Who founded Lever VC?

Lever VC was founded by Nick Cooney.

Who are Lever VC's investors?

Lever VC's investors include Check24 Ventures.

Where is Lever VC headquartered?

Lever VC is headquartered in New York, US.

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Lever VC is a venture capital firm focused on alternative protein and sustainable food and agriculture. The firm's investment team has deployed over $500 million and executed over 100 deals since 2014, backed by in-house scientific and technical expertise in bioengineering, materials science, and synthetic biology.

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Founders & leadership

Nick Cooney Managing PartnerFounder and Managing Partner of Lever VC, a venture capital firm investing in sustainable food and agriculture, Nick Cooney has led over 100 investments in the sector since 2015 and previously spent two decades working on food system sustainability issues, including founding multiple non-profits in the space.

James Caffyn Partner

Investors · 1

Check24 Ventureslisted by Check24 VenturesMunich · $1.1M – $3.3M

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Founder mafia

2 people who came through Lever VC went on to found or lead other companies.

Nick CooneyManaging PartnerFounded The Good Food Institute Lawrence ChuPartnerFounded Oriente

Frequently asked questions

What does Lever VC do?: Lever VC is a venture capital firm focused on alternative protein and sustainable food and agriculture. The firm's investment team has deployed over $500 million and executed over 100 deals since 2014, backed by in-house scientific and technical expertise in bioengineering, materials science, and synthetic biology.
Who founded Lever VC?: Lever VC was founded by Nick Cooney.
Who are Lever VC's investors?: Lever VC's investors include Check24 Ventures.
Where is Lever VC headquartered?: Lever VC is headquartered in New York, US.