Twogee Biotech lands €2.16M for greener chemical building blocks
Munich-based startup Twogee Biotech has raised €2.16 million in fresh funding to accelerate its mission of turning residual biomass into sustainable chemical building blocks. The early-stage company is developing proprietary biotechnology and bioprocessing platforms that convert agricultural and industrial waste into high-value inputs for the chemicals, materials and packaging industries.
Transforming waste streams into circular feedstocks
Twogee Biotech focuses on so‑called residual biomass – side streams such as crop residues, food-processing waste and forestry by‑products that are typically burned, landfilled or underutilised. By applying tailored microorganisms and fermentation-based processes, the startup aims to produce bio-based intermediates that can replace fossil-derived feedstocks in everyday products.
The company’s technology targets scalable, drop‑in alternatives for existing supply chains, allowing manufacturers to lower their carbon footprint without overhauling production infrastructure. This approach aligns with growing regulatory and customer pressure in Europe for more sustainable sourcing and measurable emissions reduction.
Funding to scale R&D and pilot production
The €2.16 million round will be used to expand laboratory capacity in Munich, strengthen the scientific team and move key processes from lab scale to pilot‑scale production. Twogee Biotech plans to validate its building blocks with partners across sectors including bioplastics, coatings and specialty chemicals, demonstrating performance parity with conventional materials.
The startup also intends to deepen collaborations with industrial players that control large biomass side streams, positioning itself as a technology partner for circular economy initiatives. By co‑locating or integrating its processes with existing facilities, the company aims to reduce logistics costs and maximise the value extracted from waste resources.
Positioning within Europe’s green industrial transition
With the EU’s Green Deal and tightening climate targets, demand is rising for solutions that decarbonise heavy industry and materials. Twogee Biotech is part of a new wave of European climate tech startups seeking to replace fossil inputs with renewable, bio-based alternatives while keeping costs competitive.
The latest funding marks an important step for the Munich startup as it moves from proof‑of‑concept research toward commercial partnerships, aiming to show that residual biomass can be a reliable, scalable source of sustainable building blocks for the next generation of low‑carbon products.