Tribu News (founded in 2016) is a Belgian company that provides a digital platform for producing collaborative photo albums and printed family newspapers. Initially developed for elderly relatives less familiar with digital media, the service is also used by families and social groups to exchange photographs and short texts. Tribu News compiles contributions into monthly journals or longer-term volumes such as annual photo books, with options for customization, which is accessible via mobile and web applications.[1]
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Technology |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Arnaud de Cartier, Mathieu Chrétien |
| Headquarters | Belgium |
| Products | Digital family newspapers, photo albums |
| Website | www |
History
editTribu News was conceived in 2015 when Arnaud de Cartier began producing a printed newsletter of family photographs and social media posts.[2][3][4] In 2016, he partnered with Mathieu Chrétien to develop the project into a commercial service. The platform was officially launched in April 2017. Within its first year, it had about 1,000 active users across 80 families.[5][6]
The company raised €300,000 in 2019 through the W.I.N.G regional fund of the Société Régionale d’Investissement de Wallonie (SRIW) and private investors.[5][7] In 2020, it secured an additional €700,000 from Leansquare and BeAngels following increased demand during the COVID-19 pandemic.[8][9]
Platform
editThe Tribu News application allows users to create a private group, called a tribu (French for “extended family” or “close friends”), where members can upload photos and short texts via smartphone or web. Each month, contributions are compiled into a personalized printed newspaper called family journals or, alternatively, into longer-term albums such as annual photo books.[3] The service is available internationally, with delivery across borders at no extra charge. Layout options range from text-only pages to editions featuring up to 20 photos per page. Recent app updates allow users to add extra pages to journals and provide clear information about data collection and privacy practices.[10][11]
Services
editSee also
editReferences
edit- ↑ "Ne dites plus seniors, mais "silvernautes"". Le Vif (in Belgian French). 2020-06-21. Retrieved 2025-09-30.
- ↑ "Tribu boucle sa première levée de fonds". Trends-Tendances (in Belgian French). 2019-06-27. Retrieved 2025-09-17.
- 1 2 "La bonne idée pour reconnecter les familles". 7sur7.be (in French). 2017-12-04. Retrieved 2025-09-17.
- ↑ Letellier, Stéphanie (2020-10-29). "Journal de famille connecté: le top 3 des applications". Notretemps.com (in French). Retrieved 2025-09-30.
- 1 2 Tucker, Charlotte. "Belgian startup Tribu News raises €700K to grow its charming photo album for grandparents subscription". eu-startups.com. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
- ↑ Lovens, Pierre-François (2025-09-30). "Dopée par le confinement, la start-up Tribu News lève 700.000 euros pour accélérer". La Libre.be (in French). Retrieved 2025-09-30.
- ↑ "Un journal familial". Weekend (in Belgian French). 2020-11-25. Retrieved 2025-09-17.
- ↑ Lovens, Pierre-François (2025-09-30). "Les start-up belges se mobilisent pour apporter des solutions concrètes à la crise du coronavirus". La Libre.be (in French). Retrieved 2025-09-30.
- ↑ "Coronavirus : Rompre l'isolement des grands-parents durant le confinement grâce à Tribu News - AgeEconomie - Silver économie - Marché des Seniors". www.marchedesseniors.com (in French). 2020-03-27. Retrieved 2025-09-30.
- ↑ Bellens, Els (2020-09-24). "700.000 euros de capital pour la jeune pousse de nouvelles familiales Tribu News". Data News (in Belgian French). Retrieved 2025-09-17.
- ↑ "Tribu News, le journal qui réduit la fracture numérique". L'Éventail (in French). 2017-05-18. Retrieved 2025-09-17.
- ↑ "Tribu: The monthly album that takes family memories on the road - Little Guest". www.littleguestcollection.com. 2025-08-06. Retrieved 2025-09-17.
- ↑ Boonen, Martin (2024-07-03). "PhotoScout, la solution de partage de photos des camps scouts". L'Éventail (in French). Retrieved 2025-09-30.