About r3factory
Built by entrepreneurs.
For entrepreneurs.
Our Journey
Foundation
r3factory founded in Paris by Yann Suissa and Olivier Ricca. Initial focus: building Wiji, a product quality evaluation platform using blockchain technology. Trademark registered August 2018.
Pivot to Agency
Wiji discontinued after learning hard lessons about product-market fit. Pivoted to agency model, applying our technical expertise commercially. Started building for other startups and enterprises.
Portfolio Growth
Shipped major projects: Blast.club (€80M+ raised), Luxus (10k visitors/day), Koala.money DeFi protocol, Diageo enterprise platform, and more. Established reputation for Web2/Web3/AI execution excellence.
Vibe Engineers Division
Launched Vibe Engineers placement division. Focus on AI-native, product-first, ultra-autonomous builders. VIBE ENGINEER™ certification process established. 700-1200€ TJM positioning.
Incubator Launch NEW
Launched equity-based MVP development program. 10-20% equity for 2-4 week MVPs. Zero cash upfront. Aligned incentives with ambitious startups. Three revenue streams: Technical Services, Vibe Engineers, Incubator.
The Team
Yann Suissa
Co-Founder
EPITECH graduate (2002). 20+ years of development experience starting with C++, evolved into full-stack JavaScript/React, then blockchain/Solidity specialization. Self-described "Blockchain believer" with deep expertise in smart contracts, NFTs, and tokenomics. Built Blast.club (€80M+ raised) and multiple DeFi protocols.
Paris, France
Olivier Ricca
Co-Founder
EPITECH-trained technical leader with extensive full-stack experience. Specializes in React/Next.js architecture, Prisma/PostgreSQL data modeling, and high-traffic platform optimization. Led technical execution on Luxus (10k visitors/day) and Fortune 500 Diageo platform.
Paris, France
Valentin Liegrois
Co-Founder
Technology executive with a proven track record in leading digital transformation initiatives. He defines technology roadmaps, aligns IT strategy with business objectives, and builds high-performing teams. His leadership approach fosters agile culture, operational excellence and sustainable growth.
Paris, France
Joseph Zarka
Investment Advisor
With extensive experience in fund management and strategic investment analysis, Joseph supports high-potential projects through their growth phase. His approach combines rigorous analytics — financial due diligence, market analysis — with an entrepreneurial vision forged through his investments as a business angel.
Paris, France
Robin Lacombe
Operations & Strategy
Digital transformation and retail development expert with over 10 years of experience. Former Transformation Director at Habitat, he masters agile methodologies, complex project management and cross-functional team leadership. His background at H&M, Saint Laurent and ba&sh gives him a 360° view of operations and business strategy.
Paris, France
Nicolas Filzi
Product Builder
Seasoned educator and product builder with 10+ years teaching developers across 9 countries. 550+ students trained, 100+ MVPs launched. Co-founder of a SaaS studio, former CTO of a 70k-user e-learning platform. Bridges the gap between technical excellence and business impact.
Nantes, France
Our Philosophy
Speed over Bureaucracy
Deliver fast, iterate fast. No endless meetings or process overhead. We're professionals who execute.
Quality over Shortcuts
We build to last. Clean code, modern architecture, production-grade quality. No technical debt.
Partnership over Transactions
We're in it for the long term. Your success is our success. Aligned interests, honest communication.
"We don't just build software.
We accelerate your business."
Based in Paris
r3factory SARL
2 rue Messine
75008 Paris, France
Founded May 7, 2018 | Vincennes Registry
Paris-based, global reach. We work with clients across Europe and beyond.