AN INVESTOR DEDICATED TO FULL RESPECT
OF PLANET AND PEOPLE
of nature and people's long-term interests
Investment principles
Committed to a more responsible and profitable economy
Companies whose activity contributes to resolving environmental challenges…
Energy efficiency and transition, circular economy, recycling, air, water and soil quality, green chemistry, organic products, biodiversity, etc.
… or social challenges…
Education, training, employability, culture, services to vulnerable people, health, well-being, organic products, fair-trade, etc.
… and commit to an ESG business plan
Action plan to promote more responsible social, environmental and governance practices
Revenue above €800k
Strong profitable growth potential
Alter Equity partners with ambitious entrepreneurs, anchored in strong values to scale up their business
€1m - €10m
Minority or majority stakes
from €1m to €10m
IMPACT
Annual Revenue Growth*
of CO2 saved**
our entire portfolio in 2018
Portfolio
These companies are the ones changing the world
Ilek
100% renewable and french energy retailer
Recognized by the environmental NGO Greenpeace and by the French Environment & Energy Management Agency for its strong commitment for the energy transition, ilek is currently one of the only 3 french energy retailers sourcing exclusively from green producers (wind turbines, hydroelectric dams, solar panels and biogas farms).
Bo.Ho green
Natural cosmetics that respect the environment and health.
Already selling in Monoprix stores since 2016, the brand has been listed in La Vie Claire stores since 2018. The formulas are carefully made with organically farmed ingredients such as vegetable oils, waxes, vegetable extracts (apricot, shea butter, sunflower, corn, etc.) and processed following environmentally friendly practices and without GMOs, silicones or parabens.
NED Energie
Distribution of renewable energy equipment.
Solar panels, micro inverters, electrical panels, integration kits, heat pumps: the company provides its customers with renewable energy production solutions. NED brings real added value to its primary function as an equipment supplier by offering a complete range of services.
Nino Robotics
Mobility solutions for people with mobility difficulties.
Nino Robotics is committed to meeting the urban mobility needs of people in wheelchairs without forcing them to use a range of stigmatising medical products. "The design of a beautiful and original wheelchair creates self-esteem for its user. Self-esteem leads to higher morale. And a better morale has a positive effect on the person's overall health," explains Pierre Berdina, its founder.
Nino Robotics
Mobility solutions for people with mobility difficulties.
Nino Robotics is committed to meeting the urban mobility needs of people in wheelchairs without forcing them to use a range of stigmatising medical products. "The design of a beautiful and original wheelchair creates self-esteem for its user. Self-esteem leads to higher morale. And a better morale has a positive effect on the person's overall health," explains Pierre Berdina, its founder.
SEA
Tailor-made school education for athletes and sports enthusiasts.
The company provides a teaching model customized for young sports enthusiasts. Its model is based on good care and high standards, to foster children's development. A model based on individualized and constant support. Today, as a privileged school partner of sports training structures (French Tennis Federation, Figure Skating Federation, Judo, among others), SEA places academic success, sporting success and the child's personal development at the heart of its mission.
Innovafeed
A new source of protein from insect farming, mainly for farmed trout.
In less than three years, this biotechnology company has become the French champion in insect protein production. Co-founders Clément Ray, Bastien Oggeri, Aude Guo and Guillaume Gras received the Entrepreneur of the Year Award in the start-up category, North of France. Innovafeed has announced the establishment of its next production site in Nesle (Somme) in partnership with the industrial Tereos, industrial leader on the sugar and starch market.
Magic Makers
French pioneer in teaching children how to code.
The company gives children aged 6 to 15 the opportunity to come to grips with digital technology through innovative and fun teaching courses, inspired by the work of the MIT and Harvard. "Learning to code is a great educational opportunity, because digital technology is revolutionizing daily life today," says founder Claude Terosier.
Open Airlines
Software solutions for aircraft fuel efficiency.
This Toulouse-based clean-tech company, winner of the international Cleantech Open competition in Los Angeles in January 2018, has developed the best aircraft eco-piloting software. The software enables airlines to recommend best practices to their pilots to reduce kerosene consumption, hence CO2 emissions. The result: a fuel reduction of 2 to 5%.
Wild Code School
Adult training in web and mobile development with an excellent employability outcome.
Conducted over 5 months by professionals, this intensive training courses targets jobseekers and employees undergoing a career change, even if they do not have a diploma. "Our goal is to train Web and mobile developers while teaching them to adapt to the rapid evolution of these technologies," explains President Anna Stépanoff. "This training has enabled 87% of the students to find a job within six months after the course."
Green Creative
Expert in de-packing of bio-waste.
Their first machine, Flexidry, separates organic waste from its packaging. The separated organic substrate is of interest to farmers, anaerobic digestion plants and waste management companies. "We guarantee our customers less than 0.5% impurities," explains Lucile Noury, the CEO.
Behring
Behring is the reference in comfort, safe and eco-responsible hydration.
The company's innovation is based on three patents guaranteeing a pure, bacteria-free water. It eliminates clusters of bacteria that proliferate in stagnant waters. The system is instrumental in places where "hydration is essential and the precautionary principle is fully applied. Especially for the elderly. ", explains Grégoire Génot, the company's president.
Eficia
Building energy efficiency
The company has developed the first system in Europe "able to remotely control and optimize a building’s energy consumption in real-time, thus achieving energy savings with positive effects on the comfort and well-being of the occupants" explains Alric Marc, CEO.
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