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Trends within our investment scope<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

While global venture capital markets have cooled significantly, one sector continues to build momentum: biotechnology. The need to make food systems more sustainable is growing fast. With direct links to sustainable agriculture, food security, and scalable innovations, biotech is becoming more relevant within Value Factory\u2019s investment scope and mission.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

But what do we mean by biotech?<\/strong>\u00a0
At Value Factory, we define biotechnology as the use of living organisms, such as bacteria, plants, fungi or cells, to create products or improve processes. From upcycling waste streams, development of medicine and improving crop resilience to developing natural materials and ingredients, biotechnology is a powerful drive of sustainable innovation<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Biotech is driving smarter, more sustainable solutions <\/strong>\u00a0
From agriculture to materials and food systems, biotechnology offers powerful tools to tackle growing challenges. In farming, it enables the development of resilient crops that require fewer resources and supports the rise of natural alternatives to fertilizers and pesticides\u2014restoring soil health and reducing environmental impact.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

At the same time, biotech is reshaping how we extract, produce and upcycle. From unlocking high-value plant-based ingredients to turning organic waste into new materials, it opens the door to more circular, efficient and scalable solutions that reduce dependence on fossil-based inputs and minimize waste.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Biotech within our portfolio<\/strong>\u00a0
At Value Factory, we are already supporting companies that embody these trends. This is where biotech, food, farming, and biobased innovation come together and where we see long-term opportunity.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n