Biobest (Other Agriculture) Overview
- Year Founded
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1987
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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3,000
- Latest Deal Type
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Debt
- Financing Rounds
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9
- Investments
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17
Biobest (Other Agriculture) General Information
Description
Provider of pollination and biological control products and services based in Westerlo, Belgium. The company offers a wide crop protection product range, including bumblebees for pollination in protected and open-field crops, beehives for precision delivery of pollen and biopesticides, and a complete selection of beneficial insects and mites, nematodes, biopesticides, and other products, thereby enabling farmers and growers to achieve their economic and ecological goals.
Contact Information
Website
www.biobest.com(Operating Subsidiary)
Corporate Office
- Ilse Velden 18
- 2260 Westerlo
- Belgium
Corporate Office
- Ilse Velden 18
- 2260 Westerlo
- Belgium
Biobest (Other Agriculture) Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Biobest (Other Agriculture) Comparisons
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Biobest (Other Agriculture) Competitors (2)
One of Biobest (Other Agriculture)’s 2 competitors is Futureco Bioscience, a Corporate Backed or Acquired company based in Barcelona, Spain.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Futureco Bioscience | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Barcelona, Spain | ||||
| Koppert | Private Equity-Backed | Berkel en Rodenrijs, Netherlands |
Biobest (Other Agriculture) Patents
Biobest (Other Agriculture) Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO-2026234116-A1 | Sorbitol for antimicrobial activity in plants | Pending | 07-May-2025 | ||
| WO-2026041692-A1 | Sugar alcohols for antimicrobial activity in plants | Pending | 21-Aug-2024 | ||
| WO-2023170145-A1 | Mite composition and method for feeding predatory mites | Inactive | 08-Mar-2022 | ||
| WO-2023117121-A1 | Mite composition and method for rearing mites | Inactive | 23-Dec-2021 | ||
| GB-202117570-D0 | Improved insect attractants | Inactive | 06-Dec-2021 |
Biobest (Other Agriculture) Signals
Biobest (Other Agriculture) Former Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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Biobest (Other Agriculture) Investments & Acquisitions (17)
Biobest (Other Agriculture)’s most recent deal was a Secondary Transaction - Private with Biotrop. The deal was made on 05-Oct-2026.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biotrop | 05-Oct-2026 | Secondary Transaction - Private | Agricultural Chemicals | ||
| Ecoation | 17-Jul-2025 | Buyout/LBO | Business/Productivity Software | ||
| Biotrop | 18-Dec-2023 | Buyout/LBO | Agricultural Chemicals | ||
| Agrotech Gartenbautechnik | 11-Aug-2023 | Buyout/LBO | Distributors/Wholesale | ||
| BioWorks (Agricultural Chemicals) | 10-Jul-2023 | Buyout/LBO | Agricultural Chemicals |
Biobest (Other Agriculture) Affiliates
Subsidiaries (10)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biotrop | Curitiba, Brazil | 2018 | |
| Real IPM UK | Ashford, United Kingdom | 2014 | |
| Ecoation | North Vancouver, Canada | 2010 | |
| The Real IPM Company | Thika, Kenya | 2003 | |
| Biobest France | Orange, France | 2001 |
Biobest (Other Agriculture) FAQs
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When was Biobest (Other Agriculture) founded?
Biobest (Other Agriculture) was founded in 1987.
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Where is Biobest (Other Agriculture) headquartered?
Biobest (Other Agriculture) is headquartered in Westerlo, Belgium.
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What is the size of Biobest (Other Agriculture)?
Biobest (Other Agriculture) has 3,000 total employees.
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What industry is Biobest (Other Agriculture) in?
Biobest (Other Agriculture)’s primary industry is Other Agriculture.
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Is Biobest (Other Agriculture) a private or public company?
Biobest (Other Agriculture) is a Private company.
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What is Biobest (Other Agriculture)’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Biobest (Other Agriculture) is .
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How much funding has Biobest (Other Agriculture) raised over time?
Biobest (Other Agriculture) has raised $465M.
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Who are Biobest (Other Agriculture)’s investors?
Merieux Equity Partners (Lyon) has invested in Biobest (Other Agriculture).
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Who are Biobest (Other Agriculture)’s competitors?
Futureco Bioscience and Koppert are competitors of Biobest (Other Agriculture).
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When was Biobest (Other Agriculture) acquired?
Biobest (Other Agriculture) was acquired on 10-Jun-2024.
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Who acquired Biobest (Other Agriculture)?
Biobest (Other Agriculture) was acquired by Floridienne.
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