Its speciality : the upper tertiary sector
The driving force of Montpelliers' economy rests on the grey matter of its scientists and researchers which are key figures. This industry is specialized in the upper tertiary sector: ICT, multimedia, biotechnologies, pharmaceutical.
Montpellier also hosts many innovative SMEs-PMI and the Agglomeration manages 18 business parks spread over 900 hectares with more than 2,000 businesses, including :
- IBM
- Dell
- Vestas
- Asics
- Bausch & Lomb
- Horiba ABX
In addition, tourism and business tourism are in full growth and in a constantly way.
The French Tech city par excellence
Montpellier’s dynamism earned the label of French Tech Metropolis in 2014. Many incubators host Starts-ups all year round, such as the Business & Innovation Center (ranked 4th in the UBI Index of the best incubators in the world in 2014 and 2015).
Teads, a world leader in Internet advertising with more than 450 employees, is also based in Montpellier.
A good renting profitability
Montpellier the capital of L'Hérault, rich of 27 centuries of history, attracts people of all ages. Indeed, being the fourth student friendly city in France, many young people come here to study and research in rental.
The climate and living environment also attracts families and pensioners. First, they rent to discover the surroundings, on average these tenants stay between 18 and 36 months before buying or to simply move.
The environment
The setting allows an unparalleled diversity of landscape: Mountain, beach, lake... The location is ideal, in fact, you are by car at 2 hours from the Spanish border and 4 hours from the Italian border. For more information about the region, visit our page "The Region" : http://www.vbi-sud.com/en/actualite/2/investir-dans-l'herault---une-region-ou-il-fait-bon-vivre