Scouting (technology, market trends, investment candidates), evaluation of investment candidates, technology & scale-up support, portfolio management, communication, company strategy

As core technologies, biotechnology (precision fermentation, sustainable chemicals, food/feed, life science tools…) and advanced materials are key enablers of sustainable processes and products as the foundation of tomorrow's world and addressing future markets. Therefore, b.value AG invests in deep tech startups in these fields with exceptional founders and breakthrough technologies that offer solutions for a sustainable tomorrow. Our unique fund structure and our operative experience allow us to act flexibly and for the long term.

Responsibilities: network, contact for cluster members, initiation of R&D consortia, strategic development of cluster activitiesFocus area: biotechnological and chemical conversion of C1-containing process gases

Innovation management: Assistance to the managing director in his function as expert in the enquete commission of the regional Government (Landtag NRW), the commission investigated the innovation potential of the third most important industry branch to North Rhine Westfalia (press release on final commission report: https://www.vci.de/nrw/presse-services/presse/starkes-signal-fuer-chemische-industrie-in-nrw-landtag-veroeffentlicht-enquete-bericht.jsp)