Les Biens en Commun operates a peer‑to‑peer rental platform that lets homeowners, renters, and small businesses reserve tools and equipment through a mobile app and collect them from nearby smart lockers located in shops, workplaces, or campuses. The service provides real‑time inventory, autonomous check‑in/check‑out via QR or NFC, and user reviews to ensure reliable, on‑demand access while reducing ownership costs and waste.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many households and small businesses own tools and equipment that are used only occasionally, leading to unnecessary purchase costs and storage space while contributing to resource waste. Access to such items is often limited by the need to travel to distant rental shops or rely on personal networks, creating inconvenience and reducing the likelihood of sharing.
Solution
Les Biens en Commun offers a peer‑to‑peer rental platform that connects users with nearby lockers stocked with a variety of tools and equipment. Users browse the catalog via a mobile app, reserve an item, and pick it up autonomously from a connected locker located in local shops, workplaces, or campuses. After use, the item is returned to the same locker, ready for the next renter. The service enables cost‑effective, on‑demand access to infrequently used assets, reducing the need for individual ownership and lowering environmental impact.
Target Audience
Primary customers are homeowners, renters, and small‑business operators who need occasional access to tools for DIY projects, gardening, cooking, or leisure activities, as well as organizations seeking to provide shared equipment to employees or members.
Features
- Mobile app for searching, reserving, and managing rentals in three clicks
- Network of smart lockers placed in local commerces, enterprises, and campuses for self‑service pick‑up and drop‑off
- Real‑time inventory visibility showing item availability and locker locations nearby
- Automated check‑in/check‑out process with QR code or NFC authentication
- Built‑in item condition tracking and user‑generated reviews to ensure quality and reliability
- Video tutorials and usage guidelines for each equipment type to aid user onboarding