Bioline AgroSciences has announced its acquisition by Eurazeo, a prominent European investment group, marking a significant step towards advancing sustainable agricultural practices worldwide. The acquisition, facilitated through Eurazeo’s Planetary Boundaries Fund (EPBF), establishes Eurazeo as the principal shareholder, heralding a new chapter for the biological crop protection leader.
The partnership with EPBF aligns seamlessly with Bioline’s long-term vision, as EPBF focuses on supporting enterprises that contribute to reversing or adapting to the overstepping of planetary boundaries, thereby ensuring a safe operating space for humanity.
Ludwik Pokorny, CEO of Bioline AgroSciences, emphasized the transformative potential of this collaboration, stating that joining EPBF would significantly enhance their positive impact. He highlighted that the partnership provides the essential financial support, expertise, and strategic guidance necessary for Bioline to continue its innovation, expansion, and the strengthening of its environmental and business objectives.
Bioline AgroSciences reaffirmed its commitment to growers, emphasizing that they remain at the heart of their operations. With Eurazeo’s backing, the company intends to deepen its dedication to addressing growers’ pest control challenges and meeting evolving market standards while promoting sustainable practices.
Wilfried Piskula, Partner and Co-Head of EPBF, praised Bioline AgroSciences’ remarkable journey in becoming a major multi-regional player in biological crop protection, particularly in macro-organisms. He articulated Eurazeo’s vision for Bioline, expressing a shared belief in the potential of sustainable agriculture to address global challenges. Eurazeo aims to amplify Bioline’s positive environmental impact through substantial investment, enabling ongoing innovation, expansion, and a broader global presence.
The collaboration is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of agriculture, ensuring a harmonious balance between the planet and its people.
Bioline AgroSciences, with over 45 years of expertise, operates globally across North America, North Europe, South Europe, and Africa & Middle East, offering a diverse portfolio of premium-quality biocontrol solutions.
Eurazeo, a leading European investment group with €35.5 billion in diversified assets under management, supports over 600 mid-market companies. The group leverages its 400-strong workforce, sector expertise, and global market access through 13 offices across Europe, Asia, and the United States. Eurazeo’s commitment to responsible value creation, based on growth, is underpinned by its institutional and family shareholding structure and solid financial foundation. The company is listed on Euronext Paris and maintains a significant global presence with offices in major cities worldwide.
