Unigrains

Unigrains is a French private equity firm established in 1963, specializing in investments in the agribusiness sector. Based in Paris, the firm focuses primarily on agri-food and ag-tech companies, both within France and globally. Unigrains offers specialized financing through direct minority investments and dedicated funds, supporting the growth and development of businesses in the agribusiness industry.

Florence Alin

Investment Director

Julien Becquet

Investment Manager

Didier Bosc

Director of Strategy and Added Value

Virginie Boutrouille

Investment Manager

Pascal Bridier

Investment Director

Alfredo Cicognani

Investment Director - Unigrains Italia

Vincent Destieu

Director of International Investments

Anabelle Gerbal

Investment Manager

Florian Jacques

Investment Director

Jean-Philippe Luce

Investment Manager

Stefano Masini

Investment Director - Unigrains Italia

François-Xavier Masson

Investment Manager

Nicolas Mulle

Investment Director

Francesco Orazi

CEO - Unigrains Italia

Romain Pinpernet

Investment Director

Fabrice Queniat

Investment Manager

Maxime Vandoni

CEO

Past deals in Agriculture

Innatis Group

Private Equity Round in 2020
Innatis Group, established in 1954 and located in Ecouflant, France, focuses on the production, packaging, and marketing of a variety of fruits, including apples, pears, summer fruits, oranges, and kiwis. The company owns orchards and is dedicated to providing customers with fruits rich in vitamins and minerals. Through its operations, Innatis Group aims to deliver high-quality fruit products to meet consumer demand.

Cristal Union

Private Equity Round in 2019
Cristal Union is an agro-industrial cooperative group which is among the leading European producers of sugar and alcohol.

Caussade Semences Group

Private Equity Round in 2019
Caussade Semences Group specializes in the production and marketing of field seeds. This includes corn, sunflower, rapeseed, straw cereals, soybeans as well as other forage, protein, and plant cover crops that are adapted to every combination of soil and climate conditions and the new agro-environmental requirements of the agriculture industry.

Bioline AgroSciences

Private Equity Round in 2018
Bioline AgroSciences Ltd produces and markets a wide range of invertebrate biological control organisms which are used for control of insect pests in a variety of crops.

Armbruster

Private Equity Round in 2018
Armbruster is a company engaged in the collection and trading of various cereals, including corn, wheat, and barley. In addition to its core trading activities, Armbruster provides farming management services specifically tailored for agricultural and wine farms. The company offers advisory services to farmers on plant health, helping them to enhance productivity and profitability. Furthermore, Armbruster distributes a range of products, including wine products, fertilizers, plant health solutions, trellising equipment, and harvesting articles for grape cultivation and winemaking. Through these services and products, Armbruster aims to support farmers in achieving better farming practices and outcomes.

Ocealia

Venture Round in 2017
Océalia in the diversity of its productions, plant crops, livestock, viticulture, our Group also carries various subsidiaries: garden centers, long-distance transport, production and marketing of popcorn, bottling and marketing of local wines, cognac and pineau , animal feed. With its values,

Axereal

Private Equity Round in 2017
Axéréal est un groupe agro-industriel de 4000 collaborateurs présents dans 13 pays (France, Belgique, Royaume Uni, Irlande, Ethiopie, Inde, Algérie, Bulgarie, Croatie, Hongrie, Roumanie, Serbie, Slovaquie). 350 métiers, 6 branches : Métiers du grain, Meunerie, Malterie, Négoce international, Nutrition animale et Activités spécialisées.

Groupe Sica Atlantique

Venture Round in 2017
Groupe Sica Atlantique, founded in 1957 and based in La Rochelle, France, specializes in logistics services for liquids, powdered products, and agricultural supplies. The company focuses on facilitating the transportation of goods from factories to fulfillment warehouses, primarily at ports. By managing the logistics of various agricultural products and other regional supplies, Groupe Sica Atlantique ensures that clients can safely and efficiently handle their goods during transit.

Vegafruits

Venture Round in 2017
Vegafruits is a cooperative specializing in Mirabelle de Lorraine. It brings together more than 200 producers, 600 hectares of orchards, and a production capacity of around 8,000 tonnes of fruit per year. It was founded in 1991 and is based in Saint-Nicolas-de-Port, France.

