ZEBOX, a global ecosystem of entrepreneurs and industry leaders

ZEBOX connects the innovation of startups with the global impact of corporate leaders. Through co-innovation, we pave new paths for a bolder and more sustainable world.

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HISTORY

Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman and CEO of the CMA CGM Group, founded ZEBOX in Marseille in 2018 with a committment to supporting entrepreneurs and transforming the industry.Since then, 15+ corporate partners, all leaders in their fields, have joined ZEBOX's ecosystem.

Vision

ZEBOX believes that the right group of audacious startups, when able to co-innovate with corporate partners, can transform entire industries for the better.

Mission

ZEBOX mission is to connect startups and large companies, enabling them to co-innovate, accelerate growth, and scale solutions to face today's and tomorrow's global challenges.

A global impact with zebox

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6 innovation hubs and counting

At ZEBOX, we know that global innovation begins with responses to specific local challenges. Our goal is to address those challenges, identify opportunities, and enable collaboration and market expansion. That’s why we are creating an international network of innovation hubs, including our HQ in Marseille, France, our Caribbean hub in Guadeloupe, our West Africa hub in Ivory Coast and our North American hub in Virginia, USA, our UK hub in Manchester and our APAC hub in Singapore.

DISCOVER OUR HUBS & COWORKING SPACES

ZEBOX operates across six global hubs, fostering innovation and collaboration. In select locations, our Friends & Family coworking offer provides entrepreneurs and startups with a dynamic space to grow and connect.

Meet the TEAM of ZEBOX

Maureen BAYOKO
Maureen BAYOKO
Community & Office Manager
Maureen BAYOKO
Community & Office Manager
Maureen BAYOKO

Ellie DOLKE
Ellie DOLKE
Office & Community Manager
Ellie DOLKE
Office & Community Manager
Ellie DOLKE

Joseph-Olivier BILEY
Joseph-Olivier BILEY
Hub Manager West Africa
Joseph-Olivier BILEY
Hub Manager West Africa
Joseph-Olivier BILEY

Yannick DALBIN
Yannick DALBIN
Part Time CTO
Yannick DALBIN
Part Time CTO
Yannick DALBIN

Débora PERNOT
Débora PERNOT
Part Time Office manager
Débora PERNOT
Part Time Office manager
Débora PERNOT

Pierre Maxime FAVIER
Pierre Maxime FAVIER
Part Time CFO
Pierre Maxime FAVIER
Part Time CFO
Pierre Maxime FAVIER

Fatoumata ISSA ALZOUMA
Fatoumata ISSA ALZOUMA
Hub Manager Caribbean
Fatoumata ISSA ALZOUMA
Hub Manager Caribbean
Fatoumata ISSA ALZOUMA

Magali AZAR MAALOUF
Magali AZAR MAALOUF
Innovation Program Manager
Magali AZAR MAALOUF
Innovation Program Manager
Magali AZAR MAALOUF

Sam WILS
Sam WILS
Head of ZEBOX AMERICA
Sam WILS
Head of ZEBOX AMERICA

Grégoire SOULOY
Grégoire SOULOY
Scouting Manager
Grégoire SOULOY
Scouting Manager
Grégoire SOULOY

Lan-Vy NGUYEN
Lan-Vy NGUYEN
Junior Communication Officer
Lan-Vy NGUYEN
Junior Communication Officer
Lan-Vy NGUYEN

Aurore PULLINI
Aurore PULLINI
Deputy CEO / COO
Aurore PULLINI
Deputy CEO / COO
Aurore PULLINI

Gabriel COHEN
Gabriel COHEN
Global Head of Startup Program
Gabriel COHEN
Global Head of Startup Program
Gabriel COHEN

Valerie SALONE
Valerie SALONE
Sr Innovation Program Manager
Valerie SALONE
Sr Innovation Program Manager
Valerie SALONE

Sébastien GIRAUD
Sébastien GIRAUD
Startup Growth Manager
Sébastien GIRAUD
Startup Growth Manager
Sébastien GIRAUD

Frédéric GUILLEUX
Frédéric GUILLEUX
CEO
Frédéric GUILLEUX
CEO
Frédéric GUILLEUX

Erwan COLIN
Erwan COLIN
Global Director of Co Innovation
Erwan COLIN
Global Director of Co Innovation
Erwan COLIN

Lisa SHEA
Lisa SHEA
Communication Officer
Lisa SHEA
Communication Officer
Lisa SHEA

