# Bioeconomy

# TECDE INC

# TECDE INC

## Snapshot
| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Sector | Bioeconomy |
| Stage | Seed |
| Country | Colombia |
| Program | CLP25 |
| Website | [tecde.ai](https://tecde.ai) |
| CT Taxonomy | Precision Ag & Smart Grid |

## Description
Uses computer vision and AI edge computing to estimate harvest weight and quality in real time, providing traceability and reducing losses in agro-industrial supply chains.

## Investment Readiness
- **Stage:** Seed
- **Typical Round:** $200K – $2M
- **Looking for:** Equity investment

## Investor Match Tags
- **Industry:** bioeconomy
- **Geography:** Colombia
- **Stage:** seed
- **CT Taxonomy:** Precision Ag & Smart Grid

# BLOOMSPAL NETWORK

# BLOOMSPAL NETWORK

## Snapshot
| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Sector | Bioeconomy |
| Stage | Pre-Series A |
| Country | Colombia |
| Program | CLAC22 |
| Website | [bloomspal.com](https://bloomspal.com) |
| CT Taxonomy | Supply Chain Traceability, Precision Agri Data |

## Description
AI-powered supply chain platform enabling Latin American agri-food and flower brands to access global markets through end-to-end logistics, compliance, and commercial execution.

## Investment Readiness
- **Stage:** Pre-Series A
- **Typical Round:** $1M – $5M
- **Looking for:** Equity investment

## Investor Match Tags
- **Industry:** bioeconomy
- **Geography:** Colombia
- **Stage:** pre-series-a
- **CT Taxonomy:** Supply Chain Traceability, Precision Agri Data

# PLEIA

# PLEIA

**Founder:** Melissa Naranjo Hoyos, Daniel Correa Jaramillo

## Snapshot
| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Sector | Bioeconomy |
| Stage | Seed |
| Country | Colombia |
| Program | CLAC24 |
| Website | [pleia.co](https://pleia.co) |
| CT Taxonomy | Organic Waste & Composting, Bioeconomy & NbS |

## Description
B Corp pioneering biotechnology-based pet funeral services, transforming pet remains into nutrient-rich compost and planting trees at reforestation centers across Colombia.

## Investment Readiness
- **Stage:** Seed
- **Typical Round:** $200K – $2M
- **Looking for:** Equity investment

## Investor Match Tags
- **Industry:** bioeconomy
- **Geography:** Colombia
- **Stage:** seed
- **CT Taxonomy:** Organic Waste & Composting, Bioeconomy & NbS

# BIO NATURAL SOLUTIONS

# BIO NATURAL SOLUTIONS

**Founder:** Ximena Adriazola Du Pont

## Snapshot
| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Sector | Bioeconomy |
| Stage | Seed |
| Country | Peru |
| Program | GIZ Growth Services |
| Website | [bionatsolutions.com](https://bionatsolutions.com) |
| CT Taxonomy | Organic & Regenerative Ag |

## Description
Transforms agro-industrial organic waste into plant-based bioactives that extend fresh-produce shelf life — LifecoPro® circular biotechnology for cleaner agriculture.

## Investment Readiness
- **Stage:** Seed
- **Typical Round:** [PENDIENTE]
- **Looking for:** Equity investment

## Investor Match Tags
- **Industry:** bioeconomy
- **Geography:** Peru
- **Stage:** seed
- **CT Taxonomy:** Organic & Regenerative Ag

# ENTOPRO

# ENTOPRO

## Snapshot
| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Sector | Bioeconomy |
| Stage | Seed |
| Country | Colombia |
| Program | CLAC23 |
| Website | [entopro.com.co](https://entopro.com.co) |
| CT Taxonomy | Organic Waste & Composting, Organic & Regenerative Ag |

## Description
UNAL spin-off designing Black Soldier Fly systems to convert organic waste into high-protein animal feed and biofertilizers, advancing insect-based bioeconomy.

## Investment Readiness
- **Stage:** Seed
- **Typical Round:** $200K – $2M
- **Looking for:** Equity investment

## Investor Match Tags
- **Industry:** bioeconomy
- **Geography:** Colombia
- **Stage:** seed
- **CT Taxonomy:** Organic Waste & Composting, Organic & Regenerative Ag

# GREEN LEAF

# GREEN LEAF

**Founder:** Silvia Castellanos; Jennifer González

## Snapshot
| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Sector | Bioeconomy |
| Stage | Seed |
| Country | Colombia |
| Program | GIZ Growth Services |
| Website | [www.greenleaf-naturalfibers.com](https://www.greenleaf-naturalfibers.com) |
| CT Taxonomy | Organic & Regenerative Ag |

## Description
Specialists in upcycling pineapple and plantain leaf waste into natural fiber in Santander, Colombia — circular field processing with rural women producers.

