The Forbion BioEconomy fund invests in biotech solutions that replace extractive, high-emission inputs with clean, scalable alternatives, with no compromise on cost or quality. This results in measurable impact which is inherent to the product itself.

We actively support these companies to accelerate their product development, help them reach the scale and realize positive impact of their business. Forbion assesses the impact potential of each company prior to investment and monitors progress of portfolio companies through a proprietary annual impact survey. Insights from both are presented in this section.

PLANET Impact framework

To assess the impact potential of BioEconomy deal flow, Forbion developed a proprietary framework, called PLANET Impact. This approach enables us to evaluate each investment across six dimensions of planetary impact, namely: (i) Pollution prevention, (ii) Lowering consumption, (iii) Alternative materials, (iv) Need for change, (v) Emissions reduction and (vi) Technological innovation. The PLANET framework helps us distil opportunities with exceptional impact potential prior to investment.

For each dimension of PLANET Impact we have selected two corresponding KPIs for impact measurement and reporting. One of the most applicable KPIs for the BioEconomy portfolio at the end of 2025 was related to CO₂ emissions reduction of sustainable products relative to incumbent, often fossil-based alternatives.