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European Circular Bioeconomy Fund

Europe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Bonn

Description

The European Circular Bioeconomy Fund (ECBF) is a specialized venture capital fund based in Bonn, Germany, dedicated to accelerating the growth of late-stage companies within the European circular bioeconomy. Launched in 2020, the fund has successfully raised a substantial €300 million, positioning itself as a key financial instrument in the transition towards a more sustainable, bio-based economy. Its investment strategy is focused on Series B and C rounds, targeting innovative European start-ups and scale-ups that are developing solutions to critical global challenges such as climate change and resource depletion.

Investor Profile

European Circular Bioeconomy Fund has backed more than 24 startups, with 8 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 14 rounds, about 58% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series B, Series A, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in France, Belgium, Germany.
  • Strong thematic focus on Biotechnology, AgTech, Agriculture.
  • Led 5 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $5.4M – $21.6M.

Stage Focus

  • Series B (46%)
  • Series A (25%)
  • Series C (13%)
  • Series Unknown (8%)
  • Seed (4%)
  • Private Equity (4%)

Country Focus

  • France (21%)
  • Belgium (17%)
  • Germany (17%)
  • Ireland (8%)
  • The Netherlands (8%)
  • Denmark (8%)
  • Finland (4%)
  • Spain (4%)
  • Italy (4%)
  • Slovenia (4%)

Industry Focus

  • Biotechnology
  • Agtech
  • Agriculture
  • Sustainability
  • Food Processing
  • Chemical
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Manufacturing
  • Food And Beverage
  • Bioinformatics
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FAQ

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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does European Circular Bioeconomy Fund frequently co-invest with?

Pymwymic
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Co-Investments: 3
AI
Europe, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium, Leuven
Co-Investments: 3
Astanor Ventures
Europe, Luxembourg, Belgium, Luxembourg
Co-Investments: 2
Korys
Europe, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium, Halle
Co-Investments: 3
Qbic Fund
North America, Wisconsin, United States, Belgium
Co-Investments: 2
V-Bio Ventures
Europe, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Gent
Co-Investments: 2
Sofinnova Partners
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 3
Grosvenor Food & AgTech
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2
Bpifrance
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Maisons-alfort
Co-Investments: 2
Clay Capital
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does European Circular Bioeconomy Fund often collaborate with?

RK
Europe, Germany
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by European Circular Bioeconomy Fund?

Doktar Technologies

Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey

Doktar Technologies provides solutions for the digital transformation of the agriculture and food industries.

AgricultureAgTechBig DataInformation TechnologyInternet of ThingsMobile AppsRemote Sensing
Series UnknownJun 24, 2025
Amount Raised: $8,718,426
Younikat

Munich, Bayern, Germany

Younikat is a petfood producer with all essential nutrients and are required to cover.

B2CFood and BeverageFood ProcessingPet
Series AJun 2, 2025
Amount Raised: $10,242,217
OroraTech

Munich, Bayern, Germany

OroraTech is an intelligence-as-a-service company that uses thermal data to provide wildfire detection and monitoring solutions.

Business IntelligenceEnvironmental EngineeringForestryGeospatialGreenTechInformation ServicesPredictive AnalyticsSustainability
Series BMay 14, 2025
Amount Raised: $41,368,654
Ecoat

Grasse, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

Ecoat is develops bio-based chemistries for the Coatings Industry.

BiotechnologyChemicalManufacturing
Series UnknownApr 3, 2025
Amount Raised: $19,635,393
Nuritas

Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

Nuritas combines artificial intelligence and genomics to discover and unlock natural bioactive peptides with extraordinary health benefits

Artificial Intelligence (AI)BioinformaticsBiotechnologyData Mining
Series CDec 20, 2024
Amount Raised: $42,000,000
Elicit Plant

Vilhonneur, Poitou-Charentes, France

Elicit Plant is an agro-biotech company thatfocuses on enhancing the resilience of crops under drought conditions through natural processes.

AgricultureAgTechBiotechnology
Series BNov 14, 2024
Amount Raised: $48,000,000
OroraTech

Munich, Bayern, Germany

OroraTech is an intelligence-as-a-service company that uses thermal data to provide wildfire detection and monitoring solutions.

Business IntelligenceEnvironmental EngineeringForestryGeospatialGreenTechInformation ServicesPredictive AnalyticsSustainability
Series BOct 15, 2024
Amount Raised: $27,208,486
Reduced

Copenhagen, Hovedstaden, Denmark

Reduced develops natural flavor enhancers from upcycled produce.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingOrganicSustainabilityWaste Management
Series ASep 4, 2024
Amount Raised: $8,863,922
AmphiStar

Ghent, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium

AmphiStar is a biotechnology firm that makes sophorolipid products from biobased waste- and side streams.

BiotechnologyLife ScienceTechnical Support
SeedApr 18, 2024
Amount Raised: $6,385,533
Weenat

Nantes, Pays de la Loire, France

Weenat developer of agriculture platform that provides farmers with mobile and connected solutions.

AgTech
Series CApr 8, 2024
Amount Raised: $9,232,828