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FoodLabs

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Berlin · Pre-Seed–Series A · 22 people tracked

Also known as Atlantic Food labs · Atlantic Food Labs GmbH Co. KG · FoodLabs GmbH Co. KG

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Investment thesis

Food Labs invests in companies addressing fundamental challenges in food systems, agriculture, and environmental sustainability. The portfolio spans solutions from alternative proteins and soil health to carbon removal and sustainable farming technologies.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
HQ
Berlin, DE
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2021
Last 12 months
3 investments
Tracked investments
65
Acquisitions
2

Team · 22 people

from the firm's website & curated & public directories
Patrick Noller· General Partner, Managing Directorin
Patrick Huber· General Partner
Florian Breiner· Operating Partner, Growthin
Darius Zarrabian· Associate, Studioin
Finn Styrnal· Growth Specialistin
Franz Crux· Chief of Staffin
Jana Granig· Senior Finance Managerin
Lutz Westerkamp· Growth Specialistin
Michelle Fenner· Manager PR, Brand & Communicationsin
Nicolaus Norden· Associate, Investmentin
Paulina Gleitz· Office Managerin

Founder mafia

4 people who came through FoodLabs went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 53 of 65 portfolio companies

FoodTech ×32Biotech ×15Consumer ×15Direct to Consumer ×13Climate Tech ×11Circular Economy ×8Wellness & Fitness ×8AgTech ×7

HQs:Germany×22United Kingdom×4United States×2Brazil×1Canada×1Switzerland×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 25 portfolio companies
40%
solo founders
10 of 25 mapped founding teams
30%
repeat founders
of 20 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×102 founders×113 founders×24+ founders×2

Where their founders studiedfrom 22 founders with education data

University of Cambridge ×4Technical University of Munich ×3Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München ×2OTH Regensburg ×2University of Warwick ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 22 founders with field-of-study data

Business & Management ×11Computer Science ×4Engineering ×3Life Sciences ×3Economics ×2Finance & Accounting ×2Law ×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

500 Global ×2

4 founders hold a PhD · 2 hold an MBA (of 21 with degree data)

Investments · 65 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2026 · 22025 · 22024 · 52023 · 62022 · 12021 · 117 dated

Aardaiaaardaia.comin

Aardaia develops new crops by domesticating wild plant species, using plant breeding, genomics, and AI to move them from wild state to commercial agriculture.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningFoodTech

Padraic Flood(CEO)in

Co-investorsAstanor VenturesPoint NineGrey Silo Ventures

Ahead The Human Performance Companyahead-nutrition.com

Ahead Nutrition sells low-sugar and high-protein snack foods including gummies, bars, spreads, and powders directly to consumers.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & FitnessHamburg, DE

JohnnyPhil

Arise Revolutionizing sodaarise-soda.com

Nova Nutrition manufactures ready-to-drink sodas sold through direct-to-consumer e-commerce in Germany.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechBerlin, DE

Maximilian SchulzGeorg Kallan

Barakah Venture Investmentsbarakah.appin𝕏

Barakah operates a mobile app that connects food retailers with consumers to sell surplus meals at steep discounts, reducing food waste while providing affordable dining options.

B2B MarketplacesCircular EconomyFoodTechImpact & Social GoodMarketplaces

Co-investors500 GlobalAnnex InvestmentsPlus VCSalica Investments

BottlePlusbottleplus.comin

bottleplus manufactures a portable water carbonation system called spark that allows users to create sparkling water on-demand anywhere using integrated CO₂ cartridges.

Circular EconomyCleantechConsumerFoodTechHardwareSwitzerland, CH

Linus Lingg(Founder)inChristian Käser(Founder)in

Bright Biotechbrightbiotech.co.ukin

Bright Biotech produces recombinant proteins, including growth factors, by expressing them in plant chloroplasts.

BiotechLongevityNew Materials

Co-investorsBig Idea VenturesCPT Capital

BYVIDAbyvida.de

BYVIDA develops hair health products designed to address hair loss and hair breakage in women.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFemTechHealthtechWellness & FitnessBerlin, DE

Nadine(Co-founder)Sophie(Co-founder)

Cata Singapore, Singaporecata.sg

Singapore, SG

David Brunier(Founder)Sebastian Hannecker(Founder)in

Co-investorsITERATIVEWhite Star Capital

ChefCocochefcoco.comin

ChefCoco operates a catering business in Berlin that delivers fresh, chef-designed meals to workplaces, with clients ordering from a rotating weekly menu through the company's app.

ConsumerFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainBerlin, DE

Shaminder Dhillon(Founder)in

Co-investorsAuxxoBLN CapitalHeliad AG

Compound Foodscompound-foods.comin

Compound Foods develops alternative coffee and cocoa ingredients made from upcycled, climate-resilient sources to address supply chain volatility and environmental impact of traditional coffee and cocoa production.

