Rockstart
Rockstart is a startup accelerator and venture capital firm founded in 2011, headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with additional offices in Copenhagen, Denmark, and Bogotá, Colombia. It specializes in incubating early-stage companies and investing in funding rounds up to Series B across four key sectors: energy, health, agrifood, and emerging technologies. Rockstart connects startups with investors, mentors, and partners, facilitating access to capital, market opportunities, and expertise. The firm has implemented tailored programs that foster collaboration between startups and corporates, enhancing co-creation and commercial partnerships. Since its inception, Rockstart has invested in over 230 startups, helping them raise more than €90 million and create over 700 jobs. Additionally, Rockstart manages a specific fund targeting emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing, with a focus on impact investments in health and emerging markets.
Innomy developed an animal free food platform through deep understanding of biological divers. Their purpose is to show the world all the benefits that mushrooms can generate, bringing healthy foods to the table of those who dare to improve their environment and health.
GreenPod Labs Private Limited, established in 2019 and headquartered in Chennai, India, specializes in post-harvest solutions aimed at reducing the significant losses of fruits and vegetables during storage and transport. Despite being the second largest producer of these commodities, India faces a staggering 40% loss before the products reach consumers, resulting in an economic impact of approximately $12 billion due to food waste. To address this issue, GreenPod Labs has developed an innovative active packaging sachet that incorporates nano-encapsulated plant extracts. This technology naturally slows down the ripening process and minimizes microbial attack, effectively extending the shelf life of perishable goods and helping to mitigate the challenges posed by inadequate storage and transportation facilities.
FloWaste is a food analytic platform that optimizes supplier comparative analysis, meal performance, and food wastage. The platform also develops machine learning algorithms to detect food waste and offer recommendations to the user on how to reduce their "food-print" and save money. FloWaste was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in South Bend, Indiana, USA.
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.
Nanomik Biotechnology specializes in the development of next-generation biofungicides aimed at enhancing the shelf life of fresh fruits and vegetables. The company utilizes antimicrobial raw materials derived from naturally sourced microorganisms and active plant molecules, which are encapsulated in micro-sized biopolymer capsules. These natural microcapsules adhere to the surface of fruits, releasing their protective agents within 24 to 48 hours. The biopolymer forms an edible layer that effectively prevents mold growth, thereby safeguarding the produce. By providing an alternative to chemical fungicides, Nanomik's products ensure safety for both humans and the environment while also helping farmers reduce food spoilage and waste.
GreenPod Labs Private Limited, established in 2019 and headquartered in Chennai, India, specializes in post-harvest solutions aimed at reducing the significant losses of fruits and vegetables during storage and transport. Despite being the second largest producer of these commodities, India faces a staggering 40% loss before the products reach consumers, resulting in an economic impact of approximately $12 billion due to food waste. To address this issue, GreenPod Labs has developed an innovative active packaging sachet that incorporates nano-encapsulated plant extracts. This technology naturally slows down the ripening process and minimizes microbial attack, effectively extending the shelf life of perishable goods and helping to mitigate the challenges posed by inadequate storage and transportation facilities.
Nanomik Biotechnology specializes in the development of next-generation biofungicides aimed at enhancing the shelf life of fresh fruits and vegetables. The company utilizes antimicrobial raw materials derived from naturally sourced microorganisms and active plant molecules, which are encapsulated in micro-sized biopolymer capsules. These natural microcapsules adhere to the surface of fruits, releasing their protective agents within 24 to 48 hours. The biopolymer forms an edible layer that effectively prevents mold growth, thereby safeguarding the produce. By providing an alternative to chemical fungicides, Nanomik's products ensure safety for both humans and the environment while also helping farmers reduce food spoilage and waste.
Miils Healthy Food Suggestion Engine (patent pending) can be implemented to any existing in-store and online food store globally. The guidance of the user happens in a unique way at the point of purchase.
Wenda srl develops food integrity data management platform. It develops an IoT device to trace temperature, humidity, shock, box breaching, and overturning during shipment and storage phases. The company’s plug-and-play platform directly processes data from the device and performs elaborate analysis, aggregates trends, and delivers information for decision-making. It provides integrity analytics, multi-access management, document sharing, and interoperability. It serves food and beverages industry, restaurants, retailers, and producers. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Castel Maggiore, Italy.
Agranimo helps improve profitability and eradicate food waste in the fresh produce supply chain. The company's real-time analysis of soil and climate conditions allows farming organizations to cut costs and increase yields, retailers to forecast supply and improve supplier management, and insurance companies to provide customized farm insurance. Agranimo was founded in 2015 and based in Santiago, Region Metropolitana, Chile.
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.