Demeter
Description
Demeter is a prominent French asset management company, headquartered in Paris, specializing in private equity and venture capital investments dedicated to the energy and ecological transition. Established in 2005, Demeter has grown to become a significant player in the sustainable investment landscape, managing approximately €1.2 billion (around $1.3 billion) in assets. Their investment philosophy is deeply rooted in fostering innovation and growth within sectors critical to environmental sustainability, encompassing areas such as renewable energy, clean technologies, sustainable agriculture, and circular economy solutions.
Investor Profile
Demeter has backed more than 83 startups, with 7 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 33 rounds, about 40% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series Unknown, Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in France, Germany, United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Manufacturing, Energy, Renewable Energy.
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $1.1M – $5.4M.
Stage Focus
- Series Unknown (34%)
- Seed (25%)
- Series A (22%)
- Series B (13%)
- Series C (2%)
- Private Equity (2%)
- Pre Seed (1%)
Country Focus
- France (89%)
- Germany (6%)
- United States (1%)
- Luxembourg (1%)
- Slovenia (1%)
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- Switzerland (1%)
Industry Focus
- Manufacturing
- Energy
- Renewable Energy
- Software
- Analytics
- Agtech
- Farming
- Biotechnology
- Agriculture
- Internet Of Things
Frequently Asked Questions
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