20 years of entrepreneurial history and investments

GROUPE COURTIN is an unlisted independent group founded and owned by Christophe Courtin, who is Chairman and CEO.
The group specializes in commercial real estate, and owns a real estate development structure (COURTIN PROMOTION), a real estate company (COURTIN GESTION) as well as an operator of flexible workspaces (FLEX-O) and a SaaS platform dedicated to workspaces (SAASOFFICE).
It also has an evergreen investment fund (COURTIN INVESTMENT) with over a hundred holdings to date.

Christophe Courtin
A word from the president

To undertake and invest in a sustainable way has always been my leitmotiv. Whether with COURTIN PROMOTION, FLEX-O or COURTIN INVESTMENT, the logic is always the same, to create value, to innovate with respect for our common property.

Christophe Courtin, CEO Groupe Courtin

Important dates

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1999

First start-up

Christophe Courtin is an entrepreneur who founded his first start-up at 20 years old while studying; two years later, he created the “Best-Price” which he successfully sold in 2002.

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2006

Santiane

The Santiane Group, which he founded and managed during 10 years, became the first online insurance broker, which earned him the "Entrepreneur of the Year" award in 2012 in the "Innovation" category.

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2015

Sustainable real estate development and Venture Capital

Creation of Courtin Promotion, which became one of the leading tertiary real estate developers in the South of France and as well as the creation of Courtin Investment (more than 100 investments made).

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2020

Flex office

Creation of Flex-O which offers premium, flexible, and sustainable workspaces in French regions.

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2023

Distinctions

The Group received 3 awards in 2 different business sectors:

  • Courtin Promotion (Groupe Courtin) has been named "Champions de la Croissance " by Les Echos, ranking second among France's fastest-growing companies (out of more than 5 million).
  • Courtin Promotion wins the SIMI 2023 Grand Prix for a new office building over 10,000 m² for its Centrium development.
  • Christophe Courtin was ranked " 1st French business angel " by Challenges magazine (in partnership with Angelsquare) in 2023.

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2024

Distinctions

For the second year running, Courtin Promotion has been named one of France's TOP 5 " Growth Champions " by Les Echos, ranking third among the fastest-growing companies in France (out of over 5 million companies).

Courtin Promotion also ranks 28th across all sectors in the Financial Times' "FT: Europe's fastest-growing companies" ranking, and first in real estate among the fastest-growing companies in Europe, with an average annual growth rate of 229.9%.

SaaSOffice

Creation of SaaSOffice, a SaaS platform dedicated to workspaces, offering a multi-functional management tool with a modular approach specially designed for flexible workspaces, focused on optimizing return on investment.

July 2024

Courtin Promotion and Flex-O have taken a major step forward by becoming "Sociétés à Mission". They have amended their articles of association to include their raison d'être, affirming their commitment to ambitious social and environmental objectives.

our values

Our values

Today, companies are more than ever invited to take responsibility for the impact of their activities on society and their natural environment.
Performance
Sustainability
Excellence

Sustainable Real Estate
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COURTIN PROMOTION is interested in assets with real potential for value enhancement. The Group attaches the utmost importance to the quality of its products, and aims for total customer satisfaction.

Courtin Promotion has convinced prestigious international groups such as NXP, THALES, ALTEN, SII, ORSYS, FITNESS PARK, AXIS COMMUNICATIONS, ALLEGRO MICROSYSTEMS and BRP to locate their offices and staff in office buildings renovated or built by COURTIN PROMOTION.

Courtin Promotion won the SIMI 2023 Grand Prix in the category: new office building over 10,000 m² for its Centrium development.

Excellence

To offer premium facilities in strategic, well-served and easily accessible locations.

Sustainability

To enhance and to promote environmental and social commitments while ensuring the preservation of the local ecosystem.

Flex office

Flex-O offers flexible workspaces in terms of surface and duration, which takes place in new or completely renovated buildings, whose sustainability is attested by environmental certifications (BREEAM, HQE, WELL, etc.). They are always strategically located, with many services within walking distance (public transportation, sports, activities, restaurants, etc.).

Private / shared offices
Meeting rooms
Event spaces
Coworking

Development solutions and investment

Courtin Investment is an evergreen investment fund that invests from seed to series A in start-ups in Europe and North America.

Since 2015, about 100 investments have been made.

SaaSOffice

A SaaS platform dedicated to workspaces, SaaSOffice offers a multi-functional management tool with a modular approach.

This software is specially designed for flexible workspaces, with a focus on optimizing return on investment.

The solution can be adapted to suit your business:

Coworking
Real Estate
Corporate