Best Bioenergy Companies in Netherlands
The 50 best Bioenergy companies in Netherlands in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Avantium.
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Ranked: Best Bioenergy companies in Netherlands
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Founder | Founded | Tech stack | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avantium Developer of plant-based polymers and chemicals for sustainable packaging solutions | $314M | 14 mo ago | Public | — | 2000 | WordPressApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+21 | 10 patents High-throughput continuous-flow reactors and pressure control for fine chemical synthesis | 2 partnerships · 1 expansion |
| 2 | BioMCN Bio-methanol manufacturer | $45M | 209 mo ago | Acquired | — | 2006 | — | — | — |
| 3 | Topell Energy Manufactures biomass by torrefaction | $16M | 169 mo ago | Series A | — | 2008 | — | 10 patents Biomass torrefaction systems for efficient solid fuel production | — |
| 4 | Nordsol Developer of small-scale biogas liquefaction technology for bio-LNG production | $2M | 55 mo ago | Series A | — | 2009 | WordPressMySQLPHP+20 | — | 1 expansion |
| 5 | BIOeCON Technology developer for biomass conversion | $1M | 183 mo ago | Seed | Paul O'Connor Founder | 2006 | — | — | — |
| 6 | GoodFuels Development and distribution of biofuels for marine and railway industries | $800K | 45 mo ago | Acquired | Dirk Kronemeijer Founder & CEO | 2015 | HubSpot CMS HubTailwind CSSGSAP+20 | — | — |
| 7 | Btg-Bioliquids Provider of fast pyrolysis technology for biofuel production | $585K | 83 mo ago | Funding Raised | — | 2007 | WordPressMySQLPHP+19 | 43 patents Converting lignocellulosic biomass via pyrolysis into low‑acid oil and vapor condensation | — |
| 8 | Syngaschem Syngas technology developer | $559K | 122 mo ago | Funding Raised | Hans Niemantsverdriet Founder | 2013 | — | — | — |
| 9 | Bestico Provider of technology solution for using biomass and convert this into feed for insect farming | $111K | 82 mo ago | Funding Raised | — | 2013 | — | — | — |
Top 12 Bioenergy companies in Netherlands
#1
Public · Amsterdam, North Holland · founded 2000 · 249 employees$314.4Mraised▾
Developer of plant-based polymers and chemicals for sustainable packaging solutions. The company focuses on converting renewable feedstocks into materials that deliver performance and reduce carbon footprint. It offers recyclable polymers derived from plant-based chemicals, ideal for bottles, packaging, and textiles. The company also provides technology to convert carbon dioxide into chemicals for packaging, textiles, and bioplastics.
- May 2025Grant (prize money)$227.3K
- Oct 2024Grant (prize money)$3.9M
- Feb 2024Post IPO$75.5M
- 2023Post IPO$33.1M
#2
Acquired · Delfzijl, Groningen · founded 2006 · 51 employees$45.3Mraised▾
Bio Methanol Chemie Nederland( Bio MCN) produces and sells bio-methanol. Its bio-methanol is used as a feedstock for other environmentally friendly fuels, such as bio-MTBE oxygenates, bio-methanol blends, biodiesel, bio-DME, and bio-hydrogen applications. The company’s bio-methanol is also blended with gasoline; and is used in various non-fuel applications, including plastics and paints. It serves petrochemical, construction, and automotive industries.
- Mar 2009Series C$45.3M
#3
Series A · Hoofddorp, North Holland · founded 2008 · 11 employees$16.3Mraised▾
Topell Energy, a Dutch clean technology company develops torrefaction, a process used to produce high-grade solid biofuels from various streams of woody biomass or agro residues by a thermal process that involves heating the biomass to temperatures between 250 and 300 degrees Celsius in an inert atmosphere. Torrefaction of biomass results in ability to use lower quality feedstock, reduced logistics costs as well as lower capex at the power plant for handling bio-fuel. The company is preparing the worldwide roll-out of its torrefaction technology by licensing its technology to bio-fuel producers.
- Jun 2012Series A$16.3M
#4
Acquired · Amsterdam, North Holland · founded 2015 · 13 employees$800Kraised▾
Goodfuels offer a one-stop-shop online platform for the supply and distribution of sustainable biofuels. Claims to offer final blended products for marine and railway sectors. Has partnered with other companies like "Borskalis" and "Wartsila" for accelerating the development marine biofuels. Have established four on-site plants near "Port of Moerdijk" along with eight other local feedstock for the development of biofuels for railway industries.
