Water for Cleaning, Chemicals and Composites Industry and Corporate Venturing to Seed Water Innovation in Europe's "Green Deal" with BÜFA Cleaning's Sebastian Specht and Stephan Gottke

In this Interview, we meet Sebastian Specht and Stephan Gottke from BÜFA CleaningI, a Mid-Size German Company based in Oldenburg, Germany. BÜFA Cleaning focuses on developing innovative, sustainable cleaning solutions across various industries, including water-related innovations.n

ONE-LINER:

"At BÜFA Cleaning, we are committed to driving sustainability through innovative cleaning solutions that protect both the environment and our customers."

Pitch/Reverse Pitch:

Don’t miss the Overview from Sebastian and Stephan on BÜFA Cleaning’s commitment to sustainability and innovation, which you can find on the video from t[4:42] to [5:39].

Discussion:

After the overview, we discuss:

• The structure and history of BÜFA, a family-owned company with over 140 years of experience, and its focus on sustainability and innovation in the cleaning industry.h
• BÜFA's sustainable cleaning solutions, particularly their water-saving technologies for industries like car washing and laundry.i
• The company’s involvement in European sustainability initiatives and their investments in startup ecosystems through partnerships with funds like the Hightech Gründerfonds and the European Circular Bioeconomy Fund.

Insights:

At [6:32], Stephan discusses how European regulations are creating opportunities for innovation, particularly in sustainability, and how BÜFA is actively seeking out new technologies to implement.s

Advice:

At [36:20], Stephan advises startups to offer straightforward, well-packaged solutions that can easily integrate into larger corporations, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and mutual understanding.