Thibaut HUMBERT
Thibaut HUMBERT
Head Of Partnerships APAC
Thibaut HUMBERT
Head Of Partnerships APAC
Thibaut HUMBERT

Brieuc SEBILLOTTE
Brieuc SEBILLOTTE
Scouting Manager
Brieuc SEBILLOTTE
Scouting Manager
Brieuc SEBILLOTTE

Camille POURRET
Camille POURRET
Office & Community Manager
Camille POURRET
Office & Community Manager
Camille POURRET

Testimonials

ZEBOX is proud to have played a key role in realizing the visions of innovative startups and helping industry leaders achieve their goals. Discover what they have to say about us:

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Javier Palafox
Co-founder & COO of HappyRobbot
Javier Palafox

We joined ZEBOX for their strong corporate network and deep understanding of enterprise needs. Their team has been highly involved, connecting us with key decision-makers. Thanks to their support, we moved from a POC to a long-term partnership with more promising opportunities on the way.

July 21, 2025
Vincent Maheo
President HELION Hydrogen Power
Vincent Maheo

ZEBOX is not only used by start-ups. It allows scale-ups like HELION to grow and develop, in the Region and internationally. For HELION, I am looking for partners and new customers. For myself, I find a way to open up to others and learn new things. In a nutshell : Zebox is a booster !

July 21, 2025
Estelle Valeri
CEO of PrivaMap
Estelle Valeri

Thanks to ZEBOX, we're able to present our solution not only to the QHSE and safety directors of CMA CGM, but also to those of their partners. For a small start-up from Lille, it's a privilege and an incredible opportunity! When you join ZEBOX, you feel fully understood and supported by a highly operational yet friendly team.

July 21, 2025
Rodolph Vogt
CEO of Okular Logistic
Rodolph Vogt

We joined ZEBOX because it offered a unique opportunity to connect directly with decision-makers at CMA CGM, CEVA Logistics, and other key industry leaders. For a startup like ours, this kind of fast track is truly invaluable. ZEBOX has helped us gain significant visibility through major international events like CES and VivaTech.

July 21, 2025
Gaël Lededantec
Founder & CEO of Akidaia
Gaël Lededantec

Joining ZEBOX gave Akidaia the opportunity to explore the logistics industry and boost visibility. Today, we're proud to be part of this ecosystem and confident about growing our business within it. A true acceleration!

March 28, 2025
Dr. Jean-Bernard Fabre
Founder & CEO of WorkCare
Dr. Jean-Bernard Fabre

Joining ZEBOX means gaining expert support to sharpen your vision and strategy. It’s also direct access to decision-makers within CMA CGM's ecosystem to boost business, and a powerful signal of excellence, innovation, and potential for any startup.

March 28, 2025
Quang Kiet Stéphane NGO
Co-founder & CEO of KAI
Quang Kiet Stéphane NGO

Joining ZEBOX means joining a community that supports your growth with structural, operational, and business expertise. Over the past 6 months, we’ve built strong human connections, defined a comms and SEO strategy, and started working with two corporate business units.

March 28, 2025
Sébastien Fiedorow
Co-Founder & CEO of Aerleum
Sébastien Fiedorow

Joining ZEBOX means accessing a unique ecosystem connecting startups with major players in transport, logistics, and industry. Acting as an external CBO, ZEBOX helped us grow faster by boosting our visibility, expanding internationally, and co-building solutions with key partners.

March 28, 2025
Martin SCHOELER
CEO of FLETEC
Martin SCHOELER

Access to a unique business ecosystem Joining ZEBOX allows us to access a unique business ecosystem. We are very happy that ZEBOX is helping us to prepare and navigate in this ecosystem so that we can achieve the expected value proposition

March 14, 2023
Ann XU
CEO of Electrotempo
Ann XU

Collaborate with global leaders ElectroTempo is incredibly happy to become a member of the ZEBOX family. This is an unprecedented chance for us to collaborate with global leaders in the shipping and logistics industry to demonstrate that electrification of trucking can meaningfully drive down global emissions in a cost-effective manner

March 14, 2023
Pierre GARREAU
CEO of Searoutes
Pierre GARREAU

ZEBOX in a word? Energy. They've done a very good job of supporting us, pushing us, motivating us and opening doors that we couldn't open on our own. The second point is that there is a group of partners at ZEBOX that is really key for us.

March 14, 2023