AURIS Finance assisted Mycophyto in identifying its strategic industrial partner, resulting in the entry of the Le Gouessant Cooperative into its share capital as part of a €16 million overall fundraising round. This transaction, carried out with the support of Innovacom, BNP Paribas, and the Deep Tech 2030 Fund managed by Bpifrance, and with the participation of CDG Invest and Noshaq, enables Mycophyto to strengthen its industrial development and consolidate its distribution across France.
Mycophyto: Innovating for Sustainable Agriculture
Mycophyto is positioned as a leading player in biological solutions for sustainable agriculture. The company develops products based on mycorrhizal fungi to improve soil health, enhance crop resilience, and optimize agronomic performance. In the context of agroecological transition, Mycophyto is pursuing an ambitious industrial development plan, including the creation of a production facility, to meet growing demand from both vegetable crops and large-scale plant production.
The Strategic Role of the Le Gouessant Cooperative
The entry of the Le Gouessant Cooperative, a major industrial player in animal nutrition in France, provides essential industrial and logistical partnership. The cooperative also becomes a key distribution channel for Mycophyto solutions in the Grand Ouest region, enabling rapid and efficient deployment to farms and agribusiness players. This partnership combines capital, distribution, and industrial expertise, giving Mycophyto the ability to scale its products while ensuring market availability and quality.
A Structured Fundraising
The €16 million fundraising round brings together both private and institutional investors:
- Innovacom and BNP Paribas, providing strategic and financial support.
- The Deep Tech 2030 Fund, managed by Bpifrance as part of the France 2030 program.
- Complementary investors such as CDG Invest and Noshaq, contributing expertise and networks.
This financing structure secures industrial development and strengthens the distribution of biological solutions while reinforcing the company’s sustainable business model.
The Role of AURIS Finance
In this transaction, AURIS Finance acted as strategic advisor to Mycophyto, supporting the company in identifying and selecting the most suitable industrial partner. The team notably:
- Analyzed the market and identified compatible industrial players.
- Advised Mycophyto on positioning and partnership structuring.
- Led negotiations with the Le Gouessant Cooperative to safeguard the company’s interests.
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A Strategic Consolidation for Sustainable Agriculture
The entry of Le Gouessant into the share capital enables Mycophyto to:
- Strengthen its distribution in the Grand Ouest region.
- Accelerate the industrial scaling of its products.
- Support the agroecological transition with effective and reliable biological solutions.
In a market where innovation and industrial efficiency are key, this operation demonstrates how combining industrial, financial, and strategic partners enables innovative companies to grow in a structured and sustainable way.
Testimonials
– Justine Lipuma, CEO and Co-Founder of Mycophyto
“With the Le Gouessant Cooperative joining our capital, we bring innovation even closer to the field. This partnership sends a strong signal: a sector mobilizing to provide farmers with practical solutions to economic and climate challenges. Thanks to the involvement of players like AURIS Finance, facilitating connections between industrial partners, large groups, and startups, we are scaling up while staying close to the needs of farms.”
– Emeric Bastid, Agri-food Expert at AURIS Finance
“Our role was to identify the most suitable industrial partner for Mycophyto and secure negotiations that maximize the company’s value. This transaction perfectly illustrates how targeted advisory support can facilitate the industrial and commercial growth of an innovative startup.”
