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If you’re reading this page, you’re probably interested in finding out more about us.

So, let us tell you.

ManoMano
Our Beginning
Born from
a bold ambition

ManoMano was born from a bold ambition: to digitalise the traditional and not very innovative DIY and gardening sectors where everyone swore that drills or lawnmowers couldn’t be sold anywhere but in specialised shops.

 

And yet, we did it.

 

We have created the largest online marketplace in our industry.
ManoMano has 50 million visits per month and in all of them, users appreciate our product selection, our competitive prices and our (very) good advice. We have 7 million active users in the EU *.

 

(*) In accordance with Article 24 (2) and Recital 77 of the DSA, the average number of monthly active recipients of our marketplace in the EU over the past 6 months is well below the 45 million user threshold for being designated as a VLOP (publication date: 17/02/2023)

 

Today, we want to help you improve your home in a responsible and sustainable way. We want to give you the tools and the means to take care of your needs and the environment at the same time.

Because, like you, we want to look after our home.

But we prefer to do DIY and gardening while respecting the planet.

We all have something to gain.

After all, the Earth is our first home.

 

So, join us and let’s revolutionise the industry – for the second time in ten years! 

How it
all started
Boldness and Flair

ManoMano began with the boldness and flair of two entrepreneurs, Christian Raisson and Philippe de Chanville. In 2013, they decided to focus on the DIY industry. After all, as DIY enthusiasts, they knew the sector well and firmly believed that they could carve out a place in the market. A place for a digital, modern, accessible and people-centric model. So, in the face of the sceptics who thought that “digital” and “human” were contradictory terms, they held their ground and built a truly people-based project. Their vision would later be brought to life by a dedicated team with strong values, shared by all our partners and, in particular, our sellers. 

Failing to bounce back

Their first website around a single generalist retailer never got off the ground, but that didn’t stop them! Christian and Philippe went back to the drawing board, surrounded themselves with the right people and created a new platform that showcased ten sellers specialising in different product types. And thus the concept of the selective marketplace was born. Six months later, they celebrated their first million euros in sales.

A European project

Very quickly, ManoMano expanded beyond France’s borders into Belgium (2014), Spain and Italy (2015), and then Germany and the UK (2016). Today, nearly 40% of our business volume is generated abroad. And we don’t intend to stop there!

Making Professionals’ life easier

In 2019, we launched our B2B platform, ManoManoPro, with the goal of revolutionising the purchasing process for tradespeople, particularly the smaller companies that traditional distribution models don’t cater for. ManoManoPro is now also making life easier for professionals in France, Spain, Italy and the UK.

Growing without forgetting our roots

ManoMano is growing fast… very fast! But our founding values are still the same and are growing with us. ManoMano is first and foremost an adventure that calls for boldness and ingenuity on a daily basis. It is also a responsible project for both people and the planet. And we are so proud to see these values embodied by our team of motivated and multi-talented Manas and Manos, as well as our partner sellers as they grow with us.

How it
all started
Boldness and Flair

ManoMano began with the boldness and flair of two entrepreneurs, Christian Raisson and Philippe de Chanville. In 2013, they decided to focus on the DIY industry. After all, as DIY enthusiasts, they knew the sector well and firmly believed that they could carve out a place in the market. A place for a digital, modern, accessible and people-centric model. So, in the face of the sceptics who thought that “digital” and “human” were contradictory terms, they held their ground and built a truly people-based project. Their vision would later be brought to life by a dedicated team with strong values, shared by all our partners and, in particular, our sellers. 

Failing to bounce back

Their first website around a single generalist retailer never got off the ground, but that didn’t stop them! Christian and Philippe went back to the drawing board, surrounded themselves with the right people and created a new platform that showcased ten sellers specialising in different product types. And thus the concept of the selective marketplace was born. Six months later, they celebrated their first million euros in sales.

A European project

Very quickly, ManoMano expanded beyond France’s borders into Belgium (2014), Spain and Italy (2015), and then Germany and the UK (2016). Today, nearly 40% of our business volume is generated abroad. And we don’t intend to stop there!

Making Professionals’ life easier

In 2019, we launched our B2B platform, ManoManoPro, with the goal of revolutionising the purchasing process for tradespeople, particularly the smaller companies that traditional distribution models don’t cater for. ManoManoPro is now also making life easier for professionals in France, Spain, Italy and the UK.

Growing without forgetting our roots

ManoMano is growing fast… very fast! But our founding values are still the same and are growing with us. ManoMano is first and foremost an adventure that calls for boldness and ingenuity on a daily basis. It is also a responsible project for both people and the planet. And we are so proud to see these values embodied by our team of motivated and multi-talented Manas and Manos, as well as our partner sellers as they grow with us.

