D-CRBN Closes €17.5 Million Series A

• €17.5 million Series A investment round closed
• Led by Astaia, with participation from the Federal Holding and Investment Company (SFPIM) and the European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund
• Accelerating industrial scale-up and first commercial deployments of D-CRBN’s plasma technology

Astaia invests with a long-term perspective in businesses with strong strategic relevance, scalable business models, and the potential to create enduring value across industries and geographies.

“As Director of Astaia, I am focused on building a diversified portfolio of long- term, EU-aligned platforms. Climate and industrial decarbonisation are among the most critical challenges of our time, and few areas offer greater potential for long-term value creation. By enabling circular carbon molecules at industrial scale, D-CRBN directly addresses Europe’s dependence on fossil resources while helping secure the future supply of critical materials for fuels, chemicals, and manufacturing.” “Their electrified plasma technology exemplifies the type of scalable, real-economy solution we seek to support as a long-term partner.” – Andreas Blome, Director, Astaia

“SFPIM invests in companies that reinforce Belgium’s and Europe’s strategic autonomy and industrial resilience,” said Leon Cappaert, Investment Manager at the Federal Holding and Investment Company (SFPIM). “D-CRBN offers a compelling pathway to decarbonise energy-intensive industries while strengthening supply security. We are proud to support a company that combines deep-tech innovation with clear industrial and sustainable impact.”

“Europe’s ability to remain competitive will depend on how effectively we turn breakthrough innovation into scalable industrial solutions,” said Hermann Hauser, Member of the EIC Fund Board. “D-CRBN is a strong example of how deep tech can help decarbonise heavy industry while also creating new value from emissions that would otherwise be wasted. We are pleased to support their journey toward industrial scale-up.”

The EIC Fund, one of the largest deep-tech investors in Europe, supports breakthrough technologies addressing major societal challenges. In addition to its equity participation, D-CRBN previously received a €2.5 million EIC Accelerator grant in 2023, further validating the company’s technology and its alignment with Europe’s strategic climate and industrial priorities.

Founded in Belgium, D-CRBN collaborates with leading industrial players across the steel, chemicals, energy, and infrastructure sectors. The company is positioning itself as a key enabler of Europe’s circular carbon economy and a strategic technology provider for industrial decarbonisation and supply security.

Source

D-CRBN, press release, 2026-05-26.

Supplier

Astaia
D-CRBN
European Commission
European Union
Société Fédérale de Participations et d’Investissement (SFPIM)

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