Alter Equity

The firm invests in European companies with revenues above €1m whose activities contribute to resolving environmental or social challenges, with investment tickets of €4m-€20m. All portfolio companies must commit to an ESG business plan and demonstrate strong profitable growth potential.

Check Size

$4M - $20M

Stages

Growth, Late Stage

Focus Areas

Climate Cleantech, Energy, Edtech

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Investment Thesis

Alter Equity is committed to ‘positive impact finance,’ supporting only virtuous companies that give back more to the community than they take. The firm combines the pursuit of positive social and environmental impact with attractive financial returns, proving that responsibility can coexist with profitability. They describe themselves as pioneers of a ‘third way’ towards responsible capitalism, established as the first investment fund in France and Europe to use the term ‘positive impact finance.’

What Sets Them Apart

First French and European investment fund to use the term 'positive impact finance' (since 2007)
First to mandate carbon footprint assessments for all portfolio holdings as part of a decarbonization approach
First French investor to demand equity access for all employees in the non-listed sector
33% of Fund I holdings led by women (vs 12% French startup average in 2023) - described as 'the best result in French private equity'
8.9 million tons of CO2 saved by portfolio companies - 'the best environmental impact result in French private equity in relation to invested amounts'
Focus on 'Tech for Good' - funding disruptive innovation projects alongside traditional impact investing
Organized annual progress reviews for all portfolio employees as foundation of responsible management