AmphiStar
Ghent, BE · Founded 2021 · 32 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors
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AmphiStar develops biosurfactants through advanced bioprocessing and fermentation for industrial applications including chemicals and consumer goods. The company focuses on bio-based alternatives to conventional surfactants, serving industries seeking sustainable biochemical solutions.
Founders & leadership
AmphiStar was founded in 2021 by Sophie Roelants, Bernd Everaert, Karolien Maes, and Sofie De Maeseneire.
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Sophie RoelantsinCo-founder & COOShe has background in biotechnology project coordination and business development, with expertise in synthetic biology, metabolic engineering, fermentation, and bioprocess scale-up for biosurfactant production.
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Bernd EveraertinCo-founder & Executive Director
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Karolien MaesinCo-founder and Head of Bioprocessing and Scale Up
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Sofie De MaeseneireCo-founder and Head of Synthetic Biology
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Pierre-Franck ValentininCEOPierre-Franck Valentin has over 25 years of international business experience, including leadership roles in multinational and startup environments across multiple regions, with a decade based in Asia-Pacific. He has led business unit operations, managed cross-cultural teams, and overseen corporate integrations and transformation initiatives.
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Wim AllegaertinCFOWim Allegaert is CFO of AmphiStar and brings experience in financial management, corporate governance, and risk management from roles in the international financial services industry.
Investors · 3
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$13.5M disclosed across 1 round · 2025
- $13.5MraisedJul 2025 · 3 sourcesSource ↗
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Frequently asked questions
- What does AmphiStar do?
- AmphiStar develops biosurfactants through advanced bioprocessing and fermentation for industrial applications including chemicals and consumer goods. The company focuses on bio-based alternatives to conventional surfactants, serving industries seeking sustainable biochemical solutions.
- Who founded AmphiStar?
- AmphiStar was founded by Sophie Roelants, Bernd Everaert, Karolien Maes, Sofie De Maeseneire in 2021.
- Who are AmphiStar's investors?
- AmphiStar's investors include European Circular Bioeconomy Fund, PMV, Qbic Fund.
- How much funding has AmphiStar raised?
- AmphiStar has disclosed $13.5M raised across 1 round.
- Where is AmphiStar headquartered?
- AmphiStar is headquartered in Ghent, BE.