Sophie Lebreuilly Targets Major Expansion with New Investment
Deal News | Jan 03, 2025 | Cerea Partners SASU
Boulangeries Sophie Lebreuilly, under the guidance of its founders Sophie and Olivier Lebreuilly, is embarking on an ambitious expansion plan facilitated by a capital restructuring and increased equity support. This initiative is led by FrenchFood Capital and Cerea Partners, which are now the majority shareholders. Established in 2014, the chain has expanded from Hauts-de-France to a national presence, known for its distinctive warm, quality-focused bakery environments. FrenchFood Capital, who has been involved since 2020, had significantly contributed to multiplying the number of outlets from 16 to 80 and revenues to 70 million euros. The expansion strategy includes surpassing 100 outlets by the end of 2025. Commitment to ESG initiatives remains central, with achievements in sustainable wheat sourcing, job creation in rural areas, and social development projects. Key management figures from FrenchFood Capital and Cerea Partners express confidence in the development plan’s robust structure to enhance the company further.
Sectors
- Food & Beverage
- Private Equity
Geography
- France – The activities and expansion of Boulangeries Sophie Lebreuilly are centered in France, with heavy emphasis on the national development and origin in Hauts-de-France.
Industry
- Food & Beverage – The article focuses on Boulangeries Sophie Lebreuilly's operations in the bakery sector, highlighting its growth and role as a modern bakery-patisserie business.
- Private Equity – Involvement of private equity firms such as Cerea Partners and FrenchFood Capital in the expansion strategy of Boulangeries Sophie Lebreuilly.
Financials
- 13.6M € to 70M € – Revenue growth from 16 to 80 stores and 13.6M to 70M € since partnership with FrenchFood Capital.
- 80 to 100+ – Planned store expansion by the end of 2025.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sophie Lebreuilly | Target Company | Company | A bakery chain founded by Sophie and Olivier Lebreuilly, undergoing major expansion with new investment. |
| FrenchFood Capital | Investor | Company | A historical shareholder since 2020 and leader in the current capital restructuring and equity reinforcement. |
| Cerea Partners | Investor | Company | New investor becoming a key majority shareholder alongside FrenchFood Capital in Sophie Lebreuilly’s growth initiative. |
| Sofiprotol | Investor | Company | Part of the consortium supporting Sophie Lebreuilly’s expansion. |
| Epope Gestion | Investor | Company | Participating investor in the capital restructuring for Sophie Lebreuilly. |
| IRD | Investor | Company | Participating investor supporting Boulangeries Sophie Lebreuilly’s expansion. |
| NextStage | Investor | Company | Investor participating in the funding round for Sophie Lebreuilly. |
| Finorpa | Investor | Company | Part of the investment group aiding Sophie Lebreuilly’s nationwide expansion. |
| Olivier Lebreuilly | President | People | Co-founder and President of Boulangeries Sophie Lebreuilly. |
| Lucas Vuillemin | Partner | People | Partner at FrenchFood Capital overseeing the investment in Sophie Lebreuilly. |
| Antoine Peyronnet | Partner and Deputy General Manager | People | Partner and Deputy General Manager at Cerea Partners involved in the Sophie Lebreuilly investment. |