Five Seasons Ventures

Five Seasons Ventures Sarl is a venture capital firm based in Paris, France, specializing in seed and early-stage investments in technology companies within the food and agriculture sectors. Established in 2016, the firm primarily targets innovative food consumer products and seeks to invest between €2 million and €10 million in equity or equity-like instruments. While it focuses on investments in Europe, particularly in Italy and France, it remains open to opportunities outside of the continent. Five Seasons Ventures typically takes significant minority stakes and prefers to participate in syndicates with other investors, often seeking a board seat to engage with portfolio companies. The firm aims to support entrepreneurs who are addressing evolving consumer preferences for healthier, sustainable food options through technology and innovation.

Giancarlo Addario

Principal

Nicolas Auber

Associate

Ivan Farneti

Managing Partner

Saskia Hoebée

Senior Associate

Louis Magaldi-Charles

Associate

Niccolò Manzoni

Managing Partner

Dr. Rob Wylie

Chairman

Past deals in Beverages

air up

Venture Round in 2021
air up GmbH manufactures drinking bottle. Its bottle system is equipped with ring-shaped scented pod which gives water a scent flavor. Its pods are available in different flavors. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Munich, Germany.

VlyFoods

Series A in 2021
Alternative dairy products based on split peas

VlyFoods

Series A in 2021
Alternative dairy products based on split peas

air up

Series A in 2020
air up GmbH manufactures drinking bottle. Its bottle system is equipped with ring-shaped scented pod which gives water a scent flavor. Its pods are available in different flavors. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Munich, Germany.

yfood Labs

Series B in 2020
YFood Labs is a food-tech startup which designs smart food solutions for a modern generation. The product portfolio currently compromises ultra-convenient and complete-nutrition drinks, drink powders and bars.

yfood Labs

Series A in 2019
YFood Labs is a food-tech startup which designs smart food solutions for a modern generation. The product portfolio currently compromises ultra-convenient and complete-nutrition drinks, drink powders and bars.