# Seven Shapes

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/seven-shapes

- Industry: Education/Training
- Headquarters: Angouleme, France
- Website: www.7-shapes.com
- Total disclosed funding: $0.5M
- Latest round: Seed (Jul 26, 2019)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Seven Shapes is a training company that provides interactive programs specializing in Lean Management, enhancing organizational performance through digital tools and on-site support.Seven Shapes focuses on delivering interactive training programs centered around Lean Management. The company is headquartered in Angouleme, France, and was founded by Julien Charles, who is also the CEO. On July 26, 2019, Seven Shapes raised EUR 450,000 in a Seed funding round led by New Aquitaine Co-Investment, with participation from Charente-Périgord Expansion and other investors. The total amount raised by the company to date is EUR 450,000, reflecting its growth and development in the training sector.Seven Shapes specializes in interactive training programs focused on Lean Management, utilizing digital tools and on-site support to enhance organizational performance. Their core offerings include an extensive suite of online courses ranging from introductory White Belt to advanced Black Belt certifications, aimed at developing practical and internationally recognized skills in Lean methodologies. The training is facilitated through an innovative, gamified platform, ensuring participants can learn at their own pace, with content available in 14 languages. The company serves over 250 businesses across more than 20 countries, with a notable emphasis on sectors that prioritize efficiency and continuous improvement practices, primarily in Europe, North America, and Asia.In the most recent year, 2022, Seven Shapes generated revenue of EUR 684,698.40 and reported an EBITDA of EUR 225,830.40. The company generates revenue primarily through a subscription-based model for its training programs, offering various plans that allow companies to enroll multiple employees efficiently. This structure fosters a culture of continuous learning and improvement, while the platform also includes flagship services such as customized course content and personalized pedagogical engineering, enhancing the training experience for clients.Seven Shapes aims to expand its offerings by developing new interactive training products, with targeted releases in the upcoming year that will further enhance its Lean Management curriculum. The company plans to enter new markets in Asia and North America by 2025, leveraging recent funding to support these expansion efforts. The EUR 450,000 raised in the latest funding round will be used to develop new training modules and enhance marketing strategies to reach broader audiences.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jul 26, 2019, $0.5M — Charente-Perigord Expansion, New Aquitaine Co-Investment

## Investors

- Charente-Perigord Expansion (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/charente-perigord-expansion) — Seed
- New Aquitaine Co-Investment — Seed