Welcome to the “BG Growth Series“, where entrepreneurs share their inspiring stories, insights, and tips to navigate the path of innovation and growth.

In this episode, we feature Avantium, a pioneering commercial-stage company at the forefront of renewable and circular polymer materials. Avantium’s groundbreaking work in developing FDCA – the key building block for the 100% plant-based, recyclable, and degradable plastic PEF – is setting a new standard in sustainable alternatives to fossil-based plastics.

We had the opportunity to sit down with Avantium’s CEO, Tom van Aken, to explore their journey and ambitious vision for the future. With the world’s first commercial FDCA flagship plant now completed and paving the way for the commercialisation of PEF, Avantium has reached a critical milestone.

Over the past 3 years, Avantium was advised by Bryan, Garnier & Co in 3 different capital raisings amounting to EUR 126.2m. These transactions include a EUR 11.2 million Accelerated Bookbuild Offering in 2024, a EUR 70 million Rights Offering and Institutional Upsize ABB in 2024, following a EUR 45 million Follow-On Offering in 2022. In 2024, the launch of the world’s first commercial FDCA plant marked a significant milestone for Avantium, showcasing its progress in renewable, circular materials and paving the way for the large-scale production of its plant-based plastic, Releaf — a revolutionary material set to transform the plastic industry.

Watch this episode of the BG Growth Series to learn more about Avantium’s vision and their mission to redefine the future of sustainable plastics.