France
CARBIOS, founded in 2011 by Truffle Capital, is a French biotech company committed to revolutionizing plastic and textile life cycles through its enzyme-based technologies. With the slogan, "Biotechnology powering plastic and textile circularity," the company aims to address environmental pollution and promote a circular economy.
The company has developed groundbreaking technologies for the biorecycling of PET and biodegradation of PLA, with its demonstration plant operational since 2021. Plans are underway for the world's first industrial biorecycling plant, contingent on securing additional funding by mid-2025.
CARBIOS has earned significant scientific recognition, including features in Nature journal, and is backed by notable brands like Nestlé Waters, PepsiCo, and L’Oréal in packaging, and Patagonia and PUMA in textiles. The company recently secured a €1.20M grant investment from Ademe in December 2023, emphasizing their solid investor support.
CARBIOS is also a member of the B Corp™ community, reflecting its commitment to using business as a catalyst for good.
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