What is Carbios?
Founded in 2011 and headquartered in France, Carbios operates at the intersection of green chemistry and sustainable manufacturing. The company specializes in developing enzyme-based processes designed for the biodegradation and bioproduction of plastics. By engineering biological catalysts that can break down polymers into their original monomers, Carbios provides a scalable alternative to traditional mechanical recycling. This technology is critical for addressing the global plastic waste crisis, as it enables the infinite recycling of PET plastics without compromising material quality. As the company scales its operations, it remains a pivotal player in the transition toward a circular economy, effectively displacing legacy production practices with high-efficiency, low-impact alternatives.
How much funding has Carbios raised?
Carbios has raised a total of $172.3M across 2 funding rounds:
Stock Offering
$138.5M
Debt
$33.8M
Stock Issuance/Offering (2021): $138.5M, investors not publicly disclosed
Debt (2021): $33.8M led by European Investment Bank
Key Investors in Carbios
European Investment Bank
Established in 1958 and headquartered in Luxembourg, the European Investment Bank is the European Union's nonprofit long-term lending and finance institution, focusing on sustainable development and climate action.
Undisclosed Investor
Undisclosed investor participating in the funding round.
Undisclosed Investor
Undisclosed investor participating in the funding round.
What's next for Carbios?
With the support of major institutional backing, Carbios is poised to accelerate the industrial deployment of its enzymatic recycling technology. The current enterprise-level funding context suggests a shift from pilot-scale validation to full-scale commercial integration. Future strategic initiatives will likely focus on expanding manufacturing capacity and forging partnerships with global consumer goods conglomerates to integrate their recycled monomers into mainstream supply chains. By optimizing its bioproduction platforms, the company aims to set a new standard for plastic circularity, ensuring that its proprietary enzymes become the industry benchmark for sustainable material management in the coming decade.
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