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Biobest

Division of BioFirst Group

Founded 1987 Belgium Belgium 369 employees Private Equity Total: $420.00M Agriculture, Biotechnology +3

General Information

Company Name Biobest
Founded Year 1987
Location Belgium Belgium +1
Founders / Decision Makers
Team member
Employees 369
Industries Agriculture, Biotechnology, Food and Beverage +2
Funding Stage Private Equity
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New Partnership Sep 22, 2026

Biobest announced a partnership with Hortivec, collaborating to co-host an evening event focused on pollination in tomato crops.

Feature Release Sep 17, 2026

Biobest is providing insights on GPS-powered scouting, which enables easier, more consistent and more insightful scouting.

Major Customer Win Sep 15, 2026

Biobest announced a major customer win with Fresa, a Belgian strawberry grower, receiving the 100th Entomatic™ unit.

About Biobest

Biobest Group is a pioneering company in biocontrol of pests and diseases and natural pollination, with a slogan that epitomizes its commitment as "One of the world's leading companies in biocontrol of pests and diseases & natural pollination." Founded in 1987 in Belgium, Biobest has established itself as a key player in the Agriculture, Biotechnology, Health Care, and Manufacturing industries, with a global presence across 6 continents and a distribution network spanning over 65 countries.

Having recently secured a significant €400.00M Private Equity Round investment on 07 September 2023, Biobest's list of investors includes prominent names such as M&G Investments, Sofina, Tikehau Capital, Unigrains, and SOFIPROTEOL.

With a workforce of over 2,000 employeesvegetables, ornamentals, soft-fruits, and orchards underscores its dedication to providing tailored advice to growers, emphasizing the symbiotic relationship between a successful crop, a healthy product, and a clean environment.

As the company continues to lead the way in sustainable agricultural practices and environmental stewardship, its ethos of delivering the best to every crop remains resolute, as evidenced by its email contact [email protected] and phone number +32 14 257980.

Taxonomy: biocontrol, pest control, disease control, natural pollination, agricultural solutions, biological solutions, beneficial insects, biopesticides, monitoring tools, scouting tools, pheromones, agricultural technology, sustainable agriculture, global distribution, environmental sustainability

Funding Rounds & Investors (2)

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Funding Stage Amount Investors Lead Investors Date
Private Equity Round •••••• 5
Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor
07 Sep 2023
Private Equity Round •••••• 1
Investor
06 Sep 2018

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FAQ About Biobest

Division of BioFirst Group
Biobest was founded in 1987.
Biobest is headquartered in Belgium.
Biobest operates in the following industries: Agriculture, Biotechnology, Food and Beverage, Health Care, Manufacturing.
Biobest has approximately 369 employees.
Biobest has completed 2 funding rounds, raising a total of $420.00M. The latest funding stage is Private Equity.
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