Eurazeo Planetary Boundaries Fund acquires Bioline AgroSciences

Biological crop protection company Bioline AgroSciences has been acquired by European investment group Eurazeo through its Eurazeo Planetary Boundaries Fund, with Eurazeo becoming the company's principal shareholder.

"Joining EPBF will significantly enhance our positive impact," said Ludwik Pokorny, CEO of Bioline AgroSciences. "This collaboration provides the financial support, expertise, and strategic guidance Bioline needs to continue innovating, expanding, and strengthening its environmental and business objectives."

With Eurazeo’ s backing, Bioline AgroSciences said it will deepen its commitment to solving growers’ challenges in terms of pest control and meet evolving market standards while adopting more sustainable practices.

"Bioline AgroSciences has had a remarkable journey, becoming a major multi-regional player in biological crop protection, specializing in macro-organisms," said Wilfried Piskula, partner and co-head of EPBF. "Our partnership with Bioline reflects our shared belief in the potential of sustainable agriculture to tackle global challenges. Our ambition for Bioline is to amplify its positive environmental impact through significant investment, enabling continued innovation, expansion and a broader global presence."

With more than 45 years in business, Bioline AgroSciences operates across North America, Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

Eurazeo has €35.5 billion in diversified assets under management, including €25.2 billion on behalf of institutional and retail clients through its private equity, private debt, real estate and infrastructure strategies. The group supports more than 600 mid-market companies, has 400 employees and has 13 offices across Europe, Asia and the U.S.