In a world where housing and workspace needs are rapidly evolving, Après-demain S.A. is proud to partner with Benoît Jobert and Matthieu Brugières, the founders of The Babel Community, a real estate platform specializing in co-living. This investment will enable the group to accelerate its development in France and Europe.
The Babel Community is recognized for the design, development, and operation of large residences combining high-end furnished apartments and shared spaces open to the city. With an occupancy rate reaching 94% in co-living and a satisfaction rate above 4.7/5 in 2024, the residences meet the needs of professionals and companies seeking innovative and quality housing solutions. The company is also committed to promoting more sustainable real estate with a responsible approach at the heart of the model: rehabilitation rather than construction with approximately 80% of projects resulting from urban recycling and optimization of the real estate footprint through the mutualization of spaces, thus reducing surface consumption compared to a traditional real estate program.
With more than three thousand apartments planned in nearly fifteen residences by the end of 2028, The Babel Community is establishing itself among the leaders of co-living in France. Three new openings are planned for this year: Lille – Villeneuve-d’Ascq (304 accommodations), Paris – Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (245 accommodations), and Bordeaux (226 accommodations). This fundraising from Après-demain S.A. marks a decisive step for The Babel Community, strengthening its position in the French market while initiating its European growth.
Thierry Mauvernay, President, Delegate Administrator, emphasizes:
Coliving represents a new housing mode that can only grow given the current lifestyle changes and housing deficits in the market. The vision carried by The Babel Community and its positioning as a responsible owner-operator appealed to us.
Jean-Philippe Carvaillo, Associate Director Private Equity Direct, Head of Private Debt, indicates:
The hybrid offer of coliving and coworking proposed by The Babel Community combines numerous services (furniture, cleaning, subscriptions) and living spaces (gym, cinema, restaurant) promoting social connection. The Babel Community thus offers a residential use closer to new needs that satisfies young professionals and newcomers to a region.