FAQ

At P.Factory, we believe in strength in numbers! So it's true, we do tend to prefer companies set up by several founders with complementary skills. But sometimes it's better to be alone than in bad company. So if you are alone, we'll make an extra effort to find the right people for you in our network.

We don't focus on any particular sectors, our start-ups are from all fields -digital or otherwise as a matter of fact ;-). If you'd like a (non-exhaustive) list of the represented sectors, take a look at the section "The P.Factory Tribe" > "The start-ups".

As mentioned previously, we only accept companies that are officially registered. But even if you don't have a registered company, you can still come and meet us at one of the open events we organize. That way we can start to get to know you and suggest ways you can take your project forward and you'll feel more comfortable before you launch yourself, body and soul, into the big adventure!

Easy! You just need to go to our website, click on the "Come and join us!" button, then fill in the "I want to get started" form. The form will allow us to determine whether you fit the P.Factory criteria. If you do, then we'll send you the complete application dossier by return! However, we recommend you first attend one of our P.Factory information meetings, which will allow you to find out more about us and what we do and validate your initial interest.

Things can go very quickly! A selection committee meets every week (maximum every two weeks) to examine each of the application dossiers received. Once we've reached a decision, you will receive an answer within 24 hours. A few signatures later and you're in! ☺.

Of course! The life of a start-up isn't static. When you first apply, we make a point of providing constructive feedback in the event of a refusal to help you move forward. If you think you've moved forward sufficiently, then try your luck again!

Your company has a capital of €X, divided into N shares of €Y value each. The nominal value is the value Y of each share at the company's creation.

Once you're a member, we assign a level on our tribe totem to you. The support we provide is never standardized, since each start-up has different needs depending on its business sector, its founders' expertise, stage of development etc. Each one receives personalized support that most closely matches its current needs. To help you move forward, we also organize a number of special events. Check out the "Events" section under "Events for the start-ups tribe" for more details.

The Studio represents a real asset for our member start-ups. It is made up of experts in different domains ready to assist you in setting out your strategy and putting it in place. Web marketing, crowdfunding, business plan, press relations, recruitment, techniques... a wide selection of skills is at your disposal ;-)! Check out the Programme section of our website > Benefits!

As mentioned earlier, the Studio provides assistance in two fields: defining a strategy and putting it into practice. In the first case, the service is included in our support package. For the second, the work can be done at your request and will be invoiced per rates and terms agreed beforehand.

No. Our programme does not include start-up hosting. Plenty of our partners offer domiciliation services for hosting your start-up, bearing in mind that we believe that a start-up's premises must be located close to the founders' place of residence. However, if you need somewhere to hold a meeting or for other purposes from time to time, by all means ask. We can reserve a room for you at our offices in Marseille, Aix-en-Provence or Nice in anticipation of your visit!

No, we're not fans of fundraising, even though it may sometimes be necessary to boost growth. The best financing a company can have is its income and margin. There are also several financing schemes that do not impact capital, even though they are often limited to shareholder equity.

When we bring your start-up into the P.Factory fold, the main thing we invest is a lot of our time! Later, if we decide together that the time has come for a round of fundraising to accelerate growth, we are the first to invest, with an average investment amount of €25,000. It's a compelling vote of confidence, aimed at the investors who we will be inviting to invest in your start-up. In this case, we invest under exactly the same terms and conditions as the investors.

Once investors have met you and put a label on your start-up, it's very hard to change image and camouflage the reasons for the refusal. If you have the time, we can help you work on changing the things that aren't right, for example the business model. But there's no doubt that you haven't made things easy for yourself by going to see investors too early and ill-prepared. We'd have preferred to have met you earlier!