Level Nine, a deep-tech startup, has raised €4 million in a seed funding round led by Visionaries Tomorrow, bringing its total funding to €6.5 million.
The company is developing advanced catalyst technologies designed to enable more sustainable chemical production by converting biomass and waste into renewable feedstocks. The investment will support the further development and scaling of its platform toward industrial applications.
What The Company Does
Founded in 2023, Level Nine focuses on designing synthetic catalysts, known as nanozymes, that combine biological precision with industrial durability. These catalysts are engineered using a combination of bio-nanotechnology, quantum chemistry, and computational modelling, allowing the company to design them from first principles rather than relying on traditional trial-and-error methods.
The nanozymes are intended to process alternative feedstocks such as biomass and waste streams, converting them into usable chemical building blocks. This approach enables chemical reactions to occur under milder conditions while improving efficiency and reducing production costs.
By enabling the use of non-fossil inputs, Level Nine’s technology addresses a key limitation in current chemical manufacturing systems, which are typically optimised for petroleum-based raw materials.
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Market Context / Industry Background
The chemical industry is undergoing structural pressure to reduce its reliance on fossil resources while maintaining cost efficiency and production scale. However, existing industrial processes are often not compatible with alternative feedstocks such as agricultural waste or other biomass sources.
Catalyst technology plays a central role in this transition, as it determines how effectively raw materials can be converted into usable chemicals. Traditional catalysts are often limited in their ability to handle complex or variable inputs, creating a barrier to adopting more sustainable materials.
As regulatory frameworks tighten and demand for lower-impact production increases, there is growing interest in technologies that can enable the use of renewable feedstocks without requiring a complete overhaul of industrial infrastructure. Level Nine’s approach reflects this shift toward adaptable and scalable chemical processes.
Founder / Investor Commentary
Level Nine is positioning its platform as a way to address inefficiencies in how alternative feedstocks are processed at scale. By designing catalysts specifically for these inputs, the company aims to enable more flexible and resilient production systems.
Its broader strategy focuses on bridging the gap between early-stage scientific innovation and industrial deployment. Through close collaboration with partners, Level Nine is working to translate laboratory breakthroughs into commercially viable solutions.
Growth Plans / Use Of Funds
The newly raised capital will be used to expand Level Nine’s catalyst development platform and advance its technologies toward industrial-scale implementation. This includes scaling its nanozyme design capabilities and validating performance across a wider range of applications.
The company also plans to deepen collaborations with industrial partners to accelerate commercial adoption. These partnerships are expected to play a key role in integrating its technology into existing production systems.
Looking ahead, Level Nine aims to extend its platform across multiple sectors, including materials, fuels, and consumer goods, while continuing to focus on enabling the use of biomass and waste as primary inputs for chemical production.
About Level Nine
Level Nine is a deeptech company developing catalyst technologies for sustainable chemical production. Founded in 2023 and based in Berlin, the company combines bio-nanotechnology, quantum chemistry, and computational science to design nanozymes that enable the efficient conversion of biomass into renewable chemical building blocks. Its mission is to reduce dependence on fossil-based feedstocks and support more sustainable industrial processes.
