Future Food Fund

Proba is simplifying supply chain decarbonisation by turning climate actions into tradable carbon certificates.

Hemav is a company focused on transforming agribusiness through its innovative AI digital platform, LAYERS®. This platform simplifies decision-making for users by providing customized agricultural AI models tailored to specific crops, thereby enhancing return on investment through effective monitoring, controlling, and prediction of key agricultural factors. By integrating data from satellite and drone imagery, soil sampling, and meteorological information, Hemav enables growers to remotely monitor their land with high precision. This capability not only increases efficiency and sustainability but also leads to significant cost savings and improved profitability. Additionally, Hemav develops unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technologies for various applications, including precision agriculture, surveying, and water management, allowing clients to utilize unique forecasting models and automate processes effectively.

Formo is a pioneering cellular agriculture company based in Europe that specializes in creating animal-free dairy products. By utilizing precision fermentation, Formo develops real, nature-identical milk proteins, allowing for the production of clean dairy alternatives. The company aims to provide sustainable and healthy options for consumers, particularly those seeking vegan food products. Through innovative biotechnology, Formo transforms nutrients into dairy proteins, contributing to a more equitable and environmentally friendly approach to dairy consumption.

Foodforecast is a developer of an artificial intelligence-based planning application aimed at reducing food waste. The application leverages historical sales data to forecast the sale of perishable goods, helping businesses like bakeries optimize their production processes. By accurately predicting demand, Foodforecast enables these establishments to minimize excess production, thereby reducing returns and stock shortages. This not only enhances operational efficiency but also contributes to increased profit margins by ensuring that resources are used more effectively. Through its innovative technology, Foodforecast addresses the critical issue of food waste in the industry.

VitalFluid is a young innovative company specialised in Plasma Activated Water (PAW), engineering & design of PAW-equipment and application. Plasma Activated Water is produced by making use of water, air and electricity. Ambient air is brought into the plasma phase with electrical energy and plasma activated air is brought into contact with water. Reactive oxygen and nitrogen are dissolved into the water creating Plasma Activated Water. The process of treating water with plasma is copied out of nature. When lightning strikes during a thunderstorm, rain and water are treated with plasma. It is one of nature's ways to fixate nitrogen in the form of nitrate, the most important fertilizer for plants and crops.

OlsAro produces salt-tolerant crops.

Extracellular channels biology, digitalisation and biomanufacturing expertise to accelerate developments in biotech. We use our scale up experience and our deep insights into cellular behaviour to produce biomass for cultivated meat companies more efficiently. We're digitalising process development, pulling together huge quantities of data to make better decisions faster and at scale.

We believe that with the current technology society is on the verge of creating a bio-based economy. EV Biotech will evolve the chemical feedstock market by revolutionizing the methods of microbial cell factory strain engineering; hereby shifting the chemical market from petrochemical-based to biological-based chemical production. A revolutionary step for a more sustainable world.

Plantik Biosciences develops new plant breeding technology to create future plants faster.

Sensoterra develops wireless, low cost soil moisture sensors to help growers and landscapers save water and effectively irrigate plants and crops. The world's fresh water supplies are steadily dwindling. Agriculture consumes 70% of the world’s water supply to provide food for 7.5 billion people, yet it is far behind when it comes to embracing digital solutions to solve problems of efficiency and quality in the production of food. Less than 1% of all growers use sensors to understand crops condition and needs. As a result, almost all growers over-irrigate by up to 60%, wasting money, precious water and damaging healthy soils. Dwindling freshwater supplies not only affect agricultural irrigation practices, but directly impacts local communities and cities that share in freshwater consumption. Drought and increasing water scarcity is quickly felt in metropolitan areas. Thankfully, efforts can be taken to better manage irrigation of public green-spaces, preemptively preventing over irrigation and water waste. Our goal is to support growers and landscapers get the most ‘value per drop’ while eliminating wasteful watering. The sensors enable growers to achieve a reduction of water use of up to 30%.

Intelligent, AI-driven programs help you manage a healthy lifestyle. Clear tracks nutrition, exercise, sleep and/or stress using biomarkers from wearables rather than just inaccurate activity tracking. Clear tells you what to do instead of just providing you with data. The app uses scientific use cases so you don’t have to guess and connects the dots between sleep, diet exercise and stress with no separate tracking.

NoPalm Ingredients creates environmentally friendly microbial oils to substitute palm and other tropical oils in food, cosmetics, and detergents. The oil is produced in a sustainable, cyclical, and environmentally beneficial manner by fermenting sidestreams.

