Demeter Partners

Demeter Partners is a private equity and venture capital firm established in 2005 and headquartered in Paris, France, with additional offices in Spain and Germany. The firm specializes in investing in companies that contribute to the ecological transition, focusing on sectors such as clean technology, renewable energy, energy efficiency, and environmental services. Demeter Partners allocates capital to companies at various stages of development, including innovative startups, high-growth small and medium-sized enterprises, and infrastructure projects, typically investing between €0.5 million and €30 million. Its investment strategy emphasizes eco-industries, green technologies, and sectors aimed at preventing modern-day hazards, such as industrial accidents and health risks. The firm primarily targets mid-cap and small to medium-sized mature unlisted companies in Europe, particularly in France, but also considers opportunities in North America and globally. Demeter Partners usually takes minority stakes in its portfolio companies and seeks to participate actively by holding board seats.

Olivier Bordelanne

Partner

Marie Cartet

Investment Manager

Lionel Cormier

Managing Partner

Dejouany, Gonzague

Partner

Christophe Desrumaux

Partner

Philippe Detours

General Partner, member of the management board, Head of Infrastructure

Dupont, Olivier

Founding Partner

Assia Gaouar

Partner

Frédéric Gilbert

Partner and Member of the Investment Committee

Sophie Guesnerot

Founder, Managing Partner

Stéphanie Hillard

Investment Director

Adeline Kempf

Investment Director

Yann Lagalaye

General Partner

Olivier Masseran

Partner

Bernard Maître

Venture Partner

Majdi Najah Ph.D

Investment Director

Stéphane Villecroze

Managing Partner

Past deals in France

LIZEE

Series A in 2023
LIZEE is a logistics and managed services solution to kick-start your rental business.

Hyperplan

Seed Round in 2023
Hyperplan is a SaaS company whose mission is to assist industrial companies in dealing with crop production's increasing volatility. Hyperplan is a live, real-time software platform for crop and harvest management for all crops.

Healshape

Venture Round in 2022
Healshape is a biotech startup dedicated to developing natural breast reconstruction solutions for women. The company specializes in regenerative medicine, focusing on creating innovative alternatives for breast regeneration through advanced 3D bioprinting technology. Healshape's primary product is a bioprosthesis designed for breast reconstruction, which aims to empower women by helping them regain self-confidence and achieve long-lasting, aesthetically pleasing results following surgery.

Sencrop

Series B in 2022
Sencrop is an ag-tech startup that provides an in-field data platform to assist farmers in making informed agricultural decisions. The company designs and sells an integrated network of connected weather forecast solutions, which include sensors that measure key parameters such as rain, humidity, and wind speed. These sensors are designed to be affordable, durable, portable, and user-friendly, facilitating more efficient and sustainable farming practices. By collecting real-time data on soil humidity and temperature, Sencrop enables farmers to optimize their operations regarding pesticide application, seeding, and irrigation, ultimately helping to save time and resources in the field.

OLALA!

Pre Seed Round in 2022
It’s now well established that our unfortunate western eating habits have massive consequences for our health but also our planet and that our oceans are among the most fragile hence vulnerable environments. At SEAFOOD REBOOT, we believe that innovation should help bring forward more sustainable and natural food alternatives and that innovation should be inspired by nature. ​As a team, we’re all about creating, producing, and delivering the next generation of delicious plant-based seafood (comprising notably ingredients from algae origin) so that each and every one of us can contribute to a better world in a positive way while enjoying a delicious meal.

CarbonWorks

Series A in 2022
CarbonWorks is specialising in the use of microalgae to capture and utilise carbon dioxide.

NAWA Technologies

Series C in 2022
NAWA Technologies focuses on developing innovative energy solutions through its Ultra Fast Carbon Battery Technology, which utilizes carbon as a primary material due to its abundance and accessibility. Established in April 2013, the company is dedicated to enhancing energy conversion, storage, and efficiency while minimizing environmental impacts through sustainable manufacturing processes. With over 15 years of research and development in nanomaterials, NAWA Technologies has built a pilot production line and employs a team of 24 professionals. Its products, including advanced ultracapacitors and battery electrodes, are designed to facilitate the integration of renewable energy into smart grids, promoting efficient electricity storage and reducing carbon emissions associated with fossil fuel usage.

Lixo

Seed Round in 2022
Lixo develops software solutions to improve the performance of recycling companies, from waste collection to sorting and recyling

Verkor

Venture Round in 2021
Verkor is a manufacturer of battery cells dedicated to producing low-carbon batteries to meet the rising demand for electric vehicles. The company emphasizes the development of batteries that have a significantly smaller carbon footprint compared to traditional options, which not only reduces overall emissions but also lowers logistics costs. By utilizing carbon-free electricity in its production processes, Verkor aims to provide businesses with affordable battery solutions that align with sustainability goals.

Upciti

Venture Round in 2021
Upciti provider of precise, localized and real-time data for smart cities and smart retailers. we produce and make available data at the service of man to make cities smarter and more pleasant to live for all on a daily basis.

SWEETCH Energy

Venture Round in 2021
SWEETCH Energy is developing a breakthrough technology in the field of salinity gradient power harvesting.

See You Sun

Series A in 2021
See You Sun is a developer, builder, and operator specializing in solar photovoltaic power plants tailored for communities, industrial, commercial, and retail sectors. The company offers a range of solutions that include individual and collective self-consumption, power purchase agreements, energy storage systems, and electric vehicle and bicycle charging stations. Additionally, See You Sun provides self-service bicycle rentals and rainwater harvesting systems. By integrating these features, the company enables markets to generate clean electricity, reduce dependence on conventional energy sources, and lower energy costs, while promoting electric mobility and renewable energy production.

