'We'll share everything' – merged VC giants to focus on adaptation and climate
14 jan. 2025
18:28
There’s a new impact investment company in town. On Tuesday, Impact Loop broke the news that French heavyweight VCs Demeter IM and Cerea Partners were merging to form a fresh company, Demea Invest. Now, its Managing Partner Stéphane Villecroze speaks exclusively to Impact Loop about:
→ How the merger came about
→ Demea Invest’s combined vision moving forward
→ The secret behind the company’s name
→ How the merger came about
→ Demea Invest’s combined vision moving forward
→ The secret behind the company’s name
Demea Invest’s arrival has already made waves across Europe’s impact scene – especially in Paris, where the new venture is based. France’s investment ecosystem is thriving, with major players like Mirova and Alter Equity leading the charge, alongside rising stars such as Serena and Daphni.
As the new kid on the block, Demea Invest brings together two established French heavyweights: Demeter IM and Cerea Partners. Both are already well-known in European impact investing, each managing around €1.5 billion in assets. Demeter has long focused on energy and ecological transitions, while Ce...