Cerea and Demeter Sign Merger Agreement to Form Demea Invest
Deal News | Jan 14, 2025 | Cerea Partners SASU
Cerea Partners and Demeter Investment Managers have signed a strategic agreement to merge, creating Demea Invest, a new leading player in private equity and private debt investments. This merger brings together Cerea's expertise in the agri-food value chain and Demeter's knowledge in energy and ecological transition. With a combined 2.8 billion in assets under management and a network of institutional investors, Demea Invest aims to double its assets by 2030, expanding across Europe and providing comprehensive financing solutions. The merger will leverage synergies to enhance financial performance and meet investor expectations. Approval from authorities and current investors is pending, with the merger's completion targeted for the first half of 2025.
Sectors
- Private Equity
- Sustainable Finance
Geography
- France – Cerea Partners and Demeter Investment Managers are based in France and plan to strengthen their regional presence there.
- Europe – The merger aims to expand its influence further into the European market, including new initiatives in Italy and the UK.
Industry
- Private Equity – The article discusses a merger in the private equity sector, focusing on investments in startups, SMEs, and mid-sized companies.
- Sustainable Finance – Demea Invest aims to focus on investments with sustainable growth and impact, as merged by firms specializing in energy and ecological transition.
Financials
- 2.8 billion – Current assets under management by the newly formed entity, Demea Invest.
- 5 billion – Targeted assets under management by 2030 for Demea Invest.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerea Partners SASU | Merging Company | Company | A private equity firm specializing in the agri-food value chain. |
| Demeter Investment Managers | Merging Company | Company | A private equity firm focusing on the energy and ecological transition. |
| Demea Invest | Merged Entity | Company | The new entity formed from the merger of Cerea Partners and Demeter Investment Managers. |
| Michel Chabanel | Management Board Member | Person | Part of the management board for Demea Invest. |
| Stéphane Villecroze | Management Board Member | Person | Part of the management board for Demea Invest. |
| Sophie Paturle | Management Board Member | Person | Part of the management board for Demea Invest. |
| Fabrice Vidal | Management Board Member | Person | Part of the management board for Demea Invest. |
| Antoine Troesch | Management Board Member | Person | Part of the management board for Demea Invest. |