DSM Venturing

Founded in 2001, DSM Venturing is the corporate venture capital arm of Royal DSM, based in Heerlen, Netherlands. The firm invests in companies developing innovative products and services in sectors of life sciences (animal and human health & nutrition) and biomedical.

Rob Beudeker

Investment Director

Philip Hul

Finance Director

Luda Kopeikina

Investment Director

Akshat Kshetrapal

Investment Director

Greg McParland

Investment Director

Arpesh Mehta

Investment Director

Philip Mertens

Associate

Erik Rutten

Senior Investment Manager

Pieter Wolters

Managing Director

Past deals in Food Processing

Phytolon

Series A in 2022
Phytolon Ltd, located in Misgav, Israel, specializes in the development of technology for producing natural food colorants. Founded in 2000, the company utilizes baker's yeast cells as bio-factories to create these colorants through a fermentation process. Phytolon's innovative approach aims to provide sustainable and natural alternatives for the food and beverage industry, addressing the growing demand for clean-label products.

Chinova Bioworks

Series A in 2022
Chinova Bioworks Inc. develops personalized natural antimicrobials for the beverage industry. Its natural antimicrobials protect fresh juices from spoilage and enhance the shelf life of these products. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Fredericton, Canada.

OK Capsule

Seed Round in 2022
OK Capsule is a provider of an online supply chain and product development software for the life science industry. Its enterprise supplement personalization platform provides custom-branded rolls of supplement packets that are more cost-effective than bottles and sustainable for the planet and are made using supplements that are ethnically sourced, fair trade, organic, kosher or halal, non-GMO and dairy, glyphosate, and soy-free that enable businesses to scale the delivery of individualized, premium-grade supplement packets to their customers that is safe for the environment and sustainable.

OK Capsule

Seed Round in 2021
OK Capsule is a provider of an online supply chain and product development software for the life science industry. Its enterprise supplement personalization platform provides custom-branded rolls of supplement packets that are more cost-effective than bottles and sustainable for the planet and are made using supplements that are ethnically sourced, fair trade, organic, kosher or halal, non-GMO and dairy, glyphosate, and soy-free that enable businesses to scale the delivery of individualized, premium-grade supplement packets to their customers that is safe for the environment and sustainable.

Prenexus Health

Series B in 2021
Prenexus Health is a prebiotic ingredient manufacturer focused on digestive health and wellness through the research, development and production of branded prebiotic ingredients for vitamin, dietary supplement, food and beverage products. As a science-based company, Prenexus Health is an innovative global leader in prebiotics supported by scientific and clinical research with an emphasis in digestive and microbiome health.

Meatable

Series A in 2021
Meatable B.V. is a food production company based in the Netherlands that specializes in the development of lab-grown meat and meat products derived from cows, chickens, and pigs. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on producing single-cell based hamburgers and aims to address concerns related to climate change, animal welfare, and food security. By utilizing innovative techniques, Meatable seeks to provide a sustainable alternative to traditional meat production, allowing consumers to enjoy real meat without compromising ethical or environmental standards. Through its efforts, the company aspires to satisfy the global demand for meat while promoting a more responsible and guilt-free approach to food consumption.

Deep Branch Biotechnology

Series A in 2021
Deep Branch Biotechnology is developing scalable technology that transforms the polluters of today into the producers of tomorrow. They generate clean, nutritious and sustainable single cell protein directly from carbon dioxide present in industrial waste gas, thereby reducing the carbon footprint of emitters and providing sustainable alternatives to soy and fishmeal for the feed industry.

Frontier Nutrition

Series B in 2021
Frontier Nutrition, Inc. is a company that develops and manufactures nutritious food products aimed at addressing the dietary needs of families in low-income communities globally. Established in 2016 and based in Dover, Delaware, Frontier Nutrition focuses on creating innovative and appealing packaged food items that cater to the specific nutritional requirements of these communities. The company's offerings are grounded in advanced research in pediatric nutrition and behavioral marketing, ensuring that the recipes are tailored to traditional diets while optimizing for taste, nutrition, and affordability. Through its strategic initiatives, Frontier Nutrition strives to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of underserved populations.

NutriLeads

Series B in 2020
NutriLeads is an innovative startup that develops nutritional ingredients with demonstrated health effects. NutriLeads aims to catalyze nutritional health innovation in the food industry by partnering with relevant companies to identify promising lead ingredients, develop sustainable and commercially viable production processes, and initiate scientific & clinical programs to substantiate the health effects of these ingredients. Together we will bring the benefits of the proprietary ingredients to patients and consumers.

Panaceutics Inc.