Instant System

Series A in 2021
Instant System offers transportation authorities modular and scalable passenger information apps, ticketing integrations, and MaaS solutions to help them meet the daily mobility needs of their cities. They are to simplify urban mobility through the use of a MaaS platform managed by public authorities and transportation providers. They integrate all mobility options available in the territory public transportation, bike sharing, car sharing, carpooling, ride-hailing, parking, and so on.

Jungle France

Series A in 2021
Jungle France is an AgTech company that engages in vertical farming and hydroponics. Jungle vertical farms are part of the sustainable solutions to modern agriculture's challenges by combining plant biology and technology. Jungle offers locally grown, pesticide-free plants at an affordable price all year round.

Jungle France

Seed Round in 2021
Jungle France is an AgTech company that engages in vertical farming and hydroponics. Jungle vertical farms are part of the sustainable solutions to modern agriculture's challenges by combining plant biology and technology. Jungle offers locally grown, pesticide-free plants at an affordable price all year round.

Tchek

Seed Round in 2021
Tchek is a French startup focused on vehicle inspection, utilizing artificial intelligence to enhance the assessment of automobiles. The company has developed an AI-powered system that includes a scanner and an intuitive digital platform, which collectively analyze a vehicle's condition. This technology identifies and catalogs any damage to the bodywork, while also quantifying necessary repairs. Tchek's solutions are designed to benefit both dealerships and vehicle owners by providing timely notifications about the status of domestic and commercial fleets, thereby helping to prevent unnecessary repair costs.

BeFC Bioenzymatic Fuel Cells

Seed Round in 2020
BeFC Bioenzymatic Fuel Cells provide Eco-friendly paper-based bio-enzymatic fuel cells for sustainable energy generation. Electronics integration in disposable medical and wearable medical devices has become increasingly important. The button or coin cell power sources used are difficult to recycle, toxic, or dangerous to the environment. The development of safe and ecological devices is often a barrier to the progression of single-use and single-patient devices. BeFC offers a sustainable and eco-friendly solution for practical energy generation whilst minimizing the impact on the environment. We believe our approach will not only allow the replacement of batteries for existing applications, but also open up new opportunities for low-power ultra-thin health monitoring, logistics/transportation monitoring, and Internet of Things (IoT) applications.

ZE Energy

Seed Round in 2020
ZE Energy is provides a hybrid solar plant solution featuring energy storage capabilities and photovoltaics. Equipped with a battery that stores the solar energy generated throughout the day, its power plants boast the advantages of solar power in terms of production costs, integration to the environment and power grid, as well as the generation of zero CO2 emissions.

Zeway

Seed Round in 2020
ZEWAY is a developer of mobility solution intended to help people switch to electric scooters for mobility. The company operates on a subscription model that allows access to a network of stations with electric scooters along with insurance, assistance and maintenance services, helping customers move within Paris without causing air pollution.

Spareka

Venture Round in 2020
Spareka is specialist in the online sale of spare parts for the home. Spareka is a site in the sale of spare parts but the site is not limited of course, to the sale of these parts but it also contributes to the replacement of the part and helps with repair.

Les Nouveaux Affineurs

Venture Round in 2020
Les Nouveaux Affineurs S.A.S., founded in 2016 and based in Massy, France, specializes in the production and sale of plant-based cheeses that replicate the texture and taste of traditional dairy cheeses. The company is committed to offering gourmet vegan cheese products made entirely from plant ingredients, free from animal products, additives, and preservatives. Les Nouveaux Affineurs markets its products through an e-commerce platform and distributes them to vegan shops, specialized marketplaces, and restaurants, thereby promoting a sustainable and ethical alternative to conventional cheese.

Cityscoot

Venture Round in 2020
Cityscoot offers full access to electric scooters throughout Paris, Nice, Milan and Rome through an app. The company started operating 150 free floating electric scooters in Paris in June 2016. Since then, it has progressively extended its fleet to 5000 scooters in Paris, Nice, Milan and Rome (summer 2019). The user identifies in the app an available scooter nearby, books it free of charge for 10 minutes, then unlocks it with a four digit code. The service includes a comprehensive insurance coverage to ensure safe rentals. Cityscoot is the only operator that has developed its own software and hardware technology. Fleet management is another point of differentiation : employees are maintening the scooters in good conditions and they're driving electric utility-trucks.

NAWA Technologies

Venture Round in 2020
NAWA Technologies focuses on developing innovative energy solutions through its Ultra Fast Carbon Battery Technology, which utilizes carbon as a primary material due to its abundance and accessibility. Established in April 2013, the company is dedicated to enhancing energy conversion, storage, and efficiency while minimizing environmental impacts through sustainable manufacturing processes. With over 15 years of research and development in nanomaterials, NAWA Technologies has built a pilot production line and employs a team of 24 professionals. Its products, including advanced ultracapacitors and battery electrodes, are designed to facilitate the integration of renewable energy into smart grids, promoting efficient electricity storage and reducing carbon emissions associated with fossil fuel usage.

Huddle Corp

Venture Round in 2020
Huddle Corp is an innovative supplier of feeds for fish and shrimp hatcheries.

Naïo Technologies

Series A in 2020
Naio Technologies develops and markets machines for agriculture and viticulture. It features electric tools for weeding, hoeing, and harvesting that help farmers collect and harvest their products. The company specializes in agriculture, AI, robotics, and Agtech. Naio Technologies was founded in 2011 and headquartered in Midi-Pyrenees, France.

