Rockstart

Rockstart is an accelerator and venture capital firm based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, founded in 2011. It focuses on incubating and investing in early-stage startups, particularly in the sectors of energy, health, agrifood, and emerging technologies. Rockstart aims to empower purpose-driven founders by providing access to capital, mentorship, and a robust network of partners and investors. The firm has established itself as a global player in startup acceleration, offering customized programs that foster collaboration between startups and corporates. With additional offices in Copenhagen, Denmark, and Bogotá, Colombia, Rockstart has invested in more than 230 startups, helping them raise over €90 million and create over 700 jobs. The firm also manages specialized funds, such as Rockstart Emerging Tech, which targets innovative sectors including artificial intelligence and blockchain.

Michael Bjørnlund

Managing Partner, Emerging Technologies

Mark Durno

Managing Partner AgriFood

Francisca Sousa Guedes

Investment Manager

Max ter Horst

Managing Partner, Energy

Suzanne Kroeze

Investment Manager, Emerging Tech

Gem Kua

Investment Manager, Energy

Felipe Santamaria

Co-Founder and Managing Director, LATAM

Philippe Schuit

Investment Director

Frederik Ploug Søgaard

Senior Investment Associate

Rune Theill

Co-Founder, CEO

Past deals in Nordic Europe

Reduced

Seed Round in 2022
Operator of a food production firm intended to create quality foods made from organic surplus produce. The company's platform specializes in food flavor enhancers from upcycled animal protein, along with uses seaweed, shore crabs, egg-laying chickens, and bull calf bones in recipes to reduce food waste, enabling consumers to get sustainable, upcycled food products and bring healthy food into the kitchen and homes.

Lunch.Co

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Developer of a mobile marketplace application designed to connect individual chefs with colleagues at workplaces. The company's platform allows users to buy and sell home-cooked meals to each other and discover new flavors and meals, enabling colleagues to meet and engage across teams in a natural way.

Klimate

Seed Round in 2021
Operator of an integrated platform to provide high-quality carbon removal services to fight climate change. The company's platform offers a comprehensive service for carbon asset management with a focus on short-term carbon removal portfolios as well as long-term carbon removal asset management with a broad range of carbon removal technologies to serve portfolios, enabling clients to maximize their climate impact while matching their company's budget and ambition.

Reduced

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Operator of a food production firm intended to create quality foods made from organic surplus produce. The company's platform specializes in food flavor enhancers from upcycled animal protein, along with uses seaweed, shore crabs, egg-laying chickens, and bull calf bones in recipes to reduce food waste, enabling consumers to get sustainable, upcycled food products and bring healthy food into the kitchen and homes.

Nordetect

Seed Round in 2021
Nordetect IVS is a biochemical analysis company based in Copenhagen, Denmark, specializing in the development of biosensors and microfluidic chip technology for precision agriculture. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on nutrient analysis by detecting and quantifying essential macronutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium in soil. Its Lab-on-a-chip devices facilitate reliable and affordable nutrient testing, enabling agronomists and farm-service companies to deliver actionable insights to farmers regarding soil health. By providing results on the nutritional content of soil and recommendations for fertilizer application, Nordetect helps optimize crop performance and supports informed agricultural practices.

Pantrii

Seed Round in 2020
Råhandel ApS provides and online marketplace for the food producers and traders. The company develops an online platform that offers ordering, gathering, and delivering food products; and online payment. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Beyond Leather Materials

Seed Round in 2020
Beyond Leather Materials ApS, established in 2017 and headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, specializes in developing and supplying a sustainable leather alternative made from apple pulp, a byproduct of cider and juice production. This innovative material closely resembles traditional animal leather while being fully biodegradable and free from animal derivatives. By utilizing waste generated during the cider-making process, the company offers a more sustainable option compared to conventional animal-based or synthetic leathers, positioning itself as a B2B supplier in the growing market for eco-friendly textiles.

Beyond Leather Materials

Seed Round in 2020
Beyond Leather Materials ApS, established in 2017 and headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, specializes in developing and supplying a sustainable leather alternative made from apple pulp, a byproduct of cider and juice production. This innovative material closely resembles traditional animal leather while being fully biodegradable and free from animal derivatives. By utilizing waste generated during the cider-making process, the company offers a more sustainable option compared to conventional animal-based or synthetic leathers, positioning itself as a B2B supplier in the growing market for eco-friendly textiles.

