Demeter

Demeter Partners, established in 2005, is a Paris-based private equity and venture capital firm specializing in investments that drive the ecological transition. It focuses on seed, growth, and infrastructure capital, primarily in Europe, with a significant portion in France. The firm invests in companies across various sectors, including eco-industries, eco-energies, green technology, business services, IT services, and cleantech infrastructure. Its investment size typically ranges from €0.5 million to €30 million, with a preference for minority stakes and board seats in portfolio companies. Demeter Partners aims to support innovative startups, high-growth SMEs, and infrastructure projects, often in syndication with other funds.

Thomas Beaugendre

Investment Manager

Thomas Beaugendre

Investment Manager

Grégory Besson-Moreau

Partner

Marie Bolognini

Investment Manager

Olivier Bordelanne

Partner

Cyrille Cabaret

Partner

Marie Cartet

Investment Manager

Marie Cartet

Investment Manager

Céline Charvin

Investment Director

Stéphanie Chretien

Partner

Lionel Cormier

Managing Partner

Julien Coudy

Partner

Gonzague Dejouany

Partner

Christophe Desrumaux

Partner

Geoffroy Dubus

Partner

Olivier Dupont

Founding Partner and Vice Chairman

Assia Gaouar

Partner

Frédéric Gilbert

Partner and Member of the Investment Committee

Sophie Guesnerot

Founder, Managing Partner

Stephanie Hillard

Investment Director

Amaury Kalt

Investment Director

Amaury Kalt

Investment Director

Adeline Kempf

Investment Director

Eric Marty

Managing Partner

Olivier Masseran

Partner

Bernard Maître

Venture Partner

Quentin Mulaton

Investment Manager

Quentin Mulaton

Investment Manager

Majdi Najah Ph.D

Investment Director

Jérôme Petitjean

Partner, Infrastructure

Jean Charles Scatena

Investment Director, Partner

Jean-Charles Scatena

Partner, Co-Chief Financial and Chief Operations Officer

Holger Schragmann

Partner

Louis Truchon-Bartes

Investment Manager

Olivier Usureau

Partner

Stéphane Villecroze

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Celine Charvin

Investment Director

Past deals in Paris

Kapsera

Series A in 2024
Kapsera SAS is a Paris-based company established in 2018 that specializes in the production of microbial-based biofertilizers and biopesticides. The company focuses on sustainable agriculture by leveraging innovative bio-sourced and biodegradable formulation technologies. Kapsera develops advanced microfluidics encapsulation techniques to create monodisperse alginate capsules, which are designed to be compatible with farming equipment and beneficial microorganisms. This technology allows for the effective formulation and active release of beneficial microorganisms in agricultural settings, thereby enhancing soil health, protecting crops, and promoting biodiversity. By bridging sustainability and productivity, Kapsera aims to provide farmers with effective solutions that support environmentally friendly agricultural practices.

Zeway

Series B in 2023
Zeway is a company focused on providing sustainable mobility solutions by promoting the use of electric scooters and mopeds in urban environments. It operates on a subscription model that grants users access to a network of battery-swapping stations, effectively eliminating the inconvenience of charging. In addition to facilitating easy access to electric vehicles, Zeway offers insurance, assistance, and maintenance services, supporting customers in their daily commutes within Paris while contributing to reduced air pollution.

Geoflex

Series A in 2023
Geoflex is a pioneering cloud service operator specializing in advanced GPS and GNSS applications, achieving positioning accuracy within 4 centimeters across various domains, including land, sea, and air. Founded in 2012 by Romain Legros, the company is headquartered near Paris, France, and leverages a unique alliance with the French space agency CNES, which has developed a robust portfolio of technology patents over the past decade. Geoflex's innovative hypergeolocation system serves a diverse range of clients, including those in the transportation sector, such as trains, cars, vessels, drones, and smartphones. By enhancing the accuracy, integrity, and continuity of global navigation, Geoflex enables its clients to optimize critical business processes through precise positioning and enriched data streams. The company's experienced team brings over 30 years of expertise in GPS and GNSS technologies, solidifying Geoflex's position as a leader in the satellite positioning industry.

Outsight

Series B in 2022
Outsight SA is a technology company based in Paris, France, established in 2019. It specializes in developing innovative 3D Semantic Camera technology that integrates spatial intelligence solutions to perceive and understand environments in three dimensions. This technology utilizes 3D LiDAR data to track and digitize the motion of people and vehicles in various settings, including transportation hubs such as airports and train stations, as well as sports venues and industrial sites. Outsight's products provide clients with accurate and anonymous spatial intelligence data, enabling them to enhance operational efficiency, improve visitor experiences, and bolster safety and security measures in their environments.

