N-Fix becomes Zymofix and secures €2 million in funding
Biotope-backed startup Zymofix, formerly N-Fix, secured €2 million in funding, led by High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) with support from The Nest Family Office and VP Capital. This funding marks an exciting new phase in Zymofix’s mission to harness the power of microorganisms, using waste biomass to provide sustainable solutions for agriculture and industry.
Microorganisms, macro solutions
At the heart of Zymofix’s breakthrough technology is its unique use of biomass residues, such as agricultural waste, to cultivate beneficial microorganisms through a novel solid-state fermentation process. These microorganisms do more than just promote plant health; they can degrade pollutants and serve as eco-friendly replacements for traditional chemical processes in various industries.
Zymofix’s approach is designed with practicality in mind. By sourcing low-cost, locally available biomass, Zymofix is making microbial solutions affordable and accessible, even for large-scale crops like maize, wheat, and sugar beet. This means farmers and industrial operators at all scales can adopt sustainable practices without significant cost barriers. With applications across agriculture, waste treatment, and industrial bioremediation, Zymofix’s technology is both versatile and scalable, adaptable to meet the needs of diverse sectors.
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From N-Fix to Zymofix
Since its founding, Zymofix has been dedicated to addressing some of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges through microbiology. “Our mission is to scale the production of beneficial microorganisms, transforming waste into valuable resources that foster ecosystem regeneration,” says Emile Redant, CEO of Zymofix.
After joining the biotope basecamp in 2022, the startup obtained pre-seed funding and tailored support through the biotope program, preparing the founders for their seed round and scaling. Today, the young company announces its rebrand to Zymofix and securing €2 million to expand microbial solutions for sustainable agriculture.
“We are thrilled to welcome HTGF, The Nest, and VP Capital as investors. It’s incredibly rewarding to see Zymofix evolve into the impactful company it is today.”
Co-founder and Chairman Guy De Clercq
The infusion of new capital will allow Zymofix to advance its innovative fermentation technology and begin commercializing products through strategic partnerships. In the months ahead, Zymofix plans to expand its team, with upcoming hires focused on R&D and project management to support this next phase of growth.
Co-founder and Chairman Guy De Clercq is enthusiastic about the progress Zymofix has made and the support of its new partners. “It’s incredibly rewarding to see Zymofix evolve into the impactful company it is today. We are thrilled to welcome HTGF, The Nest, and VP Capital as investors, whose commitment to sustainable growth aligns perfectly with our mission. Their support will be invaluable in helping us scale our technology and realize our vision of transforming agricultural and industrial processes through microbial innovation.”
“Zymofix’s journey from concept to commercialization has been truly inspiring,” says Annick Verween, Head of Biotope by VIB and a Zymofix board member. “Their commitment to turning waste into sustainable, impactful solutions based on sound science is exactly the kind of innovation we aim to nurture. We are proud to have supported their early development and look forward to the difference they will make on a larger scale.”
For more about Zymofix, visit Zymofix.com.
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