Demeter
Private equityParis · Seed–Late Stage · 11 people tracked
Investment thesis
Demea Invest is an independent thematic investment platform formed in 2025 through the merger of Demeter Investment Managers (as Demea Sustainable Investment) and Cerea Partners. It supports startups, SMEs and mid-caps across agriculture, agri-food, energy and the ecological transition, offering a full range of private equity services including equity, infrastructure and debt financing through dedicated teams and funds. With more than 20 years of experience, it emphasises sustainable and responsible investment, backing companies and projects working toward energy and ecological transition. It is a signatory of responsible investment and diversity initiatives including PRI, CDP and gender-parity charters.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 11 people
from public directoriesInvestments · 1 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathReal estate technology company formed from the merger of two proptech pioneers.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Demeter invest at?
- Demeter invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is Demeter's typical check size?
- Demeter typically writes checks of $1.1M – $32.4M.
- What sectors does Demeter focus on?
- Demeter focuses on AgTech, Circular Economy, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Energy, FoodTech, Impact & Social Good, PropTech.
- Where is Demeter located?
- Demeter is headquartered in Paris, FR.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
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