Companies
Biobest
a Belgian bumblebee and biological-control leader whose bee-microbiome work builds on Lactobacillus melliventris — a native bumblebee gut bacterium that lifted Bombus terrestris colony survival 2.5-fold and increased flowers visited by more than 10% in greenhouse trials.
- Country
- Belgium
Commercial
Coverage
| CN | EU | US | |
|---|---|---|---|
| agri-inputs-biocontrol | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Regulatorsepaefsamoa-china
Verifiable facts
| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Funding | Biobest has raised various rounds, including a €98.5 million investment from Sofina, a €10 million investment from Mérieux, and a €365 million capital increase. Total reported funds raised include $257.76M in private equity. | biofirstgroup.com · biobest.com · floridienne.be |
| Capacity | A new 4000sqm predatory mite-rearing facility in Belgium significantly boosted production capabilities. | biobest.com |
| Production site | Headquartered in Westerlo, Belgium, the group operates 32 local production and/or distribution subsidiaries worldwide. | biobest.com · sofinagroup.com |
| Headcount | The group employs over 2,800 people worldwide. | biobest.com |
| Revenue | Historical reported sales milestones include reaching €50 million, €100 million, and €300 million. | biofirstgroup.com · biobest.com |
Independent sources: biofirstgroup.com · floridienne.be · sofinagroup.com
Technologies
| Name | Cluster | Risk | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biopreparations for bee health | agri-inputs-biocontrol | Medium | → |
| Pheromones & semiochemicals for plant protection | agri-inputs-biocontrol | Low | → |
Compiled by BIOECON from primary sources.
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