Unigrains - L’Investisseur-Partenaire des Entreprises de l’Agroalimentaire

The investor-

partner

of agri-food

and agro-industry

companies

The investor-partner of agri-food and agro-industry companies

As an active, responsible, long-term agri-food investor, Unigrains seeks positive contributions to agricultural transitions and future food systems.

« Unigrains is the legacy and heritage of visionary grain growers driven to invest in order to add value to agriculture productions and strengthen the essential link between agriculture and the agri-food industry. »

Who are we?

Created and majority owned by French grain growers (AGPB and AGPM), Unigrains supports the long-term development of agri-food companies of all sizes.

A financial and strategic partner of business leaders for more than 60 years, Unigrains has provided its expertise and added value to more than 1 000 companies and currently manages 964 million euros in equity capital.

Our vision

Together in building tomorrow’s food value chain

Farmers, Business Leaders and Investors committed to agri-food transitions

Our values

Our specificities

Agri-food specialist

Historic agricultural ties
Recognized sector expertise

Independent investor

Majority owned by French grain growers
Equity capital investor

Active partnership approach

Long-term commitment
Proactive in supporting growth projects

Commitment, ethics & integrity

Attentive to best practices in responsible investment

Key figures

60

Years of sectorial experience in private equity

+1000

Companies supported by the Group since creation

80

Participations currently in portfolio

25

Investors and research specialists dedicated to the agri-food sector

25

Countries where the Group is present via direct and indirect investments

€M 964

Of equity capital at 12/31/2023

€M 1200

Assets under management at 21/31/2023

10 to 20

Operations completed and ~€M 150 invested each year

Unigrains renews its support for Terres du Sud

Terres du Sud announces the subscription, on January 9th, 2024, by Sofiprotéol and Unigrains, to a long-term quasi-equity instrument. This operation is in continuity of the Group’s March 2022 refinancing and reaffirms the confidence of investors in the agricultural cooperative’s ‘Développeur de terroirs’ project.

Unigrains 2023 Highlights: +180 million euros invested

UNIGRAINS, the leading investor-partner for agri-food and agro-industry companies, is pleased to share its 2023 highlights +180 million euros invested Expanded European presence – France, Belgium, Italy, Spain and Portugal Acceleration of the CSR-ESG policy 75 million euros in realizations, strengthening Unigrains equity capital and to support new projects

Loyez Woessen evolves its shareholding and begins a new growth phase

Loyez Woessen, the French group specialized in the transformation and packaging of butter for large food retailers, has evolved its shareholding to welcome BNP Paribas Développement to its capital alongside Sénevé Capital, majority shareholder since 2017, Unigrains, invested since 2021 and its Management which have reinvested significantly.

Unigrains invests in CEE R. Schisler Packaging Solutions

CEE R. Schisler Packaging Solutions (« Schisler »), a family-owned mid-sized company specialized in the manufacturing and commercialization of paper-cardboard packaging for QSR brand owners, opened its capital to Unigrains and iXO Private Equity, on an equal basis, as part of a process managed by Messis Finance. This operation aims to accelerate the development of the company through...