## Investment Readiness
- **Stage:** Seed
- **Typical Round:** [PENDIENTE]
- **Looking for:** Equity investment

## Investor Match Tags
- **Industry:** bioeconomy
- **Geography:** Colombia
- **Stage:** seed
- **CT Taxonomy:** Organic & Regenerative Ag

# BIOEUTECTICS

# BIOEUTECTICS

## Snapshot
| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Sector | Bioeconomy |
| Stage | Seed |
| Country | Colombia |
| Program | CLAC22 |
| Website | [bioeutectics.com](https://bioeutectics.com) |
| CT Taxonomy | Circular Economy & Clean Mfg |

## Description
Produces bio-based natural deep eutectic solvents (NADES) as non-toxic, biodegradable alternatives to petrochemical solvents for food, pharma, and personal care.

## Investment Readiness
- **Stage:** Seed
- **Typical Round:** $200K – $2M
- **Looking for:** Equity investment

## Investor Match Tags
- **Industry:** bioeconomy
- **Geography:** Colombia
- **Stage:** seed
- **CT Taxonomy:** Circular Economy & Clean Mfg

# CICLORGÁNICOS (BIO ABONOS GAIA)

# CICLORGÁNICOS (BIO ABONOS GAIA)

## Snapshot
| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Sector | Bioeconomy |
| Stage | Seed |
| Country | Colombia |
| Program | CLAC22 |
| Website | [ciclorganicos.com](https://ciclorganicos.com) |
| CT Taxonomy | Organic Waste & Composting, Organic & Regenerative Ag |

## Description
Collects 200 tonnes of organic residues monthly from food industry, composting them into certified biofertilizers with traceable waste reduction data.

## Investment Readiness
- **Stage:** Seed
- **Typical Round:** $200K – $2M
- **Looking for:** Equity investment

## Investor Match Tags
- **Industry:** bioeconomy
- **Geography:** Colombia
- **Stage:** seed
- **CT Taxonomy:** Organic Waste & Composting, Organic & Regenerative Ag

# DREEM BIO

# DREEM BIO

## Snapshot
| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Sector | Bioeconomy |
| Stage | Seed |
| Country | Colombia |
| Program | CLAC22 |
| Website | [dreembio.com](https://dreembio.com) |
| CT Taxonomy | Bioeconomy & NbS |

## Description
Develops scientifically validated plant-based extracts and cosmeceuticals from endemic Colombian biodiversity, targeting cancer adjuvant therapies and dermal protection.

## Investment Readiness
- **Stage:** Seed
- **Typical Round:** $200K – $2M
- **Looking for:** Equity investment

## Investor Match Tags
- **Industry:** bioeconomy
- **Geography:** Colombia
- **Stage:** seed
- **CT Taxonomy:** Bioeconomy & NbS

# ACKADIA

# ACKADIA

## Snapshot
| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Sector | Bioeconomy |
| Stage | Seed |
| Country | Colombia |
| Program | CLAC21 |
| Website | [ackadia.life](https://ackadia.life) |
| CT Taxonomy | Organic & Regenerative Ag, Organic Waste & Composting |

## Description
Data-driven agritech using bioreactors and IoT sensors to transform organic farm waste into compost, improving soil health for Colombian smallholder farmers.

## Investment Readiness
- **Stage:** Seed
- **Typical Round:** $200K – $2M
- **Looking for:** Equity investment

## Investor Match Tags
- **Industry:** bioeconomy
- **Geography:** Colombia
- **Stage:** seed
- **CT Taxonomy:** Organic & Regenerative Ag, Organic Waste & Composting

# SIEMBRA VERTICAL

# SIEMBRA VERTICAL

## Snapshot
| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Sector | Bioeconomy |
| Stage | Seed |
| Country | Colombia |
| Program | CLAC21 |
| Website | [siembravertical.com](https://siembravertical.com) |
| CT Taxonomy | Organic & Regenerative Ag |

## Description
Modular hydroponic greenhouses for smallholder and urban growers enabling year-round crops with 80% less water and 5× higher yields.

## Investment Readiness
- **Stage:** Seed
- **Typical Round:** $200K – $2M
- **Looking for:** Equity investment

## Investor Match Tags
- **Industry:** bioeconomy
- **Geography:** Colombia
- **Stage:** seed
- **CT Taxonomy:** Organic & Regenerative Ag

# CAREY LEONES

# CAREY LEONES

## Snapshot
| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Sector | Bioeconomy |
| Stage | Pre-Seed |
| Country | Colombia |
| Program | CLAC25 |
| Website | [careyleones.com](https://careyleones.com) |
| CT Taxonomy | Reforestation / REDD+ |

## Description
Nature-oriented startup developing conservation-linked sustainable products or services for environmental markets across Colombia.