Climate TechFoodTech

Maricel Saenz(Founder)in

Co-investorsAmplifica CapitalCollaborative FundFemale FoundersJuniperMagma PartnersMaple VC+7 more

Dendrodendrohealth.com

Dendro Health helps consumers improve their sleep quality through a focus on reducing overcomplexity and returning to fundamentals in sleep health.

ConsumerDigital HealthDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness

Deutsche Sanierungsberatungdeutsche-sanierungsberatung.dein

Deutsche Sanierungsberatung provides energy efficiency consulting for German homeowners, including on-site building assessments, individual renovation roadmaps (iSFP), and help applying for state subsidies (KfW, BAFA).

CleantechEnergyPropTechBerlin, DE

Adam Khenissi(Founder)inNiclas Kern(Founder)inSebastian Schmidt(Founder)in

Co-investorsSaxoventIBB VenturesSimon CapitalVERBUND X VenturesVireo Ventures

Evaniumevanium.dein

EVANIUM develops OPTISOLV®, an IP-protected drug-delivery technology that improves the water solubility, stability, absorption, and taste of plant-based active ingredients such as polyphenols and flavonoids.

BiotechDeep TechFoodTechSector AgnosticRegensburg, DE

David Ofner(Co-Founder & CTO)inFelix Rolka(Co-Founder & CEO)in

Fazlafazla.comin𝕏Jul 2021

Fazla builds technology-based services that help companies reduce and manage surplus products and waste across categories like food, textile, packaging, and chemicals, connecting suppliers of surplus goods with parties that can reuse them in a circular economy.

B2B MarketplacesCircular EconomyClimate TechIstanbul, TR

Olcay Silahlı(Founder)in

Co-investors500 Emerging Europe212Galata Business AngelsIstanbul

Foodjifoodji.cominMar 2023

Foodji provides automated fresh-food vending machines stocked with over 300 freshly cooked meals, snacks and drinks for workplace catering, positioned as a compact alternative to a traditional company canteen.

FoodTechHardwareIoTMunich, DE

Felix Munte(Co-Founder & CEO)inNicolas Luig(Co-Founder & Gastronom)inMoritz Munte(Co-Founder & CPO)inDaniel von Canal(Co-Founder & CFO)inOliver Friedmann(Co-Founder & CTO)

Co-investorsDLF Venture

Foodvibezfoodvibez.comin

Foodvibez is a venture builder that launches consumer brands with creators and founders, focusing on food, beverage, and wellness products designed for repeat purchase.

ConsumerCreator EconomyFoodTech

Ashwin Tchanra(Founder)in

Formoeatformo.comin𝕏Oct 2024 · $61M

Formo uses precision fermentation to produce bio-identical milk proteins (casein) for making animal-free dairy products such as cheese.

BiotechClimate TechFoodTech

Co-investorsAgronomicsLowercarbon CapitalAtlantic LabsElevat3 CapitalEQT VenturesHappiness Capital

Formoformo.bioin𝕏Oct 2024 · $61M

Formo is a biotechnology company using fermentation and microbiology to create animal-free dairy products through molecular recreation rather than plant-based mimicry.

BiotechClimate TechFoodTechFrankfurt, DE

Raffa

Co-investorsGood Seed VenturesGrazia Equity GmbHGrey Silo VenturesLOWERCARBONLowercarbon CapitalM Ventures+4 more

Freda Fantastic frozen foodeatfreda.comin

Freda produces handmade frozen pizzas made in Naples, Italy, and delivers them directly to consumers in Germany.

Direct to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTechNaples, DE

HeyCaterheycater.comin

heycater! is an online catering marketplace that connects business customers with vetted catering providers for corporate events and meetings.

B2B MarketplacesFoodTechMarketplaces

Miriam NeubauerinSophie RadtkeinTherese Köhler(Founder)in

Co-investors360 Capital500 Global

Holyweareholy.com𝕏

HOLY is a beverage brand that produces syrup-based drinks and branded merchandise for a community-driven "Squad" of consumers.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechBerlin, DE

MatzePhilippFrediMathias Horsch(Founder)in

Co-investorsFELIX CAPITALHoltzbrinck VenturesHV CapitalLeft Lane CapitalSimon CapitalV3 Ventures+5 more

Infinite Rootsinfiniteroots.cominJan 2024 · $58M

Infinite Roots cultivates mycelium (mushroom roots) via liquid fermentation using natural side streams such as brewers' spent grain, turning it into protein-, fiber-, and vitamin-rich culinary ingredients.