- Nov 2022Grant (prize money)$219K
- Oct 2021Grant (prize money)$117.9K
- May 2020Grant (prize money)$332K
- Apr 2020Grant (prize money)$131.2K
#5
Series A · Utrecht, Utrecht · founded 2009 · 26 employees$2.3Mraised▾
Developer of small-scale biogas liquefaction technology for bio-LNG production. This technology enables the efficient and cost-effective conversion of biogas into bio-LNG, a clean and sustainable biofuel. The process is designed for on-site production, minimizing transportation needs and maximizing the value of biogas resources. It features an automated, unmanned plant requiring no grid connection, making it suitable for various locations and applications. The company provides turnkey solutions, offering technical and operational support throughout the entire project lifecycle. The technology is particularly well-suited for heavy-duty transport applications.
- Jan 2022Grant (prize money)$2.3M
- Feb 2019Series A—
#6
Seed · Hoevelaken, Gelderland · founded 2006$1.4Mraised▾
BIOeCON bringing together a network of top scientists and technologists in the field of catalysis and hydrocarbon chemistry to use their expertise and skills to develop new technology to convert biomass, particularly the recalcitrant polymeric biomass residue, in a more efficient and cost effective way. It also produces base chemicals from biomass; and renewable gasoline and diesel blend stocks. Bioecon is a subsidary of Kior.
- Apr 2011Seed$1.4M
#7
Funding Raised · Enschede, Overijssel · founded 2007 · 12 employees$585.5Kraised▾
Provider of fast pyrolysis technology for biofuel production. This technology converts sustainable biomass residues into Fast Pyrolysis Bio-Oil (FPBO), a renewable alternative to fossil fuels. The process also generates heat and power as byproducts. FPBO can be upgraded into advanced biofuels meeting various regulatory standards or used in industrial heating systems. The company offers production plants designed to integrate seamlessly with the scale and logistics of diverse biomass feedstocks. They focus on utilizing only strictly sustainable residues, avoiding competition for land or food resources.
- Sep 2019Grant (prize money)$119.3K
- Oct 2018Grant (prize money)$138.4K
- Jan 2016Grant (prize money)$327.8K
#8
Funding Raised · Eindhoven, North Brabant · founded 2013$559.3Kraised▾
Syngaschem engages in fundamental research on the catalysis and surface science of syngas conversion to generate liquid fuels from carbon dioxide, water and hydrogen.
- Jun 2016Grant (prize money)$559.3K
#9
Funding Raised · Berkel en Rodenrijs, South Holland · founded 2013 · 13 employees$110.9Kraised▾
Provider of technology solution for using biomass and convert this into feed for insect farming. The solution allows to use of excess biomass and converts this into feed-quality protein and oil with high nutritional value. The company uses dried insects for pet food.
- Oct 2019Grant (prize money)$110.9K
#10
Seed · Geleen, Limburg · founded 2020—raised▾
Manufacturer of bio-based building blocks for polymers, polyols, and polyurethanes. These blocks are used in polyesters for clothing and polyurethanes for coatings. The company utilizes advanced bio-based feedstocks, including wood residues and waste water. It focuses on green production processes, minimizing waste and using renewable energy. The company develops materials for a circular economy, including recyclable and biodegradable options.
- Sep 2025Seed—
#11
Seed · The Hague, South Holland · founded 2018—raised▾
Methaplanet is a Dutch technology provider that aims to assist biogas plants in maximizing their biogas production. They have developed a unique process to pre-treat feedstock for biogas plants, resulting in increased yield and shorter retention time. Methaplanet has secured financing from EIT InnoEnergy to expand their pellet production solutions for biogas plants.
- Oct 2023Seed—
#12
Seed · Utrecht, Utrecht · founded 2019 · 40 employees—raised▾
The company generates cleaner energy in a smart, environmentally conscious way from organic leftovers, enabling industries to reduce their carbon footprint and achieve sustainability goals.
- Apr 2023Seed—
Funding & investor landscape
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Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
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Funding & growth over time
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How research on Bioenergy & Biofuels is moving in the Netherlands
A read on the academic research around Bioenergy & Biofuels — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 594 Netherlands-affiliated papers.
- Wageningen University & Research139
- Delft University of Technology96
- University of Groningen66
- Utrecht University57
- Joint Research Centre36
- Biomass (ecology)3→16
- Renewable energy1→12
- Waste management1→9
- Biorefinery2→8
- Pyrolysis1→6
- Biomass (ecology)14→63
- Raw material5→42
- Waste management3→33
- Renewable energy5→32
- Greenhouse gas6→28
- Biomass (ecology)7→27
- Renewable energy2→12
- Greenhouse gas4→13
- Agroforestry1→9
- Production (economics)7→14
Where bioenergy biofuels is researched across Netherlands
Location clusters by institution affiliation — each city's volume, stance tone, and a quick read on its hot topic, what's advancing, the opening opportunity, and the main concern.
Common questions
Rohit lives in the feed. He covers what's moving right now — the funding rounds, launches and shifts breaking across the trade press — and ties them back to where the sector is heading.