Carbios

France
Clermont-Ferrand, Rhône-Alpes, France, 63100

Company profile

Carbios company profile

Carbios discover and develop enzymatic bioprocesses applied to plastic and textile polymers. They create biodegradable plastics using a process that allows plastic waste to be recycled and a biological pathway for the production of bio-sourced polymers. The company is known for its commitment to creating sustainable technologies that address environmental challenges associated with plastic waste. Carbios has gained attention for its groundbreaking work in enzymatic plastic recycling, with a focus on PET (polyethylene terephthalate), a commonly used plastic in bottles and containers. By using enzymes to break down and recycle PET plastics, Carbios aims to contribute to a circular economy and reduce the environmental impact of plastic pollution.

Business identity

Contact email
[email protected]
Operating status
Active
Company type
For Profit
Employee range
101-250 employees
Revenue range
$0+
Founded
2011-01-01, Year

Headquarters

Postal code
63100
Country code
FR
Continent
Europe

Capital profile

Funding and company signals

Funding stage
IPO
Funding rounds
5
Total equity funding
$26.6M
Last funding
Post IPO Equity / $5.8M / 2025-11-06
Last equity funding
Post IPO Equity / $5.8M
Investors
4
Lead investors
4
Founders
1
Articles
139
Exited on
2013-12-19

Founders and investors

Founders

Jean-Claude Lumaret

Lead investors

AdemeFrance 2030Truffle CapitalWankai PET

Investors

AdemeFrance 2030Truffle CapitalWankai PET