The Group Ceuster
VC Fund
Sint-katelijne-waver, Belgium
The Group Ceuster is a VC fund in Sint-katelijne-waver focused on Chemical and Agriculture. The Group Ceuster focuses on the horticultural sector and on the recovery of depleted soil. GroupDC is a family company founded in 1966 by Herman De Ceuster. Today the company is led by the second generation with Tom Ceuster as CEO.From working closely with DCM clients range has also expanded rapidly, providing a more complete range of productsfor the professional horticulturist, and for the hobby gardener, could be offered. DCM was the first in Belgium that started with the provision of professional products for the hobby gardener. This they achieved in the '80s the status of leader. During this period extended the services of "The Ceuster Breeding Ground 'also further by offering specialized services to the sports world, the world industry, and public parks.
- Total investments:
- 1
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 0%
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Industries The Group Ceuster invests in
Stages The Group Ceuster invests in
Countries The Group Ceuster invests in
Investment Focus
Industry
- Chemical 1 (100%)
- Agriculture 1 (100%)
- Biotechnology 1 (100%)
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aphea.Bio will develop next generation ‘biopesticides’ based on natural microorganisms. These products will provide an alternative for chemical pesticides, which are currently under serious pressure. In addition, the company will develop novel ‘biostimulants’, i.e. microorganisms that stimulate crop growth, for example through promoting the uptakeof nutrients from the soil. | $8.4M / Series A / Jun 26, 2017 |
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What does The Group Ceuster invest in?
The Group Ceuster invests primarily in Chemical, Agriculture and Biotechnology startups, most often at Series A stage. Most of the 1 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Belgium. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
When did The Group Ceuster last invest?
The most recent investment recorded for The Group Ceuster closed in Jun 2017. Shizune tracks 1 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.
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