Proviridis

Venture Round in 2019
Proviridis is a provider of alternative technologies and fuels for vehicles. The company natural gas along with fast intelligent electric recharges and hydrogen stations for range extenders in order to provide an operational response to the economic and environmental requirements of transport professionals.

Foodvisor

Venture Round in 2019
Foodvisor operates a nutrition application that helps users make healthier dietary choices by providing detailed nutritional information. The app leverages smartphone camera technology to identify food items on users' plates, estimate serving sizes, and generate comprehensive nutrition reports within seconds. By offering more than just calorie counting, Foodvisor aims to assist users in adopting better eating habits and achieving a balanced diet.

Optimum Automotive

Venture Round in 2019
OPTIMUM AUTOMOTIVE offers an unrivaled range of connected services brought together on a single platform to reduce the costs of vehicle fleets, minimize the carbon footprint and introduce new mobility in the workplace.

TIBOT Technologies

Seed Round in 2019
TIBOT Technologies SAS, established in 2016 and based in Cesson-Sévigné, France, specializes in designing and developing robotic solutions for poultry farming. The company focuses on enhancing the daily operations of poultry farmers through innovative technology. Its flagship products include Spoutnic, an assistant robot, and Spoutnic NAV, which autonomously scrapes, drinks, and feeds poultry. These robots are designed to improve animal welfare, increase hatching rates, and optimize working conditions for farmers, ultimately enhancing profitability in poultry operations. TIBOT Technologies aims to facilitate the poultry farming process by integrating automation and efficiency into traditional farming practices.

Wattsense

Seed Round in 2019
The simple solution for energy management, maintenance, and comfort. Digitally transform your building. With our universal connectivity solution, you can quickly regain control of a building, whatever its size, condition, or purpose. Collect and centralize data. All the information you need is available on a single interface. Regardless of the brand or model, we unify data from your building's equipment. improve the performance of your building Track your data, connect your equipment to a supervisory system, or deploy innovative solutions to accelerate your technical and energy management strategy. Save time and cut operational costs The simplicity you need to gain independence. Thanks to our plug-and-play installation, configuration wizard, and intuitive interface, there is no need for special technical skills.

Alterea Group

Private Equity Round in 2019
Alterea is a renovation projects, construction and energy optimization projects in the areas of social and condominiums, public works, tertiary buildings, commercial, industrial and medical.

Chesneau

Acquisition in 2019
Chesneau is an expert in the polishing and precision fitting of a know-how of more than 20 years of experience. Service provider on well entrusted, it must meet all the requirements of its customers to give the parts, geometry and surface condition requested.

Parkoview

Seed Round in 2019
Parkoview designs, manufactures and maintains parking sensors based on Artificial Intelligence image recognition All analysis is done using on-board power, Parkoview sensors apply the strictest rules on privacy.

Microphyt

Venture Round in 2019
Microphyt specializes in the research, development, production, and marketing of natural algae-based products aimed at enhancing health and wellness. The company focuses on creating bioactive dietary supplements that support weight loss and brain health. Utilizing an industrial-scale supply of microalgae biomass and extracts, Microphyt ensures the preservation of cell integrity while producing commercial quantities of slow-growing or biofilm-forming species. This approach enables the healthcare industry to effectively meet the demands of personal care and food products, positioning Microphyt as a key player in the market for natural health solutions.

Deepki

Series B in 2019
Deepki is a company that aids real estate stakeholders in their transition towards sustainability and achieving net zero goals. It provides a comprehensive data intelligence platform designed to digitalize the management of large property portfolios. By aligning the interests of various stakeholders, Deepki helps formulate efficient strategies that transform real estate into a beneficial force for the environment. The platform enhances knowledge of assets, enabling clients to streamline management processes while identifying potential energy and cost savings. Additionally, Deepki offers expert advisory services to further improve environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance, thereby increasing the overall value of real estate assets.

Pony

Venture Round in 2019
Pony Bikes Ltd, established in 2017 and based in Oxford, United Kingdom, specializes in bike and e-scooter rental services through a mobile application. The company distinguishes itself by decentralizing ownership of its vehicles, allowing users to acquire and share bikes and scooters. This innovative approach enables local vehicle owners to earn profits from rentals, fostering a community-focused economy. Pony aims to enhance micro-mobility solutions while ensuring that the benefits of shared transportation remain within the local environment.

NAWA Technologies

Venture Round in 2019
NAWA Technologies focuses on developing innovative energy solutions through its Ultra Fast Carbon Battery Technology, which utilizes carbon as a primary material due to its abundance and accessibility. Established in April 2013, the company is dedicated to enhancing energy conversion, storage, and efficiency while minimizing environmental impacts through sustainable manufacturing processes. With over 15 years of research and development in nanomaterials, NAWA Technologies has built a pilot production line and employs a team of 24 professionals. Its products, including advanced ultracapacitors and battery electrodes, are designed to facilitate the integration of renewable energy into smart grids, promoting efficient electricity storage and reducing carbon emissions associated with fossil fuel usage.

Outsight

Seed Round in 2019
Outsight SA, founded in 2019 and based in Paris, France, specializes in developing 3D Semantic Camera technology that enables simultaneous perception and understanding of environments in three dimensions. This technology detects the material composition of objects and is applicable in commercial and off-road vehicles, as well as in monitoring large areas in real-time. The company's Spatial AI solutions utilize 3D LiDAR data to track and digitize the movements of people and vehicles. They provide transportation hubs, such as airports and train stations, along with sports venues and industrial sites, with accurate and anonymous spatial intelligence data. This information aids in enhancing operational efficiency, improving visitor experiences, and bolstering safety and security measures.