## Investment Readiness
- **Stage:** Pre-Seed
- **Typical Round:** $50K – $200K
- **Looking for:** Equity investment

## Investor Match Tags
- **Industry:** bioeconomy
- **Geography:** Colombia
- **Stage:** pre-seed
- **CT Taxonomy:** Reforestation / REDD+

# SELVAMAR

# SELVAMAR

## Snapshot
| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Sector | Bioeconomy |
| Stage | Pre-Seed |
| Country | Colombia |
| Program | CLAC25 |
| Website | [selvamar.com](https://selvamar.com) |
| CT Taxonomy | Bioeconomy & NbS |

## Description
Harnesses biodiversity from forest and marine ecosystems to develop sustainable bio-based products or conservation-linked economic models in Colombia.

## Investment Readiness
- **Stage:** Pre-Seed
- **Typical Round:** $50K – $200K
- **Looking for:** Equity investment

## Investor Match Tags
- **Industry:** bioeconomy
- **Geography:** Colombia
- **Stage:** pre-seed
- **CT Taxonomy:** Bioeconomy & NbS

# LA VERANERA

# LA VERANERA

## Snapshot
| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Sector | Bioeconomy |
| Stage | Pre-Seed |
| Country | Colombia |
| Program | CLP25 |
| Website | [veraneraorganica.com](https://veraneraorganica.com) |
| CT Taxonomy | Sustainable Coffee |

## Description
Family farm producing and commercializing certified-organic specialty coffee through regenerative agriculture practices in the Coffee Cultural Landscape of Quindío.

## Investment Readiness
- **Stage:** Pre-Seed
- **Typical Round:** $50K – $200K
- **Looking for:** Equity investment

## Investor Match Tags
- **Industry:** bioeconomy
- **Geography:** Colombia
- **Stage:** pre-seed
- **CT Taxonomy:** Sustainable Coffee

# MOT COLOMBIA

# MOT COLOMBIA

## Snapshot
| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Sector | Bioeconomy |
| Stage | Pre-Seed |
| Country | Colombia |
| Program | CLAC24 |
| Website | [motcolombia.com](https://motcolombia.com) |
| CT Taxonomy | Organic Waste & Composting, Organic & Regenerative Ag |

## Description
Colombian affiliate of Matter of Trust, collecting human hair from barbershops to produce AgroPelo — a bio-based material for water retention and environmental remediation.

## Investment Readiness
- **Stage:** Pre-Seed
- **Typical Round:** $50K – $200K
- **Looking for:** Equity investment

## Investor Match Tags
- **Industry:** bioeconomy
- **Geography:** Colombia
- **Stage:** pre-seed
- **CT Taxonomy:** Organic Waste & Composting, Organic & Regenerative Ag

# AGROTRUST

# AGROTRUST

## Snapshot
| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Sector | Bioeconomy |
| Stage | Seed |
| Country | Chile |
| Program | CLP |
| Website | [agrotrust.cl](https://agrotrust.cl) |
| CT Taxonomy | Organic & Regenerative Ag |

## Description
Distributes Swiss-developed bioactivation products improving soil biodiversity, crop quality, and farm productivity while reducing synthetic inputs for Chilean farmers.

## Investment Readiness
- **Stage:** Seed
- **Typical Round:** $200K – $2M
- **Looking for:** Equity investment

## Investor Match Tags
- **Industry:** bioeconomy
- **Geography:** Chile
- **Stage:** seed
- **CT Taxonomy:** Organic & Regenerative Ag

# AGROMETERS

# AGROMETERS

## Snapshot
| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Sector | Bioeconomy |
| Stage | Seed |
| Country | Colombia |
| Program | CLP |
| Website | [agrometers.com](https://agrometers.com) |
| CT Taxonomy | Precision Ag & Smart Grid |

## Description
Develops handheld spectrometer crop diagnostic devices giving farmers real-time plant nutrient insights to optimize fertilizer use and improve yields.

