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About ECBF

ECBF is a venture capital firm founded in 2020. It is primarily based out of Bonn, Germany. As of Feb 2026, ECBF is an active investor, having invested in 24 companies, with 7 new investments in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Series A round in France based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Food and Agriculture Tech to Enterprise Applications and High Tech. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series A round of Foodforecast A lot of funds co-invest with ECBF, with names like Pymwymic sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. ECBF has team of 25 people including 4 partners.
Key Metrics
Portfolio Count
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Series A, Series B & 4 more
Portfolio Soonicorns
Deals in last 12 months

ECBF's List of Top Investments

ECBF has a portfolio of 24 companies. Their most notable investments are in Aphea.Bio and VEGDOG.Their portfolio spans across France, Germany, Netherlands and 11 more locations. They have invested in Food and Agriculture Tech, Enterprise Applications, High Tech and 12 other sectors, across stages such as Series A, Series B  and 4 more. Here is the list of top investments by ECBF:
Provider of wildfire detection, monitoring, and prediction solutions and services. The company offers tools for early hotspot detection and monitoring areas at risk. It delivers insights and predictions to help safeguard communities, assets, and ecosystems. The company’s solutions integrate into existing systems.

Key facts about OroraTech

AI-powered precision agriculture technology for sustainable crop care and increased efficiency. The company provides plant-by-plant care solutions, leveraging artificial intelligence and computer vision to revolutionize farming practices. Their core offering includes precision field sprayers and AI crop algorithms designed to optimize resource utilization, drastically reduce plant protection product usage, and improve soil health and biodiversity. The technology enables ultra-high precision treatment, distinguishing between crops and weeds for targeted application. This leads to cost savings, increased efficiency, and a more sustainable approach to crop protection. The company's solutions cater to the agriculture industry, offering a software-driven approach to enhance crop yields and promote environmentally responsible farming.

Key facts about ecoRobotix

  • Founded Year: 2011
  • Location: Yverdon les Bains (Switzerland)
  • Stage: Series D
  • Total Funding till date: $230M
  • Employee Count: 259 as on Mar 31, 2026
  • Investors: Linfluence Tech, BASF and 20 Others
  • Latest Funding Round: Series D, Oct 13, 2025, $*****
  • Highlight: Editors' Pick

Key facts about Wakuli

  • Founded Year: 2019
  • Location: Amsterdam (Netherlands)
  • Stage: Series A
  • Total Funding till date: $11.4M
  • Employee Count: 31 as on Jul 01, 2024
  • Investors: Rabobank, Abn Amro and 6 Others
  • Latest Funding Round: Series A, Dec 10, 2025, $*****
  • Highlight: Editors' Pick
Virtual fencing for livestock, enabling efficient and sustainable grazing management. This innovative company provides a GPS-based virtual fencing system for livestock, promoting animal welfare and efficient grazing. The system comprises a solar-powered GPS collar, a user-friendly mobile app, and satellite data for precise boundary management. Farmers can easily define and adjust grazing areas, track animal movements, and optimize land use without physical fences. This technology supports natural animal behavior, reduces labor, and enhances pasture management. The company offers solutions for various livestock types and terrains. It is a tech company, offering a SaaS based subscription model. The company is focused on social impact by promoting sustainable agriculture.

Key facts about Nofence

  • Founded Year: 2011
  • Location: Batnfjordsora (Norway)
  • Stage: Series B
  • Total Funding till date: $38.7M
  • Employee Count: 23 as on Dec 31, 2021
  • Investors: Speedinvest, Nysno and 9 Others
  • Latest Funding Round: Series B, Jul 2025, $*****
  • Highlight: Editors' Pick

Key facts about Heura

ECBF's Investments by Stage

ECBF has made 9 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $14M, 9 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $25.8M and 2 investments in Series D stage with an average round size of $61.8M.
Here are ECBF's investments by stage:
Stage of entry
No. of Investments
Series A
9
Series B
9
Series D
2
Conventional Debt
1
Seed
1
Others
1
Breakdown of ECBF's investments by stage of entrySeries A (9)Series B (9)
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments

ECBF's Investments by Sector

ECBF has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Food and Agriculture Tech, Sustainability Tech, Environment Tech, Enterprise Applications and High Tech. Notably, it has invested in 19 Tech companies, 16 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 7 Software companies and at least 5 companies focusing on Consumer (B2C).
Here are ECBF's investments by sector:
Sector
No. of Investments
Food and Agriculture Tech
12
Sustainability Tech
12
Environment Tech
8
Enterprise Applications
5
High Tech
5
Others
26
Breakdown of ECBF's investments by sectorsFood and Agricult... (12)Sustainability Tech (12)
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments

ECBF's Investments by Geography

ECBF has made most investments in France (4), followed by Germany where it has made 4 investments.
Here are ECBF's investments by geography:
Country
No. of Investments
France
4
Germany
4
Netherlands
3
Belgium
2
Denmark
2
Others
9
Breakdown of ECBF's investments by countriesFrance (4)Germany (4)
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments

ECBF's recent investments

ECBF has made 2 investments in 2026 so far - Foodforecast and Reducedfoods.
Here are the most recent investments by ECBF:
Date
Company
Location
Round Details
Round Amount
Co-Investors
Feb 26, 2026
Germany
Series A
2899
Feb 23, 2026
Denmark
Series A
1032
Dec 10, 2025
Netherlands
Series A
3260
  [+2]
Dec 10, 2025
Netherlands
Conventional Debt
9061
  [+2]
Oct 13, 2025
Switzerland
Series D
7297

Team profile of ECBF

ECBF has a team of 25 members including 4 Partners and 5 Principals located in Germany, France and 1 more location. ECBF's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.
Here is a list of top team members in ECBF:
Name
Designation
Location
Board Memberships
Contact Details
Partner
Cologne
-
Partner
Germany
-
Partner
Amsterdam
-
Partner
France
-
Principal
Paris
-
Principal
Bonn
-
Principal
Bonn
-
Principal
Erftstadt
-
Principal
Germany
-
-

Co-investors of ECBF

Over the past 5 years, 204 investors have co-invested in ECBF's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.

  • Invested before ECBFEuropa, EIC Fund and 123 others have invested in rounds before ECBF. There are 7 companies where Europa has invested before ECBF and 6 companies where EIC Fund has invested before ECBF.
  • Top Co-investors of ECBF60 investors entered a company along with ECBF. These include investors like Pymwymic (2 companies).
  • Invested after ECBFA total of 19 investors have invested in ECBF's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include European Investment Bank (3 companies), BNP Paribas Asset Management (1 company) and Rabo Investments (1 company).

Recent News related to ECBF

Wakuli receives €5 million in Series A fundingVenture Capital magazineDec 10, 2025Wakuli, ECBF, Rabobank
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