Hesus

Series B in 2019
Hesus specializes in pollution and waste management services, focusing on the treatment of contaminated sites in the construction industry. The company assists public works contractors in understanding and optimizing the management of polluted and inert building sites. Its comprehensive services include repairing drainage, addressing poly-contamination, and managing polluted soils, as well as the removal and recovery of excavated materials and construction waste. Additionally, Hesus collaborates with the Paris Est University through a partnership aimed at enhancing knowledge in environmental management and providing educational resources. This commitment to innovation and education enables site managers and contractors to access essential services while prioritizing environmental protection and pollution prevention.

Kapsera

Seed Round in 2019
Kapsera SAS, founded in 2018 and based in Paris, France, specializes in the manufacture of microbials-based biofertilizers and biopesticides. The company utilizes advanced biosourced and biodegradable formulation technologies, including microfluidics encapsulation, to produce monodisperse alginate capsules that are compatible with both farming equipment and various microorganisms. These microcapsules allow for the effective formulation and active release of beneficial microorganisms in agricultural settings, thus enhancing soil health and promoting sustainability. By bridging the gap between sustainability and productivity, Kapsera aims to support farmers in protecting agriculture, nurturing biodiversity, and improving overall agricultural practices.

Ergosup

Series B in 2019
Ergosup developes an innovative process for producing high pressure hydrogen on site for refueling hydrogen fuel vehicles.

Zenpark

Series B in 2019
Zenpark offers Europe's first automated parking shared service. Zenpark allows its members to access an intelligent network shared parking, a convenient and economical solution to park with confidence. Their network consists of partners (hotels, residential landlords, businesses, parking operators, administrative buildings ...) thus optimize the use of their places.

Sencrop

Series A in 2019
Sencrop is an ag-tech startup that provides an in-field data platform to assist farmers in making informed agricultural decisions. The company designs and sells an integrated network of connected weather forecast solutions, which include sensors that measure key parameters such as rain, humidity, and wind speed. These sensors are designed to be affordable, durable, portable, and user-friendly, facilitating more efficient and sustainable farming practices. By collecting real-time data on soil humidity and temperature, Sencrop enables farmers to optimize their operations regarding pesticide application, seeding, and irrigation, ultimately helping to save time and resources in the field.

Sirfull

Venture Round in 2019
Sirfull is a software company based in Schiltigheim, France, that specializes in developing cloud-based solutions for welding quality and equipment life cycle management. The company offers VDB, a welding quality management software designed to oversee welding quality control and technical documentation, and IRM, an equipment inspection software that facilitates the inspection, monitoring, and risk management of industrial equipment. These solutions help centralize processes on a collaborative platform, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and reducing maintenance costs for clients in various sectors, including oil and gas, nuclear energy, and pharmaceuticals. Additionally, Sirfull provides technical outsourcing and integration services, with its software available as a Software-as-a-Service or for PC/server installation. The company has sales offices in Strasbourg and Lyon, serving manufacturers and operating companies looking to optimize their business processes through digital manufacturing.

Geoflex

Venture Round in 2018
Geoflex is a cloud service operator specializing in GPS and GNSS technology, delivering precise positioning capabilities within 4 centimeters across various applications, including land, maritime, and aerial navigation. The company offers universal hypergeolocation solutions suitable for trains, vehicles, vessels, drones, and smartphones, partnering with leading industry players globally. Geoflex's technology is built on a unique combination of patents developed over a decade by the French space agency CNES, complemented by a team with extensive experience in the field. Founded in 2012 by Romain Legros, a seasoned entrepreneur in GNSS, the company is headquartered near Paris, France. Through its innovative satellite positioning technology, Geoflex enhances the accuracy, integrity, and continuity of global navigation, enabling clients to optimize their critical business operations.

Wisebatt

Seed Round in 2018
Wisebatt is a unique simulation tool for electronics engineers developing IoT devices. They can build virtual prototypes and collaborate to make the optimal choice between cost, battery life and performance, very early in the design cycle. Within minutes, hardware engineers access complex modeling results that would usually take weeks. Their technology leverages more than 15 years of academic research.

Stimergy

Venture Round in 2018
Stimergy, based in Grenoble, France, operates eco-friendly data centers that integrate seamlessly into the smart city ecosystem. Established in 2013, the company installs mini-data centers within secure technical areas of residential buildings, employing a digital boiler system to recycle heat generated by computer servers. This reclaimed heat is utilized to produce hot water for the connected buildings, enhancing overall energy efficiency. Additionally, Stimergy provides project development services tailored for animation studios, which include optimizing server allocation, computing power, storage speed, and connection speed for various projects. By creating an interconnected computing grid through optical fiber, Stimergy offers a resilient and high-performance solution for modern data management.

Lactips

Venture Round in 2018
Lactips specializes in the production of water-soluble and biodegradable thermoplastic pellets made from milk protein. Utilizing a proprietary industrial process, the company delivers these pellets in high volumes to serve as raw materials for various applications, including thermoforming and film production. Lactips aims to provide its industrial clients with innovative solutions that facilitate entry into new markets while promoting sustainability. Their products offer a cleaner alternative to traditional oil-based plastics, contributing to a more environmentally friendly approach to material use by enhancing dissolution in both hot and cold water.

eLichens

Venture Round in 2018
eLichens is dedicated to providing comprehensive information about air quality through its innovative technology. The company specializes in developing low-power micro gas sensors and a connected station that integrates multiple sensors for monitoring and predicting air quality. This technology serves both indoor and outdoor applications, catering to industrial clients, smart city initiatives, and consumer markets. With a strong portfolio of patents and expertise, eLichens operates from offices in Grenoble, France, and Silicon Valley, California, aiming to enhance local air quality through its advanced solutions.

