The Circular Bioeconomy
Climate change, environmental pollution, finite fossil ressources and food security will lead to the transition of today’s economies to become more sustainable.
Why now?
The third technology wave is a response to overcome the our “take-make-waste” economy and move towards a mores sustainable circular economy. This technology wave involves the increased use of circular raw materials, biomass and renewable energy to manufacture products that are more sustainable while still delivering the same benefits to consumers and society. “This new wave will be every bit as impactful as when we transitioned to our current oil & gas based economy in the mid of the 1900s.”!
The transition of today’s economies to become more sustainable will create attractive business and hence investment opportunities. Across many industry sectors new technologies and products are under development to enable the transition from linear to circular value chains. Climate change, environmental pollution, finite fossil resources as well as food security are at the top of the political agendas around the globe, and the circular bioeconomy is the answer.
Chemistry, biotechnology & digitalization are key enablers for transformation
Shift of Consumer Preferences
Today, an ever-rising amount of people is changing their consumption habits demanding more sustainable, environmentally friendly and healthier products. This opens up great opportunities for innovative companies as exemplified by the push for alternative, sustainable protein - yielding high multiple returns for their early-stage investors.
A way to join
Reasons to Invest in ECBF
Right Market Timing
The increasing demand for sustainable and environmentally friendly products is opening up opportunities for innovative growth companies. Due to the lack of qualified investors in this space, ECBF will capture the highest-value investment opportunities. ECBF investors have the chance to diversify into this growing segment.
Benefits for founding partners
Beyond the additional visibility, early fund investors will have the opportunity to shape the profile of this first-of-its-kind investment platform
Attractive risk-opportunity profile
ECBF offers financial investors a strong and risk-adequate financial return.
Financial downside is significantly protected by
investing in mature growth-stage companies
a risk buffer of up to EUR 100m provided by the EIB
Visibility and brand value
ECBF will contribute to building up and stimulating a vibrant ecosystem of emerging Bioeconomy players. Investors in this leading European sustainability fund demonstrate commitment and benefit from a positive brand value, both internally and externally.
Impact: Invest “Capital for Future”
Be part of one of the most significant transitions of our time. Successful innovative companies are main drivers for our society to move from linear to sustainable circular value chains. This process is without alternative for the survival of human kind on earth.
Professional performance and execution
ECBF will be managed by a team of highly experienced venture capitalists and industry executives with outstanding track record and strong background in the fields of Bioeconomy and sustainability. The team is driven by a mindset of creating positive change while determined to deliver solid financial returns for its investors.
