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Carbios
Energy · Clermont-Ferrand, France · Founded 2011 · IPO 2013
Creates a new generation of fully biodegradable plastics with a controlled lifespan, a process enabling infinite biorecycling of plastic waste MoreLess
Carbios, a French biotechnology company, was founded in 2011 by Jean-Claude Lumaret and Alain Marty. The company is at the forefront of developing innovative solutions for plastic waste management through enzymatic recycling. Carbios has made significant strides in creating biodegradable plastics and processes that allow plastic waste to be recycled efficiently.
In 2013, Carbios was listed on the Euronext Growth stock index, marking a significant milestone in its journey. This listing provided the company with the necessary capital to expand its research and development efforts and bring its groundbreaking technologies to market.
One of Carbios' notable achievements is the development of an industrial solution for the biorecycling of PET plastics, which are commonly used in bottles, food packaging, and polyester textiles. This technology uses enzymes to break down plastic waste into its original monomers, allowing it to be reused in the production of new plastics without loss of quality.
Carbios has also formed strategic partnerships with major companies like L'Oréal, Nestlé Waters, and PepsiCo to further its mission of promoting a circular economy. These collaborations have been crucial in scaling up Carbios' technologies and demonstrating their viability on a global scale.
The company's commitment to sustainability and innovation has positioned it as a leader in the field of plastic recycling, offering a promising solution to one of the world's most pressing environmental challenges.
Company overview
Carbios company information
The essential company record, classifications and operating signals in one place.
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2011
- Headquarters
- Clermont-Ferrand, France
- Employees
- 103
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 61.1
- Investment activity
- 1 companies · latest Oct 2020
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
Valuation & funding
Carbios funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRANTOther financing | Sep 2025 | $47M | — | ADEME | ↗ |
| GRANTOther financing | Dec 2023 | $1.3M | — | ADEME | ↗ |
| POST IPO EQUITYOther financing | Jun 2023 | $155M | — | Undisclosed | ↗ |
| POST IPO DEBTDebt | Dec 2021 | $33M | — | European Investment Bank | ↗ |
| POST IPO EQUITYOther financing | May 2021 | $125M | — | Undisclosed | — |
| POST IPO EQUITYOther financing | Jul 2020 | Undisclosed | — | ||
| POST IPO EQUITYOther financing | Apr 2019 | Nestlé · Suntory · PepsiCo | ↗ | ||
| GRANTOther financing | Jan 2019 | Investments for the Future (PIA) | ↗ | ||
| IPOOther financing | Dec 2013 | Undisclosed | — | ||
| EARLY VCOther financing | Oct 2012 | Truffle Capital | ↗ |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and profit over time
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| Year | Revenue | Growth | EBITDA | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6.6M | +93.5% | −$16M | -248.3% |
| 2025 | $3.4M | +2179.4% | −$16M | -471.3% |
| 2024 | $150K | +466.7% | −$27M | -17797.8% |
| 2023 | $26K | -65.7% | −$21M | -78050% |
| 2022 | $77K | -94.9% | −$23M | -29540% |
| 2021 | $1.5M | +2.3% | −$12M | -764.4% |
| 2020 | $1.5M | — | −$7M | -471.2% |
Growth signals
Carbios website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for Carbios is 8.7K monthly website visits, down 42% over the last three months. Carbios's team declined 16.3% over the past year.
Comparisons
Carbios compared with similar companies
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Capital deployed
Carbios investments and acquisitions
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Carbios's talent
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Investors
9 investors on Carbios's cap table
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Global footprint
Where Carbios has talent and traffic
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In the news
Latest news about Carbios
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Market sentiment
What the market is saying about Carbios
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