Demeter Partners is a private equity and venture capital firm established in 2005 and headquartered in Paris, France, with additional offices in Spain and Germany. The firm specializes in investing in companies that contribute to the ecological transition, focusing on sectors such as clean technology, renewable energy, energy efficiency, and environmental services. Demeter Partners allocates capital to companies at various stages of development, including innovative startups, high-growth small and medium-sized enterprises, and infrastructure projects, typically investing between €0.5 million and €30 million. Its investment strategy emphasizes eco-industries, green technologies, and sectors aimed at preventing modern-day hazards, such as industrial accidents and health risks. The firm primarily targets mid-cap and small to medium-sized mature unlisted companies in Europe, particularly in France, but also considers opportunities in North America and globally. Demeter Partners usually takes minority stakes in its portfolio companies and seeks to participate actively by holding board seats.
General Partner, member of the management board, Head of Infrastructure
Olivier Dupont
Founding Partner
Assia Gaouar
Partner
Frédéric Gilbert
Partner and Member of the Investment Committee
Sophie Guesnerot
Founder, Managing Partner
Stephanie Hillard
Investment Director
Amaury Kalt
Investment Director
Adeline Kempf
Investment Director
Yann Lagalaye
General Partner
Benjamin Lamothe
Investment Manager
Olivier Masseran
Partner
Bernard Maître
Venture Partner
Quentin Mulaton
Investment Manager
Majdi Najah Ph.D
Investment Director
Jean Charles Scatena
Investment Director, Partner
Stéphane Villecroze
Managing Partner
Celine Charvin
Investment Director
Past deals in AgTech
AISPRID
Series A in 2025
AISPRID is a robotic company that manufactures autonomous robots for soft fruit picking.
Kapsera
Series A in 2024
Kapsera SAS, founded in 2018 and based in Paris, France, specializes in the manufacture of microbials-based biofertilizers and biopesticides. The company utilizes advanced biosourced and biodegradable formulation technologies, including microfluidics encapsulation, to produce monodisperse alginate capsules that are compatible with both farming equipment and various microorganisms. These microcapsules allow for the effective formulation and active release of beneficial microorganisms in agricultural settings, thus enhancing soil health and promoting sustainability. By bridging the gap between sustainability and productivity, Kapsera aims to support farmers in protecting agriculture, nurturing biodiversity, and improving overall agricultural practices.
Chouette
Venture Round in 2023
Chouette is a start-up focused on vine analysis, providing a vineyard monitoring tool tailored for winegrowers. The company has developed patented technology that includes an automated drone equipped with high-precision sensors and advanced image processing algorithms. This technology is designed to address challenges specific to wine-growing environments. Additionally, Chouette's agricultural artificial intelligence enhances the drone's autonomous capabilities, enabling it to analyze and detect disease symptoms in crops. This innovative approach aims to improve agricultural monitoring and assist clients in better managing their vineyards.
Hyperplan
Seed Round in 2023
Hyperplan is a SaaS company whose mission is to assist industrial companies in dealing with crop production's increasing volatility. Hyperplan is a live, real-time software platform for crop and harvest management for all crops.
Naïo Technologies
Series B in 2022
Naio Technologies develops and markets machines for agriculture and viticulture. It features electric tools for weeding, hoeing, and harvesting that help farmers collect and harvest their products. The company specializes in agriculture, AI, robotics, and Agtech. Naio Technologies was founded in 2011 and headquartered in Midi-Pyrenees, France.
Trapview
Series B in 2022
Trapview's vision is to create innovative solutions and services that help growers grow healthier food while protecting the environment. Trapview leverages AI to monitor pests and predict outbreaks, empowering farmers to reduce insecticide use, lower food chemical residues, cut production costs, and decrease CO2 emissions from crop protection, fostering sustainable farming practices.
Crop.Zone
Series A in 2022
Crop.Zone provides farmers with chemistry-free tools for weed control and harvest preparation. Its patented solution can replace a significant part of today’s synthetic herbicide use, providing a competitive alternative for weed management hence contributing to yield optimization and farm profitability, while contributing to sustainability goals. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Aachen, Germany.
Telaqua
Seed Round in 2022
Telaqua is a developer of an innovative irrigation technology platform focused on optimizing water consumption in agricultural practices. The platform utilizes advanced technologies to enhance water management by transmitting operational data, assessing the health of irrigation installations, and efficiently managing irrigation schedules. By detecting anomalies, the system enables farmers to ensure that each plant receives the appropriate amount of water tailored to specific sectors or crop types. This approach not only conserves water but also streamlines the irrigation process, ultimately saving time and resources for farmers.
Sencrop
Series B in 2022
Sencrop is an ag-tech startup that provides an in-field data platform to assist farmers in making informed agricultural decisions. The company designs and sells an integrated network of connected weather forecast solutions, which include sensors that measure key parameters such as rain, humidity, and wind speed. These sensors are designed to be affordable, durable, portable, and user-friendly, facilitating more efficient and sustainable farming practices. By collecting real-time data on soil humidity and temperature, Sencrop enables farmers to optimize their operations regarding pesticide application, seeding, and irrigation, ultimately helping to save time and resources in the field.
AISPRID
Venture Round in 2021
AISPRID is a robotic company that manufactures autonomous robots for soft fruit picking.
Jungle France
Seed Round in 2021
Jungle France is an AgTech company that engages in vertical farming and hydroponics. Jungle vertical farms are part of the sustainable solutions to modern agriculture's challenges by combining plant biology and technology. Jungle offers locally grown, pesticide-free plants at an affordable price all year round.
