Planted Foods
Venture Round in 2024
Planted Foods AG is a Swiss company founded in 2019, specializing in the development of plant-based meat alternatives. The company produces products such as planted chicken and BBQ planted chicken, utilizing a formulation that includes pea protein, pea fiber, sunflower oil, and water to replicate the taste, texture, and mouthfeel of traditional animal meat. Planted Foods employs advanced technology to transform these natural ingredients into nutritious, high-protein meat substitutes that appeal to consumers seeking plant-based options. In addition to its product offerings, the company operates an e-commerce platform to facilitate direct sales to customers. Headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland, Planted Foods is committed to providing delicious and sustainable meat alternatives.
Planet A Foods
Series B in 2024
Planet A Foods specializes in producing cocoa-free chocolate. The company focuses on local food production with minimal environmental impact, aiming to reduce global carbon emissions.
KITRO
Venture Round in 2024
KITRO is a Swiss company founded in 2016, specializing in IT solutions for food waste management within the food and beverage industry. Headquartered in Renens, KITRO offers an AI-driven software as a service (SaaS) solution that automates the measurement and analysis of food waste in commercial kitchens, including restaurants and canteens. By harnessing advanced technology, KITRO enables clients to identify, track, and monitor their food waste, which can lead to a reduction of avoidable waste by at least 20%. The company's system provides users with an online dashboard for access to comprehensive analytics, allowing them to optimize operational practices and ultimately save between 2% to 8% of their annual food costs. KITRO's approach simplifies food waste management, promoting efficiency and sustainability in the food service sector.
Blue Stripes
Series B in 2024
Blue Stripes, headquartered in New York, is a unique coffee shop specializing in beverages, chocolates, and shakes. It offers an experiential retail concept, combining the goodness of cocoa with a distinctive customer experience. The company's innovative approach to chocolate production involves upcycling the whole cacao pod, preserving and utilizing previously wasted nutrient-rich parts, resulting in healthier chocolate products.
Blue Farm
Venture Round in 2023
Blue Farm offers vegan dairy alternatives for maximum freshness and minimal waste. It focuses on rethinking how milk is produced, delivered, and consumed. Blue Farm's products reduce packaging waste and emissions significantly while tasting amazing.
The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
Lykon
Venture Round in 2023
Lykon is a digital health company founded in 2018, dedicated to empowering individuals to take control of their health through innovative testing solutions. The company offers a variety of DNA and blood tests that can be performed easily at home using minimal samples, such as saliva or a few drops of blood. Customers order these tests online, send their samples to certified partner laboratories, and receive personalized health insights and tailored recommendations through their private Lykon profile. This approach allows users to monitor their health and make informed decisions regarding their nutrition and lifestyle without the need for lengthy appointments with healthcare professionals. While Lykon’s services are not a substitute for medical advice, they provide a convenient and accessible way for individuals to improve their health outcomes.
It's Fresh!
Series B in 2023
It's Fresh! is a technology company specializing in maintaining the freshness of perishable produce. It offers advanced packaging solutions that absorb ethylene, slowing down ripening and reducing waste from farm to consumer.
Blue Farm
Venture Round in 2022
Blue Farm offers vegan dairy alternatives for maximum freshness and minimal waste. It focuses on rethinking how milk is produced, delivered, and consumed. Blue Farm's products reduce packaging waste and emissions significantly while tasting amazing.
The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
Lykon is a digital health company founded in 2018, dedicated to empowering individuals to take control of their health through innovative testing solutions. The company offers a variety of DNA and blood tests that can be performed easily at home using minimal samples, such as saliva or a few drops of blood. Customers order these tests online, send their samples to certified partner laboratories, and receive personalized health insights and tailored recommendations through their private Lykon profile. This approach allows users to monitor their health and make informed decisions regarding their nutrition and lifestyle without the need for lengthy appointments with healthcare professionals. While Lykon’s services are not a substitute for medical advice, they provide a convenient and accessible way for individuals to improve their health outcomes.