# Olivier Bordelanne

> Olivier Bordelanne is a seed investor at Demeter backing Energy, GreenTech and Software. See 7 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: Angel Investor
- Fund: [Demeter](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/demeter-1e8a)
- Total investments: 7
- Last investment: Jun 2023
- Lead investor: 43%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivierbordelanne

Olivier Bordelanne is a seed investor at Demeter focused on Energy and GreenTech. Olivier joined the team of DEMETER Ventures at the beginning of 2014. He is involved mainly in the technological files related to the domains of energy, environment, sustainable mobility and smart-city.Before joining the team of DEMETER Ventures, Olivier worked about 15 years in the sectors of the energy and the environment in France and abroad(US, Scotland) into functions in connection with the innovation and the business development, at the same time within technological start-ups (Alterg, ITI Energy) or within big industrial groups (Atofina Inc. (Total), ENGIE).Olivier holds a PhD in Physical-Chemistry of materials and a MSc from the University of Bordeaux (France) and a post-graduate diploma in physics and physical chemistry of the University of Metz. He is the author of several scientific papers and several patents.Olivier is DEMETER Ventures’ permanent representative on the Supervisory or Management Boards of: APIX Analytics, Deepki, Kemiwatt, eLichens, Nexdot, Sweetch Energy, Ergosup and Géoflex.

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Energy | 2 | 29% |
| GreenTech | 2 | 29% |
| Software | 1 | 14% |
| Analytics | 1 | 14% |
| Fuel Cell | 1 | 14% |

13 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seed | 3 | 43% |
| Series A | 2 | 29% |
| Funding Round | 1 | 14% |
| Venture - Series Unknown | 1 | 14% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| France | 3 | 43% |
| Germany | 1 | 14% |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| BeFC Bioenzymatic Fuel Cells | BeFC Bioenzymatic Fuel Cells provide Eco-friendly paper-based bio-enzymatic fuel cells for sustainable energy generation.Electronics integration in disposable medical and wearable medical devices has become increasingly important. The button or coin cell power sources used are difficult to recycle, toxic, or dangerous to the environment. Thedevelopment of safe and ecological devices is often a barrier to the progression of single-use and single-patient devices.BeFC offers a sustainable and eco-friendly solution for practical energy generation whilst minimizing the impact on the environment. We believe our approach will not only allow the replacement of batteries for existing applications, but also open up new opportunities for low-power ultra-thin health monitoring, logistics/transportation monitoring, and Internet of Things (IoT) applications. | $17.3M | Series A | Jun 08, 2023 |  |
| Lixo | Lixo develops software solutions to improve the performance of recycling companies, from waste collection to sorting and recyling | $4M | Seed | Jan 20, 2022 |  |
| Plan A | Plan A provides a software platform that enables businesses to measure, report, and reduce their corporate carbon footprint and emissions in line with international sustainability standards. The platform automates carbon accounting across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions, supports the generation of carbon and ESG reports, and helpsorganisations plan and track decarbonisation efforts using data‑driven tools. Its solutions are built on certified methodologies aligned with frameworks such as the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and are supported by scientific expertise and AI‑enhanced workflows. Plan A also offers tailored support and community resources to guide companies through their net‑zero and reporting journeys. | $10M | Series A | Nov 03, 2021 |  |
| SWEETCH Energy | SWEETCH Energy is developing a breakthrough technology in the field of salinity gradient power harvesting. | $6.2M | Venture - Series Unknown | Apr 13, 2021 |  |
| Plan A | Plan A provides a software platform that enables businesses to measure, report, and reduce their corporate carbon footprint and emissions in line with international sustainability standards. The platform automates carbon accounting across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions, supports the generation of carbon and ESG reports, and helpsorganisations plan and track decarbonisation efforts using data‑driven tools. Its solutions are built on certified methodologies aligned with frameworks such as the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and are supported by scientific expertise and AI‑enhanced workflows. Plan A also offers tailored support and community resources to guide companies through their net‑zero and reporting journeys. | $3M | Seed | Mar 09, 2021 |  |
| BeFC Bioenzymatic Fuel Cells | BeFC Bioenzymatic Fuel Cells provide Eco-friendly paper-based bio-enzymatic fuel cells for sustainable energy generation.Electronics integration in disposable medical and wearable medical devices has become increasingly important. The button or coin cell power sources used are difficult to recycle, toxic, or dangerous to the environment. Thedevelopment of safe and ecological devices is often a barrier to the progression of single-use and single-patient devices.BeFC offers a sustainable and eco-friendly solution for practical energy generation whilst minimizing the impact on the environment. We believe our approach will not only allow the replacement of batteries for existing applications, but also open up new opportunities for low-power ultra-thin health monitoring, logistics/transportation monitoring, and Internet of Things (IoT) applications. | $3.5M | Seed | Jul 24, 2020 |  |
| SWEETCH Energy | SWEETCH Energy is developing a breakthrough technology in the field of salinity gradient power harvesting. | $1.5M |  | May 04, 2017 |  |

7 of 7 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [BNP Paribas Développement](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/bnp-paribas-developpement) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [coparion](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/coparion) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Keen Venture Partners](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/keen-venture-partners-2) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [GO CAPITAL](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/ouest-ventures) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Supernova Invest](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/supernova-invest) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Ademe](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/ademe) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

## About Demeter

VC Fund · Paris, France

Demeter is a major player in venture capital and private equity for the energy and ecological transition. They invest from 500 K€ to 30 M€ to support companies at all stages of their development: innovative startups, high growth SMEs and infrastructure projects.

5 contacts available at Demeter.

| Name | Title | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Benjamin Lamothe | Investment Manager | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/benjamin-lamothe |
| Bernard Maître | Venture Partner | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/bernard-matre |
| Céline Charvin | Investment Director | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/c%C3%A9line-charvin |
| Corinne Roussel | Chief Financial Officer | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/corinne-roussel |
| Olivier Bordelanne | Partner | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/olivier-bordelanne |

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## FAQ

### What does Olivier Bordelanne invest in?

Olivier Bordelanne invests primarily in Energy, GreenTech and Software startups, most often at Seed and Series A stage. Most of the 7 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in France. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### When did Olivier Bordelanne last invest?

The most recent investment recorded for Olivier Bordelanne closed in Jun 2023. Shizune tracks 7 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.

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