Astanor Ventures II

Astanor Ventures is a venture capital firm dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs who are innovating in the food, marine, and agriculture sectors. The firm focuses on technology-driven companies that aim to transform the agri-food value chain, utilizing disruptive technologies to foster a future of food that is nourishing, regenerative, and sustainable. Astanor Ventures combines its capital with extensive sector expertise and a robust network that includes entrepreneurs, impact investors, technologists, scientists, farmers, chefs, policymakers, and food enthusiasts. This collaborative approach is designed to cultivate a food system that is not only trusted and scalable but also emphasizes quality and environmental responsibility.

Valerie Christy

Investment Associate

Kathleen Merrigan Ph.D

Venture Partner

Laetitia De Panafieu

Investment Principal

Past deals in Food Processing

Plantible

Series B in 2024
Plantible Foods, Inc. is a company that focuses on developing and producing sustainable plant-based protein. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida, the company extracts flavors from lemna and utilizes aquatic plants to create its products. Plantible operates a proprietary agricultural manufacturing platform designed to help food companies innovate while minimizing costs. Its plant-based protein is all-natural, organic, and free of major allergens, exhibiting functional characteristics similar to those of egg whites, whey protein, or casein. This allows clients to enhance the quality of their products while benefiting from a more sustainable and cost-effective protein source, ultimately contributing to the optimization of the food industry.

Umiami

Series A in 2023
Umiami is a French food-tech startup founded in 2020 and based in Paris, specializing in plant-based food technology aimed at reducing meat consumption. The company develops innovative plant-based whole-cuts that utilize plant proteins to create alternatives that closely mimic the taste, texture, and aroma of traditional meat products. Through its technological advancements, Umiami seeks to provide consumers with sustainable and appealing food options that align with growing dietary preferences towards plant-based diets.

Planetary

Seed Round in 2022
Planetary is a global infrastructure platform that specializes in the design, construction, and operation of facilities for biomass and precision fermentation. It focuses on producing biotech-enabled alternatives to animal-derived foods at scale, catering to the needs of clients in the bioprocessing and food markets. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including research and development, upstream processing, and downstream finished product formulations. By leveraging its expertise in engineering and product formulation, Planetary aims to support clients in scaling their operations efficiently while delivering sustainable and diverse food options.

Umiami

Series A in 2022
Umiami is a French food-tech startup founded in 2020 and based in Paris, specializing in plant-based food technology aimed at reducing meat consumption. The company develops innovative plant-based whole-cuts that utilize plant proteins to create alternatives that closely mimic the taste, texture, and aroma of traditional meat products. Through its technological advancements, Umiami seeks to provide consumers with sustainable and appealing food options that align with growing dietary preferences towards plant-based diets.

Umiami

Series A in 2022
Umiami is a French food-tech startup founded in 2020 and based in Paris, specializing in plant-based food technology aimed at reducing meat consumption. The company develops innovative plant-based whole-cuts that utilize plant proteins to create alternatives that closely mimic the taste, texture, and aroma of traditional meat products. Through its technological advancements, Umiami seeks to provide consumers with sustainable and appealing food options that align with growing dietary preferences towards plant-based diets.
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