ECBF European Circular Bioeconomy Fund

www.ecbf.vc

VCMatch tracks ECBF European Circular Bioeconomy Fund as an investor focused on Agtech, Foodtech, and Climate/Cleantech companies, Growth and Late Stage rounds, European Union, Eu Member States, and Eu Horizon 2020 Associated Countries markets, and $2.5m to $10m check sizes. Upload your deck to compare your startup against the full private matching profile.

Check Size

$2.5m to $10m

Stages

Growth, Late Stage

Focus Areas

Agtech, Foodtech, Climate/Cleantech

Geography

European Union, EU member states, and EU Horizon 2020 associated countries

Investment Thesis

ECBF believes in aligning economic prosperity with nature through impact-driven venture capital. The firm is convinced that ‘impact and return go hand-in-hand today,’ viewing ESG alignment as essential for competitive advantage. They operate as the first private venture capital impact fund exclusively dedicated to the circular bioeconomy, aiming to catalyze the transition from a fossil-based to a circular bio-based economy while achieving favorable financial returns.

Is ECBF European Circular Bioeconomy Fund right for your startup?

Upload your pitch deck to compare your startup against VCMatch's private investor profile, including fit, timing, and next-step signals.

See If You're a Match View Sample Match

Investment Focus

Who should take a closer look

ECBF European Circular Bioeconomy Fund is most relevant for founders raising Growth and Late Stage rounds in Agtech, Foodtech, Climate/Cleantech, and Biotech, especially across European Union, EU member states, and EU Horizon 2020 associated countries, with public check-size signals around $2.5m to $10m.

Focus statement

ECBF invests €2.5-10 million in growth-stage companies (TRL 6-9) across the circular bioeconomy across EU member states and associated countries, targeting technologies and business models in agriculture, food, forestry, blue economy, industrial biotech, bio-based materials, packaging, and related sectors.

Value Add

First private VC fund exclusively dedicated to the circular bioeconomy
Pan-European focus with €300m deployment across EU and associated countries
Mandatory ESG criteria integration as condition for investment
Active stewardship approach with direct engagement on sustainability matters
Team of 14+ nationalities with over 100 years combined VC and industry experience
Signatory of UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) since 2021
Member of VentureESG community (500+ VC funds committed to ESG integration)
Structured as impact fund combining equity and mezzanine financing tools