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Astanor Ventures

Venture capital

Luxembourg, Grand-Duchy Of Luxembourg · Seed–Growth · 38 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Astanor's investment thesis centers on reconnecting planetary and human health through the agrifood value chain. The firm targets solutions that improve healthspan through better nutrition and nutrient-dense crops, while transforming agricultural systems to reduce pressure on natural resources via sustainable farming, innovative materials, circular waste management, energy efficiency, and more sustainable food production. As an early pioneer in the agrifood space, the firm combines disciplined investment decisions with hands-on strategic and commercial support to guide companies through growth phases.

Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Growth
HQ
Luxembourg, Grand-Duchy Of Luxembourg
Instruments
Equity
AUM
$880M
Tracked investments
49

Team · 38 people

from the firm's website
Benoit Boisseuil· Partner
Christina Ulardic· Partner
Emmanuel Faber· Partner
Eric Archambeau· Senior Managing Partner
Eric Bregand· Operational Partner
Filip Kegels· Operational Partner
George Powlick· Partner
Hans Marteau· Managing Partner
Harry Briggs· Partner
Hélène Henry-Prince· Partner
Hendrik Van Asbroeck· Managing Partner
Leslie Kapin· Partner
Peter Eckes· Operational Partner
Thomas Nagy· Operational Partner
Arne Hautekiet· Investments
Giorgio Bonachela· Investments
Laure Peronnin· Impact Principal
Marie Wennergren· Investment Principal
Pietro Hughes· Investments
Dan Cohen· Venture Partner
Antoine Cuny· Director of Operations
Bruno Verjus· Advisor
Camille Grisard· Head of Investor Relations
David Zilber· Advisor
Gina Socquet· PA & Office Manager
Karine Clément· Advisor
Khoi Tu· Advisor
Lewis Dutton· Compliance Manager
Louis Monier· Advisor
Nikolaj Abrahamsen· Portfolio Analyst
Pavlos Kalaitzoglou· Director of Research
Philippe de Lathuy· Legal Counsel
Pierre Orts· Impact Analyst
Roy Horgan· Advisor
Troels Prahl· Advisor
Yuhua Bai· Accounting Officer

Investments · 49 tracked

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4ag

Automating mushroom trimming, picking and packing

Aardaia

Breeding forgotten plants into protein-rich crops

AgZen

Precise crop spraying that halves pesticide use

Akson Robotics

Leveraging AI-powered drones to enable precision agriculture

Amplifye

Unlocking the full health potential of proteins, accessible to all

Apeel

Plant-based protection for longer-lasting produce

Aphea Bio

Next-generation agro-biologicals for a sustainable future

Bettafish

Helping the oceans recover with a unique, plant-based tuna alternative

Biofluff

Revolutionising the textile industry by pioneering a new era of plant-based alternatives to animal and synthetic derived materials

Calice

Empowering Agriculture with Computational Modeling

Calyxia

Ending global microplastic pollution with the power of green chemistry

CrowdFarming

Ultra fresh, trusted and high-quality food, from farm-to-fork

Culinary Sciences

Bringing a revolutionary technology that transforms the High-Volume Food Preparation industry

Galley

The next-generation culinary operating system

Heali AI

Empowering everyone to enjoy food as medicine

Helyx Industries

Developing innovative and revolutionary diagnostic platforms and products

Holobiome

Developing first-in-class therapies from the human microbiome

HowGood

The world's largest sustainability intelligence database

Hungry Marketplace

Corporate Catering from Top Local Chefs & Restaurants

iUNU

Optimizing indoor farming with AI & computer vision

La Fourche

Providing access to affordable organic food

LiveCycle

LCA Intelligence without compromising on credibility

Magrowtec

Grow more by using less, reduced pesticide use with improved spray technology

Matrix Pack

Manufactures sustainable, fiber-based packaging for the global food and beverage sector

Meet My Mama

Supporting immigrant & refugee women building food service businesses

Micro Harvest

A resilient food system, using the power of microorganisms

Miimosa

Financing the transition to regenerative agriculture

MiTerro

Turning agricultural waste into compostable biomaterials to replace single-use plastic

Modern Meadow

Pioneering biofabrication to achieve new material functionality

Monarch
Notpla

Making plastic packaging disappear

Olombria

AI-powered bio-pest control and pollinator management system

Omeza

Healing chronic wounds with omega-3 nutrition

Planetary

Building the bioreactor capacity the food industry needs

Plantible

Plant-based nutrition for all humanity

Produce Pay

Empowering growers from seed to sale

Reshape

The most impactful microbiology lab automation robotics suite empowering the bio based economy

Robovision

Building a no-code computer vision platform to simplify AI integration for dynamic environments

Source Ag

Feeding a healthier tomorrow with A.I. powered indoor agriculture

Spectacular Labs

An innovative platform for automated foodborne pathogen testing

Standing Ovation

Animal-free caseins produced through precision fermentation to supply the Industry with low-impact proteins

Swap

The world's first plant-based whole cuts, the future of protein texturization

Switch Bioworks

Building sustainable fertilizer with synthetic biology to fight climate change

The Gut Stuff

Challenging the food status quo with plant-based alternatives

Tractor Junction

Platform connecting Indian farmers with tractors and farm equipment

Unlocked Labs
v2Food

Plant-based meat that's good for you and for the planet

Vivent Biosignals

Providing plant health intelligence in real-time

Zya

Using the power of enzymes to transform how our bodies use food

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Astanor Ventures invest at?
Astanor Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
What sectors does Astanor Ventures focus on?
Astanor Ventures focuses on AgTech, Circular Economy, Cleantech, FoodTech, Healthtech, New Materials.
Where is Astanor Ventures located?
Astanor Ventures is headquartered in Luxembourg, Grand-Duchy Of Luxembourg.

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