Nordetect

Venture Round in 2020
Nordetect IVS is a biochemical analysis company based in Copenhagen, Denmark, specializing in the development of biosensors and microfluidic chip technology for precision agriculture. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on nutrient analysis by detecting and quantifying essential macronutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium in soil. Its Lab-on-a-chip devices facilitate reliable and affordable nutrient testing, enabling agronomists and farm-service companies to deliver actionable insights to farmers regarding soil health. By providing results on the nutritional content of soil and recommendations for fertilizer application, Nordetect helps optimize crop performance and supports informed agricultural practices.

Nordetect

Convertible Note in 2020
Nordetect IVS is a biochemical analysis company based in Copenhagen, Denmark, specializing in the development of biosensors and microfluidic chip technology for precision agriculture. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on nutrient analysis by detecting and quantifying essential macronutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium in soil. Its Lab-on-a-chip devices facilitate reliable and affordable nutrient testing, enabling agronomists and farm-service companies to deliver actionable insights to farmers regarding soil health. By providing results on the nutritional content of soil and recommendations for fertilizer application, Nordetect helps optimize crop performance and supports informed agricultural practices.

Beyond Leather Materials

Convertible Note in 2019
Beyond Leather Materials ApS, established in 2017 and headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, specializes in developing and supplying a sustainable leather alternative made from apple pulp, a byproduct of cider and juice production. This innovative material closely resembles traditional animal leather while being fully biodegradable and free from animal derivatives. By utilizing waste generated during the cider-making process, the company offers a more sustainable option compared to conventional animal-based or synthetic leathers, positioning itself as a B2B supplier in the growing market for eco-friendly textiles.

Miils

Convertible Note in 2019
Miils is a provider of personalized healthcare and nutrition solutions aimed at enhancing individual well-being. The company offers a range of services, including nutrition coaching, customized meal planning, and an assistive e-grocery service, which helps users adopt and maintain a healthier lifestyle. Additionally, Miils has developed a patent-pending Healthy Food Suggestion Engine that can be integrated into both in-store and online food retail environments worldwide, guiding users at the point of purchase to make healthier food choices. Through its innovative approach, Miils seeks to empower individuals to achieve their health goals effectively.

Nordetect

Convertible Note in 2019
Nordetect IVS is a biochemical analysis company based in Copenhagen, Denmark, specializing in the development of biosensors and microfluidic chip technology for precision agriculture. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on nutrient analysis by detecting and quantifying essential macronutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium in soil. Its Lab-on-a-chip devices facilitate reliable and affordable nutrient testing, enabling agronomists and farm-service companies to deliver actionable insights to farmers regarding soil health. By providing results on the nutritional content of soil and recommendations for fertilizer application, Nordetect helps optimize crop performance and supports informed agricultural practices.

Pantrii

Convertible Note in 2019
Råhandel ApS provides and online marketplace for the food producers and traders. The company develops an online platform that offers ordering, gathering, and delivering food products; and online payment. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Copenhagen, Denmark.

ChefMe

Convertible Note in 2019
ChefMe is a peer-to-peer marketplace that facilitates the hiring of private chefs for events and gatherings. The platform allows users to browse a variety of chefs and their menus, enabling customers to book chefs who will prepare meals at their chosen locations. By simplifying the process of finding and hiring private chefs, ChefMe transforms the way individuals host dinner parties and socialize over food, offering a unique culinary experience tailored to their preferences.

Bamomas

Seed Round in 2017
Bamomas specializes in providing an Industry 4.0 battery monitoring solution as a service. The company has developed a modular cloud-based platform that utilizes non-intrusive wireless sensors to monitor and manage industrial battery systems. This innovative system leverages artificial intelligence to analyze usage patterns, offering predictive analytics that help reduce liabilities on battery warranties and minimize maintenance costs. By enabling remote monitoring, Bamomas allows companies to charge batteries more efficiently and effectively manage their battery systems, thereby preventing unexpected downtime. Their approach ensures scalability and flexibility to meet the diverse needs of their clients.

VideoAvatars

Seed Round in 2012
VideoAvatars LTD operates an online video platform that focuses on advertising networks and publishers, specializing in rich media formats featuring animated characters and video avatars. Founded in 2011 and based in Denmark, the company enables brands to utilize both new and existing characters in engaging online and mobile advertising campaigns. With expertise in delivering interactive video content, VideoAvatars offers a diverse range of animated characters, including real humans, 2D animals, and 3D robots. This innovative advertising approach aims to enhance consumer engagement, drive user interaction, and increase brand awareness. Data indicates that consumers exposed to VideoAvatars' ads are more likely to visit the advertiser's website for additional product information or to make a purchase. Furthermore, the company provides straightforward analytics to measure campaign performance, offering valuable insights into the effectiveness of its advertising solutions.
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