# Biomae

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/biomae

- Industry: Environmental Services
- Headquarters: France
- Website: www.biomae.fr
- Total disclosed funding: $0.5M
- Latest round: Seed (Apr 10, 2015)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Based in France, Biomae SAS operates as a provider of biosurveillance solutions, leveraging innovative bioassays to evaluate water quality and detect chemical contamination in aquatic environments.Biomae SAS specializes in biosurveillance for water quality assessment, focusing on the use of bioassays with caged amphipods. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in France. In March 2021, Biomae was fully acquired by Carso, a portfolio company of Unigrains, from AALPS Capital, Pertinence Invest, and Rhone-Alpes Creation, strengthening its position in biomonitoring. The founder's specific background is not publicly noted.Biomae specializes in water quality biosurveillance through innovative bioassays utilizing caged amphipods, specifically gammares, to assess chemical contamination and toxic effects of micropollutants in aquatic environments. The core offerings include bioaccumulation assays and ecotoxicity tests designed to monitor and evaluate water quality across various French and European watercourses. The process involves controlled breeding of gammares, which are then exposed to specific micropollutants in situ, allowing for real-time assessment of ecological impacts. Biomae primarily serves industrial clients, public and private water management entities, and agencies responsible for environmental monitoring, adapting its services to meet unique client needs across diverse geographic regions, including France and potentially other European nations.Biomae's revenue model is structured around providing specialized bioassay services to governmental and private organizations involved in water management and environmental protection. In its most recent financial year, 2023, Biomae reported a revenue of EUR 1,934,846.70 and an EBITDA of EUR 603,727.30. Transactions generally occur through B2B partnerships, where clients engage Biomae for specific projects such as environmental impact assessments or routine quality monitoring services, facilitating continuous partnerships with agencies and industries concerned with compliance to environmental standards.The acquisition by Carso in March 2021 is anticipated to enable Biomae SAS to expand its biomonitoring offerings. The company plans to enhance its current services and potentially introduce new products in the biosurveillance space. Target markets for future expansion will likely include additional regions within Europe, leveraging recent funding and expertise from Carso to tap into these new opportunities.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Apr 10, 2015, $0.5M — Rhone-Alpes Creation, Pertinence Invest, Alps Capital innovation

## Investors

- Rhone-Alpes Creation (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/rhone-alpes-creation) — Seed
- Pertinence Invest — Seed
- Alps Capital innovation — Seed