Cerea Partners and Demeter Combine Forces to Create Demea Invest
Deal News | Jan 15, 2025 | Goodwin
Cerea Partners and Demeter Investment Managers have merged to create Demea Invest, leveraging a pooled 2.8 billion in assets and a team of 66 employees. The merger targets a central goal of doubling assets under management over the next five years, reflecting a strategic strengthening in the agri-food sectors, energy, and ecological transition investments. Legal consultation was provided by Goodwin's Paris office, emphasizing corporate strategy and fund formation.
Sectors
- Private Equity
- Venture Capital
- Agri-Food
- Energy and Ecological Transition
Geography
- France – Both Cerea Partners and Demeter are based in Paris, and the merger aims to boost investment with a focus likely rooted in French or European markets.
- Europe – Demeter is described as a major European player, indicating a broader geographical reach for the combined entity.
Industry
- Private Equity – The formation of Demea Invest through the merger of private equity firm Cerea Partners and venture capital-focused Demeter.
- Venture Capital – Demeter’s involvement as a major player in venture capital highlights the relevance of this industry.
- Agri-Food – Cerea Partners specialize in investments in the agri-food industries, influencing the new entity's strategic direction.
- Energy and Ecological Transition – Demeter's focus on infrastructure for energy and ecological transition informs a significant part of Demea Invest's investment strategy.
Financials
- 2.8 billion – Combined assets under management targeted by the newly formed entity, Demea Invest.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerea Partners | Merging Party | Company | A private equity firm specializing in agri-food industry investments. |
| Demeter Investment Managers | Merging Party | Company | A European venture capital and private equity firm focused on energy and ecological infrastructure. |
| Demea Invest | Target Company | Company | The new entity formed from the merger of Cerea Partners and Demeter Investment Managers. |
| Goodwin | Legal Advisor | Company | Provided corporate and fund formation advice for the merger. |
| Thomas Maitrejean | Legal Team Member | Person | Part of Goodwin's team advising on corporate aspects. |
| Thomas Dupont-Sentilles | Legal Team Member | Person | Part of Goodwin's team advising on corporate aspects. |
| Sonia Sassi | Legal Team Member | Person | Part of Goodwin's team advising on corporate aspects. |
| Ornella Youkharibache | Legal Team Member | Person | Part of Goodwin's team advising on corporate aspects. |
| Sarah Michel | Legal Team Member | Person | Part of Goodwin's team advising on fund formation aspects. |