This investment reflects RGREEN INVEST's commitment to backing entrepreneurs developing the strategic infrastructure needed to accelerate Europe's energy transition, strengthen energy security and support industrial competitiveness.
Convinced that geothermal energy will play a central role in delivering secure, low-carbon energy, RGREEN INVEST continues to diversify its investment portfolio across strategic infrastructure assets that combine long-term resilience with attractive economic fundamentals. The transaction further demonstrates the firm's commitment to providing long-term capital to entrepreneurial businesses delivering measurable environmental impact.
Arverne: France's leading geothermal solutions provider
Through its fully integrated business model spanning the entire geothermal value chain, Arverne is uniquely positioned to meet growing demand for locally produced renewable heat. The Group is scaling up the deployment of competitive, low-carbon geothermal solutions for local authorities and industrial customers, while unlocking strategic resources such as geothermal lithium, a critical raw material supporting Europe's energy transition and battery value chain.
A strategic partnership to support Arverne's Dual Flow growth plan
RGREEN INVEST's investment follows the fulfilment of all conditions precedent relating to the agreement announced on June 16, 2026. The transaction will enable GEOGREEN to become the cornerstone investor in Arverne's planned ORANE bond issuance, committing €37 million as part of a €70 million fundraising alongside Bpifrance, Eiffel Essentiel, ADEME Investissement and Crédit Mutuel Equity.
The investment represents an important milestone in financing Arverne's Dual Flow strategic plan. It also reflects RGREEN INVEST's long-term investment approach, partnering with visionary entrepreneurs developing strategic infrastructure assets that will play a key role in Europe's low-carbon economy.
Following the completion of the transaction, GEOGREEN was appointed to Arverne's Board of Directors, where it is represented by Alexis Broders, Managing Partner at RGREEN INVEST.
Nicolas Rochon, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of RGREEN INVEST, said, "Through this investment, we are supporting the development of a more competitive, resilient and low-carbon French energy mix. We are delighted to partner with Arverne, a national champion that has demonstrated its ability to unlock the exceptional potential of France's geothermal resources to deliver strategic infrastructure that strengthens both French and European energy security. ”
Pierre Brossollet, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Arverne, commented, " I am particularly proud of the confidence shown by RGREEN INVEST, whose recognized sector expertise is underpinned by a strong entrepreneurial culture. This partnership reinforces my long-term commitment as a shareholder while providing Arverne with additional financial resources to deliver sustainable value creation and execute our growth ambitions. ”
