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New Dawn Bio

Wageningen, Netherlands

pre-seed$2.3M raisedClimate TechBiotechAdvanced Materials

Total Raised

$2.3M

Stage

pre-seed

Location

Wageningen, Netherlands

Founded

2020

Team size

1-10

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About New Dawn Bio

Deeptech startup developing cultured wood using tree stem cells grown in bioreactors as an alternative to traditional timber production.

What sets it apart

It grows real wood from tree stem cells in bioreactors, eliminating the need for logging and enabling wood production in days instead of years.

Sectors

Climate TechBiotechAdvanced Materials

Business

Modelhardware

CustomerCompanies and manufacturers that need premium wood materials and want a deforestation-free alternative to traditional timber

Notable

  • Closed an oversubscribed €2.1M ($2.4M) pre-seed funding round
  • Raised backing from CapitalT, Norrsken Evolve, Ontdekkers Group, and angel investors

Funding rounds

4 Jun 2026

Led by CapitalT

With Norrsken Evolve, Ontdekkers Group, Jelle Prins

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FAQ

What does New Dawn Bio do?

Deeptech startup developing cultured wood using tree stem cells grown in bioreactors as an alternative to traditional timber production.

Where is New Dawn Bio based?

New Dawn Bio is based in Wageningen, Netherlands, founded in 2020.

How much has New Dawn Bio raised?

New Dawn Bio has raised $2.3M in tracked funding and is currently at the pre-seed stage.

Who has invested in New Dawn Bio?

Investors in New Dawn Bio include CapitalT, Norrsken Evolve, Ontdekkers Group and Jelle Prins.