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DLF Venture

Family office

Brussels · Seed–Series A · 4 people tracked

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Investment thesis

DLF Venture is a 100% family-backed investment company operating since 2016, backing ambitious founders building strong consumer brands with European ambition. It emphasizes trust, transparency, and long-term, hands-on support, keeping a compact portfolio and onboarding new projects at a controlled pace so it can act as a detail-oriented sparring partner preparing businesses for growth. The firm focuses on the food & beverage, health & care, and innovative retail spaces, backing companies raising seed or Series A rounds.

Source: firm website, verified Jul 31, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Series A
HQ
Brussels, BE
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2016
Tracked investments
14

Team · 4 people

from the firm's website
Pierre-Jean Wallon· Managing Partner
Clément Helinckx· Principal
Louis Kerschen· Investment Manager

Investments · 14 tracked

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BettaF!sh

Plant-based seafood brand making TU-NAH, a tuna alternative from European hand-grown seaweed.

Cialfo

Singapore-based edtech platform helping counsellors, students and parents navigate the university application process in over 100 countries.

Edgard & Cooper

Natural, nutritious pet food range with well-balanced recipes for dogs and cats.

Foodji

Munich-based company enabling SMEs without a canteen to offer fresh, healthy food via smart vending machines and a proprietary tech platform.

Gimber

Organic ginger-based non-alcoholic drink alternative, available as concentrate or ready-to-drink.

Hattingley Valley

Leading UK winery, established 2008, producing unconventional British wines.

Lyre's

Australia-based maker of alcohol-free classic spirits, ready-to-drink cans and non-alcoholic sparkling.

mitte

Boutique padel clubs in Germany with state-of-the-art playing conditions and an aesthetic community environment.

new: soul

Germany-based studios offering flexible self-care through massage therapy and personalised wellness services.

Nucao

Purpose-driven chocolate snacks company offering plastic-free, vegan, natural and organic products in a climate-positive way.

Odontolia

Belgian dental service organisation operating more than 40 clinics across Belgium, founded in 2017.

soul

Germany-based studios offering flexible self-care through massage therapy and personalised wellness services.

Surreal

London-based brand offering cereal and granola reformulated for adult nutrition goals with more protein, less sugar, low carbs and high fibre.

TrueStart

Bristol-based coffee brand offering sustainably sourced, lab-tested specialty beans, instant and ground coffees.

Frequently asked questions

What stage does DLF Venture invest at?
DLF Venture invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
What sectors does DLF Venture focus on?
DLF Venture focuses on Consumer, Direct to Consumer, EdTech, FoodTech, Retail Tech, Sector Agnostic, Wellness & Fitness.
Where is DLF Venture located?
DLF Venture is headquartered in Brussels, BE.

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