Investment
Ecovia Bio secures Series B funding to expand biopolymer production capacity
Ecovia Bio, an advanced biotechnology company specializing in sustainable biopolymer ingredients, has closed a Series B funding round led by Pointe Angels, a Detroit-area angel investor group. The capital will fund a major expansion at the company's Livonia, Michigan facility.…
Bioinnovation Institute receives € 24.6 M to boost European biosolutions
The Bioinnovation Institute (BII) has secured a DKK 184 million (approximately €24.64 million) investment from the Novo Nordisk Foundation to accelerate the growth of biosolutions startups across Europe, called Upscalator. This funding aims to support innovative companies in scaling production,…
Minesto to advance bio-inspired ocean energy projects in Taiwan
Minesto, a leader in ocean energy technology, has received a €24,000 grant from the Swedish Energy Agency (SEA). The funding, provided through the Global Innovation Accelerator (GIA) program, will support Minesto’s efforts to develop tidal energy projects in Taiwan. The…
BEAM Circular launches $2.2 M fund to boost California’s bioeconomy
BEAM Circular has launched a new $2.2 million grant program aimed at boosting the region’s bioeconomy sector. The Stanislaus County Bioeconomy Job Catalyst Fund is designed to support businesses and employers developing projects that create quality jobs and benefit local…
Octarine Bio secures €5 M to scale bio-based pigments
Danish biotech company Octarine Bio has announced the successful closing of a €5 million funding round to accelerate the industrial validation and commercial launch of PurePalette, its platform for natural, bio-based pigments. This new investment brings the company’s total Series…
Maia Farms raises over $3.75M to scale mushroom-based ingredients
Maia Farms Inc., a Vancouver-based food technology company specializing in mushroom and mycelium ingredients, announced the successful closing of an oversubscribed $3.75 million Seed equity financing. This round increases the company's total funding in 2025 to over $6.5 million, including…