ManoMano
Today
ManoMano is:
5,000
sellers
19
million products
50
million visits per month
ManoManoPro is:
5
countries (France, Spain, Italy, UK, Germany)
2
million products exclusively reserved for professionals
1
in 2 construction workers registered in France
Our tech engine
Technology
at the Heart of our Mission

Our job is to connect customers and sellers.

With our tech expertise, we provide a fast, efficient and secure website, services and mobile apps. 

In all our countries. For professionals and individuals.

 

We use the power of technology to make your life easier and to provide you with an optimal experience that (really) fits your project.

 

And it is thanks to the tech behind our digital platform that we can offer you the right products, services and advice every step of the way.

 

Which is why we invest in the best (and often most innovative) technologies every day.

 

And also why we decided (and took the risk) to build every brick in-house and make ManoMano a European tech leader.

Are you passionate about technology?
Then check out our blog all about it:

A Diversity of Talents

 

Whatever our role, we all strive to keep the ManoMano wheels turning.

And you can count on each of us to make sure that everything is on track.

 

Developing the best technical components to display the products on our site.

Supporting the development of our sellers and our catalogue.

Ensuring the excellence of our operations and the ManoMano experience.

Answering all your questions, before and after you place an order.

While building our brand, processes and making sure that everything is running smoothly.

 

In each country we operate in, for professionals or individuals, whether on a mobile device or a computer.


Our Manas and Manos do it all, with great talent and bucket loads of energy.

 

Sounds tempting? There’s bound to be something for you. 

Join us!
Check it out
ManoMano
Tomorrow
A Long-Term
Commitment

People have been a key part of ManoMano from the beginning. And since “with great power comes great responsibility”, we decided to work on our environmental impact.

So, we began to think about how we can be more sustainable…

 

How can we help you renovate your home while making it more energy efficient? 

How can we help you choose more responsible products and promote more environmentally-friendly ways of buying?

How can we provide our expertise so that DIY saves you money and improves the comfort of your home?

How can we lay the foundations for sustainable and virtuous growth for our seller partners and ourselves?

How can we continue to address the challenges of diversity, inclusion and gender equality for our Manas and Manos?

 

But we can’t change the world by ourselves. Which is why we’re getting everyone involved, from our employees and sellers to our suppliers, to help you transform your home. And we’re all here to give you a hand!

Ready to help?
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Executive
Team

Meet the executive team driving ManoMano’s growth, operations and responsible development:

Philippe de Chanville
Co-founder & co-CEO
Profile of Philippe de Chanville
Read more
Philippe is one of ManoMano’s 2 founders. Just like for Christian, it all started with a personal experience: renovating an apartment for his family without the help of the internet. Which involved endless weekend trips to different shops and suppliers in the region, in order to find the right products, colours, or tap size.

Firm in the belief that he wanted to build a project with people at its heart, Philippe was, and still is, committed to making ManoMano a diverse place where everyone is welcome. A place where anyone, no matter their background, can (re)build their career and skills with us.
Christian Raisson
Co-founder & co-CEO
Profile of Christian Raisson
Read more
Christian is one of the 2 ManoMano founders. For him, it all started with a personal experience: renovating a house in Charente where everything (and we mean everything) needed work. Not one to like wasting time in shops (or anywhere else), Christian soon found a way to save time through digital technologies.

Christian strongly believes that we need to invent more responsible ways of buying to limit our impact on the environment. So over the past 10 years, he’s been getting our partners on board one by one to make this project a reality and enable you to take better care of your home and the planet at the same time.
Christophe Dargnies
Chief People Officer
Profile of Christophe Dargnies
Read more
There are plenty of challenges when a company grows from 250 to 1,000 employees in four years! Christophe and his HR, Impact and Services teams work every day to ensure that people are always at the heart of our entrepreneurial project. At ManoMano, he strives to ensure that each talent can grow, through an organisation based on trust, a caring management and a balanced and open work environment.

And since Christophe comes from a business and renewable energies background, he understands the importance of instilling responsibility at all levels of the company, as well as in all our products and services. His motto is, “some say why, and some say why not!”.
Katia Hersard
Chief Growth and Marketing Officer
Profile of Katia Hersard
Read more
Katia and her teams are responsible for everything you see as a customer, whether an individual or a professional, in each country (yep, that’s a lot of people…). Every day, they build our brand on our site and apps, and ensure our growth with creativity, humour and passion.

And Katia is passionate about a lot of things: taking care of the planet (she can often be spotted on her bike), her loved ones (a good work life balance is sacred), her employees (team spirit above all) and her home (she’s no stranger to the joys of family DIY weekends). Katia is like us (and you): 100% committed… and an advocate for female leadership!
Stéphane Priolet
Chief Technology and Product Officer
Profile of Stéphane Priolet
Read more
Stéphane and his (many) teams are responsible for the tech side of the business. They ensure that our platform is running smoothly for you and our sellers. Today – and especially tomorrow -, they help make the ManoMano experience even more enjoyable with the best technology. Quite a responsibility!

