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Eiffel Investment Group

22 rue de Marignan, Paris, Île-de-France, 75008, France

Overview

Eiffel Investment Group is a portfolio manager with €4 billion assets under management*. Eiffel’s investor base consists of large institutional investors (insurance companies, mutual funds, pension funds, banks, large family offices, public investors) as well as individual investors via retail distribution channels. Backed by the Impala group founded by entrepreneur Jacques Veyrat, Eiffel Investment Group leverages its strong corporate expertise particularly in the field of energy transition, but also in the health, agri-food, and information & communication technology sectors. Eiffel finances companies and their assets through four main strategies: private debt, private equity, energy transition infrastructure, and listed equities and credit. Eiffel Investment Group’s mission is to invest for a sustainable world. Its investment strategies aim to generate not only a strong financial performance but also positive and measurable social and environmental impacts. The Eiffel Investment Group has brought together a team of around 80 talented professionals based mainly in France (Paris) but also in The Netherlands (Amsterdam) and in the USA (New York). * early 2022, including uncalled commitments.

Total investments
17
Lead investments
10
Investments · 12mo
3
Active investors
9
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Investment portfolio

  • Svea Solar Utility

    Led · Debt Financing · Jun 2026

    Svea Solar Utility is described as Sweden’s largest solar energy company and focuses on utility-scale solar and energy storage assets. The company has 220 MW currently in operation and under construction and is delivering the country’s largest solar park, a 120 MW project slated for completion before year-end. Svea Solar Utility aims to expand its portfolio to over 2 GW within five years. The recent financing of up to 2 billion kronor from Eiffel Investment Group and Arkéa Asset Management will fund development, construction and operation of new projects. CEO Pieter Godderis stated the financing strengthens the company’s foundation and supports long-term stability for its PPA partners. The article does not disclose revenue figures or prior funding rounds.

  • Decade Energy

    Led · Equity · Apr 2026

    Decade Energy develops integrated, zero-CapEx energy infrastructure for logistics depots, combining new grid connections, battery energy storage systems (BESS), EV charging, solar PV and software to optimise energy use. The company finances and operates distributed site-level assets to overcome grid constraints and long connection lead times that hinder truck electrification. It pursues a distributed portfolio approach across many depots to increase long-term asset value and enable predictable rental income while allowing BESS participation in energy markets. Decade Energy has completed over 1,500 depot electrification feasibility studies, advanced more than 100 projects (over 500MW under development), and holds a pipeline of 50 projects slated to begin construction in 2026. With the recent €22M financing, the company plans both a France-focused BESS deployment program and continued development of its energy optimisation software, truck charging and PV products, and international expansion.

  • Acuvi

    Led · Equity · Aug 2025

    Acuvi's core product is built on piezo technology that converts electrical energy into motion in microscopic motors used to steer surgical robots, produce semiconductor chips and enable high‑precision optical instruments. The company manufactures its key components in Uppsala and supplies major customers in semiconductors, diagnostics and robotics. In Q2 2025 Acuvi reported sales of SEK47 million (up from SEK43 million year‑over‑year), a gross margin of 65%, and EBITDA before depreciation rising from SEK8 million to SEK12 million (a 25% margin). Management forecasts full‑year EBITDA of SEK52–55 million (about a 70% increase) and the board has raised long‑term financial targets to a 25–30% EBITDA margin and profits above SEK85 million by 2027. To accelerate growth Acuvi has taken financing actions and is expanding its go‑to‑market footprint. It recently opened a sales office in San Jose and plans market entries in Tokyo and Germany in 2026, while pursuing organic growth and possible acquisitions. The company has also secured large orders, including an automation contract projected to generate SEK100–150 million over coming years.

  • OpenAirlines

    Led · Equity · Nov 2024

    OpenAirlines develops SkyBreathe, a digital environmental performance management SaaS that uses machine learning and AI to analyse more than 15 million flights and guide pilots and ground crews. Its software typically reduces fuel consumption by 3–5% per flight and delivers 10x–15x returns on investment for clients. More than 70 airlines, including Air France, Korean Air, EasyJet, JetBlue, flyDubai, IndiGo and DHL, use its technology. The company reported €10 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) in 2024. Headquartered in Toulouse, OpenAirlines also operates offices in the United States, Canada and Hong Kong. Management says the firm will pursue bolt-on acquisitions to broaden its product and service range and position itself as a market aggregator. The stated aim is to combine operating performance with environmental engagement to help build a more sustainable aviation industry. OpenAirlines develops eco-flying software aimed at optimizing flight operations to save fuel and managing crews and fleets. Its flagship product, SkyBreathe® is installed on more than 26 airlines, including Atlas Air, Cebu Pacific, Flydubai, Hop!, Icelandair, Royal Air Maroc, Transavia, Volotea, Wow and Malaysia Airlines. The company also offers CrewIntelligence™ and CrewPad™ for crew management and OptiFleet™ for fleet management. Today SkyBreathe is used by pilots before or after flights; OpenAirlines plans to accelerate development toward real-time use in the cockpit. The company is led by founder and CEO Alexandre Feray. The recent funding will be used to speed SkyBreathe’s development and cockpit integration.

  • IsyBuy

    Led · Equity · Jul 2024

    iSYBUY offers a cloud Source-to-Pay solution that centralizes, automates and optimizes procurement from supplier sourcing and tenders to order placement and invoice approval. The platform automates invoice verification, produces procurement KPIs, and enforces configurable business rules to reduce administrative work and ensure regulatory and ESG compliance. iSYBUY integrates with partners and ERP vendors (examples cited include PEERSGROUP, KPMG, AXYS, KAORA PARTNERS, SAGE X3, CEGEDIM and YOOZ) to support deployments. The company was founded in 2016 by Mélanie Lehoux and today serves more than 100 ETIs. It grew activity by 70% in 2023 and currently generates about 10% of its revenue from the Benelux, Spain and Switzerland. iSYBUY plans to use new funding to double headcount to roughly 60 employees and to hire marketing, commercial, IT, consultants, Customer Success Managers and support staff while accelerating international expansion.

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