European Circular Bioeconomy Fund (ECBF) is the first venture fund exclusively dedicated to investing in growth-stage companies in the European bioeconomy, including the circular bioeconomy. Initiated by the European Union and supported by the European Investment Bank (EIB), the fund aims to make sustainable investments in our future and speed up the shift from a fossil-based to a bio-based circular economy. Thus, ECBF backs up businesses with high potential for innovation, favorable returns, and sustainable impact. By identifying the most promising investment targets and syndicating with private and public investors, ECBF brings Europe’s circular technologies and bio-products to market. As a growth-stage venture capital fund, the ECBF offers both project financings and typical venture capital to investment targets in the EU-27 and 16-HORIZON 2020 associated countries.
Established in Luxembourg, ECBF is managed by Hauck & Aufhäuser Funds Services S.A. (AIFM) and advised by the experienced investment team of ECBF Management GmbH. It relies on robust networks to catalyze sustainable innovations and fuel business growth.