Firm at a glance
Cerea Partners is a platform private equity firm founded in 2004, per its own website [S1]. The firm reports approximately €1.5 billion in assets under management and €2.2 billion raised since inception as of January 2025 [S1].
What they buy
Based on publicly disclosed transactions, Cerea Partners appears to concentrate on European food and beverage businesses, including restaurant chains, food manufacturing, and agribusiness operations [S1]. The firm’s recent activity also extends into adjacent sectors such as professional hygiene and logistics services [S1]. The transaction pattern suggests a focus on established businesses within the food value chain and related operational sectors.
Portfolio
Public sources as of January 2025 identify the following recent acquisitions, though a comprehensive portfolio list was not available:
**Food & Beverage**
* Peppe Pizza (Gruppo PEPPE), acquired June 2026 [S1]
* Vincent Guerlais, acquired 2026 [S1]
* Obyo Groupe, acquired 2026 [S1]
**Professional Hygiene**
* Naturacare (via Sochim International acquisition financing), February 2026 [S1]
**Logistics & Distribution**
* L2PI, acquired 2026 [S1]
* WIIO, acquired 2026 [S1]
Recent activity (last 24 months)
* June 2026: Acquisition of Peppe Pizza (Gruppo PEPPE) [S1]
* February 2026: Closed Cerea Agro Dev Industrie (ADI) fund [S1]
* February 2026: Provided acquisition financing for Sochim International’s purchase of Naturacare [S1]
* 2026: Acquisitions of L2PI, WIIO, Vincent Guerlais, and Obyo Groupe [S1]
How this firm fits a seller
Cerea Partners appears positioned for owner-operators in the European food and beverage sector, particularly those seeking a buyer with sector-specific experience across the food value chain. The firm’s 2026 fund vintage suggests active deployment capital [S1]. The breadth of 2026 transactions indicates an appetite for multiple platform investments rather than a single-platform add-on strategy. Sellers in food manufacturing, restaurant operations, or related distribution and hygiene businesses may find sector alignment with this buyer’s observed investment pattern.
Sources
[S1] https://www.cerea.com (as of 2025-01-10)
Frequently asked questions
Does Cerea Partners buy Food & Beverage businesses?
Yes, food and beverage represents a core focus area based on publicly disclosed transactions. Recent acquisitions include Peppe Pizza, Vincent Guerlais, and Obyo Groupe, all completed in 2026 [S1]. The firm also closed a dedicated agribusiness fund (Cerea Agro Dev Industrie) in February 2026 [S1].
What companies has Cerea Partners acquired recently?
In 2026, Cerea Partners acquired Peppe Pizza (Gruppo PEPPE) in June, along with L2PI, WIIO, Vincent Guerlais, and Obyo Groupe at various points during the year [S1]. The firm also provided acquisition financing for Sochim International’s purchase of Naturacare in February 2026 [S1].
Where is Cerea Partners based and how big is the firm?
Specific office locations were not disclosed in available public sources as of January 2025. The firm reports approximately €1.5 billion in assets under management and €2.2 billion raised since its 2004 founding [S1].
Is Cerea Partners still actively acquiring?
Yes, the firm completed at least six transactions in 2026, including the June 2026 acquisition of Peppe Pizza [S1]. The firm also closed a new fund (Cerea Agro Dev Industrie) in February 2026, indicating active deployment [S1].
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