Our strategy
Growth capital specialist
in France and Europe
Unigrains invests directly as a minority shareholder in the agri-food and agro-industry sector since 1963.
Unigrains builds partnerships based on an industrial approach, rather than considering purely financial criteria.
Scope of intervention
Minority stakes
In the framework of strengthening equity (organic growth and
or acquisitions), and reorganizing shareholder structure (buying minority stakes, asset optimization).
€M 1 - €M 100 tickets
Unit investments between €M 1 and €M 100 in equity and quasi-equity
Possibility of co-investment alongside other partners
Flexibility
Supporting companies of all sizes and in line with the calendar and constraints of their projects
Modalities adapted to the company’s requirements (shares, convertible bonds, subscription warrants)
Long term investor
Long term partner
Mutual approach and strong partnership based on trust to develop an common strategic plan
Our direct presence in Europe
France
Dedicated investment team of 19 people.
More than 1 000 companies supported since 1963.
More than 1 000 companies supported since 1963.
Italy
Milan-based, dedicated investment team of 3 people
4 investments already completed
Launch of a Fund open to third parties
4 investments already completed
Launch of a Fund open to third parties
Spain
Partnership with a local private equity player
Two investments already completed
Two investments already completed
Northern Europe
A dedicated specialist in sourcing
A network of local partners
A network of local partners
An investor in specialized funds
In France, Unigrains is the sponsor of Céréa Partenaire funds. Created by Unigrains in 2004 and authorized by the French Financial Market Authority, Céréa Partenaire manages third- party funds in buyout, mezzaning financing and private debt. Relying on Unigrains’ expertise in the agri-food and agro-industry sectors, these funds (1.3bn raised since 2004) offer financial solutions to dynamic SMEs in agrobusiness and associated sectors.
Mezzanine
Buyout
Private Debt
Outside of Europe, Unigrains invests in funds specialized in the agri-food and agro-industry sectors in growing regions
our presence in emerging markets
Brazil
$M 175 in 2013
$M 300 in 216
7 investments
Buyout and growth capital
$M 300 in 216
7 investments
Buyout and growth capital
Africa
$M 245 in 2012
$€ 122 in 2018
8 investments
Growth capital and mezzanine
$€ 122 in 2018
8 investments
Growth capital and mezzanine
India
$M 40 in 2011
8 investments
Growth capital
8 investments
Growth capital
Morocco
$M 25 in 2005
3 investments, 1 exit
Growth capital
3 investments, 1 exit
Growth capital
Innovation: Identify, support and accompany
the leaders of tomorrow
Unigrains maintains a technological and sectorial watch through investments in venture capital funds, in order to provide our partner companies with the latest in innovation and major trends that will guide the agri-food sector tomorrow.
Investments in venture funds
Sofinnova
Green Seed Funds & IB1
Renewable chemistry
industrial biotechnologies
Demeter
Emertec V
Agtech, eco-technologies,
green chemistry
Seventure
Health for Life
Nutrition and micro-biotics
health
Finistere
Finistere II
Agtech
Investments in innovative companies
Investments alongside our industrial partners in innovative projects
Improve
Plant-based proteins
Vegeplast
Biodegradable biomaterials
BioAmber
Green chemistry
Futuros
Cellulose-based biofuels
Support for leading initiatives in innovation
La Ferme Digitale
Association Chimie du Végétal
Pôle de compétitivité IAR
AroParisTech, entrepreneurial path
International reach
Unigrains supports its partners in their reflection on international development opportunities. The objective is to contribute to value creation, to develop our sector expertise and to promote the success of cross-border operations.
Unigrains pursues its international development strategy in Europe and around the world by exploring investment opportunities in high-potential geographic areas to support our partners in addressing the major issues facing the agri-food industry tomorrow.
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