DSM Venturing

Founded in 2001, DSM Venturing is the corporate venture capital arm of Royal DSM, based in Heerlen, Netherlands. The firm invests in companies developing innovative products and services in sectors of life sciences (animal and human health & nutrition) and biomedical.

Rob Beudeker

Investment Director

Philip Hul

Finance Director

Luda Kopeikina

Investment Director

Akshat Kshetrapal

Investment Director

Greg McParland

Investment Director

Arpesh Mehta

Investment Director

Philip Mertens

Associate

Erik Rutten

Senior Investment Manager

Pieter Wolters

Managing Director

Past deals in Nutrition

VitaminLab

Series A in 2023
VitaminLab takes your health history, our nutrient testing or health data, and uses our matching algorithm to create an all-in-one personalized supplement that impacts your health. The company, run by a team of pharmacists and health care professionals, was founded to change the status quo of the supplement industry.

Rootine

Series A in 2022
Rootine is a precision nutrition platform with evidence-based technology that analyzes biometric and lifestyle data to create individualized nutrition recommendations.

Phytolon

Series A in 2022
Phytolon is a food and beverage company that offers a technology designed for the production of natural food colorants using bakers yeast cells as bio-factory. It specializes in fermentation to create a natural food colorant.

Rootine

Seed Round in 2021
Rootine is a precision nutrition platform with evidence-based technology that analyzes biometric and lifestyle data to create individualized nutrition recommendations.

Prenexus Health

Series B in 2021
Prenexus Health is a prebiotic ingredient manufacturer focused on digestive health and wellness through the research, development and production of branded prebiotic ingredients for vitamin, dietary supplement, food and beverage products. As a science-based company, Prenexus Health is an innovative global leader in prebiotics supported by scientific and clinical research with an emphasis in digestive and microbiome health.

Frontier Nutrition

Series B in 2021
Frontier Nutrition develop, manufacture, and market packaged food products. They develop, manufacture, and market innovative and exciting products that address the critical needs of millions of families in low income communities around the world. Their products and strategies are based on cutting-edge research in pediatric nutrition and behavioral marketing. Their recipes are localized for traditional diets and optimized for taste, nutrition, and price.

NutriLeads

Series B in 2020
NutriLeads is an innovative startup that develops nutritional ingredients with demonstrated health effects. NutriLeads aims to catalyze nutritional health innovation in the food industry by partnering with relevant companies to identify promising lead ingredients, develop sustainable and commercially viable production processes, and initiate scientific & clinical programs to substantiate the health effects of these ingredients. Together we will bring the benefits of the proprietary ingredients to patients and consumers.

Panaceutics Inc.

Series A in 2020
Panaceutics Inc. engages in formulation, manufacturing, and distribution of medicines. The company offers technology to transform multiple pills into a single packet of easy-to-swallow fruit puree for macro nutrient needs. It serves to healthcare systems, integrated delivery partners, pharmaceutical companies, and nutritional product manufacturers. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.

Panaceutics Inc.

Venture Round in 2019
Panaceutics Inc. engages in formulation, manufacturing, and distribution of medicines. The company offers technology to transform multiple pills into a single packet of easy-to-swallow fruit puree for macro nutrient needs. It serves to healthcare systems, integrated delivery partners, pharmaceutical companies, and nutritional product manufacturers. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.

NutriLeads

Series A in 2017
NutriLeads is an innovative startup that develops nutritional ingredients with demonstrated health effects. NutriLeads aims to catalyze nutritional health innovation in the food industry by partnering with relevant companies to identify promising lead ingredients, develop sustainable and commercially viable production processes, and initiate scientific & clinical programs to substantiate the health effects of these ingredients. Together we will bring the benefits of the proprietary ingredients to patients and consumers.

NutriLeads

Seed Round in 2015
NutriLeads is an innovative startup that develops nutritional ingredients with demonstrated health effects. NutriLeads aims to catalyze nutritional health innovation in the food industry by partnering with relevant companies to identify promising lead ingredients, develop sustainable and commercially viable production processes, and initiate scientific & clinical programs to substantiate the health effects of these ingredients. Together we will bring the benefits of the proprietary ingredients to patients and consumers.

ChromaDex

Post in 2013
ChromaDex Corporation operates as a nutraceutical company. The company offers Nicotinamide riboside (NIAGEN), a novel form of vitamin B3 for enhancing nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) level used for healthy aging; and Immulina, a spirulina extract and compound, which is used for improving human immune function. It also provides reference standards and fine chemicals to conduct quality control of raw materials and consumer products in dietary supplements, cosmetics, food and beverages, and pharmaceutical industries. The company markets and sells its products directly in the United States and Canada; and through international distributors. ChromaDex Corporation is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Viocare

Venture Round in 2009
Viocare, Inc. is a privately-held company bringing the benefits of cutting edge knowledge in the nutrition and behavior change sciences to the development of breakthrough web and mobile solutions that serve both researchers and the preventive care market.

Sciona

Series C in 2006
Sciona provides gene-based personalized health and nutrition analysis and recommendations based on individual diet, lifestyle, and genetic profile. The company's Mycellf Program, which includes a diet and lifestyle questionnaire, makes recommendations for how individuals can make choices that benefit their long-term health. It also offers genetic testing products, which address personal wellness, fitness, and nutritional issues. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Aurora, Colorado.

Sciona

Series B in 2004
Sciona provides gene-based personalized health and nutrition analysis and recommendations based on individual diet, lifestyle, and genetic profile. The company's Mycellf Program, which includes a diet and lifestyle questionnaire, makes recommendations for how individuals can make choices that benefit their long-term health. It also offers genetic testing products, which address personal wellness, fitness, and nutritional issues. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Aurora, Colorado.

Sciona

Series A in 2002
Sciona provides gene-based personalized health and nutrition analysis and recommendations based on individual diet, lifestyle, and genetic profile. The company's Mycellf Program, which includes a diet and lifestyle questionnaire, makes recommendations for how individuals can make choices that benefit their long-term health. It also offers genetic testing products, which address personal wellness, fitness, and nutritional issues. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Aurora, Colorado.