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 Nutrition

VitaminLab

Series A in 2023
VitaminLab takes your health history, our nutrient testing or health data, and uses our matching algorithm to create an all-in-one personalized supplement that impacts your health. The company, run by a team of pharmacists and health care professionals, was founded to change the status quo of the supplement industry.

Rootine

Series A in 2022
Rootine is a precision nutrition platform that utilizes evidence-based technology to analyze biometric and lifestyle data, providing personalized nutrition recommendations. The company's approach focuses on connecting various health data points to improve individual health outcomes. By leveraging patient data, Rootine crafts tailored vitamin regimens that adapt to the unique biological needs of each person. Its artificial intelligence system continuously refines these recommendations and nutrient formulas as users' bodies change, ensuring that individuals receive optimized support for their health goals. This personalized approach aims to empower clients to make informed health decisions based on real-time data and ongoing progress tracking.

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.

Rootine

Seed Round in 2021
Rootine is a precision nutrition platform that utilizes evidence-based technology to analyze biometric and lifestyle data, providing personalized nutrition recommendations. The company's approach focuses on connecting various health data points to improve individual health outcomes. By leveraging patient data, Rootine crafts tailored vitamin regimens that adapt to the unique biological needs of each person. Its artificial intelligence system continuously refines these recommendations and nutrient formulas as users' bodies change, ensuring that individuals receive optimized support for their health goals. This personalized approach aims to empower clients to make informed health decisions based on real-time data and ongoing progress tracking.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

ChromaDex

Post in 2013
ChromaDex Corporation is a nutraceutical company focused on promoting healthy aging through innovative ingredients and scientific research. It is best known for its flagship product, Nicotinamide riboside (NIAGEN), a form of vitamin B3 that helps enhance levels of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+), which naturally decline with age. The company also offers Immulina, a spirulina extract aimed at boosting immune function. ChromaDex operates through three primary segments: Consumer Products, Ingredients, and Analytical Reference Standards and Services, with the bulk of its revenue generated from the Consumer Products segment. The company is involved in developing and commercializing patented ingredient technologies for various markets, including dietary supplements, food, beverages, skincare, and pharmaceuticals. Alongside its product offerings, ChromaDex provides analytical testing and regulatory consulting services, reinforcing its commitment to quality and safety in its ingredient development. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, ChromaDex continues to leverage its extensive intellectual property and scientific backing in the biosciences sector.

Viocare

Venture Round in 2009
Viocare, Inc. is a privately-held company bringing the benefits of cutting edge knowledge in the nutrition and behavior change sciences to the development of breakthrough web and mobile solutions that serve both researchers and the preventive care market.

Sciona

Series C in 2006
Sciona provides gene-based personalized health and nutrition analysis and recommendations based on individual diet, lifestyle, and genetic profile. The company's Mycellf Program, which includes a diet and lifestyle questionnaire, makes recommendations for how individuals can make choices that benefit their long-term health. It also offers genetic testing products, which address personal wellness, fitness, and nutritional issues. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Aurora, Colorado.

Sciona

Series B in 2004
Sciona provides gene-based personalized health and nutrition analysis and recommendations based on individual diet, lifestyle, and genetic profile. The company's Mycellf Program, which includes a diet and lifestyle questionnaire, makes recommendations for how individuals can make choices that benefit their long-term health. It also offers genetic testing products, which address personal wellness, fitness, and nutritional issues. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Aurora, Colorado.

Sciona

Series A in 2002
Sciona provides gene-based personalized health and nutrition analysis and recommendations based on individual diet, lifestyle, and genetic profile. The company's Mycellf Program, which includes a diet and lifestyle questionnaire, makes recommendations for how individuals can make choices that benefit their long-term health. It also offers genetic testing products, which address personal wellness, fitness, and nutritional issues. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Aurora, Colorado.