Be8 Ventures

Be8 Ventures is a corporate venture capital firm established in 2020 and based in Berlin, Germany. As the investment arm of the Oetker Group, Be8 Ventures focuses on growth-stage companies within the food ecosystem and technology sectors. The firm emphasizes investments in innovative food solutions, e-grocery, retail and gastro technology, as well as packaging. By targeting these areas, Be8 Ventures aims to support and foster the development of companies that are reshaping the food and beverage landscape.

Alexander Mrozek

Managing Director

Andreas Rösch

Investor

5 past transactions

Planted Foods

Series B in 2022
Planted Foods AG is a Swiss company founded in 2019, specializing in the development of plant-based meat alternatives. The company produces products such as planted chicken and BBQ planted chicken, utilizing a formulation that includes pea protein, pea fiber, sunflower oil, and water to replicate the taste, texture, and mouthfeel of traditional animal meat. Planted Foods employs advanced technology to transform these natural ingredients into nutritious, high-protein meat substitutes that appeal to consumers seeking plant-based options. In addition to its product offerings, the company operates an e-commerce platform to facilitate direct sales to customers. Headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland, Planted Foods is committed to providing delicious and sustainable meat alternatives.

Melt&Marble

Seed Round in 2022
Melt&Marble is a company focused on enabling the plant-based food industry by providing innovative fat solutions that are both environmentally friendly and palatable. Utilizing precision fermentation, Melt&Marble produces animal fats without the use of animals by engineering microbial metabolism. This approach allows the company to control the structure and properties of the fats generated, enabling the creation of fats that can closely mimic traditional animal fats or even develop entirely new formulations. By generating yeast cell factories through advanced bioengineering techniques, Melt&Marble empowers food manufacturers to enhance the taste and health profile of plant-based foods, aiming to make them as appealing and nutritious as their animal-based counterparts.

Planted Foods

Convertible Note in 2021
Planted Foods AG is a Swiss company founded in 2019, specializing in the development of plant-based meat alternatives. The company produces products such as planted chicken and BBQ planted chicken, utilizing a formulation that includes pea protein, pea fiber, sunflower oil, and water to replicate the taste, texture, and mouthfeel of traditional animal meat. Planted Foods employs advanced technology to transform these natural ingredients into nutritious, high-protein meat substitutes that appeal to consumers seeking plant-based options. In addition to its product offerings, the company operates an e-commerce platform to facilitate direct sales to customers. Headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland, Planted Foods is committed to providing delicious and sustainable meat alternatives.

BLUU Seafood

Seed Round in 2021
BLUU Seafood is a biotechnology company focused on the development and commercial production of cultivated fish. The company specializes in food technology that creates seafood products derived from fish cells, offering a healthier and more sustainable alternative to traditional fishing practices. By prioritizing the well-being of animals and the preservation of fragile ocean ecosystems, BLUU Seafood aims to provide nutritious fish products that can be enjoyed for generations. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to meet the growing demand for sustainable seafood while minimizing environmental impact.

Planted Foods

Series A in 2021
Planted Foods AG is a Swiss company founded in 2019, specializing in the development of plant-based meat alternatives. The company produces products such as planted chicken and BBQ planted chicken, utilizing a formulation that includes pea protein, pea fiber, sunflower oil, and water to replicate the taste, texture, and mouthfeel of traditional animal meat. Planted Foods employs advanced technology to transform these natural ingredients into nutritious, high-protein meat substitutes that appeal to consumers seeking plant-based options. In addition to its product offerings, the company operates an e-commerce platform to facilitate direct sales to customers. Headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland, Planted Foods is committed to providing delicious and sustainable meat alternatives.
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