ECBF European Circular Bioeconomy Fund
www.ecbf.vcECBF 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.
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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.
What Sets Them Apart
- 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
Portfolio Highlights
AmphiStar
Industrial Biotech
Aphea.Bio
Industrial Biotech
Biosyntia
Industrial Biotech
Doktar
Agtech
Ecoat
Basic Materials Chemicals
ecorobotix
Agtech
Elicit Plant
Agtech
HEURA
Food Nutrition
+ 16 more companies in their portfolio
Investment Team
23 Partners at ECBF European Circular Bioeconomy Fund
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