DE SANGOSSE

Private Equity Round in 2017
The DE SANGOSSE Group and its collaborators cultivate their know-how in the fields of plant protection and nutrition, seeds, pest control, garden and green spaces.At the same time designer, manufacturer & supplier in key activities as in niche markets, present on all continents, DE SANGOSSE adapts to the needs of each of its customers.

Arterris

Private Equity Round in 2016
Arterris is a French agricultural cooperative that operates primarily in the Occitanie and Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur regions. It unites over 25,000 farmers who possess diverse expertise derived from various regional and cultural backgrounds. The cooperative specializes in animal processing, particularly focusing on sheep, and also provides essential services such as fodder supply, grain trading, cereal seed distribution, and cereal processing. By covering a broad geographical area, from the Mediterranean shores to the Garonne plains, Arterris supports its members in developing and diversifying their agricultural operations effectively.

Deleplanque

Private Equity Round in 2016
Deleplanque is a privately held company that produces and distributes a range of seeds, mainly for sugar beets, cereals and rapeseed.

Terrena

Private Equity Round in 2016
Terrena is the third French agricultural and agrifood cooperative (behind InVivo and Sodiaal) and the 14th worldwide cooperative . The Group gathers over 22,000 farmers and 2 million hectares of agricultural lands. Terrena operates in more than 400 sites in France and 63 agrifood locations in Europe.

Compagnie Fruitiere

Private Equity Round in 2015
Compagnie Fruitiere producer in Europe and as well as the major fruit producer in the Africa-Caribbean-Pacific region, specialised in the production, transport and distribution of fruit and vegetables.. It produces, transports, ripens and markets more than 900,000 tonnes of fruit and vegetables, including 750,000 tonnes of bananas in Europe and throughout the world.

Agrial

Private Equity Round in 2014
Agrial is one of the leading French agricultural and food-processing cooperative groups. It now comprises 14,000 farmer members and is expanding its food-processing activities into Europe, Africa and the United States.

Vivescia

Venture Round in 2014
Vivescia is an international agricultural cooperative based in France, established in 2005, focused on the production and processing of cereals. The organization brings together 12,000 farmers, collectively harvesting approximately 4 million tonnes of crops. Vivescia operates primarily in the farming and food sectors, offering agri-industrial primary processing services. It specializes in the production and distribution of flour and frozen bakery products, while also facilitating the transportation and marketing of arable crops. As a non-profit organization, Vivescia is dedicated to supporting its member farmers and enhancing the agricultural supply chain.

Groupe CAPL

Private Equity Round in 2014
Groupe CAPL operates in the agricultural sector, focusing on serving regional farmers through a comprehensive range of services. The company is involved in the collection, supply, and sale of agricultural products, supported by a network of over 60 technical sales representatives and 45 operational sites. With a consolidated turnover of 100 million euros and a workforce exceeding 400 employees, Groupe CAPL has established itself as a significant player in its territory. Additionally, the company provides training, advice, and support in areas such as irrigation, integrated pest management, and biological purification, helping farmers to enhance productivity while ensuring safety in their operations.

Sénalia

Venture Round in 2014
Senalia provides port storage and logistics services. It operates the largest grain and agro-industrial port terminals in the port of Rouen, with a total capacity of over 800,000 tonnes. In 2015/16, Sénalia handled more than 8.5 million Tons. The loading of ships, a historical profession alone represents 5.2 million tons. Sénalia relies on its members, who represent nearly 60% of the French cereal collection, and on a solid financial structure to develop its services both for the export of cereals and for the processing of agricultural products.

Cap Seine

Private Equity Round in 2014
Cap Seine is a manufacturer and distributor of agricultural products.

Sill Entreprises

Private Equity Round in 2014
Sill Entreprises is a family-run agro-food company based in Plouvien, France, specializing in the production of dairy products, fruit juices, soups, and frozen ready meals. The company combines traditional methods with innovative practices to deliver high-quality food products. With a focus on international markets, Sill Entreprises aims to cater to diverse consumer needs while maintaining a commitment to natural ingredients and sustainability in its offerings.

Noriap

Private Equity Round in 2014
NORIAP S.C.A., an agricultural cooperative group, producing seeds, crops, and animal feed. The company was incorporated in 1984 and is based in Boves, France.