Quanturi Oy

Venture Round in 2018
Quanturi Oy is a Finnish company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Espoo, specializing in continuous monitoring solutions for fermentable products. The company develops and markets connected objects and systems for data analysis, focusing on agricultural, forestry, and waste management sectors. Its product offerings include wireless monitoring systems for compost temperature, grain management, hay monitoring, and other industrial temperature applications. Quanturi Oy also sells its products online and has expanded its presence to several countries, including France, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, and Belgium.

Aledia

Series C in 2018
Aledia develops and manufactures innovative light-emitting diodes based on a unique 3D architecture using gallium-nitride on-silicon microwires. The technology uses standard silicon wafers with diameters of 8 inches (200 mm) and existing CMOS wafer-fabrication processes and tools, enabling the production of LED chips at 25 percent of the cost of traditional planar LED chips. The process and tools help develop both mobile displays and microdisplays for AR/VR applications, enabling users to use them for direct-view displays such as for smartphones, smartwatches, tablets, and laptops. In 2011, Giorgio Anania, Philippe Gilet, and Xavier Hugon co-founded the Grenoble, Rhone-Alpes-based company.

Naïo Technologies

Venture Round in 2017
Naio Technologies develops and markets machines for agriculture and viticulture. It features electric tools for weeding, hoeing, and harvesting that help farmers collect and harvest their products. The company specializes in agriculture, AI, robotics, and Agtech. Naio Technologies was founded in 2011 and headquartered in Midi-Pyrenees, France.

SOGARIS

Private Equity Round in 2017
SOGARIS is a leader in urban logistics, specializing in the design, development, and management of multi-modal logistics platforms and hubs. Founded in 1960 and based in Rungis, France, the company focuses on creating efficient, innovative, and environmentally friendly logistics infrastructures. SOGARIS provides a range of services, including real estate development for transport and logistics businesses, warehouse and office rentals, surveillance, and customs services. It also offers site management, security, maintenance of green spaces, and various auxiliary services aimed at enhancing operational efficiency. Serving clients in France and internationally, SOGARIS caters to transport and logistics professionals, industrialists, exporters, and importers, contributing to the optimization of urban freight logistics.

EnergieIP

Series A in 2017
Energie IP offers building automation solution in France.

APIX Analytics

Series B in 2017
APIX Analytics, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Grenoble, France, specializes in developing and marketing advanced gas analyzer systems. The company focuses on creating miniaturized multigas analyzers that leverage nano-silicon technology to enhance chemical analysis across industrial, environmental, and security applications. By integrating traditional analytical processes such as gas sampling, injection, and separation of complex mixtures, APIX Analytics improves the specificity, detection, identification, and quantification of gas compounds. This innovative approach aims to support clients in meeting safety and quality standards in various sectors, particularly in renewable development.

COGEBIO

Private Equity Round in 2017
COGEBIO is a French company based in Irigny that specializes in the design, manufacture, and installation of energy recovery units that utilize biomass, such as wood chips and agricultural by-products, to generate heat and electricity. Founded in 2009, COGEBIO's technology allows industrial sectors to replace fossil-fuel burners in furnaces or boiler dryers without the need for modifications. This innovation helps industries meet their heat requirements while significantly reducing fossil fuel consumption and lowering energy costs.

I-TEN SA

Venture Round in 2017
I-TEN SA, established in 2011 and located in Dardilly, France, specializes in the manufacture and marketing of micro batteries. The company provides surface mount device (SMD) micro batteries designed for various applications, including data backup, smart cards, autonomous sensors, medical devices, and other specialty uses. I-TEN SA focuses on addressing the challenges of micro-energy storage, which is essential for the functionality of autonomous circuits.

SWEETCH Energy

Venture Round in 2017
SWEETCH Energy is developing a breakthrough technology in the field of salinity gradient power harvesting.

H2air SAS

Private Equity Round in 2017
H2air is an independent French wind developer and operator.

Cozynergy

Venture Round in 2017
Cozynergy is a service company specializing in energy renovation, focusing on improving comfort and energy efficiency in individual homes. It offers a comprehensive range of technologies designed for energy preservation, allowing customers to enhance their real estate assets while reducing energy costs. By prioritizing the energy renovation market, Cozynergy aims to provide effective solutions that contribute to sustainable living and lower utility expenses for homeowners.

Sencrop

Seed Round in 2017
Sencrop is an ag-tech startup that provides an in-field data platform to assist farmers in making informed agricultural decisions. The company designs and sells an integrated network of connected weather forecast solutions, which include sensors that measure key parameters such as rain, humidity, and wind speed. These sensors are designed to be affordable, durable, portable, and user-friendly, facilitating more efficient and sustainable farming practices. By collecting real-time data on soil humidity and temperature, Sencrop enables farmers to optimize their operations regarding pesticide application, seeding, and irrigation, ultimately helping to save time and resources in the field.

Algaia

Venture Round in 2017
ALGAIA is a company developing, producing and commercializing Natural Extracts, mostly made out of seaweed. ALGAIA offers a unique range of Natural and Sustainable products & solutions to the Agro-Nutrition, Personal Care and Pharmaceutical industries. Following the acquisition of Alganact SA, ALGAIA is also opening a Service Division for customers and partners willing to better understand the potential of their seaweed biomass or characterize their extracts.

