Chalmers Ventures AB is a venture capital firm based in Gothenburg, Sweden, specializing in the incubation, seed, early venture, and growth capital stages of investment. Founded in 1997, the firm focuses on companies with a clear connection to the Gothenburg region and Sweden, particularly in sectors such as information and communications technology, new materials, environmental engineering, medical technology, and biotechnology. Chalmers Ventures does not invest in industries related to weapons or drugs. The firm typically invests between SEK 0.05 million and SEK 10 million, with a maximum investment limit of SEK 15 million per company across all phases. It prefers to take minority stakes in companies, particularly those that have participated in its incubation and accelerator programs. Additionally, Chalmers Ventures engages in coaching and business development to support the growth of its portfolio companies.
Venture Creation Manager and Pre-seed Investment Director
Oskar Svarfvar
Seed Investment Manager
Sara Wallin
CEO
Björn Westman
Investment Director
Fredrik Örneblad
Seed Investment Manager
Fredrik Örneblad
Seed Investment Manager
Past deals in Food Processing
Galaxy Biosolutions
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Galaxy Biosolutions is a biotechnology company focused on developing fermentation-based technologies that utilize custom microbes for various applications. The company specializes in yeast strain genome editing to facilitate sustainable production of sweeteners. Its innovative technologies have the potential to create significant impacts across multiple industries, including food, pharmaceuticals, and biochemistry. By providing biotech engineering services, Galaxy Biosolutions aims to meet the unique needs of its clients and promote advancements in sustainable practices within these sectors.
Melt&Marble
Seed Round in 2024
Melt&Marble is a plant-based industry enabler focused on producing alternative fats that enhance the taste and quality of plant-based foods. Utilizing precision fermentation, the company engineers microbial metabolism to create fats that mimic the structure and properties of traditional animal fats without the need for animals. By developing yeast cell factories through advanced bioengineering techniques, Melt&Marble enables food manufacturers to formulate plant-based products that are both healthy and flavorful, effectively bridging the gap between plant-based and animal-based food experiences.
Aquafood
Pre Seed Round in 2023
AquaFood is a seafood technology company founded in 2020 by Oliver Östensen and Mehdi Abdollahi, based in Göteborg, Västra Götaland. The company specializes in innovative solutions that enhance production efficiency for seafood producers by promoting the utilization of the entire fish, including heads, fins, frames, and residual meat. This approach allows seafood manufacturers to transform sidestreams of traditional seafood production into high-quality oils and food-grade wet protein isolates. By maximizing the use of available resources, AquaFood aims to contribute to a more sustainable seafood industry while providing value-added products to the market.
Micvac
Venture Round in 2022
Micvac is a food packaging and processing company that specializes in microwave-based solutions for the food industry. It offers continuous in-pack cooking and pasteurization technologies aimed at providing unique ready-to-eat meals. The company develops and supplies innovative packaging, equipment, and training for both consumer and foodservice markets. Utilizing patented technology, Micvac's products ensure the production of pasteurized, safe meals with a shelf life of 40 to 60 days. This method treats ingredients gently, preserving their color, taste, texture, and nutritional value. As a result, Micvac enables customers to enjoy chilled ready meals that are healthy, delicious, safe, and hygienic.
NovoPhish
Venture Round in 2022
NovoPhish provides upcycles seafood side steams into multiple high-value products such as gel-forming proteins for food, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical application.
Melt&Marble
Seed Round in 2022
Melt&Marble is a plant-based industry enabler focused on producing alternative fats that enhance the taste and quality of plant-based foods. Utilizing precision fermentation, the company engineers microbial metabolism to create fats that mimic the structure and properties of traditional animal fats without the need for animals. By developing yeast cell factories through advanced bioengineering techniques, Melt&Marble enables food manufacturers to formulate plant-based products that are both healthy and flavorful, effectively bridging the gap between plant-based and animal-based food experiences.
Aquafood
Pre Seed Round in 2021
AquaFood is a seafood technology company founded in 2020 by Oliver Östensen and Mehdi Abdollahi, based in Göteborg, Västra Götaland. The company specializes in innovative solutions that enhance production efficiency for seafood producers by promoting the utilization of the entire fish, including heads, fins, frames, and residual meat. This approach allows seafood manufacturers to transform sidestreams of traditional seafood production into high-quality oils and food-grade wet protein isolates. By maximizing the use of available resources, AquaFood aims to contribute to a more sustainable seafood industry while providing value-added products to the market.
Melt&Marble
Seed Round in 2021
Melt&Marble is a plant-based industry enabler focused on producing alternative fats that enhance the taste and quality of plant-based foods. Utilizing precision fermentation, the company engineers microbial metabolism to create fats that mimic the structure and properties of traditional animal fats without the need for animals. By developing yeast cell factories through advanced bioengineering techniques, Melt&Marble enables food manufacturers to formulate plant-based products that are both healthy and flavorful, effectively bridging the gap between plant-based and animal-based food experiences.
Biopetrolia
Seed Round in 2021
Biopetrolia is a biotechnology company that specializes in synthetic biology and metabolic engineering of yeast cell factories. Using this technology, the company aims to reduce the need for petrol and excessive exploitation of natural resources to produce products such as cosmetic bioingredients, food oils, and fuels. Biopetrolia was founded in 2014 and is based in Göteborg, Sweden.
Micvac
Venture Round in 2017
Micvac is a food packaging and processing company that specializes in microwave-based solutions for the food industry. It offers continuous in-pack cooking and pasteurization technologies aimed at providing unique ready-to-eat meals. The company develops and supplies innovative packaging, equipment, and training for both consumer and foodservice markets. Utilizing patented technology, Micvac's products ensure the production of pasteurized, safe meals with a shelf life of 40 to 60 days. This method treats ingredients gently, preserving their color, taste, texture, and nutritional value. As a result, Micvac enables customers to enjoy chilled ready meals that are healthy, delicious, safe, and hygienic.
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