Pectcof specializes in transforming coffee pulp, a byproduct of coffee production, into valuable bio-based materials. The company's biorefinery approach employs green chemistry and advanced biotechnology to convert coffee cherries into useful compounds, including pectin, antioxidants, and sugars. By collecting and preserving coffee pulp in the producing countries and then shipping it to the Netherlands for separation and purification, Pectcof not only detoxifies waste from the coffee industry but also creates new revenue streams for producers. This innovative process aims to reduce the environmental impact of coffee production while unlocking the potential of coffee biomass in various markets.

Pieter Pot BV is a grocery and food product retailer based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, which operates through an online portal. Established in 2018, the company offers a diverse range of products including snacks, herbs, oils, vinegar, sauces, coffee, tea, cereals, and household items. Pieter Pot distinguishes itself by providing free, plastic-free glass jar packaging, promoting sustainability by reducing single-use packaging and minimizing CO2 emissions. In addition to its extensive product offerings, the company also provides delivery services to enhance customer convenience.

mOOvement is an agricultural technology company specializing in GPS cattle tracking solutions. It provides a plug-and-play service that includes GPS ear tags, a local LoRa radio network, and a mobile application. This system allows farmers to track their cattle in real time, ensuring that animals are never lost. By offering actionable insights, mOOvement enables farmers to manage their herds more efficiently and sustainably, improving operational effectiveness in cattle farming.

Terrace Mile provides farming support and consulting services. Terrace Mile accelerates farm management by combining digital and field information infrastructure. Terrace Mile assists farmers and producers by offering RightARM, a service for farmers and farmer groups, as well as RightARM for Extension, a service for farming instructors and agricultural extension workers.

Pieter Pot BV is a grocery and food product retailer based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, which operates through an online portal. Established in 2018, the company offers a diverse range of products including snacks, herbs, oils, vinegar, sauces, coffee, tea, cereals, and household items. Pieter Pot distinguishes itself by providing free, plastic-free glass jar packaging, promoting sustainability by reducing single-use packaging and minimizing CO2 emissions. In addition to its extensive product offerings, the company also provides delivery services to enhance customer convenience.

Thatchtec develops innovative, bio-based solutions as an alternative to existing chemical products. A more sustainable alternative is often combined with a better end result.

AvL Motion BV, based in Overloon, the Netherlands, specializes in developing autonomous harvesting robots aimed at automating the labor-intensive process of selective crop harvesting. The company's flagship product is a selective asparagus harvester, designed to efficiently harvest white asparagus, with applications also extending to other crops such as green asparagus and zucchini. By introducing advanced technology into horticulture, AvL Motion seeks to enhance industrial automation within the agricultural sector, allowing small and medium-sized enterprises to benefit from improved labor efficiency and process optimization.

FoamPlant is a manufacturer specializing in biodegradable foam substrates designed for various applications, particularly in bedding products. The company produces Growfoam, a stable and peat-free foam made from biodegradable biopolymers and natural additives. FoamPlant's offerings include compostable foam, soil degradable foam, and customized biodegradable foam, allowing clients to incorporate sustainable materials into their consumer products. This commitment to environmentally friendly solutions positions FoamPlant as a key player in the development of innovative and sustainable foam alternatives.

Base Food is a food and nutrition company focused on developing and selling products that provide complete nutrition. The company offers a range of food items, including base bread, base pasta, and base cookies, all designed to deliver a balanced nutritional profile and health benefits to consumers. By prioritizing nutritional value, Base Food aims to meet the needs of health-conscious individuals seeking convenient yet nutritious meal options.

Phenospex BV, located in Heerlen, the Netherlands, specializes in the development of a sensor platform and management system designed for the automated assessment of plant growth dynamics. The company provides digital solutions that capture and analyze crop data in conjunction with environmental factors, facilitating effective crop management. By offering advanced phenotyping technology, Phenospex enables seed companies, crop protection firms, and indoor farms to streamline their phenotyping processes into efficient, digital workflows. Their innovative approach amplifies the impact of agricultural practices and accelerates the development of sustainable agrochemicals and crops, ultimately contributing to the transition toward more sustainable agricultural methods.

ExChord is a software platform that assists businesses that operate in multiple currencies to minimize losses. They reduce exchange rate risk in companies that conduct foreign currency transactions and are exposed to transaction risk.