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Doehler Ventures

Corporate VC

Pre-Seed–Seed · 4 people tracked

Also known as Doehler

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Investment thesis

A long-term oriented venture investor focused on early-stage startups in the nutrition and technology ecosystem.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
Instruments
Equity
Last 12 months
2 investments
Tracked investments
15

Team · 4 people

from the firm's website & public directories
Rodrigo Hortega de Velasco· Founder & Head of Investments
Anton Koehler· Venture Manager Europein
Rodrigo Hortega· Venture Manager Europein
Sebastian Dreher· Venture Manager USAin

What they invest in

from 12 of 15 portfolio companies

Consumer ×7FoodTech ×7Circular Economy ×5Biotech ×4Direct to Consumer ×4AgTech ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Cleantech ×1

HQs:United Kingdom×4United States×2Australia×1Germany×1Denmark×1Sweden×1

Investments · 15 tracked

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By year:2025 · 22023 · 12021 · 22020 · 27 dated

All Gallg.cominDec 2025

All G produces high-value proteins using precision fermentation technology for infant formula, dietary supplements, and personal care applications.

AgTechBiotechDeep TechFoodTechSydney, AU

Jan Pacas(CEO)inJared Raynes(Chief Scientific Officer)in

Co-investorsAgronomicsVirescent VenturesEllerston CapitalXeraya Capital

Bowergetbower.cominJul 2021

Bower is a smartphone app that uses barcode scanning and AI image recognition to help consumers identify household items and packaging and learn how to recycle them, rewarding proper waste sorting with cash and points through challenges and drop-off location finding.

AI & Machine LearningCircular EconomyConsumer

Suwar Mert(Co-founder)inBerfin Mert(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsBlq InvestAstir VenturesTen13

Bower Collectivebowercollective.cominJul 2021

Bower Collective sells natural household and personal care products delivered in reusable, traceable BowerPack packaging to reduce single-use plastic waste at home.

Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

Nick Torday(Co-founder)inMarcus Hill(Co-founder)

Co-investorsOxfordSouth East AngelsThe FSE GroupBritish Business BankFounders FactorySouth West Investment Fund

Chromologicschromologics.cominMar 2023

Chromologics is a Danish biotech company that uses a precision fermentation platform to produce natural food colours, marketed to food and beverage manufacturers as an alternative to synthetic colourants.

BiotechFoodTechNew MaterialsCopenhagen, DK

Anders Odum(Founder)inGerit Tolborg(Founder)inAnders Ødum(Co-founder & CTO)Klaus Bjerrum(CTO & Founder)inChristian H. Steffensen(CEO)inJens Bergholdt(CFO)in

Co-investorsNovo HoldingsBlue Horizon CorporationCollateral GoodNordic Foodtech VC

Clean Food Groupcleanfood.groupin

Clean Food Group is a UK-based food tech company that uses fermentation to produce sustainable, function-specific oils and fats as alternatives to traditional ingredients for food, cosmetics, and pet food manufacturers.

AgTechBiotechCircular EconomyCleantechFoodTechUK, GB

Alex Neves(CEO & Co-founder)inProfessor Chris Chuck(Technical Lead & Co-founder)Tom Ellen(CFO & Co-founder)inEd McDermott(Co-chairman & Co-founder)in

Co-investorsAgronomicsClean Growth Fund

Clean Food Groupcleanfoodgroup.com

Alex Neves(Founder)

Co-investorsAgronomicsClean Growth Fund

Just Spicesjustspices.com

Just Spices develops and sells pre-mixed spice blends designed to simplify home cooking, using high-quality natural ingredients without artificial flavors.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech

OleBelaFlorian

Co-investorsCoefficient CapitalHOWZAT PartnersFive Seasons VenturesMarchmont Ventures

Lyre'slyres.eu𝕏Sep 2020

Lyre's produces non-alcoholic spirits and drinks made with natural flavors, formulated to be low in calories and sugar while mimicking classic alcoholic beverages.

ConsumerDirect to Consumer

Co-investorsFuturecraft VenturesSimon CapitalDLF VentureMaropost Ventures

Lyre'slyres.com𝕏Sep 2020 · $11.5M

Lyre's produces a range of non-alcoholic spirits crafted to replicate the taste and character of traditional alcoholic spirits, allowing consumers to enjoy classic cocktails without alcohol.

ConsumerDirect to Consumer

Co-investorsDLF VentureFirestartrMaropost VenturesMorgan Creek Capital

Nukokonukoko.co.ukin

Nukoko makes cocoa-free chocolate alternatives using European-grown fava beans, positioned as a lower-carbon, more sustainable option.

Circular EconomyClimate TechFoodTech

Ross Newton(Founder)in

Co-investorsKickstart InnovationOyster Bay Venture CapitalSOSV

Nutraboltnutrabolt.cominOct 2025 · $30M

Nutrabolt develops sports nutrition and energy drink products designed to enhance physical and mental performance, including pre-workout supplements, energy beverages, and related sports nutrition brands sold through retail and direct-to-consumer channels.

ConsumerHealthtechWellness & Fitness

Co-investorsAMBERSTONEMidOceanCAVU Consumer PartnersTorch Capital

Olipopdrinkolipop.com

Oakland, US

DAVID MATTHEW LESTER(Director)CHARLES BENNETT GOODWIN(Executive Officer, Director)Ben Goodwin(Founder)inMELVIN LANDIS(Executive Officer)inTRACY HART(Executive Officer)inBen Goodwin David Lester(Founder)

Co-investorsAngel groupAntiBarrel VenturesBFG PartnersCollaborative FundColter+12 more

Re:Nourishrenourish.co.uk

Re:Nourish makes ready-to-drink soups in clear bottles using real, recognisable ingredients with natural vitamins, fibre and protein.

Circular EconomyConsumerFoodTech

Superbrewed Foodsuperbrewedfood.com

Superbrewed Food produces SB1, an FDA-GRAS postbiotic cultured protein ingredient made through anaerobic fermentation of bacteria, offering a non-GMO, high-protein alternative for use in food and beverage products such as cheese and meat alternatives.

BiotechFoodTech

Bryan Tracy(CEO, Co-Founder, Board Member)inTalli Somekh(Director, Co-founder)Steve Shevick(CFO)Ari Eyal(CSO)Julie Post-Smith(Chief of Commercial)

Co-investorsInvest NebraskaTO VCLockheed Martin Ventures

Other

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

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Doehler Ventures made?
Doehler Ventures has 15 tracked investments, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Doehler Ventures invest at?
Doehler Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
What sectors does Doehler Ventures focus on?
Doehler Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, FoodTech.
Who does Doehler Ventures co-invest with?
Doehler Ventures most often shares deals with BFG Partners, Collaborative Fund, HOWZAT Partners, among 21 tracked co-investors.

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