Generis Capital

What is Generis Capital?

Generis Capital is a pioneering venture capital firm in France with a focus on environmental and social impact investing. Established over 12 years ago, the firm is authorized by the Financial Markets Authority and provides equity, quasi-equity, and bond financing to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Generis Capital Partners specializes in helping entrepreneurs succeed in their ventures. They created the first investment fund in 2011 dedicated to sharing and redistributing part of its profits for the benefit of business leaders' associations, Réseau Entreprendre, and a foundation, Fondation Entreprendre.

The investment thesis of Generis Capital combines financial returns with environmental and social impact. Their impact investing program commits to work with company executives on decarbonization of the economy, reducing sectoral environmental risks, employment, inclusion, parity, workplace well-being, and fair sharing and redistribution of value. The firm integrates sustainability indicators into its management process to anticipate sustainability risks and the potential impact of external events on investment returns.

Furthermore, they take into account the principal adverse impacts (PAI) in fund management. Generis Capital typically invests between €1 million and €5 million initially and can commit up to €10 million in a company.

Their aim is to foster the growth of small SMEs on their path to becoming mid-size companies (ETI). They maintain a daily focus on meeting the needs of SMEs by seeking innovative and responsible solutions that yield financial returns without compromising environmental and social values, as emphasized by their founder, Thibaut de Roux.

Generis Capital claims a significant contribution to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, substantial assets under management, numerous successful exits in growth capital and leveraged buyouts (LBO), a diverse portfolio, and a record of creating jobs. The firm's extensive track record and partnerships illustrate their trusted position in the investment community.