Valencia-based BZERO Closes 1.5 Million Euro Seed Round to Scale Compostable Bioplastics Production

The Valencian startup BZERO, specialized in sustainable biomaterials, has closed an oversubscribed seed round of 1.5 million euros, raising total funding to 2.5 million euros since its founding in 2021. Existing investors Ship2B Ventures, CTL Investments, and Torribas have increased their support, joined by new investors.

Paris-based Syntetica Secures $30 Million Series A to Scale Nylon Recycling Technology

Paris-based Syntetica, a company developing a patented process to recycle both types of nylon in a single process, has raised $30 million in a Series A round led by Bpifrance’s Ecotechnologies fund. The funding includes participation from Lululemon, MAS Holdings, and other investors. The company plans to use the funds to scale its technology and build a commercial facility.

Danish Pre-Seed Fund Norrsken Evolve Closes €62 Million Fund, Opens Amsterdam Office

Norrsken Evolve, a Danish pre-Seed fund, closed a €62 million oversubscribed fund and established its Amsterdam office to address gaps in the Dutch pre-Seed ecosystem. The fund will invest in climate, health, and resilience startups, with a focus on early-stage Dutch companies.

Dutch Clean Tech Invests €15 Million in Guatemala’s Leading Drinking Water Provider

Dutch Clean Tech, a Netherlands-based water treatment company, raised €15 million from existing investors and Aguas de Valencia to acquire a 25% stake in Agua del Mariscal, Guatemala’s oldest private drinking water company. The investment aims to expand Agua del Mariscal’s operations, targeting €35 million in revenue by 2033 and connecting over fivefold more customers.

Danish Biotech Startup Visibuilt Secures €3.34 Million to Scale Mycelium-Based Paving Materials

Visibuilt, a Danish BioTech company developing mycelium-based construction binders, secured €3.34 million in Seed funding led by EIFO and Unconventional Ventures. The funding will accelerate market validation and industry testing of its low-carbon paving material, visiBINDER.

Italian Cleantech Startup Nlcomp Secures €1.15 Million to Scale Sustainable Maritime Manufacturing

Nlcomp, a Cleantech startup focused on sustainable maritime solutions, secured €1.15 million in funding led by Ocean to expand into the workboat sector. The investment will support the launch of its new rFactory in Monfalcone and the development of recyclable composite materials for low-impact maritime vessels.

Spanish Bio-Based Chemicals Firm Catalyxx Secures €20 Million EU Grant for Commercial Plant

Catalyxx, a Spain-based developer of bio-based chemicals, has received a €20 million EU grant to build its first commercial plant in Europe. The funding supports the transition from technology demonstration to commercial-scale production of bio-based alcohols, aiming to reduce reliance on fossil-based feedstocks.