Investment Strategy

Market Opportunity

The French language education market represents a significant opportunity driven by growing global demand for French language skills and digital transformation of education.

Key figures of the French as a foreign language market

2nd
most commonly learned foreign language
4th
language on the Internet
5th
most spoken language in the world
300M
francophones across 106 countries
235M
daily users of French
132M
French learners, including 51M learning French as a foreign language
250K
FLE teachers worldwide
$3.5bn
current market revenue

With a 10% CAGR, the FLE sector is expected to reach $7–8bn by 2030, driven notably by demand from the African continent.

Sources: OIF (Organisation International de la Francophonie) / Citée Internationale de la langue française

Investment Focus

We invest in innovative EdTech companies that are transforming French language education through technology, with a focus on teaching platforms, learning management systems, and assessment tools.

Only French Investment Simulator

General Information

Number of shares 150,000
Current valuation 150,000€

Only French is a simplified joint-stock company with variable capital

Your Investment

250€ 50,000€
Selected amount: 1,000€

Estimation

Founders' target valuation: 2,000,000€* in 5–7 years

*This estimate is provided for informational purposes only and the company cannot be held responsible for it.
IRR (Internal Rate of Return) 64.0%
Total value of shares 13,333€
Initial investment 1,000€
Capital gain 12,333€
Investment multiple 13.3x

Investor Taxation

Investing in a single-asset SPV does not qualify for IR-PME (Madelin) tax reductions or IFI exemptions.

However, your investment benefits from the standard French tax regime for financial securities:

  • Capital gains taxed at 30% PFU (flat tax) (12.8% income tax + 17.2% social contributions), or progressive scale option.
  • Capital losses can be offset against other gains of the same nature, in the current year and up to 10 years.
  • PEA-PME: depending on vehicle eligibility, gains may be exempt from income tax after 5 years (excluding social contributions).
Important: This tax regime applies to individual investors who are French tax residents. Each situation is specific, we recommend consulting your tax advisor.

Legal Warnings

  • Investing in SMEs carries a risk of capital loss.
  • Investments in unlisted companies present a liquidity risk.
  • Past performance is not indicative of future performance.
  • Diversify your investments to reduce risks.

Important: Before investing, carefully read the information document and assess whether this investment aligns with your financial situation and objectives.

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