Jungle France
Series A in 2021
Jungle France is an AgTech company that engages in vertical farming and hydroponics. Jungle vertical farms are part of the sustainable solutions to modern agriculture's challenges by combining plant biology and technology. Jungle offers locally grown, pesticide-free plants at an affordable price all year round.
Naïo Technologies
Series A in 2020
Naio Technologies develops and markets machines for agriculture and viticulture. It features electric tools for weeding, hoeing, and harvesting that help farmers collect and harvest their products. The company specializes in agriculture, AI, robotics, and Agtech. Naio Technologies was founded in 2011 and headquartered in Midi-Pyrenees, France.
TIBOT Technologies
Seed Round in 2019
TIBOT Technologies SAS, established in 2016 and based in Cesson-Sévigné, France, specializes in designing and developing robotic solutions for poultry farming. The company focuses on enhancing the daily operations of poultry farmers through innovative technology. Its flagship products include Spoutnic, an assistant robot, and Spoutnic NAV, which autonomously scrapes, drinks, and feeds poultry. These robots are designed to improve animal welfare, increase hatching rates, and optimize working conditions for farmers, ultimately enhancing profitability in poultry operations. TIBOT Technologies aims to facilitate the poultry farming process by integrating automation and efficiency into traditional farming practices.
Kapsera
Seed Round in 2019
Kapsera SAS, founded in 2018 and based in Paris, France, specializes in the manufacture of microbials-based biofertilizers and biopesticides. The company utilizes advanced biosourced and biodegradable formulation technologies, including microfluidics encapsulation, to produce monodisperse alginate capsules that are compatible with both farming equipment and various microorganisms. These microcapsules allow for the effective formulation and active release of beneficial microorganisms in agricultural settings, thus enhancing soil health and promoting sustainability. By bridging the gap between sustainability and productivity, Kapsera aims to support farmers in protecting agriculture, nurturing biodiversity, and improving overall agricultural practices.
Sencrop
Series A in 2019
Sencrop is an ag-tech startup that provides an in-field data platform to assist farmers in making informed agricultural decisions. The company designs and sells an integrated network of connected weather forecast solutions, which include sensors that measure key parameters such as rain, humidity, and wind speed. These sensors are designed to be affordable, durable, portable, and user-friendly, facilitating more efficient and sustainable farming practices. By collecting real-time data on soil humidity and temperature, Sencrop enables farmers to optimize their operations regarding pesticide application, seeding, and irrigation, ultimately helping to save time and resources in the field.
Quanturi Oy
Venture Round in 2018
Quanturi Oy is a Finnish company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Espoo, specializing in continuous monitoring solutions for fermentable products. The company develops and markets connected objects and systems for data analysis, focusing on agricultural, forestry, and waste management sectors. Its product offerings include wireless monitoring systems for compost temperature, grain management, hay monitoring, and other industrial temperature applications. Quanturi Oy also sells its products online and has expanded its presence to several countries, including France, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, and Belgium.
Naïo Technologies
Venture Round in 2017
Naio Technologies develops and markets machines for agriculture and viticulture. It features electric tools for weeding, hoeing, and harvesting that help farmers collect and harvest their products. The company specializes in agriculture, AI, robotics, and Agtech. Naio Technologies was founded in 2011 and headquartered in Midi-Pyrenees, France.
Sencrop
Seed Round in 2017
Sencrop is an ag-tech startup that provides an in-field data platform to assist farmers in making informed agricultural decisions. The company designs and sells an integrated network of connected weather forecast solutions, which include sensors that measure key parameters such as rain, humidity, and wind speed. These sensors are designed to be affordable, durable, portable, and user-friendly, facilitating more efficient and sustainable farming practices. By collecting real-time data on soil humidity and temperature, Sencrop enables farmers to optimize their operations regarding pesticide application, seeding, and irrigation, ultimately helping to save time and resources in the field.
Ynsect
Series B in 2016
Ynsect is a biotech company based in Evry, France, specializing in the production and processing of insects for use in animal feed and non-food applications. Founded in 2011, the company operates insect production facilities that utilize bioconversion processes to transform organic resources into high-quality nutrients, including proteins and lipids for livestock and pet nutrition, as well as organic fertilizers and bioenergy. Ynsect's innovative approach allows for large-scale insect farming and automation, making it a preferred partner for agri-food professionals, laboratories, and investors. Through its expertise, Ynsect aims to provide sustainable and premium nutrition solutions, addressing the growing demand for alternative protein sources in the agro-food and environmental biotech sectors.
Ynsect
Series B in 2014
Ynsect is a biotech company based in Evry, France, specializing in the production and processing of insects for use in animal feed and non-food applications. Founded in 2011, the company operates insect production facilities that utilize bioconversion processes to transform organic resources into high-quality nutrients, including proteins and lipids for livestock and pet nutrition, as well as organic fertilizers and bioenergy. Ynsect's innovative approach allows for large-scale insect farming and automation, making it a preferred partner for agri-food professionals, laboratories, and investors. Through its expertise, Ynsect aims to provide sustainable and premium nutrition solutions, addressing the growing demand for alternative protein sources in the agro-food and environmental biotech sectors.
Agri-Espirit SAS
Venture Round in 2014
Agri-Espirit SAS, based in Strasbourg, France, specializes in providing software-enabled farm management solutions tailored for medium to large farms and cooperatives. Established in 2010, the company focuses on enhancing agricultural efficiency by analyzing and mapping operational processes, generating customized reports, and ensuring real-time access to relevant data for informed decision-making. Additionally, Agri-Espirit emphasizes continuous improvement processes, which include training programs for farm management and workers, thereby promoting sustainable agricultural practices through innovative technologies and systems.
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