Vertoro, a Scale Up Cohort 4 member, creates a 100% bio-based product called Goldilocks that offers a green alternative to fossil fuels. Made from waste materials like wood biomass or lignin (a byproduct from paper production), Goldilocks can be used in place of crude oil to produce fuels, chemicals, and materials. This helps companies reduce their carbon footprint without increasing costs, offering a sustainable way to move away from fossil fuels.

For example, instead of relying on traditional crude oil to create plastic or fuel, companies can use Vertoro’s Goldilocks to achieve the same result with a cleaner, renewable resource. Vertoro’s innovative production process makes it possible to turn raw, waste materials into a valuable, eCo-friendly product that helps industries transition to a greener future while keeping their costs in check. By partnering with businesses, Vertoro is driving the shift toward sustainability and working to transform the global economy into one that relies on renewable resources.

Vertoro partners with various organizations according to each project's specific needs. Some companies they’ve worked with include Shell, Eindhoven University of Technology, Chemelot, and many more. Vertoro has received $15.8M in funding from investors such as Maersk Growth, Brightlands Venture Partners, Brabant Startup Fund, European Regional Development Fund, European Union, and others.

Vertoro in three:

What problem is Vertoro solving? Vertoro addresses the urgent need to move away from fossil-based products by providing a sustainable, bio-based alternative that can replace traditional crude oil in various applications.

What’s innovative about Vertoro? Vertoro's product, Goldilocks®, is a bio-based platform derived from waste biomass and technical lignin, offering a versatile, renewable alternative for materials, fuels, and chemicals.

Who can use Vertoro’s products? Companies in industries seeking to reduce their carbon footprint and explore sustainable alternatives for materials, fuels, and chemical production.