Demeter
Demeter Partners is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Paris, France, founded in 2005. It focuses on investments that support the ecological transition, targeting companies across various stages of development, including seed, start-up, early-stage, and growth. The firm primarily invests in sectors such as eco-industries, eco-energies, green technology, and alternative energy resources. Specific areas of interest include water, air, and waste treatment, energy efficiency, and renewable energies, as well as infrastructure projects related to sustainable energy. Demeter typically invests between €0.5 million and €30 million in small to medium-sized enterprises and prefers to take minority stakes while seeking board representation in its portfolio companies. While the firm predominantly operates in Europe, particularly in France, it also explores opportunities in North America and other regions. Demeter is recognized as a significant player in the European private equity landscape, particularly following its merger with Emertec Gestion in 2016, which enhanced its focus on the energy transition and environmental sectors.
Verkor is a French industrial company set to amplify battery cell production.
See You Sun specializes in electric mobility and renewable energy solutions, focusing on the development of solar photovoltaic power plants for various sectors, including communities, industrial, commercial, and retail. The company's offerings encompass a range of features such as individual and collective self-consumption, power purchase agreements, energy storage, and infrastructure for electric vehicle and bicycle charging. Additionally, See You Sun provides self-service bicycle rentals and systems for rainwater harvesting and storage. Through these initiatives, the company aims to facilitate the generation of clean electricity, reduce dependence on conventional energy sources, and help customers lower their energy expenses.
BeFC Bioenzymatic Fuel Cells is a company based in Grenoble, France, founded in 2020, that specializes in developing eco-friendly energy solutions. The company focuses on creating paper-based, ultra-thin, flexible, and miniature bioenzymatic fuel cell systems designed for sustainable energy generation. These innovative devices provide a safer alternative to traditional button or coin cell batteries, which are often difficult to recycle and environmentally harmful. BeFC's technology aims to address the growing need for sustainable power sources in disposable medical and wearable devices, facilitating the advancement of single-use applications while minimizing ecological impact. Additionally, its fuel cells present new opportunities for low-power applications in health monitoring, logistics, and the Internet of Things (IoT).
ZE Energy SAS is an independent producer of renewable energy based in Paris, France. Established in 2019, the company focuses on developing, building, and operating hybrid solar power plants that integrate photovoltaic technology with energy storage capabilities. By equipping its plants with batteries to store solar energy generated during the day, ZE Energy offers a solution that enhances the efficiency of solar power while ensuring zero CO2 emissions. The company's commitment to sustainability also extends to marketing green energy, providing consumers access to clean energy alternatives. Through its initiatives, ZE Energy aims to contribute to the decarbonization of the planet.
Zeway is a developer of mobility solutions focused on promoting the use of electric scooters and mopeds in urban environments, particularly in Paris. The company operates on a subscription model that provides customers access to a network of battery-swapping stations, eliminating the inconvenience of charging. In addition to the vehicles, Zeway offers insurance, assistance, and maintenance services, ensuring a comprehensive and user-friendly experience for its customers. By facilitating the transition to electric mobility, Zeway aims to contribute to cleaner air and sustainable transportation options in the city.
Cityscoot SAS is a provider of self-service electric scooter rentals based in Paris, France, with operations extending to Nice, Milan, and Rome. Established in 2014, the company began its service in June 2016 with a fleet of 150 free-floating electric scooters in Paris, which has since expanded to 5,000 scooters across its operational cities. Users can locate available scooters via a mobile application, book them for free for the first 10 minutes, and unlock them using a four-digit code. Cityscoot differentiates itself by developing its own software and hardware technology, as well as maintaining its fleet with dedicated employees who use electric utility trucks for upkeep. The service also includes comprehensive insurance coverage to ensure a safe rental experience.
Proviridis is a provider of alternative technologies and fuels for vehicles. The company natural gas along with fast intelligent electric recharges and hydrogen stations for range extenders in order to provide an operational response to the economic and environmental requirements of transport professionals.
Pony is the first shared micro-mobility scheme to decentralise ownership of its vehicles, because they believe shared vehicles should belong to the people who use them. They let any of their users acquire & share their ponies, ensuring that the profits remain in the local economy.
Private Equity Round in 2016
Kemwatt SAS designs, develops, manufactures, and markets batteries with circulating electrolytes for application in stationary storage of electricity to facilitate the management of the network within the framework of renewable electrical production.
IES Synergy designs and manufactures power conversion solutions for the electric vehicle (EV) market. They provide onboard and external battery charging solutions for the consumer and industrial EV markets. Their solutions offer new answers to the electromobility challenge, providing compact and durable products for use in any outside environment, thanks to our unique proprietary high-frequency KEYWATT and ELIPS technologies.
IES Synergy was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Saint Aunès, France.
Spot something off? Help us improve by flagging any incorrect or outdated information. Just email us at
support@teaserclub.com. Your feedback is most welcome.