Gaïago has completed a fundraising from Telos Impact, Crédit Mutuel Arkéa, Unexo and partner banks
June 2021 — Gaïago has completed a fundraising from Telos Impact, We Positive Invest – the social innovation fund of Crédit Mutuel Arkéa, Unexo – from Crédit Mutuel Group, A+, Bpifrance and partner banks.
Founded in 2014, Gaïago provides innovative solutions based on selective activation of microbiology, mainly in soil, but also in seeds and plants, to revitalize the agrosystems. The company has developed unique solutions, such as the first soil prebiotic. This product awakens and develops beneficial soil micro-organisms and hence generates numerous agronomic, nutritional and environmental benefits. The Gaïago products are currently distributed in eight countries in Europe. Gaïago, based in Saint Malo, France, aims to set up, with its partners, the revitalization of soils and agrosystems.
Our role in the transaction
Oaklins’ team in France acted as financial advisor to Gaïago in this transaction.
Jean-Pierre Princen
President, Gaïago
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