Private Equity Round in 2022
Nutripure is a Digital Native Vertical Brand (DNVB), which develops and distributes food supplements and organic superfoods.
Developer of a plant-based food technology designed to reduce meat consumption. The company's technology offers plant-based whole-cuts that contain plant proteins, enabling consumers to have alternatives that mimic the taste, texture, and smell of meat.
Developer of a plant-based food technology designed to reduce meat consumption. The company's technology offers plant-based whole-cuts that contain plant proteins, enabling consumers to have alternatives that mimic the taste, texture, and smell of meat.
Lisaqua is developing a unique aquaculture process to raise prawns without antibiotics and without polluting waste
Operator of a food biotech firm dedicated to the development of the insect-rearing industry intended to feed and preserve the world. The company specializes in rearing and transforming insects into organic fertilizers and proteins for animal nutrition, especially for the aquaculture and pet food markets, enabling the agri-food industry to feed the world sustainably and preserve it through bioconversion.
Foodles is a re-invented canteen for SMEs that offers autonomous internal restoration solutions. The company can either open a canteen in the office or hand out meal vouchers to financially contribute to everyone’s lunch. The company provides connected fridges to offices in which starters, main courses, and desserts are available for purchase. The company also has a pre-order service, which the company provides a proposal of daily specials for pre-order, the dish is then directly delivered in an office, in a bag with the employee's name. Foodles addresses small companies with its full-stack solution. Foodles was founded on 2014 and is headquartered in Clichy, France.
Lisaqua is developing a unique aquaculture process to raise prawns without antibiotics and without polluting waste
METabolic EXplorer S.A., an industrial biochemical company, engages in the development and industrial of industrial fermentation processes as alternatives to petrochemical processes worldwide. Its functional ingredients of natural origin are used in the formulation of cosmetics and nutrition-animal health products and as intermediates for the synthesis of biomaterials. The company was founded in 1999 and is based in Saint-Beauzire, France.
Developer of a plant-based food technology designed to reduce meat consumption. The company's technology offers plant-based whole-cuts that contain plant proteins, enabling consumers to have alternatives that mimic the taste, texture, and smell of meat.
Zero-Hash aims to reduce food waste by helping supermarkets manage their unsold.
High value polysaccharides and pigments produced with high-output micro-algae and vertical photo-reactors.
PILI Inc. researches and manufactures bio-fabricated colors by using microorganisms. The company designs enzymes and fermentation biotechnologies to efficiently transform sugar into renewable and long-lasting colors. PILI Inc. produces renewable dyes and pigments. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Paris, France.
Activ'Inside manufactures botanical ingredients and formulations to commercialize the products for well-being markets.
Based in the Bordeaux area (France), Activ’Inside is an independent health food-tech company specialized in the development, production, and marketing of natural active ingredients, mainly from grape and saffron, for the health nutrition industry.
Provider of agriculture services intended to offer pesticide-free organic produce to customers. The company distributes locally grown vegetables and fruits by creating an ideal ecosystem for herbs, enabling customers to get fresh products while maintaining the biodiversity of the soil.
PILI Inc. researches and manufactures bio-fabricated colors by using microorganisms. The company designs enzymes and fermentation biotechnologies to efficiently transform sugar into renewable and long-lasting colors. PILI Inc. produces renewable dyes and pigments. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Paris, France.
Toopi Organics SAS is a French company that focuses on manufacturing biostimulants for agriculture derived from human urine. Established in 2019 and based in Langon, France, the company produces products such as Arbop and Vitip, which are designed to enhance plant growth. By utilizing human urine as a resource, Toopi Organics operates in a unique market segment that promotes sustainable agricultural practices.
Private Equity Round in 2019
Tournus Equipement manufactures stainless steel environments for professional kitchens and supermarket fish counters. It offers mobile, modular, and customizable professional kitchens; regeneration ovens, pans and grids, warmers, sterilizing cabinets, gutters and floor drains, trolleys, containers, insect-killers, fish counters, wash-basins, dishwashing equipment, kitchen units, catering units, sinks, units, dustbins, shelving products, temperature reheating products, warming cabinets, coolers, and tables; self-service lines for meal distribution; custom equipment; and bins and tables for loading and unloading dishwashers.
