Sparkfood

Sparkfood, based in Porto, Portugal, is a corporate venture capital arm of Sonae, focusing on long-term equity investments in the food tech sector, encompassing both ingredients and finished food goods.

Jean-Baptiste Bachelerie

CEO

7 past transactions

BIOHM

Series B in 2025
BIOHM is a microbiome-focused company specializing in digestive health. It offers a range of whole probiotics and gut microbiome testing services. Founded on over two decades of research by Dr. Ghannoum, supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), BIOHM's innovative approach addresses the critical role of fungi in maintaining digestive health.

Micropep

Series B in 2024
Micropep Technologies is an agricultural biotechnology company founded in 2016 and based in Toulouse, France. The company specializes in the development of non-GMO bioherbicides and biostimulants utilizing its innovative miPEP technology, which harnesses naturally-occurring micro-peptides to regulate gene expression and enhance plant growth. Micropep focuses on four key development programs: germination, flowering, growth, and weed control, aiming to improve agricultural yields while maintaining the integrity of plant DNA. By leveraging the potential of these biomimetic peptides, Micropep seeks to provide effective solutions for managing plant genetics and enhancing resistance to diseases, thereby supporting sustainable farming practices.

Mondarella

Series A in 2023
Mondarella specializes in crafting next-generation cheese alternatives rooted in traditional methods but enhanced by technology and culinary innovation. Their products aim to replicate the sensory experience of animal dairy cheese, offering a wide range including pizza melt and specialty cheese options. Currently, Mondarella's products are available in over 6,000 supermarkets across Europe.

Bon Vivant

Venture Round in 2023
Bon Vivant is a French biotechnology startup co-founded by Hélène Briand and Stéphane Mac Millan. The company specializes in the development of plant-based milk and dairy alternatives using precision fermentation technology. By employing yeast to create non-dairy products that closely mimic the texture and taste of traditional dairy, Bon Vivant aims to provide accessible and high-quality alternatives to conventional milk proteins. Their innovative approach involves cultivating milk proteins in a vegetable culture medium, allowing for the fermentation process that yields pure milk protein substitutes suitable for cheese and other dairy items. Through its efforts, Bon Vivant addresses the growing demand for sustainable and plant-based food options.

Bluu Seafood

Series A in 2023
Bluu Seafood is a biotechnology company focused on developing and commercially producing cultivated seafood made from fish cells. The company aims to offer nutritious fish products that are healthier and more sustainable by growing seafood in controlled environments, reducing reliance on traditional fishing and minimizing harm to animals and vulnerable ocean ecosystems. Through food technology, Bluu Seafood seeks to bring cultured fish products to the market for consumers seeking sustainable choices.

Mondarella

Seed Round in 2022
Mondarella specializes in crafting next-generation cheese alternatives rooted in traditional methods but enhanced by technology and culinary innovation. Their products aim to replicate the sensory experience of animal dairy cheese, offering a wide range including pizza melt and specialty cheese options. Currently, Mondarella's products are available in over 6,000 supermarkets across Europe.
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