Triskalia

Private Equity Round in 2013
Triskalia is a agricultural and agri-food cooperative in Brittany, supports farmers in the development of their profession and enhances their production.

Sevépi

Private Equity Round in 2013
Sevépi is an agricultural cooperative located in Pacy-sur-Eure, France, specializing in organic farming. The company adheres to ISO 9001 certified procedures to ensure the production of non-genetically modified crops and produce. In addition to its farming operations, Sevépi provides a comprehensive array of agricultural products, including seeds, fertilizers, crop protection products, livestock feed, and agricultural equipment. This diverse product offering supports sustainable farming practices and contributes to the cooperative's commitment to quality and environmental responsibility.

Advitam Group

Private Equity Round in 2012
Advitam Group, based in Saint-Laurent-Blangy, France, operates in the agricultural sector by providing a range of services and products aimed at enhancing agricultural practices. The group is involved in the distribution of grains and agricultural machinery, as well as the production and distribution of various agricultural products. Founded in 1989 and further expanded in 2005, Advitam Group focuses on agricultural trade services and aims to deliver technical innovations that promote sustainable production for farmers. By facilitating access to essential agricultural supplies, the group supports farmers in improving their productivity and sustainability.

Dauphinoise Group

Private Equity Round in 2012
Dauphinoise Group engages in the production and distribution of seeds, grains and other related agricultural products.

Eurial

Private Equity Round in 2012
Eurial is a dairy company based in Nantes, France, focused on the collection and processing of milk from both traditional and organic sources, including cow's and goat's milk. The company specializes in producing a variety of dairy products, notably cheese, which is tailored for both industrial use and direct consumption. Eurial's products are distributed through various channels, including hypermarkets, supermarkets, restaurants, catering services, wholesalers, and manufacturers, ensuring a broad reach to consumers.

Coopérative Capel Bovidoc

Private Equity Round in 2012
Capel is an agricultural production and breeding cooperative that uses all the skills of its employees to promote their productions.The Capel Group reflects the diversity of productions and expectations of its territory through areas of activity: an animal production division: palmipede, cattle, sheep, and pork, a distribution division: agricultural professionals and the general public The Group Capel cooperative.

Limagrain

Private Equity Round in 2011
Limagrain, an international cooperative group created and directed by French farmers, moves agriculture forward to meet food challenges. As a creator and producer of plant and cereal varieties, the Group markets field seeds, vegetable seeds and cereal products intended for farmers, growers, home gardeners and for agri-food industrialists and consumers.

Ecovegetal

Venture Round in 2009
Ecovegetal, founded in 2000 and located in Broué, France, specializes in the development and installation of vegetal roofing and permeable surfaces. The company is recognized for its expertise in creating green roofs, permeable parking lots, and planted terraces, particularly in areas prone to drought. By focusing on the revegetation of roofs and soil stabilization, including equestrian surfaces, Ecovegetal aims to enhance urban environments while promoting sustainability. Its services enable clients to conserve water, recycle materials, and reduce waste, contributing to a more harmonious integration of buildings with nature.

Oceol

Venture Round in 2006
Oceol offers multi-agricultural products designed to promote efficiency in crop cultivation. Its products include grain, raw tobacco, seeds, animal feeds, and the production of bioethanol that are distributed in the wholesale market, enabling clients to get agricultural raw materials at an affordable rate. It was founded in 2006 and is based in Montardon, France.

RAGT Semences SAS

Private Equity Round in 2001
RAGT Semences SAS produces and sells grains and seeds to farms for farming and breeding applications in Europe.

Cooperl

Private Equity Round in 1995
Cooperl Atlantic Arc is a French food company that specializes in pig production. Cooperl was born in 1966 from the association of 24 breeders from the region of Lamballe, in Brittany, under cooperative status.

MAS Seeds

Venture Round in 1991
MAS Seeds specializes in the production of high-quality seeds and sustainable farming solutions for farmers around the world. MAS Seeds is the subsidiary of MAÏSADOUR Group in South-West France and one of the leading hybrid seed companies in Europe. With 70-year experience in the seed business, today, MAS Seeds is structured around three professions: hybrid breeding (maize, sunflower, and oilseed rape), seed production, and commercialization.
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