ALIGNING ECONOMY AND NATURE

We're the leading specialist VC for a regenerative economy, scaling Europe's bioeconomy leaders

We back pioneering companies that deliver both strong economic performance and systemic impact towards a more sustainable future. We invest in outstanding companies across industries – from food to industrial solutions – accelerating their growth and championing their journey towards global impact.

Our portfolio includes Europe's most promising bioeconomy companies that create impactful, lasting solutions, accelerating the shift from a fossil-based to a circular bio-based economy and contribute to achieving the European Environmental Goals of making Europe climate neutral by 2050.

Our Team

HOW WE INVEST

Based on a rigorous science-driven approach, deep sector knowledge and backed by a powerful network,

Helping Outstanding Companies

Scaling Towards Global Impact

120

years of venture capital and industry experience
Our investment team brings over 120 years of venture capital and industry experience, supported by resilient international networks of investors, corporates, experts, and regional organizations in the bioeconomy.

7

Team members nations
With team members from 7 nations, ECBF combines diversity with scientific and economic expertise, and entrepreneurial spirit.

2000+

Transactions
Collectively, we have launched five funds, executed more than 2,000 financing transactions, and archived over 100 successful exits & 30 IPOs.

We’re building a novel VC model for

creating impact

WHILE DELIVERING STRONG RETURNS

We are builders as much as we are backers. ECBF combines specialist expertise with active partnership to help pioneering founders scale faster, stronger, and with lasting impact.

Bioeconomy expertise & focus

the leading specialist VC dedicated to the bio- and circular economy, with rigorous science-driven selection and deep sector knowledge.

VC model for creating impact

ecological impact combined with economic scalability, backed by €300M AUM and ticket sizes up to €20M.

Value through access & connections

a pan-European network of LPs, corporates, and policymakers that opens doors and accelerates growth.

Collaborative partnership

sparring, mentoring, and active stewardship to co-design strategy, support scale-up, and build resilient teams.

Credibility & trust

accredited ESG due diligence, transparent impact reporting, EIB-backed credibility, and recognition as a trusted partner by founders and LPs alike.

INVESTMENT CRITERIA

With €300m under management, we invest in companies with high potential for innovation, strong returns, and systemic impact. In syndicates with private and public investors, we provide flexible financing tools to build global category leaders.

Fund I:

€300m

Stage:

Series A/B/C

Ticket size:

€5-15m

Industry:

Bioeconomy and Circular Economy.

Region:

Europe

Targeted industry sectors

AgTech

Biosphere

Chemicals & Biotech

Construction & Building

Consumer Goods & Fashion

Critical Materials

FoodTech & Nutrition

Packaging & Plastics

Michael Brandkamp

“We are entering a new economic era. One where growth and regeneration go hand in hand. At ECBF, we see the circular bioeconomy as the foundation of Europe’s next industrial revolution: science-driven, sustainable, and deeply aligned with nature. Together with our partners, we are building an economy that thrives because ecosystems thrive. A prosperous future within planetary boundaries.”

Michael Brandkamp General Partner