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Carbios

Creates a new generation of fully biodegradable plastics with a controlled lifespan, a process enabling infinite biorecycling of plastic waste

Clermont-Ferrand, FranceFounded 2011Energy

Valuation $81M Market cap · 2026

Revenue $6.6M Latest reported FY

Total funding $50–100M Disclosed equity funding

About Carbios

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.

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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.

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At a glance

Status: Operational
Founded: 2011
Headquarters: Clermont-Ferrand, France
Listing: IPO 2013
Employees: 103
Open positions: None listed
Dealroom signal: 61.1/100
Sub-industry: Waste Solution
Sector: Energy, Recycling, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Plastic, Chemical, Waste Reduction, Spinout, Sustainable Development Goals, Polymers, Industrial Technology
Technology: Deep Tech
Business model: Manufacturing
Client focus: b2b
Investment activity: 1 company, latest Oct 2020
Capital deployed: —
Preferred round: ACQUISITION
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Funding history

10 recorded events

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	↗

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Financials

Revenue, earnings and profit over time

Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.

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%

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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.

Latest monthly visits8.7K 3-month web change-42% 1-year team growth-16.3%

Monthly website visitsNov 2016–Jul 2026

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