Opendatasoft

Venture Round in 2022
OpenDataSoft provides a comprehensive data-sharing platform that enables organizations to publish, manage, visualize, and share their data effectively. The company's software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution serves as a centralized hub, allowing users to access and analyze data in various formats. By facilitating data publishing and application programming interface management, OpenDataSoft empowers teams to create engaging digital experiences and fosters collaboration through data reuse. The platform aims to accelerate digital transformation, enhance operational efficiency, and help organizations derive value from their data by promoting a culture of sharing and accessibility.

Zeway

Seed Round in 2020
Zeway is a company focused on providing sustainable mobility solutions by promoting the use of electric scooters and mopeds in urban environments. It operates on a subscription model that grants users access to a network of battery-swapping stations, effectively eliminating the inconvenience of charging. In addition to facilitating easy access to electric vehicles, Zeway offers insurance, assistance, and maintenance services, supporting customers in their daily commutes within Paris while contributing to reduced air pollution.

Cityscoot

Venture Round in 2020
Cityscoot SAS is a company that offers self-service electric scooter rentals in major cities including Paris, Nice, Milan, and Rome. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Paris, the company began its operations with 150 free-floating electric scooters in June 2016 and has since expanded its fleet to approximately 5,000 scooters. Users can conveniently book a scooter through the Cityscoot app, where they can identify available scooters nearby, reserve one for free for ten minutes, and unlock it using a four-digit code. The service includes comprehensive insurance coverage to ensure safe rentals. Cityscoot distinguishes itself by developing its own software and hardware technology and maintains its fleet through dedicated employees who ensure the scooters are in good condition using electric utility trucks.

Outsight

Seed Round in 2019
Outsight SA is a technology company based in Paris, France, established in 2019. It specializes in developing innovative 3D Semantic Camera technology that integrates spatial intelligence solutions to perceive and understand environments in three dimensions. This technology utilizes 3D LiDAR data to track and digitize the motion of people and vehicles in various settings, including transportation hubs such as airports and train stations, as well as sports venues and industrial sites. Outsight's products provide clients with accurate and anonymous spatial intelligence data, enabling them to enhance operational efficiency, improve visitor experiences, and bolster safety and security measures in their environments.

Hesus

Series B in 2019
Hesus is a provider of pollution and waste management services focused on helping public works contractors effectively manage contaminated and inert building sites. The company specializes in treating polluted waste generated during construction, offering services such as repairing drainage, addressing poly-contamination, and managing polluted soils. Additionally, Hesus facilitates the removal and recovery of soil, excavated materials, and construction waste, while also delivering processed soils and materials to site managers and contractors. By partnering with Paris Est University and its "Geo-Environment" Master program, Hesus aims to enhance its innovative tools and contribute to knowledge in the fields of site management and environmental protection, ensuring that its services promote sustainability and mitigate pollution.

Kapsera

Seed Round in 2019
Kapsera SAS is a Paris-based company established in 2018 that specializes in the production of microbial-based biofertilizers and biopesticides. The company focuses on sustainable agriculture by leveraging innovative bio-sourced and biodegradable formulation technologies. Kapsera develops advanced microfluidics encapsulation techniques to create monodisperse alginate capsules, which are designed to be compatible with farming equipment and beneficial microorganisms. This technology allows for the effective formulation and active release of beneficial microorganisms in agricultural settings, thereby enhancing soil health, protecting crops, and promoting biodiversity. By bridging sustainability and productivity, Kapsera aims to provide farmers with effective solutions that support environmentally friendly agricultural practices.

Geoflex

Venture Round in 2018
Geoflex is a pioneering cloud service operator specializing in advanced GPS and GNSS applications, achieving positioning accuracy within 4 centimeters across various domains, including land, sea, and air. Founded in 2012 by Romain Legros, the company is headquartered near Paris, France, and leverages a unique alliance with the French space agency CNES, which has developed a robust portfolio of technology patents over the past decade. Geoflex's innovative hypergeolocation system serves a diverse range of clients, including those in the transportation sector, such as trains, cars, vessels, drones, and smartphones. By enhancing the accuracy, integrity, and continuity of global navigation, Geoflex enables its clients to optimize critical business processes through precise positioning and enriched data streams. The company's experienced team brings over 30 years of expertise in GPS and GNSS technologies, solidifying Geoflex's position as a leader in the satellite positioning industry.
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