## Investment Readiness
- **Stage:** Seed
- **Typical Round:** $200K – $2M
- **Looking for:** Equity investment

## Investor Match Tags
- **Industry:** bioeconomy
- **Geography:** Colombia
- **Stage:** seed
- **CT Taxonomy:** Precision Ag & Smart Grid

# WEIA

# WEIA

**Founder:** Jairo Andrés Burgos, Arturo Harker Roa, Roberto Urbina

## Snapshot
| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Sector | Bioeconomy |
| Stage | Seed |
| Country | Colombia |
| Program | CLP |
| Website | [weia.com.co](https://weia.com.co) |
| CT Taxonomy | CT-IC-003 · Supply Chain Finance · CT-AF-001 · Sustainable Coffee |

## Description
Fintech-agtech startup offering supply chain financing and blockchain traceability for smallholder farmers, enabling input purchases at planting and repayment post-harvest.

## Investment Readiness
- **Stage:** Seed
- **Typical Round:** $200K – $2M
- **Looking for:** Equity investment

## Investor Match Tags
- **Industry:** bioeconomy
- **Geography:** Colombia
- **Stage:** seed
- **CT Taxonomy:** Supply Chain Traceability, Sustainable Coffee

# NEO FIBERS SAC

# NEO FIBERS SAC

## Snapshot
| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Sector | Bioeconomy |
| Stage | Seed |
| Country | Peru |
| Program | CLP |
| Website | [neofibers.pe](https://neofibers.pe) |
| CT Taxonomy | Bioeconomy & NbS, Sustainable Textiles (Wood/Fibre) |

## Description
Amazonian fashiontech developing sustainable luxury textile products — yarns, fabrics, and ready-to-wear — sourced from Peruvian Amazon biodiversity for global markets.

## Investment Readiness
- **Stage:** Seed
- **Typical Round:** $200K – $2M
- **Looking for:** Equity investment

## Investor Match Tags
- **Industry:** bioeconomy
- **Geography:** Peru
- **Stage:** seed
- **CT Taxonomy:** Bioeconomy & NbS, Sustainable Textiles (Wood/Fibre)

# BASÍLISCO

# BASÍLISCO

**Founder:** Ines Quiñones

## Snapshot
| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Sector | Bioeconomy |
| Stage | Pre-Seed |
| Country | Colombia |
| Program | CLAC23 |
| Website | [basilisco.world](https://basilisco.world) |
| CT Taxonomy | Bioeconomy & NbS |

## Description
Colombian startup developing bio-based or nature-based solutions for agriculture or environmental management, selected for the CLAC 2023 cohort.

## Investment Readiness
- **Stage:** Pre-Seed
- **Typical Round:** $50K – $200K
- **Looking for:** Equity investment

## Investor Match Tags
- **Industry:** bioeconomy
- **Geography:** Colombia
- **Stage:** pre-seed
- **CT Taxonomy:** Bioeconomy & NbS

# FLUVIA

# FLUVIA

## Snapshot
| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Sector | Bioeconomy |
| Stage | Pre-Seed |
| Country | Colombia |
| Program | CLAC23 |
| Website | [fluvia.co](https://fluvia.co) |
| CT Taxonomy | Watershed Conservation, Climate Data Platforms |

## Description
Uses fluorescent tracer technology and a proprietary app to provide real-time hydrological data — flow rates and velocities — for water resource management.

## Investment Readiness
- **Stage:** Pre-Seed
- **Typical Round:** $50K – $200K
- **Looking for:** Equity investment

## Investor Match Tags
- **Industry:** bioeconomy
- **Geography:** Colombia
- **Stage:** pre-seed
- **CT Taxonomy:** Watershed Conservation, Climate Data Platforms

# MONTE JAZMÍN

# MONTE JAZMÍN

## Snapshot
| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Sector | Bioeconomy |
| Stage | Pre-Seed |
| Country | Colombia |
| Program | CLAC22 |
| Website | [montejazmin.com](https://montejazmin.com) |
| CT Taxonomy | Sustainable Coffee |

## Description
Three-generation agroecological coffee farm offering specialty coffee and regenerative agritourism, with civil society nature reserve certification in Pereira.

## Investment Readiness
- **Stage:** Pre-Seed
- **Typical Round:** $50K – $200K
- **Looking for:** Equity investment

## Investor Match Tags
- **Industry:** bioeconomy
- **Geography:** Colombia
- **Stage:** pre-seed
- **CT Taxonomy:** Sustainable Coffee

# NATUPIN

# NATUPIN

## Snapshot
| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Sector | Bioeconomy |
| Stage | Pre-Seed |
| Country | Colombia |
| Program | CLP |
| Website | [natupin.bio](https://natupin.bio) |
| CT Taxonomy | Bioeconomy & NbS |

## Description
Raises awareness of native species and biodiversity through merchandise and digital content, connecting consumers with Colombia's natural heritage to promote conservation.

