Investors looking to invest in food

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250K - 350K
High Flyers Capital is a venture capital firm based in Paris, France. The firm seeks investments in the food and beverage sector, and has invested in companies such as Bon Vivant, Stokelp, and STATION F. It has also provided funding to startups in other sectors, such as Join Capital, Loveventure...
100K - 2M
Innsaei Capital is an investment firm dedicated to helping entrepreneurs realize their potential to create meaningful impact. Through a combination of venture capital, mentorship, and strategic services, Innsaei Capital provides the resources and support needed to unlock innovative ideas and tak...
1M - 40M
Jerusalem Venture Partners (JVP) is a venture capital firm based in Jerusalem, Israel, founded in 1993. Their investment strategy is focused on identifying innovative companies from inception and building them into global industry leaders. JVP's portfolio consists of over 160 companies in Israel...
500K - 10M
Milano Investment Partners (MIP) is a venture capital platform that specializes in investing in consumer technology companies. The firm was founded in 2017 and is located in Milan, Italy. MIP is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs bring innovative products and services to market. The firm provide...
500K - 3M
30n is a venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage startups with a mission to create an equitable and sustainable future. They invest in a range of industries, including technology, media, health care, and finance, and are committed to creating long-term value for their portfolio ...
10K - 100K
Saola Ventures Ltd. is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage startups in Southeast Asia. The firm was founded in 2020 by Tarik Abbas and is based in Singapore. Saola Ventures focuses on startups in the areas of fintech, healthtech, edtech, and enterprise solutions. The firm also pro...
50K - 1M
Artesian is a global alternative investment management firm specializing in public & private debt, venture capital and impact investment strategies. The firm has an unparalleled network of over 625 existing portfolio companies, 1,500 founder alumni, and numerous institutional investors. Artesian...
100K - 500K
Ascension Ventures Limited is a venture capital firm founded in 2012 that invests in early stage startups focused on the digital economy. The firm has invested in over 100 companies, primarily in Europe, and has offices in London, Berlin, and Amsterdam. Their portfolio companies include digital ...
250K - 750K
Bread & Butter Ventures is a venture capital firm that was founded in 2017 and focuses on early-stage companies. The firm is located in California and invests in a variety of sectors, including technology, data, and research. Bread & Butter Ventures also leads rounds for startup investments and ...
100K - 500K
Brinc is an accelerator program that provides mentorship, investment, and resources to entrepreneurs and startups. The program helps startups grow by providing access to capital, mentorship, partnerships, and events. Brinc also provides a global network of mentors, investors, and entrepreneurs t...
1M - 10M
Seventure Partners is a European venture capital firm, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Paris, France. The firm specializes in early-stage investments in the fields of biotech, digital health, foodtech, lifestyle, medtech, and cleantech. Seventure Partners is a signatory to the Principles fo...
500K - 1M
SupplyChange.fund is an initiative created to help to build a more equitable and resilient supply chain. The organization focuses on providing resources, research, and training for supply chain professionals and organizations to help them create more sustainable and equitable supply chains. The ...
500K - 2M
Zentynel is a venture capital investment firm based in Santiago, Chile. Founded in 2019, the firm seeks to invest in early-stage companies that are focused on transforming their industries with technology and innovation. Zentynel is managed by five partners and is responsible for leading the fun...
100K - 1M
BackBone Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Zurich, Switzerland. The firm is focused on pre-seed, seed, and early-stage investments, primarily in the area of ICT and food tech. They have invested in over 42 companies and deployed over $2.3M USD in capital to women founders.
250K - 1M
Bluestein Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 2009, the firm focuses on high-growth CPG, food tech, commerce, and digital investments. It has a portfolio of 31 companies and has invested in a number of startups across various industries. Bluestein's team is ...
500K - 1M
Active Impact Investments is a venture capital firm based in Vancouver, Canada, founded in 2017. The firm seeks to invest in early-stage social ventures and climate tech companies that aim to create long-term positive environmental and social impact. The firm manages a $500 million capital pool ...
750K - 1M
Urban Innovation Fund is a venture capital firm that provides seed capital and regulatory support to entrepreneurs solving urban challenges. Founded in 2016, the firm is based in San Francisco, California and specializes in investments in early-stage startups. Urban Innovation Fund focuses on co...
250K - 1M
Tenacious Ventures is a venture capital firm that supports early-stage agri-food innovators. Their mission is to help these innovators drive market transformation and create lasting, positive change in the food industry. They provide both capital and strategic support to help their portfolio com...
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Fundraising for food:

Foodtech startups are gaining attention from investors due to the growing demand for sustainable, healthy, and innovative food options. The foodtech industry covers a wide range of categories, including plant-based meat alternatives, new food products and brands, alternative food delivery methods, and more.

One of the biggest challenges in the foodtech space is regulatory compliance, as the food industry is heavily regulated and standards can vary greatly from country to country. Additionally, competition with established food brands and challenges in production and international expansion can also be hurdles for foodtech startups.

Successful Startups in each category:

  • Meat replacement: Beyond Meat, Impossible Foods
  • New products and brands: HelloFresh, Brandless
  • Alternative food delivery methods: Instacart, Postmates, GrubHub
  • Food waste reduction: Too Good To Go, Karma
  • Agtech: Indigo Agriculture, The Climate Corporation