Startups supported by Supernovas initiatives have secured more than €15 million in new investments in recent weeks, highlighting the strength and scalability of women-led ventures in deep tech, greentech and circular economy.
From Rocket Up cohorts to Investment Forums participants, these success stories reflect the value of tailored support, visibility and connections fostered through the Supernovas programmes.
Pack2Earth raises €1.6 million to scale compostable innovation
- Programme: Investment Forums 2025
- Amount raised: €1.6 million
Barcelona-based Pack2Earth develops bio-based, high-performance materials that compost at ambient temperature. These materials, derived from plants and minerals, are designed for applications ranging from food packaging to reusable and agricultural products. At the end of their lifecycle, they decompose into clean compost free from microplastics and toxins.
The startup recently closed a €1.6 million funding round led by Swanlaab Venture Factory, with participation from JRV Holding, Creand Credit Andorrà (via Scale Lab Andorra), Tech Transfer Agrifood (managed by Clave Capital), and several private investors.
The funding will support the expansion of the company’s commercial activity, the creation of an AI-assisted formulation laboratory, continued R&D and IP protection efforts, and the growth of its technical and international teams.
“We have set ourselves the goal of becoming the global leader in high-performance materials which compost at ambient temperature,” said Françoise de Valera, co-founder and CEO of Pack2Earth. “This funding round is key to accelerating our journey towards that goal.”
Pack2Earth is already working with clients in Spain and Germany, and has pilot projects and joint development agreements in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Switzerland.
Rival Foods secures €10 million to bring whole-cut plant-based meat to scale
- Programme: Rocket Up 2022
- Amount raised: €10 million
Rival Foods, a spin-off from Wageningen University & Research based in the Netherlands, has developed a proprietary platform to produce whole-cut meat alternatives that closely replicate the structure, taste, and mouthfeel of animal-derived products. Its products are fully plant-based, clean label, and minimally processed.
In July 2025, the company raised €10 million in Series B funding led by pension investor APG (on behalf of ABP), with support from PYMWYMIC, ROM Utrecht Region, and existing shareholder PeakBridge.
The investment will enable Rival Foods to double its production capacity, optimise its proprietary manufacturing technology, and bring production costs in line with those of animal-based meat. The funding will also support team expansion and international growth.
RoboTwin raises €1.25 million to advance no-code industrial robotics
- Programme: Investment Forums 2024
- Amount raised: €1.25 million + EU grant
Based in Prague, RoboTwin is developing no-code robot teaching technology that enables industrial workers to train robots through direct demonstration, without programming skills. The platform converts a single demonstration into a robot programme, which can then be deployed at scale across various manufacturing tasks.
The company raised €1.25 million in a pre-seed round backed by BD Partners, Y Soft Ventures, EIT Manufacturing, and private investors. RoboTwin also received a non-dilutive EU grant as part of a major AI research consortium focused on multimodal foundation models.
RoboTwin’s solution is already in use across Europe and has attracted interest from the US, Canada, Taiwan, and Mexico. The funding will accelerate hiring across technical and business development roles and enable further technology validation and commercial rollout.
Circonomit closes €2.8 million to transform enterprise decision-making
- Programme: Rocket Up 2024
- Amount raised: €2.8 million
Circonomit, based in Germany, has raised €2.8 million to scale its software platform, which aims to simplify enterprise decision-making through real-time data analysis and modelling. The tool enables organisations to better understand the impact of their decisions across departments and value chains.
The company’s goal is to create a more transparent, agile and steerable European business landscape by equipping decision-makers with technology that supports sustainability, accountability, and responsiveness.
Afterwind: a promising scale-up in advanced recycling
- Programme: Investment Forums 2024
- Status: Active fundraising
Afterwind, a Swedish startup specialising in wind turbine blade recycling, is progressing rapidly on both the operational and business fronts. Since its participation in the Investment Forums, the company has closed 77 tonnes of input materials, signed a joint development agreement with a global glass fibre manufacturer, and entered into 25 bids for 2,500 tonnes of end-of-life blades. It has also been listed as a preferred supplier in Sweden and Denmark.
The company is expanding its presence with a new mechanical recycling facility under construction in Skillingaryd, and has secured a preliminary agreement for a second site at the Port of Aalborg. In parallel, Afterwind has filed its first patent claim and obtained a C-permit from Swedish authorities to recycle up to 10,000 tonnes of glass fibre per year.
Afterwind is currently raising €2.5 million in seed capital (post-money valuation: €10 million) to scale its operations and meet growing demand from international clients. The team now counts eight members and has formalised its legal transition to a Swedish entity.
Looking ahead
These recent milestones reflect the success of Supernovas’ approach to supporting women-led startups in their journey towards scale, impact, and investment. As the European innovation ecosystem evolves, initiatives such as Rocket Up and the Investment Forums play a key role in building a stronger pipeline of startups that are diverse, ambitious, and ready to grow internationally.