On doit retenir une seule entreprise !

The video presents a new concept where the hosts invite members of their community to present their business projects, offering potential support, investment, or guidance. The hosts, accompanied by Philippe, an experienced entrepreneur, and other team members, listen to three different projects. The first guest, Benjamin, a 30-year-old independent boilermaker, presents "Mon Savoir-Faire," a platform connecting independent artisans with industrial and construction companies. Benjamin explains that despite having a strong network and technical skills, he struggled to find clients when he started his own business. He also highlights that companies often struggle to find reliable and available professionals. His platform aims to solve this by allowing independent workers to create detailed profiles showcasing their skills and work, while companies can search for profiles, post job offers, or connect with other businesses for subcontracting. A key feature is that "Mon Savoir-Faire" does not take commissions, operating instead on a subscription model: €14.90 per month for independent workers and €39.90 for companies. The platform focuses on B2B connections, ensuring direct contact between parties. Launched six months prior, it already boasts over 1000 users, including 300 companies, with over 180 contacts made. Benjamin initially launched nationally but is now focusing on regional expansion, starting with the Rhône-Alpes region. He is currently an auto-entrepreneur and works 40 hours a week as a boilermaker, reinvesting his earnings into the platform. His company's legal structure is based in Estonia for digital simplicity, which raises concerns among the hosts regarding potential perception as tax evasion, despite Benjamin's intention to move abroad for personal reasons. Benjamin is seeking a €200,000 fundraising round to accelerate growth, aiming for 12,000 users and €20,000-€25,000 MRR within 12 months post-funding. He also seeks mentorship and assistance with communication and marketing. The hosts acknowledge the platform's potential for artisans who often lack commercial skills but question the Estonian registration and the subscription model over a commission-based one for long-term user retention. The second guest, Alexandre, presents "Alex Engineering," a car preparation business specializing in American vehicles, particularly Ford Mustangs and Chevrolets. Alexandre has a background in internal combustion engines and mechatronics engineering, with experience at Motortech, Ferrari, and Volkswagen. He previously worked at "Pony Classique," a company importing parts for American vehicles. To avoid buying out the retiring owner, Alexandre partnered with a garage owner to create his own entity, where the partner holds a minority stake. His new company, launched in January, aims to continue selling parts for Ford Mustangs, expand into the Chevrolet market, and offer engine mounting services through the partner garage. Alexandre plans to create a single website to showcase both parts sales (starting with 5,000 out of 25,000 available references) and engine preparation services. His logistics rely on air freight (FedEx, UPS, DSV, DHL) from the US to Luxembourg, where he is based, allowing for quick delivery and reducing the need for large stock. He works with three complementary workshops in Belgium, Luxembourg, and France for engine reconditioning, ensuring faster turnaround times. He also offers partial engine builds for clients who want to complete the assembly themselves. Alexandre highlights his extensive knowledge and experience, having reconditioned over 200 engines. His current weaknesses include lack of online visibility for his new company and the ongoing presence of his former employer, who still directs some clients to him but takes a margin. Since its launch, "Alex Engineering" has generated €60,000 in revenue over three months but Alexandre is not yet drawing a salary, reinvesting profits and working a side job to support himself. He seeks funding for website development and marketing to increase visibility and accelerate growth. The hosts suggest focusing on a package deal, offering fully prepared cars rather than just engines, to attract a broader client base. The third guest, Adam, a 26-year-old quadriplegic due to an accident, presents "Auto," a company co-founded with his father, focused on creating accessible housing solutions. His father, a property developer, was inspired by a friend's accident and later Adam's own. They realized that standard "PMR" (Persons with Reduced Mobility) housing often fails to provide true autonomy. Adam's father invented a patented rotating module, 4 meters in diameter, which integrates a kitchen, bathroom, and storage, bringing the desired area directly to the user. This system, powered by a silent, battery-operated motor, can be controlled by voice, push buttons, or a tablet application. After extensive testing with various disabilities, they industrialized the module using aluminum honeycomb for off-site construction. Their first demonstration house, a 50m² timber-frame structure built in a single day, is used as a test facility and a rental property. In eight months, the rental generated €20,000 in revenue, demonstrating demand not only from people with reduced mobility but also from seniors and those seeking atypical homes. Adam highlights that their 50m² "Auto" house offers the same living comfort as a standard 65m² home, optimizing space by eliminating unnecessary doors and corridors. "Auto" aims to sell modules and complete homes (starting from €200,000 for a 50m² house) through B2B (hotels, gîtes, landlords), B2C (individuals), and B2B2C (investors, real estate agencies). They envision creating a network of "Auto" agencies and franchises. They have pre-orders and are working on obtaining CE certification and state aid validation. Adam emphasizes the need for visibility and funding to scale, aiming for 20 homes in 2027, 50 in 2030, and 200 in 2035. The company is a family-run SAS, with Adam, his father, a technical manager, and a director managing B2B relations. They have faced challenges with insurance due to the innovative nature of the product but are now partnered with AXA. Adam's personal experience underscores the critical need for truly accessible housing. The hosts conclude by expressing their enjoyment of the project presentations and the ambition of the entrepreneurs. They reiterate that their role is not to give definitive advice but to share experiences and learn from the diverse perspectives. They invite viewers to share their opinions and suggest future participants for the show.