Series A in 2020
Panaceutics Inc. engages in formulation, manufacturing, and distribution of medicines. The company offers technology to transform multiple pills into a single packet of easy-to-swallow fruit puree for macro nutrient needs. It serves to healthcare systems, integrated delivery partners, pharmaceutical companies, and nutritional product manufacturers. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.

Chinova Bioworks

Seed Round in 2019
Chinova Bioworks Inc. develops personalized natural antimicrobials for the beverage industry. Its natural antimicrobials protect fresh juices from spoilage and enhance the shelf life of these products. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Fredericton, Canada.

Panaceutics Inc.

Venture Round in 2019
Panaceutics Inc. engages in formulation, manufacturing, and distribution of medicines. The company offers technology to transform multiple pills into a single packet of easy-to-swallow fruit puree for macro nutrient needs. It serves to healthcare systems, integrated delivery partners, pharmaceutical companies, and nutritional product manufacturers. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.

Chinova Bioworks

Seed Round in 2018
Chinova Bioworks Inc. develops personalized natural antimicrobials for the beverage industry. Its natural antimicrobials protect fresh juices from spoilage and enhance the shelf life of these products. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Fredericton, Canada.

NutriLeads

Series A in 2017
NutriLeads is an innovative startup that develops nutritional ingredients with demonstrated health effects. NutriLeads aims to catalyze nutritional health innovation in the food industry by partnering with relevant companies to identify promising lead ingredients, develop sustainable and commercially viable production processes, and initiate scientific & clinical programs to substantiate the health effects of these ingredients. Together we will bring the benefits of the proprietary ingredients to patients and consumers.

Blue Prairie

Series A in 2016
Blue Prairie Brands LLC is a manufacturer based in Charlottesville, Virginia, specializing in inulin, a prebiotic ingredient that enhances the fiber and nutritional content of food, beverages, and supplements. The company offers innovative, whole-food products that are gluten-free and non-GMO, supporting digestive health in conjunction with probiotics. In addition to its flagship inulin product, Blue Prairie Brands provides chicory and agave. The company's proprietary production methods not only focus on health benefits but also offer farmers a profitable crop rotation option, utilizing their existing equipment and expertise.

NutriLeads

Seed Round in 2015
NutriLeads is an innovative startup that develops nutritional ingredients with demonstrated health effects. NutriLeads aims to catalyze nutritional health innovation in the food industry by partnering with relevant companies to identify promising lead ingredients, develop sustainable and commercially viable production processes, and initiate scientific & clinical programs to substantiate the health effects of these ingredients. Together we will bring the benefits of the proprietary ingredients to patients and consumers.

Provexis

Post in 2008
Provexis is a company that develops, licenses, and markets functional foods, medical foods, and dietary supplements. Its flagship product, Fruitflow, is a tomato extract designed to reduce the risk of abnormal blood clotting, which is often linked to cardiovascular diseases like heart attacks and strokes. Fruitflow is available in syrup and powder forms and is incorporated into various food, beverage, and dietary supplement formats. The company also offers Fruitflow + Omega-3, a capsule supplement that promotes healthy blood flow and normal heart function. Provexis collaborates with By-Health Co., Ltd. to expand its reach and offers its products through retail outlets and online platforms. Founded in 1999, Provexis is headquartered in Reading, United Kingdom.

Ganeden, Inc.

Venture Round in 2007
Ganeden, Inc. is a manufacturer and supplier of probiotics and probiotic bacteria, focusing on innovative applications across various sectors. The company licenses its probiotic technology for use in functional food and beverages, dietary supplements, topical products, and animal health. Key offerings include GanedenBacillus coagulans for food and companion animal use, Bonicel for personal care products, and Staimune for immune health. Founded in 1997 and based in Mayfield Heights, Ohio, Ganeden has also developed a successful line of consumer products, including Digestive Advantage and Sustenex, which have collectively sold nearly 200 million doses through over 40,000 retail outlets. The company operates as a subsidiary of Kerry Group plc and maintains a strategic alliance with Sensus America.

Upfront Chromatography

Venture Round in 2007
Upfront Chromatography is a Denmark-based biotech company with significant expertise and regulatory experience in the development of customised industrial processes. Upfront develops and manufactures innovative products and technologies for extraction and recovery of biotherapeutics, functional biomolecules, macromolecular complexes, and even living cells, directly from bioreactors and industrial side-streams.
Food Quality Sensor International, Inc. operates as a sensor technology company. It develops and commercializes real-time and interactive food freshness measurement devices. The company provides SensorQ, which measures the level of freshness of meat or poultry within the package; and SensorfreshQ, a handheld electronic nose that detects meat and poultry spoilage. It serves food processing, grocery distribution, food service, regulatory, defense, and consumer retail markets. The company was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts.