Paris-based VC fund est. 2016, leading pan-European food-tech specialist. 2 funds: Fund I (€77m), Fund II (€180m final close 2021). Portfolio: 37-47 investments incl. 2 unicorns (Beyond Meat IPO NASDAQ 2019, JUST Egg), exits (Just Spices acq. Kraft Heinz 2021). Key cos: Butternut Box, Air-Up, THIS, Barkyn, KoRo, vly. 8-person team. Co-founders: Ivan Farneti (Doughty Hanson veteran), Niccolò Manzoni (ex-family office, pre-backed Impossible, Perfect Day, Beyond Meat).
Investment Focus
Investment Thesis
Food & ag-tech; seed to Series B incl. Series A primary. €2-10m first check, up to €20m per co. Proven tech, early commercial traction. Excludes pre-revenue unless exceptional. Europe-focused, intl ambition welcome. Emphasis: healthier/cleaner food, sustainable packaging, shorter supply chains, alt proteins, personalised nutrition, food waste reduction. Strong impact lens (climate, health). Seasoned team: 40+ yrs VC, 15+ food/ag investing, 30+ ops experience.
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