French real estate company Mercialys has joined forces with prominent players in the industry to participate in a round of fundraising conducted by food and beverage consulting company DEPUR group. The fundraising, totaling 1.7 million euros ($1.9 million), will be subscribed for by a consortium comprising Bouygues Immobilier, the BPI’s FAST tourism/leisure fund, and Mercialys itself. As a result of this investment, Mercialys will acquire a significant stake, becoming the leading shareholder in the DEPUR group with nearly 23 percent of its capital. The funds raised will support DEPUR in accelerating its development and enhancing its expertise in conceptualizing and executing major food, beverage and entertainment (F&B&E) projects.
DEPUR Experiences aims to establish itself as the market leader in this high-growth industry by combining various food, beverage, and entertainment concepts in a single location, catering to consumers seeking a comprehensive customer experience beyond culinary offerings. With these additional resources, DEPUR Experiences will be well-positioned to bid on upcoming tenders, efficiently manage its order book, and become the first vertically integrated operator specialized in the F&B&E sector, covering everything from design to operations.