Investment Summary

Motion Equity Partners, Omnes Capital and Cerea Partners Invest In Olmix

On October 28, 2020, private equity firms Motion Equity Partners, Omnes Capital and Cerea Partners invested in life science company Olmix

Investment Highlights
  • This is Motion Equity Partners’ 2nd, Omnes Capital’s 7th and Cerea Partners’ 1st transaction in the Life Science sector.
  • This is Motion Equity Partners’ 12th, Omnes Capital’s 115th and Cerea Partners’ 42nd transaction in France.

Investment Summary

Date 2020-10-28
Target Olmix
Sector Life Science
Investor(s) Motion Equity Partners
Omnes Capital
Cerea Partners
Deal Type Growth Capital

Target

Olmix

Brehan, France
Olmix is a global specialist in sea-based biotechnologies and green chemistry, producing solutions for the animal nutrition and health (Animal Care) and crop nutrition and health (Plant Care) markets from algae and other natural raw materials. Olmix was founded in 1995 and is based in Brehan, France.

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Investor(S) 3

Investor

Motion Equity Partners

Paris, France

Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2001
PE ASSETS 1.0B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Motion Equity Partners is a European private equity firm that targets large buyouts and turnaround situations valued up to €300 million. Broad areas of interest include consumer (leisure, retail, household and consumer goods, food/beverages), industrial (building materials, automotive, manufacturing, chemicals), business services (outsourced services, logistics and transportation, facilities management), and healthcare services and equipment. Motion prefers opportunities located in France, the UK, Germany, and Italy and looks to commit €20 to €80 per transaction. Motion Equity Partners was established in 2001 and is headquartered in Paris.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 36 of 44
Sector: Life Science M&A 2 of 4
Type: Growth Capital M&A Deals 2 of 2
Country: France M&A 12 of 20
Year: 2020 M&A 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-05-30 HolwegWeber Group

Molsheim, France

HolwegWeber Group is specialized in the design, development and assembly of solutions dedicated to the manufacturing of paper bags. HolwegWeber Group was founded in 1925 and is based in Molsheim, France.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-11-18 Altair

Wasquehal, France

Altair is a manufacturer and distributor of cleaning and home care products and household insecticides sold mainly through specialized channels. Altair was founded in 1946 and is based in Wasquehal, France.

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Investor

Omnes Capital

Paris, France

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2004
PE ASSETS 5.7B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Omnes Capital formerly known as Credit Agricole Private Equity (CAPE) is the investment arm of financial services group Credit Agricole. Omnes Capital looks to invest in a range of investment stages and transaction types, including LBO/expansion, venture capital, mezzanine, renewable energy, co-investment, infrastructure, and special situations. The Firm's LBO/expansion group looks to invest €25 to €80 million to support growth initiatives and buyouts of small and mid-cap businesses operating in a variety of industries. Omnes Capital generally invests in businesses operating in France and Italy. Omnes Capital's mezzanine area was formed in 2002 and looks to provide €5 to €30 million of junior capital to similar sized established businesses. In addition to Omnes Capital's traditional equity and subordinated debt investment arm, the Firm also invests in infrastructure projects as well as provides capital for distressed businesses with €10 to €150 million in revenue. Omnes Capital was formed in 2004 and is based in Paris.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 156 of 162
Sector: Life Science M&A 7 of 7
Type: Growth Capital M&A Deals 26 of 31
Country: France M&A 115 of 118
Year: 2020 M&A 7 of 9
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-10-07 Adents High-Tech International

Massy, France

Adents High-Tech International engages in design, development, and distribution of traceability solutions. Adents High-Tech International was founded in 2007 and is based in Massy, France.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-11-09 Power Capital Renewable Energy

Dublin, Ireland

Power Capital Renewable Energy is a solar firm focused on transforming the business from purely development into a fully integrated “Independent Power Producer”. The company will continue to acquire further assets in the market along with the continued development of its own pipeline over the coming years. Power Capital Renewable Energy is based in Dublin, Ireland.

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Investor

Cerea Partners

Neuilly sur Seine, France

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2004
PE ASSETS 1.5B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Cerea Partners is a specialist investment firm focused on investing in and providing finance to agriculture and related sustainable food businesses. Cerea primarily targets companies in Western Europe and looks to invest in companies valued between €20 and €500 million. Prospective transaction situations includes LBOs, LBIs, OBOs, and spin-offs. Cerea Partners was formed in 2004 and is based in Paris, France.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 52 of 73
Sector: Life Science M&A 1 of 3
Type: Growth Capital M&A Deals 2 of 7
Country: France M&A 42 of 59
Year: 2020 M&A 4 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-10-12 Kersia Group

Dinard, France

Kersia Group engages in biosecurity and food safety with value-added products and solutions to prevent diseases or contamination in both animals and humans at every stage of the food supply chain. Kersia Group was founded in 1985 and is based in Dinard, France.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-12-21 Signature Foods Belgium

Turnhout, Belgium

Signature Foods Belgium is a producer of chilled spreadable salads and convenience food. Signature Foods Belgium was founded in 2006 and is based in Turnhout, Belgium.

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