## Investment Readiness
- **Stage:** Pre-Seed
- **Typical Round:** $50K – $200K
- **Looking for:** Equity investment

## Investor Match Tags
- **Industry:** bioeconomy
- **Geography:** Colombia
- **Stage:** pre-seed
- **CT Taxonomy:** Bioeconomy & NbS

# CHUM CHUM

# CHUM CHUM

**Founder:** Verónica Macías Díaz

## Snapshot
| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Sector | Food systems |
| Stage | Launched |
| Country | México |
| Program | GIZ Growth Services |
| Website | [chumchum.mx](https://chumchum.mx) |
| CT Taxonomy | Food upcycling · Biotech ingredients |

## Description
Food upcycling using biotechnology to convert organic waste into edible ingredients — B2B model for food-service and industrial clients.

## Investment Readiness
- **Stage:** Launched
- **Typical Round:** [PENDIENTE]
- **Looking for:** Equity investment

## Investor Match Tags
- **Industry:** food
- **Geography:** México
- **Stage:** launched
- **CT Taxonomy:** Food upcycling · Biotech ingredients

# CIRKULA

# CIRKULA

**Founder:** Michelle Gomberoff

## Snapshot
| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Sector | Food systems |
| Stage | Growth |
| Country | Peru |
| Program | GIZ Growth Services |
| Website | [www.cirkula.co](https://www.cirkula.co) |
| CT Taxonomy | Food-waste rescue · B2B marketplace |

## Description
App rescuing surplus food from restaurants and stores at reduced prices — transparent listings (no surprise packs), operating in Lima and Quito.

## Investment Readiness
- **Stage:** Growth
- **Typical Round:** [PENDIENTE]
- **Looking for:** Equity investment

## Investor Match Tags
- **Industry:** food
- **Geography:** Peru
- **Stage:** growth
- **CT Taxonomy:** Food-waste rescue · B2B marketplace

# NINA ENERGY

# NINA ENERGY

**Founder:** Andrés Novillo, Mario A. Heredia Salgado, PhD

## Snapshot
| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Sector | BIO |
| Stage | Accel 2024 |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Program | Acceleration |
| Website | https://nina.energy/ |
| CT Taxonomy | Biomass & Biogas (taxonomy pending sync) |
| Nexus | https://nexus.cleantechhub.net/s/nina-energy |

## Description
Ecuadorian pyrolysis and biomass technology converting agroforestry residues into verified carbon removal (biochar) and clean thermal energy — designed and manufactured locally.

## Founder
Andrés Novillo, Mario A. Heredia Salgado, PhD

# PACACEITE SAS

# PACACEITE SAS

**Founder:** Angie Juliana Peñaloza García

## Snapshot
| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Sector | BIO |
| Stage | Pre-Seed |
| Country | Colombia |
| Program | Acceleration |
| Website | [PENDIENTE] |
| CT Taxonomy | Used cooking oil circular recovery (CT node pending sync) |
| Nexus | https://nexus.cleantechhub.net/s/pacaceite |

## Description
Develops sustainable bio-based products from vegetable oil or biomass inputs, targeting agricultural value chain transformation and bioenergy solutions in Colombia.

## Founder
Angie Juliana Peñaloza García

# ¡Ala Terra!

# ¡Ala Terra!

## Snapshot
| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Sector | Bioeconomy |
| Stage | [PENDIENTE] |
| Country | MX |
| Program | Food systems |
| Website | [alaterra.com.mx](https://alaterra.com.mx) |
| CT Taxonomy | CT-WA-003 · Recycling & Materials Recovery |
| Nexus one-pager | [nexus.cleantechhub.net/s/ala-terra](https://nexus.cleantechhub.net/s/ala-terra) |

## Description
Rescues local surplus fruit into 100% fruit + chile snacks with no added sugar and no warning labels — school-friendly, reducing food waste.

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## Founders

- **Ana Cristina Dorantes** — CEO  Co-founder  ·  ¡Ala Terra! · [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ana-cristina-dorantes-27502148)

# b-Kapz

# B-KAPZ

**Founder:** Emiliano Agustín Barbero, Juan Manuel Crespo, María Flavia Luna

## Snapshot
| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Sector | BIO |
| Stage | Valid. |
| Country | Argentina |
| Program | CLP |
| Website | https://www.b-kapz.com/ |
| CT Taxonomy | AgTech / biological inputs — formal CT node: [PENDIENTE]. |
| Nexus | https://nexus.cleantechhub.net/s/b-kapz |

## Description
Microencapsulation platform that turns unstable liquid agricultural bioinputs into stable, concentrated solid formats — improving shelf life, logistics, and compatibility with conventional inputs.

## Founder
Emiliano Agustín Barbero, Juan Manuel Crespo, María Flavia Luna