Claranor

Funding Round in 2017
Claranor SA specializes in developing and manufacturing sterilization solutions primarily for the beverage and dairy industries. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Avignon, France, the company offers a range of products including caps and cups sterilization solutions designed to extend shelf life and ensure the safety of sensitive products on filling lines. Claranor employs pulsed light technology for surface decontamination, providing efficient sterilization for various applications such as flavored beverages, juices, soft drinks, and water packaging. The company also supports its clients with installation services and microbiological testing, ensuring that its sterilization equipment meets the specific needs of the food and beverage sectors, as well as other industries like pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.

Ynsect

Series B in 2016
Ynsect is a biotech company based in Evry, France, specializing in the production and processing of insects for use in animal feed and non-food applications. Founded in 2011, the company operates insect production facilities that utilize bioconversion processes to transform organic resources into high-quality nutrients, including proteins and lipids for livestock and pet nutrition, as well as organic fertilizers and bioenergy. Ynsect's innovative approach allows for large-scale insect farming and automation, making it a preferred partner for agri-food professionals, laboratories, and investors. Through its expertise, Ynsect aims to provide sustainable and premium nutrition solutions, addressing the growing demand for alternative protein sources in the agro-food and environmental biotech sectors.

Soparsol

Private Equity Round in 2016
Soparsol Is A Project Company Detaining A Brownfield Portfolio Of 6 Operating Photovoltaic Plants Installed On Roof Tops And Parking Lots, With A Total Commissioned Capacity Of 12.8 MWc.

eLichens

Venture Round in 2016
eLichens is dedicated to providing comprehensive information about air quality through its innovative technology. The company specializes in developing low-power micro gas sensors and a connected station that integrates multiple sensors for monitoring and predicting air quality. This technology serves both indoor and outdoor applications, catering to industrial clients, smart city initiatives, and consumer markets. With a strong portfolio of patents and expertise, eLichens operates from offices in Grenoble, France, and Silicon Valley, California, aiming to enhance local air quality through its advanced solutions.

Sabella

Venture Round in 2016
Sabella is a marine current turbines developer, supplying reliable turnkey energy solutions worldwide. With a differentiated and economically-optimized range of technologies, protected by appropriated patents, Sabella endeavors to promote a new energetic model tailored for remote grids on islands and isolated shore communities.

Deepki

Series A in 2016
Deepki is a company that aids real estate stakeholders in their transition towards sustainability and achieving net zero goals. It provides a comprehensive data intelligence platform designed to digitalize the management of large property portfolios. By aligning the interests of various stakeholders, Deepki helps formulate efficient strategies that transform real estate into a beneficial force for the environment. The platform enhances knowledge of assets, enabling clients to streamline management processes while identifying potential energy and cost savings. Additionally, Deepki offers expert advisory services to further improve environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance, thereby increasing the overall value of real estate assets.

Ideol Offshore

Venture Round in 2016
Ideol is a global and pure player in floating foundations for offshore wind and has been engineering and accompanying floating offshore wind projects from conception to installation since 2010. Recipient of numerous innovation and entrepreneurship awards and recognized as one of the most promising cleantech companies, Ideol’s fully integrated team of over 60 experts and engineers has patented numerous innovations of which its globally acclaimed Damping Pool ®. A prestigious panel of international private and public investors have been supporting the company’s growth since its creation.

Zenpark

Series A in 2016
Zenpark offers Europe's first automated parking shared service. Zenpark allows its members to access an intelligent network shared parking, a convenient and economical solution to park with confidence. Their network consists of partners (hotels, residential landlords, businesses, parking operators, administrative buildings ...) thus optimize the use of their places.

Kemwatt SAS

Private Equity Round in 2016
Kemwatt SAS designs, develops, manufactures, and markets batteries with circulating electrolytes for application in stationary storage of electricity to facilitate the management of the network within the framework of renewable electrical production.

Stimergy

Seed Round in 2016
Stimergy, based in Grenoble, France, operates eco-friendly data centers that integrate seamlessly into the smart city ecosystem. Established in 2013, the company installs mini-data centers within secure technical areas of residential buildings, employing a digital boiler system to recycle heat generated by computer servers. This reclaimed heat is utilized to produce hot water for the connected buildings, enhancing overall energy efficiency. Additionally, Stimergy provides project development services tailored for animation studios, which include optimizing server allocation, computing power, storage speed, and connection speed for various projects. By creating an interconnected computing grid through optical fiber, Stimergy offers a resilient and high-performance solution for modern data management.

IRLYNX

Series A in 2015
IRLYNX develops advanced people activity sensors for the smart building market. Based on thermal infrared technologies, our sensors are anonymous by design and deliver advanced data about people activity: we can detect presence/absence, count people and get their positions and trajectories. Applications include building automation, energy savings, occupancy analytics and space management and can adapt to any kind of building, in particular in the office, retail, public institution and industrial sectors.

Ergosup

Series A in 2015
Ergosup developes an innovative process for producing high pressure hydrogen on site for refueling hydrogen fuel vehicles.

