Our Investment Focus

ECBF invests in technologies, products, processes, business models and newly emerging value chains linked to biobased products derived from renewable resources.  

Targeted industry sectors are Ag- and food, forestry, blue economy, industrial biotech, bio-based chemicals and materials, packaging, personal & home care, construction, textiles and others.

 

Blueeconomy & Fishery

Packaging

Agro, Farming, Forestry

Nutrition

Basic Materials & Chemicals

Home & Personal Care

Investment Criteria

 

Geography

 

Our geographical investment focus are the 27 member states of the EU, as well as countries that are associated with the EU Horizon 2020 program. 

 

Stage

 

Investments are focused on companies or projects with Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 6-9 and some first significant commercial traction.

 

Investment Size

 

The investment size ranges from € 2.5- 10 million

 

ESG Criteria

 

Commitment with Environmental, Social, and Governance criteria is a condition for an investment. Contributions to CO2-reduction, biodiversity, circularity, mitigation toxic substances are highly valued.

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