Speaking of responsibility, Stéphane is also a strong advocate for diversity in tech, especially for women. And as a father of two young girls, it is a subject very close to his heart.
Olivier Vaury
Chief Financial Officer
Profile of Olivier Vaury
Read more
Olivier and his teams manage finance, payments, legal, public affairs and data analysis at ManoMano (yes, they don’t get bored!). They ensure that everything is in order to help us make the right decisions and support our business ambitions.

And in addition to helping us, Olivier provides support to more than 25 French start-ups as something like a business angel, sharing his experience and advice to promote research and boost the economy. Impressive!
Céline Vuillequez
Chief Operating Officer
Profile of Céline Vuillequez
Read more
At ManoMano, Céline and her teams ensure that everything is running smoothly. Their motto is “operational excellence”. Every day, they work with our sellers, providing them with tailor-made services, so that you can benefit from the best range at the best price. And of course, optimal delivery and customer service, whether you’re an individual or a professional.

Céline is also an ardent feminist, whether at home with her 2 daughters or at work, who is always striving to ensure that everyone has the same opportunities in life. And when she has some free time, she enjoys tending to her garden or reading a good book.
Philippe de Chanville
Co-founder & co-CEO
Profile of Philippe de Chanville
Read more
Philippe is one of ManoMano’s 2 founders. Just like for Christian, it all started with a personal experience: renovating an apartment for his family without the help of the internet. Which involved endless weekend trips to different shops and suppliers in the region, in order to find the right products, colours, or tap size.

Firm in the belief that he wanted to build a project with people at its heart, Philippe was, and still is, committed to making ManoMano a diverse place where everyone is welcome. A place where anyone, no matter their background, can (re)build their career and skills with us.
Christian Raisson
Co-founder & co-CEO
Profile of Christian Raisson
Read more
Christian is one of the 2 ManoMano founders. For him, it all started with a personal experience: renovating a house in Charente where everything (and we mean everything) needed work. Not one to like wasting time in shops (or anywhere else), Christian soon found a way to save time through digital technologies.

Christian strongly believes that we need to invent more responsible ways of buying to limit our impact on the environment. So over the past 10 years, he’s been getting our partners on board one by one to make this project a reality and enable you to take better care of your home and the planet at the same time.
Christophe Dargnies
Chief People Officer
Profile of Christophe Dargnies
Read more
There are plenty of challenges when a company grows from 250 to 1,000 employees in four years! Christophe and his HR, Impact and Services teams work every day to ensure that people are always at the heart of our entrepreneurial project. At ManoMano, he strives to ensure that each talent can grow, through an organisation based on trust, a caring management and a balanced and open work environment.

And since Christophe comes from a business and renewable energies background, he understands the importance of instilling responsibility at all levels of the company, as well as in all our products and services. His motto is, “some say why, and some say why not!”.
Katia Hersard
Chief Growth and Marketing Officer
Profile of Katia Hersard
Read more
Katia and her teams are responsible for everything you see as a customer, whether an individual or a professional, in each country (yep, that’s a lot of people…). Every day, they build our brand on our site and apps, and ensure our growth with creativity, humour and passion.

And Katia is passionate about a lot of things: taking care of the planet (she can often be spotted on her bike), her loved ones (a good work life balance is sacred), her employees (team spirit above all) and her home (she’s no stranger to the joys of family DIY weekends). Katia is like us (and you): 100% committed… and an advocate for female leadership!
Stéphane Priolet
Chief Technology and Product Officer
Profile of Stéphane Priolet
Read more
Stéphane and his (many) teams are responsible for the tech side of the business. They ensure that our platform is running smoothly for you and our sellers. Today – and especially tomorrow -, they help make the ManoMano experience even more enjoyable with the best technology. Quite a responsibility!

Speaking of responsibility, Stéphane is also a strong advocate for diversity in tech, especially for women. And as a father of two young girls, it is a subject very close to his heart.
Olivier Vaury
Chief Financial Officer
Profile of Olivier Vaury
Read more
Olivier and his teams manage finance, payments, legal, public affairs and data analysis at ManoMano (yes, they don’t get bored!). They ensure that everything is in order to help us make the right decisions and support our business ambitions.

And in addition to helping us, Olivier provides support to more than 25 French start-ups as something like a business angel, sharing his experience and advice to promote research and boost the economy. Impressive!
Céline Vuillequez
Chief Operating Officer
Profile of Céline Vuillequez
Read more
At ManoMano, Céline and her teams ensure that everything is running smoothly. Their motto is “operational excellence”. Every day, they work with our sellers, providing them with tailor-made services, so that you can benefit from the best range at the best price. And of course, optimal delivery and customer service, whether you’re an individual or a professional.

Céline is also an ardent feminist, whether at home with her 2 daughters or at work, who is always striving to ensure that everyone has the same opportunities in life. And when she has some free time, she enjoys tending to her garden or reading a good book.
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