Natixis Partners advised Gimv on its acquisition of a majority stake in Groupe Cap Vert

Natixis Partners advised Gimv on its acquisition of a majority stake in Groupe Cap Vert, France’s leading multi-specialist provider of tree and vegetation critical management services, from Ambienta, in partnership with Eric Girot and the management team. The transaction is intended to support Cap Vert’s next phase of development by accelerating its organic growth, strengthening its multi-specialist expertise, and consolidating its market position in France and across Europe.

Founded in 1984, Cap Vert is France’s leading multi-specialist provider of tree and vegetation critical management services. The Group is renowned for its technical expertise and unique portfolio of specialist services, including urban and peri-urban tree pruning, vegetation management around critical infrastructure, ecological engineering, landscape development and maintenance, as well as irrigation and fountain systems. With a nationwide footprint supported by a dense network of nearly 60 branches, the Group serves a diverse client base comprising local authorities, infrastructure operators and private-sector customers.

Backed by Ambienta since December 2021 and under the leadership of Eric Girot, the Group’s CEO, Cap Vert has become a leading player in its market. Generating nearly EUR 180 million in revenue, driven by strong organic growth, the Group now employs more than 1,200 people. It has also completed more than 18 strategic acquisitions, enabling it to broaden its service offering and expand its geographic footprint across France, establishing itself as one of the sector’s leading consolidation platforms.

Gimv’s investment alongside Eric Girot and the management team will equip Cap Vert with the capital, expertise and strategic support required to accelerate its development in France and across Europe, while further strengthening its local footprint and organizational capabilities. The Group intends to continue consolidating its market and expanding its portfolio of specialist services and innovative solutions that support the environmental transition of local communities and territories.