Biosolutions
Biosolutions
The pace that society produces and releases chemicals and other novel entities into the environment is not consistent with staying within a safe operating space for humanity. We invest in cutting edge biotechnology generating new materials that can replace key drivers of pollution and emissions.
We invest in new materials that can replace key drivers of pollution and emissions
Many of today’s materials and chemicals are incompatible with planetary boundaries. Biosolutions offer cleaner, nature-based alternatives.
Our investment thesis
We invest in the tools of nature to deliver novel bio-based materials and processes that replace fossil-based and highly polluting inputs across industries, while remaining commercially competitive.
What we are looking for
- Cutting edge biotech enabling greener solutions that were not possible yesterday
- Solutions with potential to scale and generate significant impact at cost parity with existing solutions
- Technologies ready to scale into existing value chains
Our investments within biosolutions
We have invested in solutions that are cutting emissions, protecting biodiversity, and proving that biology is one of the most powerful technologies we have for building a future worth venturing into.
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Bio-based dye palette that replaces conventional synthetic dyes
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Cellugy
Biofabricating high-performance cellulose to replace petrochemicals
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“Biosolutions allow us to redesign materials from the molecule up – with nature as the blueprint.”
Explore all our investment verticals
- Circular economy
- Built environment
- Biosolutions
- Climate tech
- Energy
- Food & agriculture
Explore all our investment verticals
Our current linear ‘take-make-waste’ system use 60% more resources than the earth can generate every year. We invest in solutions that enable reuse, upcycling and recycling of waste streams to enable a circular economy.
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Jonas draws on experience in investment, corporate finance, and strategy from philanthropy, private equity, and venture capital as well as from investment banking.
Before joining The Footprint Firm, Jonas was Head of Strategy & Special Projects and member of the Senior Leadership Team in the Novo Nordisk Foundation, with responsibility for impact investments and philanthropic strategy in both health and sustainability. Also, Jonas served on the Investment Advisory Board of Den Sociale Kapitalfond Invest and has been involved in the corporate governance development of the Novo Nordisk Foundation group of companies.
Prior to this Jonas worked at Novo Holdings, the Novo Nordisk Foundation’s investment company, covering an array of life science investments in sustainability, health and biotech companies, ranging from early start-ups to large mature companies in both the private and public space.
Moreover, Jonas worked for a leading Danish M&A advisor FIH Partners, where he advised on a variety of transactions.
Jonas holds a Master of Science in Applied Economics and Finance as well as a Bachelor of Science in International Business from Copenhagen Business School and has studied at Harvard.