Advised by ADVISO PARTNERS, the transaction allowed RIVES CROISSANCE to enter the capital alongside the historic shareholders and 5 managers of the Group. The transaction also reflects MAISON MEDELYS’ ambition to continue its strong development with top Chefs in the restaurant industry.
Founded in 1987 by Florence HARDY, MAISON MEDELYS is a leading player in B2B distribution of gourmet, technical, and high-end products aimed at chefs in France and internationally. The Group benefits from a unique strategic positioning at the International Market of Rungis (Ile-de-France), the largest fresh produce market in the world reserved for professionals. With about thirty employees, the Group achieved a turnover of over €12 million in 2023.
Over the years, MAISON MEDELYS has grown by offering its clients products from major brands, sourced from short supply chains, as well as its own brands. These brands now enjoy strong recognition among chefs: MEDELYS ESPRIT DE QUALITE (historic brand offering rare products dedicated to chefs), ESSENTIELS CHEFS (essential kitchen products at the fairest price, dedicated to chefs), EPICERIE FLO (gourmet products developed with partner artisans, dedicated to retailers).
The Group offers a wide and deep range (+3,000 references across 5 high value-added product lines), enabling it to serve a diverse and fragmented client portfolio, including restaurants and hotels, wholesalers in France and internationally, as well as delicatessens.
Committed to customer satisfaction and pursuing ambitious environmental goals, MAISON MEDELYS provides a rare range of services: research and identification of new products, personalized sourcing locally and worldwide, integrated tri-temperature transport, etc.
With its new partnership with RIVES CROISSANCE and efficient structuring, MAISON MEDELYS aims to undertake a development project based on solid fundamentals, including the development of innovative new product lines such as Alternative Proteins and Non-Food, in a rapidly growing market. Management also plans to carry out targeted external growth focused on geographic expansion and extension of its product lines and brands.
The transaction was financed through a 100% firm commitment by BANQUE POPULAIRE RIVES DE PARIS based on moderate leverage. Syndication will take place in September.
Florence HARDY, Founder of MAISON MEDELYS
“We are delighted to welcome RIVES CROISSANCE alongside us to support our long-term projects while maintaining the values and DNA of MAISON MEDELYS. The meeting with Bruno WARNET and Virginie ROJO Y PINTO was decisive, sharing a strategic and common vision for the company. The involvement of employees already engaged in governance bodies reflects my commitment to valuing internal talent. These partnerships will support MAISON MEDELYS’ growth and innovation while strengthening our positions in the B2B gastronomy market. I write this new chapter with the same passion, determined to continue growing MAISON MEDELYS and its team. I approach the coming years with the same conviction, focusing on quality both in our products and services, and in our human relations with suppliers and clients.”
Bruno WARNET, Head of Investments at RIVES CROISSANCE
“We were impressed by the dynamism of the founding CEO, Florence HARDY, and her teams, by their ability to innovate, adapt to market changes, and optimize company management. They have made MAISON MEDELYS a unique specialized distributor at the heart of the Rungis MIN ecosystem. We are very happy to have been chosen to support them in this new phase to accelerate the Group’s growth.”
Guillaume CAPELLE, Managing Partners at ADVISO PARTNERS
“We had the pleasure of working with the founders of MAISON MEDELYS on the Group’s capital opening. This transaction attracted the interest of many financial investors. RIVES CROISSANCE demonstrated strong industry knowledge and close ties with agri-food distribution SMEs. Their positioning will enable sourcing external growth opportunities.”
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