Meridiam
Impact investorParis · 31 people tracked
Also known as MERIDIAM INFRASTRUCTURE NORTH AMERICA CORPORATION
Investment thesis
Meridiam invests in transformational public infrastructure over the long term, guided by a mission aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. It focuses on building resilient communities, tackling climate change and protecting the environment, spanning sustainable mobility, critical public services, innovative low-carbon solutions and green impact SMEs. As a Benefit Corporation and asset manager, the firm believes responsible investing can drive economic growth and improve people's lives for future generations.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 25, 2026.
Team · 31 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 2 of 2 portfolio companiesAdvanced Manufacturing ×1Cleantech ×1Energy ×1FoodTech ×1
HQs:France×2
Investments · 2 tracked
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FoodTech
Co-investorsKima Ventures
Verkor produces low-carbon lithium-ion battery cells for the European electric mobility market, operating a Gigafactory in Dunkirk (Bourbourg) with an initial capacity of 16 GWh per year.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechEnergyGrenoble, FR
Christophe Mille(Founder)Benoit Lemaignan(Founder)in
Co-investorsEIT InnoEnergySE VenturesEQT Ventures
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 12
as of Nov 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meridiam Infrastructure North America IV, L.P.LPs: Employees' Retirement System of Rhode Island | 2024 | — | — | 0.90x | 0.00x |
| Meridiam Sustainable Infrastructure Europe IVLPs: Maine Public Employees Retirement System, Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System | 2021 | — | — | 1.11x | 0.12x |
| Meridiam Infrastructure N.A. IIILPs: Maine Public Employees Retirement System | 2017 | — | 12.7% | 1.45x | 0.11x |
| Meridiam Infrastructure North America Fund IIILPs: Empire State Development – New York Ventures, Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System | 2017 | — | — | 1.44x | 0.03x |
| Meridiam Infrastructure Europe III SLPLPs: Maine Public Employees Retirement System | 2016 | — | 11.1% | 1.54x | 0.27x |
| Meridiam Infrastructure Europe III SLP INLPs: Maine Public Employees Retirement System | 2016 | — | -6.5% | 0.90x | 0.20x |
| Meridiam Infrastructure (SCA)LPs: Maine Public Employees Retirement System | 2015 | — | 10.1% | 1.56x | 0.37x |
| Meridiam Infrastructure (SCA) B SharesLPs: Maine Public Employees Retirement System | 2015 | — | 58.7% | — | 84.27x |
| Meridiam Infrastructure Europe II (SCA)LPs: Maine Public Employees Retirement System | 2015 | — | 8.9% | 1.70x | 0.58x |
| Meridiam Infrastructure Europe II B SharesLPs: Maine Public Employees Retirement System | 2015 | — | 92.5% | — | 52.55x |
| Meridiam Infrastructure N.A. IILPs: Maine Public Employees Retirement System | 2015 | — | 19.4% | 3.16x | 0.51x |
| Meridiam Infrastructure North America Fund IVLPs: West Yorkshire Pension Fund | — | — | — | 0.79x | 0.00x |
Source: public limited-partner disclosures (CalPERS, CalSTRS). Net IRR / TVPI / DPI as reported by the limited partner; a fund's early-year IRR is an interim estimate (J-curve).
Frequently asked questions
- What sectors does Meridiam focus on?
- Meridiam focuses on Cleantech, Climate Tech, Digital Health, EdTech, Energy, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, Mobility & Transportation.
- Where is Meridiam located?
- Meridiam is headquartered in Paris, FR.
- Does Meridiam lead rounds?
- Meridiam typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamRomain Limouzin - MERIDIAM, Président du comité de suivi LISEA - YouTube
LISEA - Concessionnaire de la LGV SEA Tours-Bordeaux · Romain Limouzin
Intervention de Romain Limouzin MERIDIAM, Président du comité de suivi LISEA - BILAN SEA - YouTube
LISEA - Concessionnaire de la LGV SEA Tours-Bordeaux · Romain Limouzin
AVIOINTERVIEW: Thierry Déau, Chairman & CEO Meridiam, owner of Sofia Airport's operator SOF Connect - YouTube
AVIOFORUM · Thierry Déau
Meridiam Chief Strategy Officer Marie Lam-Frendo on 'What is Strategic Competition? - YouTube
WoodrowWilsonCenter · Marie Lam-Frendo
Mr. Thierry Déau, Chairman & CEO, Meridiam for WAIPA's Affiliate Session during WEF - YouTube
WAIPA org · Thierry Déau
Thierry Déau, président-directeur général de Meridiam - #EntreprisesEnAction - YouTube
Institut de l'Entreprise · Thierry Déau
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