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 25 companies, with 5 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 High Tech and Enterprise Applications. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series A round of Foodforecast A lot of funds co-invest with ECBF, with names like Capagro sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. ECBF has team of 20 people including 3 partners.Key Metrics
ECBF's List of Top Investments
ECBF has a portfolio of 25 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, High Tech, Enterprise Applications and 12 other sectors, across stages such as Series B, Series A and 4 more. Here is the list of top investments by ECBF:1. Nuritas
Developer of natural active ingredients with scientifically proven health benefits. It offers functional ingredients in the food that have various therapeutic qualities, including the management of chronic metabolic syndromes using its proprietary discovery platform based on artificial intelligence and genomics. The company offers ingredients by using AI-based technology and peptidomics for discovering bioactive peptides with health benefits.
Key facts about Nuritas
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Dublin (Ireland)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $113M
- Employee Count: 71 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Vertex Holdings, Advisors.Fund and 46 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Dec 20, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. OroraTech
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
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Germany
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $63.2M
- Employee Count: 203 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Korys, Rabo Investments and 20 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, May 14, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. ecoRobotix
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: 300 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Linfluence Tech, Highland Europe and 20 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Oct 13, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. Wakuli
Key facts about Wakuli
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: Amsterdam (Netherlands)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $11.4M
- Employee Count: 104 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Abn Amro, Rabobank and 6 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Dec 10, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. Nofence
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: 126 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Nysno, Speedinvest and 9 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Jul 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
ECBF's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
ECBF has invested in 25 companies over the last 5 years, with an average of 4 new investments annually in the last 5 years. In 2025, it made 9 investments, while as of Feb 2026, it has made 2 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Foodforecast and most recent follow-on round was in Wakuli.Year | No. of Investments | ||
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1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 2 | 0 | 2 |
2025 | 7 | 2 | 9 |
2024 | 6 | 2 | 8 |
2023 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
2022 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
2021 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
ECBF's Investments by Stage
ECBF has made 10 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $26.7M, 9 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $14M and 2 investments in Series D stage with an average round size of $61.8M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Series B | 10 |
Series A | 9 |
Series D | 2 |
Conventional Debt | 1 |
Seed | 1 |
Others | 1 |
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 20 Tech companies, 17 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 8 Software companies and at least 6 companies focusing on Saas.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Food and Agriculture Tech | 13 |
Sustainability Tech | 11 |
Environment Tech | 7 |
Enterprise Applications | 6 |
High Tech | 5 |
Others | 28 |
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.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
France | 4 |
Germany | 4 |
Netherlands | 3 |
Belgium | 2 |
Denmark | 2 |
Others | 10 |
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:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Feb 26, 2026 | Germany | Series A | 3502 | [+2] | |
Feb 23, 2026 | Denmark | Series A | 2336 | ||
Dec 10, 2025 | Netherlands | Series A | 2283 | [+2] | |
Dec 10, 2025 | Netherlands | Conventional Debt | 6229 | [+2] | |
Oct 13, 2025 | Switzerland | Series D | 7564 | [+1] |
Team profile of ECBF
ECBF has a team of 20 members including 3 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 | - | ||
Principal | Paris | - | ||
Principal | Bonn | - | ||
Principal | Germany | - | - | |
Principal | Bonn | - | ||
Principal | Erftstadt | - |
Co-investors of ECBF
Over the past 5 years, 206 investors have co-invested in ECBF's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before ECBF: Europa, 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 ECBF: 62 investors entered a company along with ECBF. These include investors like Capagro (2 companies).
- Invested after ECBF: A total of 19 investors have invested in ECBF's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include European Investment Bank (3 companies), M&G (1 company) and McWin (1 company).
Recent News related to ECBF
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Foodforecast secures 8 million euros to combat food wasteVenture Capital magazine•Feb 26, 2026•Future Food Fund, Foodforecast, ECBF, SHIFT Invest and 3 others
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Danish Fermentation Startup Reduced Bags $4.7M to Turn Food Waste Into Savoury FlavoursGreen Queen•Feb 23, 2026•Reducedfoods, Danmarks Eksport og Investeringsfond, ECBF, Novo Holdings and 1 other
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Wakuli receives €5 million in Series A fundingVenture Capital magazine•Dec 10, 2025•Wakuli, ECBF, Rabobank
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Ecorobotix Secures $150M to Accelerate AI-Powered Plant-by-Plant™ Care, Unveiling New Innovation at AgritechnicaFinancial Post•Oct 13, 2025•ecoRobotix, McWin, ECBF, Highland Europe and 12 others
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Nofence Secures $35M Series B to Expand in the US and Globallyintelligence360•Oct 03, 2025•Nofence, ECBF
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ECBF Invests in Vegdog’s €9 Million Series A Financing RoundGlobal Legal Chronicle•Sep 19, 2025•ECBF, Bird & Bird
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Agritech Nofence secures €30m to expand virtual fencing system.Silicon Republic•Sep 16, 2025•Nofence, ECBF, Climate Innovation Capital, Sandwater and 3 others
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VEGDOG Secures €9M Series A Funding to Expand Vegan Dog Food BrandVegan Business Magazine•Jun 12, 2025•VEGDOG, ECBF, Attollo, Select Alternative Investments
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Vegdog receives 9 million euros in growth capitalMunich•Jun 03, 2025•Green Generation Fund, VEGDOG, ECBF
