Sofiproteol

Sofiproteol SA, a subsidiary of Avril, is a private equity investment firm based in Paris, France, founded in 1983. The company operates primarily in the agribusiness and food sectors, focusing on investments in agriculture supplies, animal products, and food processing. Sofiproteol invests through minority equity stakes in businesses within the protein and oilseed industries. Additionally, it manages a diverse portfolio of assets, which includes bonds and certificates of deposits. Through its strategic investments, Sofiproteol aims to support the growth of its portfolio companies while contributing to the overall development of the agrifood sector.

Violaine Grison

Associate Director

Alexandre Schanne

Investment Manager

9 past transactions

Ceva Santé Animale

Private Equity Round in 2025
Ceva Santé Animale S.A. specializes in the research, development, production, and marketing of veterinary pharmaceuticals and vaccines for both companion and farm animals. The company provides a diverse range of products, including treatments for behavior, cardiology, nephrology, dermatology, locomotion, parasitology, and reproduction management for companion animals. For farm animals, Ceva offers anti-infective products, vaccines, and reproductive management solutions for cattle, sheep, goats, swine, and poultry. Additionally, the company has developed tools such as the Ceva Lung Program, a mobile application that helps manage lung health in livestock. Established in 1988 and headquartered in Libourne, France, Ceva operates pharmaceutical and research facilities in various countries, including Canada, Brazil, Italy, Hungary, the United States, Japan, Mexico, China, and Canada. The company is actively involved in global welfare initiatives, collaborating with local organizations to enhance animal health and welfare.

Biobest

Private Equity Round in 2023
Biobest N.V. is a company that develops and supplies natural crop care systems, focusing on bumblebee pollination and sustainable crop management. It offers a range of products, including biological pollination solutions like bumblebees, biological control products such as beneficial insects, mites, nematodes, and biopesticides. Additionally, Biobest provides monitoring and scouting tools, including sticky traps, pheromone traps, and lures, designed to assist growers in managing pests. The company also supplies various supporting products, including food supplements for predatory bugs, nutritional supplements based on pollen, foliar fertilizers, and tools for pest detection. Founded in 1987 and based in Westerlo, Belgium, Biobest operates through distributors both domestically and internationally, supported by a network of subsidiaries and production sites. The company is dedicated to providing technical advisory and support services to enhance crop care practices.

Fromagerie Delin

Venture Round in 2021
Fromagerie Delin is a producer of processed milk products specializing in a variety of dairy offerings, including white cheeses and yogurts. The company provides a diverse selection of regional cheeses, such as fromage frais and fromage blanc, as well as various yogurt products. By focusing on local supplies, Fromagerie Delin aims to deliver quality dairy options to consumers, enhancing their access to authentic and fresh products.

Sodiaal

Private Equity Round in 2021
Sodiaal is a dairy cooperative that focuses on producing a diverse range of dairy products for consumers across Europe. It processes members' milk production into various offerings, including liquid milk, cheese, butter, fresh dairy products, milk powder, and whey powders. The cooperative is committed to using fresh ingredients, providing consumers with options such as flavored, vitaminized, lactose-free, and concentrated milk. By valorizing its members' milk and supporting local farms, Sodiaal plays a significant role in boosting local economies while ensuring a comprehensive supply of quality dairy products.

Ceva Santé Animale

Venture Round in 2020
Ceva Santé Animale S.A. specializes in the research, development, production, and marketing of veterinary pharmaceuticals and vaccines for both companion and farm animals. The company provides a diverse range of products, including treatments for behavior, cardiology, nephrology, dermatology, locomotion, parasitology, and reproduction management for companion animals. For farm animals, Ceva offers anti-infective products, vaccines, and reproductive management solutions for cattle, sheep, goats, swine, and poultry. Additionally, the company has developed tools such as the Ceva Lung Program, a mobile application that helps manage lung health in livestock. Established in 1988 and headquartered in Libourne, France, Ceva operates pharmaceutical and research facilities in various countries, including Canada, Brazil, Italy, Hungary, the United States, Japan, Mexico, China, and Canada. The company is actively involved in global welfare initiatives, collaborating with local organizations to enhance animal health and welfare.

Arterris

Private Equity Round in 2016
Arterris is a French agricultural cooperative operating primarily in the Occitanie and Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur regions. It unites over 25,000 farmers, leveraging their diverse expertise and regional backgrounds. The cooperative specializes in animal processing, particularly focusing on sheep, and also engages in various agricultural activities, including the supply of fodder, grain trading, and cereal seed processing. By covering a territory from the Mediterranean shores to the Garonne plains, Arterris provides its members with vital support for the development and diversification of their agricultural operations.

La Triskalia

Private Equity Round in 2013
La Triskalia is an agricultural and agri-food cooperative based in Brittany, dedicated to supporting farmers in their professional development and enhancing their production capabilities. The cooperative engages in processing and marketing agricultural products, while also providing advisory services related to economic and environmental matters. Through its various initiatives, La Triskalia aims to foster sustainable agricultural practices and improve the overall efficiency and viability of its member farmers.

Dauphinoise Group

Private Equity Round in 2012
Dauphinoise Group engages in the production and distribution of seeds, grains and other related agricultural products.

Eurial

Private Equity Round in 2012
Eurial GIE is a dairy company based in Nantes, France, specializing in the collection of both traditional and organically farmed cow's and goat's milk. The company processes this milk into a variety of dairy products, including cheese and specialty ingredients, catering to a diverse clientele that ranges from hypermarkets and supermarkets to restaurants, caterers, wholesalers, and individual consumers. Eurial focuses on growth markets both in France and internationally, offering products designed for both industrial and direct consumption.
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