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Mer Invest

Description

Mer Invest, a fund by Banque Populaire Grand Ouest and Crédit Maritime.

Investor Profile

Mer Invest has backed more than 2 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 50% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in France.
  • Strong thematic focus on Marine Technology, Operating Systems, Professional Services.
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (50%)
  • Seed (50%)

Country Focus

  • France (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Marine Technology
  • Operating Systems
  • Professional Services
  • Data Management
  • Information Technology
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Mer Invest frequently co-invest with?

PD
Europe, Pays de la Loire, France, Nantes
Co-Investments: 1
Sodero Gestion
Europe, Pays de la Loire, France, Nantes
Co-Investments: 1
AV
Europe, Pays de la Loire, France, Nantes
Co-Investments: 1
Swen Capital Partners
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 1
Bpifrance
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Maisons-alfort
Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Mer Invest?

Lisaqua

Nantes, Pays de la Loire, France

Lisaqua is developing an aquaculture system to grow prawns without antibiotics and with low environmental impact.

AgricultureAquacultureFarming
SeedOct 20, 2025
Amount Raised: $10,506,532
Ecomer data

Nantes, Pays de la Loire, France

Ecomer data integrated data collection and analysis solutions and innovative applications offer a wide range of functionalities.

Data ManagementInformation TechnologyMarine Technology
SeedMay 27, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,280,213
D-ICE Engineering

Nantes, Pays de la Loire, France

D-ICE Engineering is a deeptech company that specializes in dynamic positioning, hydrodynamics, marine energy, A-I, and system engineering.

Marine TechnologyOperating SystemsProfessional Services
Series AJul 24, 2024
Amount Raised: $6,507,105