Swiss scale-up Bcomp’s high-performance components, which are made from natural flax fibers, enable substantial weight and Co2 emission reductions compared to standard materials. Applications range from Formula 1 and automotive to aerospace. Investors in the company, which on April 16 announced a $35 million series B funding round, include BMW i Ventures, Volvo Cars Tech Fund and Porsche Ventures, as well as Airbus Ventures, Generali, and existing investors.
Bcomp’s circular, natural fibers composite promises to replace carbon fibers, glass fibers and petrochemical-based plastic parts, used to make everything from door handles to seatbacks, a small but important part of the journey to greener mobility. “Our purpose is to decarbonize with our bio-based materials,” says Bcomp CEO Christian Fischer.
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