Eric Vincent, formerly Engie's deputy director of corporate venture capital, has been hired by Demeter Partners as a partner.

After four years as deputy director of corporate venture capital at energy group Engie, Eric Vincent has moved to a partner position at France-based venture capital firm Demeter Partners.

Earlier this year the city of Paris choose Demeter to manage its €200m ($245m) Paris Green Fund (Paris Fonds Vert), making minority investments in six sectors – buildings, mobility, energy, air, waste and digital technologies – for sustainable cities.

Demeter had recently sold stakes in five portfolio companies – Fondasol, Quadran,…