Cléry

Cléry emerged in late 2022 as an investment vehicle founded by the entrepreneurial duo David Guinard and Robin Ucelli. Their partnership dates back to 2008 when they co-founded Photosol, which they successfully developed into a leading photovoltaic energy producer with significant operations across Europe and the United States. Following the strategic sale of Photosol's majority stake in 2022, the partners decided to channel their complementary expertise and shared vision into a new investment endeavor.

The founding partners' track record in renewable energy demonstrates their ability to build substantial value in the sustainability sector. Under their leadership, Photosol achieved remarkable growth to become a reference player in clean energy generation, positioning Guinard and Ucelli as experienced operators with deep industry knowledge. Their complementary skill sets—combining strategic vision, operational excellence, and market insight—proved instrumental in Photosol's success and now forms the foundation of Cléry's investment approach.

To execute their investment strategy, Guinard and Ucelli assembled a specialized team of management and investment professionals who share their commitment to impactful ventures. This team brings diverse expertise spanning financial analysis, business development, and sector-specific knowledge. Cléry operates with a clear mandate to identify, evaluate, and support ventures that deliver both financial returns and meaningful contributions to environmental and social challenges, focusing primarily on early and growth-stage opportunities.

The investment philosophy at Cléry centers on backing transformative projects with positive planetary and societal impact. The firm evaluates potential investments through a dual lens of sustainability impact and business viability, targeting sectors including but not limited to renewable energy, resource efficiency, sustainable agriculture, and clean technology. By leveraging the founders' entrepreneurial experience and industry connections, Cléry aims to provide not just capital but also strategic guidance, operational support, and access to networks that can accelerate the growth of portfolio companies addressing critical environmental and social challenges.