Aledia

Series B in 2015
Aledia develops and manufactures innovative light-emitting diodes based on a unique 3D architecture using gallium-nitride on-silicon microwires. The technology uses standard silicon wafers with diameters of 8 inches (200 mm) and existing CMOS wafer-fabrication processes and tools, enabling the production of LED chips at 25 percent of the cost of traditional planar LED chips. The process and tools help develop both mobile displays and microdisplays for AR/VR applications, enabling users to use them for direct-view displays such as for smartphones, smartwatches, tablets, and laptops. In 2011, Giorgio Anania, Philippe Gilet, and Xavier Hugon co-founded the Grenoble, Rhone-Alpes-based company.

Enerbee

Venture Round in 2015
EnerBee is an industrial start-up developing energy harvesters, which, thanks to motion, replace batteries in consumer and industrial smart devices. All of us are making extensive use of devices – like watches, remote controls, connected objects at home or with us, etc. – which requires batteries or plugs to be charged. More than 30 billion coin cell batteries are sold every year throughout the world. EnerBee is industrializing a multi-patented motion-based generator, which replaces these batteries or cables to power wireless connected objects thanks to the motion.

Ideol Offshore

Venture Round in 2015
Ideol is a global and pure player in floating foundations for offshore wind and has been engineering and accompanying floating offshore wind projects from conception to installation since 2010. Recipient of numerous innovation and entrepreneurship awards and recognized as one of the most promising cleantech companies, Ideol’s fully integrated team of over 60 experts and engineers has patented numerous innovations of which its globally acclaimed Damping Pool ®. A prestigious panel of international private and public investors have been supporting the company’s growth since its creation.

AVENISENSE

Private Equity Round in 2015
AVENISENSE passionately creates and produces cutting edge, robust, fluidic properties sensing technologies. These sensors make our customer’s operations more reliable and profitable, while at the same time reducing their environmental impact. AVENISENSE delivers plug and play sensing modules for the continuous monitoring of liquid and gases. The sensors are designed to be seamlessly embedded in all kinds of higher-level assemblies. The AVENISENSE growth strategy is to be engaged in long-term, worldwide relationships with key customers, OEM integrators, distributors and research institutes.

Zenpark

Seed Round in 2015
Zenpark offers Europe's first automated parking shared service. Zenpark allows its members to access an intelligent network shared parking, a convenient and economical solution to park with confidence. Their network consists of partners (hotels, residential landlords, businesses, parking operators, administrative buildings ...) thus optimize the use of their places.

Ynsect

Series B in 2014
Ynsect is a biotech company based in Evry, France, specializing in the production and processing of insects for use in animal feed and non-food applications. Founded in 2011, the company operates insect production facilities that utilize bioconversion processes to transform organic resources into high-quality nutrients, including proteins and lipids for livestock and pet nutrition, as well as organic fertilizers and bioenergy. Ynsect's innovative approach allows for large-scale insect farming and automation, making it a preferred partner for agri-food professionals, laboratories, and investors. Through its expertise, Ynsect aims to provide sustainable and premium nutrition solutions, addressing the growing demand for alternative protein sources in the agro-food and environmental biotech sectors.

Sunna Design

Venture Round in 2014
Sunna Design is a France-based company established in 2011 and headquartered in Blanquefort. The firm specializes in designing and producing LED and solar lighting solutions, focusing primarily on integrated solar street lights for both isolated and urban environments. Sunna Design aims to provide reliable and sustainable public lighting, particularly in areas with limited or no access to electricity. Their products facilitate the use of renewable energy sources, helping clients reduce pollution and save costs. Additionally, the company offers design solutions and smart grids powered by solar energy, contributing to more efficient public lighting infrastructure.

Cozynergy

Private Equity Round in 2014
Cozynergy is a service company specializing in energy renovation, focusing on improving comfort and energy efficiency in individual homes. It offers a comprehensive range of technologies designed for energy preservation, allowing customers to enhance their real estate assets while reducing energy costs. By prioritizing the energy renovation market, Cozynergy aims to provide effective solutions that contribute to sustainable living and lower utility expenses for homeowners.

Fondasol SA

Acquisition in 2014
Fondasol SA provides consulting geotechnical engineering services. Its services include geotechnical missions, structures studied, investigation resources, study resources, cored boring and complex investigations, geophysical measurements, hydrogeology service, and training. The company offers services for buildings, public installations, industrial structures, civil engineering, maritime and inland waterway structures, linear infrastructures, and natural risks.

NAWA Technologies

Venture Round in 2014
NAWA Technologies focuses on developing innovative energy solutions through its Ultra Fast Carbon Battery Technology, which utilizes carbon as a primary material due to its abundance and accessibility. Established in April 2013, the company is dedicated to enhancing energy conversion, storage, and efficiency while minimizing environmental impacts through sustainable manufacturing processes. With over 15 years of research and development in nanomaterials, NAWA Technologies has built a pilot production line and employs a team of 24 professionals. Its products, including advanced ultracapacitors and battery electrodes, are designed to facilitate the integration of renewable energy into smart grids, promoting efficient electricity storage and reducing carbon emissions associated with fossil fuel usage.

Agri-Espirit SAS

Venture Round in 2014
Agri-Esprit is a young, innovative company, based in Strasbourg, France. We promote sustainable agriculture through innovative technologies and systems.

I-TEN SA

Venture Round in 2014
I-TEN SA, established in 2011 and located in Dardilly, France, specializes in the manufacture and marketing of micro batteries. The company provides surface mount device (SMD) micro batteries designed for various applications, including data backup, smart cards, autonomous sensors, medical devices, and other specialty uses. I-TEN SA focuses on addressing the challenges of micro-energy storage, which is essential for the functionality of autonomous circuits.

