Private Equity: CDG Invest Growth Takes a Minority Stake in "l'Assiette Nordique"

CDG Invest Growth has made a minority investment in l'Assiette Nordique as part of a capital increase, marking a significant milestone in the company's development. This strategic partnership is set to accelerate l'Assiette Nordique's industrial expansion, strengthen its market position in Morocco, and support the diversification of its product offerings towards innovative and high-value products. Hassan Laaziri, General Director of CDG Invest Growth, stated, "This investment represents the first operation of our new Capmezzanine V fund, FPCC-RFA, in a key sector: the agri-food industry. We are proud to partner with l'Assiette Nordique, whose expertise, quality, and strategic vision make it a benchmark player in Morocco's seafood products. This investment fully illustrates CDG Invest Growth's ambition to support the growth of national champions that have a significant impact and future potential." Mehdi Slaoui, General Director of l'Assiette Nordique, emphasized, "We are honored by the trust placed in us by CDG Invest Growth. For 15 years, l'Assiette Nordique has been committed to reinventing access to seafood products in Morocco. This partnership represents an important step in our development. It will allow us to accelerate our growth, strengthen our industrial and logistical capabilities, and expand our capacity for innovation to serve our customers." Rachid Slaoui, Chairman of the Board of Directors of l'Assiette Nordique, added, "Opening our capital to a reference investor like CDG Invest Growth reflects our desire to strengthen robust governance and sustainably create value for all our partners, clients, and employees." Founded in 2009, l'Assiette Nordique has established itself as a leading player in Morocco's seafood sector. Its business model revolves around complete control of the value chain, including the processing of high-quality seafood products and their national distribution. The company's clientele spans all market segments, serving culinary professionals (hotels, restaurants), retail sales channels (large and medium-sized stores), and intermediaries (distributors and wholesalers). With integrated logistics, mastery of the cold chain, and a constant commitment to quality and traceability, l'Assiette Nordique promotes the consumption of quality fish that is accessible and convenient for all Moroccans.