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Astanor Ventures — 2021 Investments

13 investments dated 2021 · listed companies and verified rows first · show all

Calyxiacalyxia.cominSeries A · Sep 2021 · $18M

Calyxia develops sustainable microparticles and microcapsules using advanced encapsulation technology derived from emulsion science research.

AgTechCircular EconomyCleantechNew MaterialsBonneuil-sur-Marne, FR

Jamie WaltersinJerome Bibette(Professor)Damien Demoulinin

BoardDavid Weitz(Professor)

Co-investorsAurum Venture PartnersLombard Odier

How Goodhowgood.comin𝕏Jan 2021

HowGood provides a product carbon footprinting and Scope 3 emissions reporting platform for the food and beverage industry, helping companies measure emissions and support reduction and climate target strategies.

Climate TechFoodTechSaaSBrooklyn, US

Alexander Gillett(Executive Officer, Director)inArthur Gillett(Executive Officer, Director)inR. Alexander Gillett(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardMatt Gorin(Director)inRichard Heitzmann(Director)inJoshua Mailman(Director)

Co-investorsContour Venture PartnersDanone Manifesto VentureDoon CapitalFirstMark CapitalGotham Gal VenturesGreat Oaks Venture Capital+2 more

Modern meadowmodernmeadow.comin𝕏Series C · Apr 2021 · $130M

Modern Meadow develops animal-free, bio-fabricated leather alternatives using synthetic biology and material science for the fashion, interiors, and automotive industries.

BiotechCircular EconomyNew MaterialsPine Brook, US

Gabor Forgacs(Founder)inFrancoise Marga(Founder)inKaroly Jakab(Founder)inAnna Bakst(Executive Officer, Director)inRex Liu(Executive Officer)David Williamson(CEO)in

Co-investorsArtis VenturesBreakout LabsBreakout VenturesCollaborative FundHorizons VenturesInterplay Ventures Early Stage Management Llc+7 more

Monarch Tractormonarchtractor.comSeries B · Nov 2021 · $61M

Praveen Penmetsa(Founder)inZachary Omohundro(Founder)inCarlo Mondavi(Founder)Mark Schwager(Founder)

Co-investorsAt One VenturesFalconX VenturesGaingelsWestern Technology InvestmentMana Ventures

Plantibleplantiblefoods.comin𝕏Series A · Sep 2021 · $22M

Plantible Foods redesigns the food supply chain to advance health for people and the planet.

AgTechBiotechFoodTechImpact & Social GoodSan Marcos, US

Tony Martens(Founder & CEO)inMaurits Van de Ven(Founder)in

BoardAlan Chen(Director)

Co-investorsCerity Partners VenturesDoon CapitalFTW VenturesGood FriendsLerer HippeauNextwave [X] Partners+8 more

Produce Payproducepay.comin𝕏Series C · May 2021 · $43M

ProducePay operates a Predictable Commerce Platform for the fresh produce industry, connecting growers and buyers while providing capital, trading opportunities, supply chain visibility, and market insights.

AgTechFintechFoodTech

Pablo Borquez(Founder & CEO)inBen DusastreinPablo Borquez Schwarzbeckin

Co-investors500 GlobalArena VenturesDorm RoomDYDX CapitalEndeavor8FJ Labs+15 more

Signalranksignalrank.coSeed · Nov 2021 · $5M

SignalRank is an investment vehicle that uses an algorithmic selection process to identify top-decile, venture-backed Series B companies and provides pro-rata follow-on financing through a network of existing investors.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureFintechPalo Alto, US

Keith Teare(Executive Officer, Director)inMatt Melkonian(Director)Kayvan Baroumand(Director)

BoardFaraj Aalaei(Director)

Co-investorsCandou Ventures

Smallholdsmallhold.comin𝕏Nov 2021 · $25M

Smallhold grows and distributes gourmet mushrooms through a network of local farms, positioning itself as a sustainable alternative to long-distance agricultural supply chains.

AgTechClimate TechFoodTechBrooklyn, US

Andrew Carter(Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsEnergy Impact PartnersMisfit Venture PartnersSoundboard Venture FundTechstarsAlley Robotics VenturesAlleyCorp+1 more

Sonasona.aiinAug 2021

Sona is an AI workforce management platform that optimizes labor scheduling and cost reduction for large frontline organizations across hospitality, retail, and social care.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR Tech

BenOliSteffen Wulff Petersen(Founder)inBen Dixon(Founder)Oli Johnson(Founder)Ólafur Haukur Johnson(Founder)

Co-investorsAntlerFelicis VenturesGradient VenturesItalian Founders FundNext47Northzone+25 more

Stockeld Dreamerystockeld.cominSeries A · Sep 2021 · $20M

Stockeld produces fermented plant-based cream cheese with lower environmental impact than dairy alternatives.

Climate TechFoodTechStockholm, SE

Sorosh(CEO)Anja Leissner(Founder)Sorosh Tavakoli(Founder)

Co-investorsInventureNorrsken VCNorthzoneTrellis Road I Fund ABCreandumEurazeo+1 more

V2 Foodv2food.comSeries B · Aug 2021 · $53M

v2food makes plant-based meat alternatives sold through retail and food-service partners, and provides recipes for consumers cooking with its products.

ConsumerFoodTechSurry Hills

Gareth William Sprainger(Chief Financial Officer)

BoardChris Shi Chai Liu(Director)Philip David Morle(Director)Hendrik Van Asbroeck(Director)inMichael John Buchanan(Director)John James Cowin(Director)

Co-investorsMain Sequence VenturesBlue Horizon CorporationHorizons VenturesTemasek

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

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Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.