Ynsect is a biotech company based in Evry, France, founded in 2011. The company specializes in the design, construction, and operation of insect production and processing facilities aimed at producing sustainable feed for fish and poultry. Ynsect focuses on the bioconversion of organic resources through insects, transforming them into high-quality nutrients such as proteins and lipids for animal feed, as well as non-food applications like organic fertilizers and bioenergy. By leveraging insect nutrients and behaviors, Ynsect collaborates with clients to develop innovative products and services. The company is recognized for its expertise in large-scale insect farming and automated processing, making it a preferred partner among professionals in the agri-food sector, laboratories, investors, and public institutions.
Agricool has been created in 2015 by Guillaume Fourdinier and Gonzague Gru with the purpose of making local, tasty and pesticide-free fruits and vegetables available to all. To do so, Agricool is recycling shipping containers into urban farms, transforming into a small paradise for fruits and vegetables (lighting, air quality, irrigation, etc.). The technology developed enables the farms to be 120 times more productive than in conventional farming, to save more than 90% of water and to be run entirely on renewable energies. Today, the company grows strawberries in Paris and Dubai, but tomorrow, the ambition is to help feed the world with all types of fruits and vegetables and be part of the urban farming movement.
Foodvisor is a nutrition application that assists users in making healthier dietary choices by utilizing smartphone cameras to identify food items and estimate serving sizes. The app provides detailed nutritional information rapidly, allowing users to access essential data about their meals. This functionality goes beyond merely counting calories; it aims to promote healthier eating habits and support users in achieving a balanced diet. By combining technology with nutritional guidance, Foodvisor empowers individuals to improve their dietary habits effectively.
PILI Inc. researches and manufactures bio-fabricated colors by using microorganisms. The company designs enzymes and fermentation biotechnologies to efficiently transform sugar into renewable and long-lasting colors. PILI Inc. produces renewable dyes and pigments. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Paris, France.
Jimini's specializes in creating a variety of products featuring edible insects, aimed at transforming them into appealing snacks and cooking ingredients. The company offers a range of seasoned insects, including locusts, crickets, and mealworms, presented in 15 different flavors, designed for consumption as appetizers or added to meals like risotto and pasta. Additionally, Jimini's has developed a line of sports nutrition products that incorporate insect powder into gluten-free dried fruit bars. All products are made from 100% European insects, which are carefully processed in their facility located in Vaux-le-Pénil. Through these offerings, Jimini's seeks to promote the ecological and nutritional benefits of incorporating insects into everyday diets.
Ynsect is a biotech company based in Evry, France, founded in 2011. The company specializes in the design, construction, and operation of insect production and processing facilities aimed at producing sustainable feed for fish and poultry. Ynsect focuses on the bioconversion of organic resources through insects, transforming them into high-quality nutrients such as proteins and lipids for animal feed, as well as non-food applications like organic fertilizers and bioenergy. By leveraging insect nutrients and behaviors, Ynsect collaborates with clients to develop innovative products and services. The company is recognized for its expertise in large-scale insect farming and automated processing, making it a preferred partner among professionals in the agri-food sector, laboratories, investors, and public institutions.
Algama SAS produces and distributes microalgae-based food products. Additionally, the company provides Springwave, an antioxidant drink. Algama SAS was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Evry, France.
Food Media Group's mission is at the crossroads between consumers, food bloggers and local merchants. Their job is to enrich and boost the digital communication of food retailers by associating recipes to facilitate the purchase of products. To help consumers, they are developing a service to cleverly answer the question: "What are we eating tonight or this week?" ". You plan in one click the organization of your meals and reconnect with the essential: take time to cook! They help you organize everything else. This service is coming soon!! We simmered it for a long time, it's almost ready.
Grain D'Or Gel-Grain D'Or Frais
Private Equity Round in 2008
Grain D'Or Gel-Grain D'Or Frais is one of the first industrial groups to manufacture raw frozen bread. Founded by a Northern France artisan baker in 1965, Grain d’Or Gel was one of the first industrial bakers to manufacture raw frozen dough while preserving the bread’s genuine character.