ECBF Management
Overview
ECBF Management GmbH is the exclusive advisory company for the European Circular Bioeconomy Fund (ECBF), the first venture capital fund in Europe exclusively dedicated to the bioeconomy and circular bioeconomy. Initiated by the European Union, the fund invests in growth-stage companies in areas such as bio-based chemicals, alternative proteins, and sustainable packaging to catalyze the transition to a sustainable future.
Portfolio Companies
17
Website
ecbf.vcInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heura Foods | Feb 2024 | Series B | Lead |
| Nofence | Sep 2025 | Series B | Lead |
| VEGDOG | Jun 2025 | Series A | Lead |
| Ecoat | Apr 2025 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Reduced | Feb 2026 | Series A Extension | Co-investor |
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Key People
Stéphane Roussel
Partner
Cornelia Frentz
Director Governance And Sustainable Investing
Philipp Leidig
Investor
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is ECBF Management based?
ECBF Management is headquartered in Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
When was ECBF Management founded?
Founding year information for ECBF Management is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does ECBF Management have?
ECBF Management has 17 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in ECBF Management's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Heura Foods, Nofence, VEGDOG, Ecoat, Reduced.
What was ECBF Management's most recent investment shown here?
ECBF Management's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Reduced in 2026.
What sectors does ECBF Management focus on?
ECBF Management focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability.
What company stages does ECBF Management focus on?
ECBF Management typically invests at the Mid stage.
What is ECBF Management's AUM?
ECBF Management's assets under management are estimated between $324.0M and $324.0M.