness bundle for employers timed to the European Week for Employment of Disabled Persons (SEEPH) in November, combining online forum participation, webconferences, training workshops, on-site sensitization days, an inclusion game, and a communication kit.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,843 active job offers on the platform at time of extraction
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AgefiphcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentral player in France's disability employment policy for over 30 years. Agefiph provides financial support, guidance tools, and employer accompaniment. Its partnership with Talents Handicap strengthens bridges between public policy, companies, and candidates for durable inclusion.
• APECcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPEC supports executives and young graduates in job search and career development, with 750,000 executive profiles and 100,000+ daily job offers. Its partnership with Talents Handicap extends reach to candidates with disabilities in the executive segment.
• ASENSILEminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerA national network of 150+ consultants, coaches, psychologists, and HR specialists. ASENSILE provides skills assessments, coaching, outplacement, VAE, and training. Partnership offers Talents Handicap users access to professional guidance services.
• Atouts & HandicapminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerA consulting firm and training organization specialized in disability in the workplace. Services include strategy, training, awareness-raising, and operational team support on topics such as accessibility, inclusive recruitment, job retention, and change management.
• Carrefours pour l'EmploiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA recognized organizer of employment events, forums, and innovative formats facilitating direct contact between recruiters, institutions, and candidates. Partnership multiplies inclusive meeting opportunities both in-person and online.
• DiversidaysminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn association working for equal opportunities in access to digital technology, entrepreneurship, and future careers for people from underrepresented territories, women, and people with disabilities. Partnership aligns shared goals of fighting inequality and valuing diverse talent.
• Engagement JeunesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA platform connecting companies, training institutions, associations, and young talent for orientation and professional integration. Partnership broadens access to first employment and apprenticeship opportunities for young people with disabilities.
• Handicap-JobminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA platform dedicated to disability employment, connecting candidates and employers with targeted offers and resources. Partnership creates synergies between specialized actors and offers coherent, complementary solutions to candidates and employers.
• HelloWorkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOne of France's leading employment, recruitment, and training groups, serving millions of candidates and companies annually. Partnership amplifies visibility of disability inclusion actions and sensitizes a broad audience to inclusive employment.
• KuntominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA solution dedicated to health, well-being, and quality of life at work. Kunto helps companies with occupational risk prevention and promotes healthy workplace practices. Partnership supports inclusive, sustainable work environments.
• Le Grand DéfiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA national initiative accelerating innovation for the autonomy and inclusion of people with disabilities, bringing together public actors, companies, associations, and startups. Partnership shares expertise and fosters innovative responses to employment and inclusion challenges.
• Maison de l'Autisme de MulhouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA resource center dedicated to supporting people with autism spectrum disorder and their families through information, guidance, support, and awareness actions. Partnership advances social and professional inclusion of autistic people.
• Manifeste InclusionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn organization committed to promoting a more inclusive society based on respect for differences and equal opportunity. Through awareness, mobilization, and advocacy, it encourages organizations to engage concretely in favor of inclusion.
• MétéojobminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAn employment platform facilitating the meeting between candidates and companies through targeted posting and high visibility. Partnership strengthens job posting distribution and supports a more open and responsible approach to recruitment.
• Pépites Emploi!Strategic or Co-development PartnerA social economy company founded in 2020 providing recruitment services, employer branding via oratory competitions, and professional training programs (POE) for people with disabilities across France.
• StreetCominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn ESUS-approved company that created the first inclusive pedestrian GPS indicating obstacle-free routes adapted to each mobility profile. Partnership supports accessibility and independence for people with disabilities beyond the workplace.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• France Travail: France's national public employment service (formerly Pôle Emploi) with disability-focused services via Cap Emploi. Sets the structural context for disability employment in France and competes for the same employer and candidate relationships.
• Météojob: Major French generalist job board with broad employer and candidate reach; a listed Talents Handicap distribution partner, but also a competing channel for enterprise job-posting budgets in France.
• HelloWork: One of France's largest generalist employment, recruitment, and training groups. Listed as a Talents Handicap channel partner but also a broad incumbent with overlapping job-board reach into French inclusive employers.
• APEC: French agency supporting executives and graduates in job search; a core Talents Handicap strategic partner reaching executive-segment candidates, but also serves as a broader employment-services incumbent with its own inclusive-hiring initiatives.

Direct peers

• ADAPT Emploi: Operated by the ADAPT association, ADAPT Emploi runs specialized disability recruitment services and job placements across France, overlapping with Talents Handicap's candidate-to-employer matching offering.
• Handicap.fr: Major French portal dedicated to disability employment, news, and resources. Directly competes with Talents Handicap for both candidates with disabilities and inclusive employers posting roles in France.
• JobinLIVE: French digital platform organizing online disability employment forums and connecting inclusive employers with disabled candidates, very similar event-driven model.
• Handicap-Job: French platform dedicated to disability employment connecting candidates and employers with targeted offers and resources. Direct competitor in the same niche as Talents Handicap, and also a listed channel partner.
• Hanploi: French specialized job board focused on disability employment, similar niche, candidate base, and employer buyer segment as Talents Handicap.

Others

• Agefiph: French fund financing disability employment policy for 30+ years. A core Talents Handicap strategic partner rather than a direct competitor, but it allocates substantial employer budgets that shape the demand side of the inclusive recruitment market Talents Handicap addresses.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/talents-handicap
• Xx.com/TalentsHandicap

Compliance2 records

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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