Microphyt

Private Equity Round in 2014
Microphyt specializes in the research, development, production, and marketing of natural algae-based products aimed at enhancing health and wellness. The company focuses on creating bioactive dietary supplements that support weight loss and brain health. Utilizing an industrial-scale supply of microalgae biomass and extracts, Microphyt ensures the preservation of cell integrity while producing commercial quantities of slow-growing or biofilm-forming species. This approach enables the healthcare industry to effectively meet the demands of personal care and food products, positioning Microphyt as a key player in the market for natural health solutions.

Ynsect

Series A in 2014
Ynsect is a biotech company based in Evry, France, specializing in the production and processing of insects for use in animal feed and non-food applications. Founded in 2011, the company operates insect production facilities that utilize bioconversion processes to transform organic resources into high-quality nutrients, including proteins and lipids for livestock and pet nutrition, as well as organic fertilizers and bioenergy. Ynsect's innovative approach allows for large-scale insect farming and automation, making it a preferred partner for agri-food professionals, laboratories, and investors. Through its expertise, Ynsect aims to provide sustainable and premium nutrition solutions, addressing the growing demand for alternative protein sources in the agro-food and environmental biotech sectors.

Qualisteo

Venture Round in 2014
Qualisteo, a start-up company based in Nice specialised in smart grids company.

Cooltech Applications

Venture Round in 2013
Cooltech Applications specializes in innovative refrigeration systems utilizing magnetocaloric cooling technology, a concept rooted in 19th-century science. The company's solutions aim to replace conventional gas-based cooling systems found in home appliances, buildings, and transportation. By harnessing the magnetocaloric effect, Cooltech's systems provide a compression-less and gas-free alternative that is both energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. This approach allows users to adopt appliances that significantly reduce carbon footprints, promoting a more sustainable future in cooling technologies.

OpenField Technology

Private Equity Round in 2013
Openfield Technologies is a manufacturing firm specializing in micro sensors for down-hole applications in the oil and gas industry. OpenField Technology is breaking down the market standstill on harsh environment research and development to provide integrated sensor systems for the most demanding environments. Based on proprietary MEMS technology, the pressure and fluid property gauges outperform existing monitoring options with more accurate data and easy deployment with industry-standard equipment. Openfield Technologies was founded on 2011 and is headquartered in France.

Fermentalg

Series C in 2013
Fermentalg is an innovative company located in the Gironde region, specializing in the production of micro-algae for various industries, including agrifood, healthcare, and energy. The company focuses on industrial biotechnology to develop natural cooking oils, animal nutrition products, and chemicals derived from micro-algae. Through its commitment to sustainable practices, Fermentalg aims to establish itself as a leader in the micro-algae sector, providing eco-friendly alternatives to traditional products in these markets.

Ideol Offshore

Venture Round in 2013
Ideol is a global and pure player in floating foundations for offshore wind and has been engineering and accompanying floating offshore wind projects from conception to installation since 2010. Recipient of numerous innovation and entrepreneurship awards and recognized as one of the most promising cleantech companies, Ideol’s fully integrated team of over 60 experts and engineers has patented numerous innovations of which its globally acclaimed Damping Pool ®. A prestigious panel of international private and public investors have been supporting the company’s growth since its creation.

Cooltech Applications

Venture Round in 2013
Cooltech Applications specializes in innovative refrigeration systems utilizing magnetocaloric cooling technology, a concept rooted in 19th-century science. The company's solutions aim to replace conventional gas-based cooling systems found in home appliances, buildings, and transportation. By harnessing the magnetocaloric effect, Cooltech's systems provide a compression-less and gas-free alternative that is both energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. This approach allows users to adopt appliances that significantly reduce carbon footprints, promoting a more sustainable future in cooling technologies.

Aledia

Series A in 2013
Aledia develops and manufactures innovative light-emitting diodes based on a unique 3D architecture using gallium-nitride on-silicon microwires. The technology uses standard silicon wafers with diameters of 8 inches (200 mm) and existing CMOS wafer-fabrication processes and tools, enabling the production of LED chips at 25 percent of the cost of traditional planar LED chips. The process and tools help develop both mobile displays and microdisplays for AR/VR applications, enabling users to use them for direct-view displays such as for smartphones, smartwatches, tablets, and laptops. In 2011, Giorgio Anania, Philippe Gilet, and Xavier Hugon co-founded the Grenoble, Rhone-Alpes-based company.

McPhy

Venture Round in 2013
McPhy Energy is a french cleantech company which develops solid state hydrogen storage technology.

Naldeo Group

Acquisition in 2012
Naldeo Group is an engineering and consulting firm that specializes in water, waste, and energy services. Originally a spin-off of Pöyry France, the company focuses on providing comprehensive support to government entities and industries related to energy, waste management, and water resources. Naldeo Group offers a range of services that include design, engineering, and consultancy, addressing projects from initial stages through to construction and operation. By doing so, the firm helps clients implement precautionary measures to mitigate risks and ensure seamless workflow in large-scale projects, ultimately contributing to efforts aimed at controlling climate change.

iSTAR Medical

Private Equity Round in 2012
iSTAR Medical SA was created in 2010 as a spinout of Healionics Corporation with support from Belgium's Region Wallonne government. In 2011, iSTAR expanded to its new eco-friendly R&D and Manufacturing facility in CREALYS Scientific Park near Namur, Belgium. By 2012, iSTAR received ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 Quality Systems Certifications and achieved CE Mark approval of its first device - STARflo™ Glaucoma Implant.

SA Delta Recyclage

Acquisition in 2012
SA Delta Recyclage provides collection, sorting, and recycling of common industrial and domestic waste.
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