Unigrains

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Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

1960

AUM

$1 268 M

Location

Paris, Île-de-France, France

Investment Ticket

$50-100 m

Investment Stage

Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe Asia

ESG Focus

Impact investor
Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

Unigrains is an investment firm based in France, focused on the agri-food and agro-industry sectors. Established over 60 years ago, it is owned mainly by the French cereal profession (AGPB and AGPM). The firm is recognized for its strategic financial partnership and expertise within the sector, backing over 1,000 companies with a team of 29 specialists dedicated to the agri-food industry.

Unigrains invests in businesses at various stages of growth across 24 countries through direct and indirect investments. They manage approximately 1,268 million euros as of 2025. The firm uniquely positions itself as an independent investor with historical agricultural anchorage, providing long-term support and sectorial insights to the companies it partners with.

Notable investments by Unigrains include the Richel Group, a leader in agricultural greenhouse solutions, and Haricaman, a Spanish cereal-based food platform company. They are also involved with the Groupe Sarafruits, a specialist in premium frozen pastries, among others.

Industry

AgriTech HealthTech Agriculture Consumer Products Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services Industrial Real Estate

Contacts

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Jean Francois Laurain CEO
CEO
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Alfredo Cicognani Investment Director
Investment Director
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FAQs about Unigrains

Unigrains is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $50-100 m.
Unigrains is located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Unigrains was founded in 1960.
Unigrains invests in companies and startups in AgriTech, HealthTech, Agriculture, Consumer Products, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Healthcare Services, Industrial, Real Estate.
Unigrains invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Asia.
Unigrains invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
Unigrains usually invests $50-100 m on average.
Unigrains has around $1 268m assets under management.
Yes, Unigrains is impact investor.
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