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We Believe in A PROSPEROUS ECONOMY REALIGNED WITH NATURE

As the first private venture capital impact fund exclusively dedicated to the (circular-) bioeconomy, ECBF aims to catalyze the transition towards a sustainable future.

Together with passionate and visionary entrepreneurs, we speed up the shift from a fossil-based to a circular bio-based economy and contribute to achieving the European Green Deal goals to make Europe climate neutral by 2050.

For this purpose, we build pan-European market leaders by investing EUR 300m in growth-stage companies with high potential for innovation, favorable returns, and sustainable impact. In syndicates with private and public investors, we are offering flexible financing tools from equity to mezzanine.

We Support you with our Expertise

Our investment team at brings over 100 years of VC and industry experience and has international, resilient networks consisting of investors, companies, industry experts and regional organizations in the bioeconomy.

With team members from 14 different nations, the ECBF combines diversity, economic and scientific expertise,
longstanding experience in various fields, as well as an entrepreneurial spirit.

Its team members have set up five funds and have gained experience with more than 2,000 financing transactions and more than 100 exits.

We are convinced that impact and return go hand-in-hand today. A corporate strategy aligned with ESG criteria is key for companies looking to gain a competitive advantage in the future.
— Michael Brandkamp, Managing Partner

Bioeconomy at its best

“We support the best founders whose technologies are making a difference. By revolutionizing industries and improving people's lives and the environment, our portfolio companies are on a path to success.”

Are you a Sustainability Pioneer who wants to scalE?

We are ready to support you on your way to make a positive impact and scale your business!


Pitch us your innovation!