ECBF

Venture Capital Active Bonn, Germany Est. 2020
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Last updated 2026-06-18
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Stages
B Round, E Round, C Round, D Round

About

The European Circular Bioeconomy Fund (ECBF) is the first venture fund exclusively dedicated to the (circular) bioeconomy. The fund invests in visionary European entrepreneurs who are driving the shift from a fossil-based to a bio-based economy.

ECBF aims to catalyze the transition towards a sustainable future by investing in biobased and circular growth-stage companies with high potential for innovation, favorable returns, and sustainable impact. As a growth-stage venture capital fund, the fund syndicates with private and public investors to bring circular technologies and bio-products to market, offering flexible financing tools from equity to mezzanine.

The targeted main investment sectors are ag-tech, food-tech, biomaterials, and industrial biotechnology (incl. bio-chemicals), which have applications in a broad range of end markets such as nutrition, packaging, construction, textiles, and personal care. ECBF refrains from investing in bio-energy and pharma.

In Israel, the VC focuses in investing in the Agtech and Foodtech sector.

Portfolio

No portfolio companies in this dataset yet.

Investment activity

Funds · 1

  • 1 — $300M Jan 2023

Q&A

What is ECBF's primary investment focus?
ECBF is the first venture fund exclusively dedicated to the circular bioeconomy, investing in European entrepreneurs driving the shift from a fossil-based to a bio-based economy.
What are ECBF's targeted main investment sectors?
ECBF primarily targets ag-tech, food-tech, biomaterials, and industrial biotechnology (including bio-chemicals). These sectors have applications in nutrition, packaging, construction, textiles, and personal care.
What is ECBF's investment strategy regarding bio-energy and pharma?
ECBF refrains from investing in bio-energy and pharma sectors.
What is ECBF's focus within Israel?
In Israel, ECBF focuses its investments specifically on the Agtech and Foodtech sectors.
What investment stages does ECBF typically participate in?
ECBF invests in growth-stage companies, specifically participating in B Round, C Round, D Round, and E Round funding stages.
What is the size of ECBF's Fund 1?
ECBF's Fund 1, dated January 2023, has an amount of $300M.
Who are some of the key managing partners at ECBF?
Key managing partners at ECBF include Michael Brandkamp and Michael Nettersheim.
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