Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Quimper, Polaris develops, produces, and formulates high value-added nutritional oils derived from microalgae. Thanks to its unique expertise in lipochemistry, the Group transforms crude oils into very high-quality concentrates through proprietary technological know-how and complex processes comprising refining, purification, deodorization, concentration, and stabilization. Its know-how relies notably on its patented QualitySilver\u00ae and GreenSilver\u00ae technologies, deployed in its industrial site in La For\u00eat-Fouesnant. These proprietary technologies deliver unmatched product quality, combining high concentration levels, organoleptic properties, and oxidation resistance, a differentiating expertise mastered by very few players worldwide.<\/p>\n
As a pioneer in microalgae-derived oils, Polaris has established itself as a unique partner to players in the nutraceutical, infant nutrition, and cosmetics industries. The Group benefits from a strategic positioning in a resilient and dynamic market, supported by growing demand for high value-added ingredients. The Group serves a diversified portfolio of B2B industrial clients (including CDMOs, distributors, brands) and generates two-thirds of its revenue at export.<\/p>\n
Under the leadership of Dominique Taret (Chairman) and Louis-Marie Martin (Executive Director), and supported by its majority shareholder, Cerea Partners, the Group has achieved strong Sales growth in the recent years. Leveraging this momentum coupled with the R&D and industrial initiatives pursued to date, the Group aims to double in size within five years. To drive this new phase of development, the Management team will particularly benefit from Motion Equity Partners’ support to accelerate the Group’s international expansion, notably in the United States, further invest in innovation, and pursue external growth opportunities. On this occasion, as Polaris\u2019 historical shareholders, Cerea Partners, Seventure, and Picama are reinvesting alongside Motion Equity Partners.<\/p>\n
“A new development cycle is starting for Polaris, with strong ambitions in the United States and Asia, a high value-added R&D pipeline, and numerous external growth opportunities to capture. We are delighted to embark on this new journey with Motion Equity Partners, whose experience in supporting industrial companies through their international development is a major asset for this next stage of growth,”<\/em> said Dominique Taret and Louis-Marie Martin, Chairman and Executive Director of Polaris Group.<\/p>\n “We had identified Polaris a long time ago and have followed its development closely over the past several years. In doing so, we were particularly impressed by the quality of its strategic positioning, its leadership in microalgae-derived ingredients, its unique technological expertise, as well as its growth trajectory. Polaris operates in structurally attractive markets and possesses differentiating strengths that fit perfectly with our investment strategy. We are very excited to support Dominique Taret, Louis-Marie Martin, and the entire team through this new phase of development”,<\/em> said Patrick Eisenchteter, Managing Partner at Motion Equity Partners.<\/p>\n “We are proud to have supported Polaris in its transformation into a recognised player in microalgae-derived omega production, through an ambitious and sustainable growth strategy and are delighted with the excellent momentum that has been built. 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