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§ Private Profile · Louvain-la-neuve, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium
Biotech startup developing microbial biopesticides for sustainable crop protection in agriculture, offering alternatives to traditional pesticides.
BiocSol is an agricultural technology startup based in Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium, that develops microbial biopesticides for sustainable crop protection. Founded in 2023 by Simon Caulier as a formal UCLouvain spin-off, the company creates biocontrol agents targeting fungal and oomycete pathogens, such as mildew, to provide alternative pest management solutions for commercial farmers growing potatoes, vegetables, and grapes. The seed stage startup recently secured €5.2 million in initial equity funding led by Agri Investment Fund, VIVES IUF, and Invest BW, alongside IMBC Spinnova. This capital structure includes an additional €4.4 million in non-dilutive funding from the Walloon Region, toward a €10 million financing target. Led by CEO Denis Payen and Board Chairman Pierre Ferrand, the expanding team is currently utilizing this newly raised capital to navigate the European regulatory approval process for its first commercial product line.
BiocSol has raised $11.2M across 2 funding rounds.
BiocSol has raised $11.2M in total across 2 funding rounds.
BiocSol has raised $11.2M in total across 2 funding rounds.
BiocSol's investors include Pymwymic, Agri Investment Fund.
BiocSol has raised $11.2M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $5.1M Other Equity in February 2025.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2025 | $5.1M Venture Round | Pymwymic | — | Announced |
| Nov 20, 2024 | $6M Seed | Agri Investment Fund | — | Announced |