BiotechCircular EconomyClimate TechFoodTechHamburg, DE

Mazen

Co-investorsJoyance PartnersSimon CapitalUnruly CapitalClay CapitalHappiness Capitalredalpine

Ingestroingestro.comin𝕏

Ingestro provides an AI-powered data platform that automates the transformation of messy client files and spreadsheets into clean, payroll-ready data flows for payroll software vendors and service providers.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureHR TechSaaS

Co-investorsHeartfelt Capital

InPlanetinplanet.earthin𝕏Nov 2023 · $4.6M

InPlanet uses Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) — spreading crushed basalt across croplands and pastures — to permanently remove atmospheric carbon and remineralize depleted soils, generating independently verified carbon removal credits for corporate buyers.

AgTechCleantechClimate TechSão Paulo, BR

Felix Harteneck(Co-founder)inNiklas Kluger(Co-founder)inMiguel Rodrigues(Chief Financial Officer)in

Co-investorsCarbon Removal PartnersÜbermorgen VenturesSalvia

Kitchusekitch.comacquired by Glovo · Mar 2022

Marketplace connecting the food world with underutilized commercial kitchens.

Co-investorsChaos VenturesMarket One Capital

Kynda Biotechkyndatech.comin

KYNDA is a B2B technology company that uses submerged fungal fermentation to upcycle food and agricultural sidestreams into protein-rich mycelium ingredients.

BiotechCircular EconomyFoodTech

Daniel MacGowan von HolsteininFranziskus Schnabel(COO)in

Co-investorsEnjoyventure ManagementSustainable Food Ventures

Lamudrinklamu.comin

LAMU develops an industrial chromatography process that selectively removes naturally occurring sugar (lactose) from milk without additives, milk loss, or changes to composition.

FoodTechHardware

LAP Coffee Life among peoplelap.coffeein

Lap Coffee serves locally roasted coffee prepared with automated brewing and milk technology for consistent quality.

ConsumerFoodTech

Matchamatcha-health.comin

Matcha operates a hiring platform for hospitals and health systems to identify and match clinical staff candidates.

AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMarketplacesNew York City, US

Abhinav Swaminathan(Founder)inThomas Blake(Founder)in

Co-investorsY Combinator

Micro Harvestmicroharvest.comin

Microharvest produces fermentation-derived microbial protein ingredients for use in pet food, aquafeed, and future human food applications.

AgTechBiotechClimate TechFoodTechGermany, DE

Co-investorsAstanor VenturesFaberGrey Silo VenturesSimon Capital

Mycolevermycolever.bioin

Mycolever uses a bioinformatics and biotechnology platform to discover and develop bio-based ingredients from fungal microorganisms via fermentation.

BiotechCircular EconomyNew Materials

Co-investorsAnanda Impact Ventures

Myotamyotahealth.comin𝕏

Myota makes prebiotic fibre supplements that blend multiple clinically tested fibre sources into a daily scoop to support gut microbiome health, blood sugar control, cholesterol, digestion, and cognitive function.

Digital HealthDirect to ConsumerWellness & FitnessBlue Bell, US

Thomas Gurry(Co-founder (microbiome scientist))inCaitlin Hall(Co-founder (microbiome scientist))inGabriel Gumbs(Executive Officer)inSergey Slipenchuk(Executive Officer)James C. Walker(Executive Officer)Samuel Koury(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsPeakBridge VC

Naughty Nutsnaughtynuts.deJan 2022

Naughty Nuts is a German brand that produces organic nut butters, spreads, and related snacks such as granola, waffle bars, and fruit cookies made from natural ingredients.

Direct to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTech

BenLorenz

Co-investorsSimon Capital

Nutraceuticalbusinessreviewnutraceuticalbusinessreview.comin

ADM is expanding its natural food colour production capabilities at its Kentucky facility to serve food and beverage manufacturers transitioning away from synthetic colorants due to regulatory pressure and consumer preference shifts.

Advanced ManufacturingBiotechConsumerFoodTechHealthtechMedia & EntertainmentLondon, CA

Najla Guthrie(Founder and CEO)

Pacifico Biolabspacifico.bioinMay 2026

Pacifico produces mycelium-based "Mycomeat" sold under the Viando brand, offering poultry alternatives (with pork and fish planned) grown in steel fermentation bioreactors.

BiotechClimate TechFoodTech

Co-investorsKickstart InnovationStray Dog CapitalSimon Capital

Pacifico Biolabspacificobiolabs.comin

Pacifico Biolabs produces mycelium-based meat alternatives (branded Viando), starting with a chicken alternative made from fermented fungi, for food manufacturers and food service chains.

BiotechClimate TechFoodTech

Co-investorsExceptional VenturesSimon CapitalStray Dog Capital

Paradise Foods Delivering kindnessparadisefoods.comin

Paradise Foods runs a Caribbean food supply and provisioning network that started as a digital ordering app for sailors and grew into wholesale logistics and sourcing, connecting European producers, local farmers, and island businesses such as yachts, hotels, supermarkets, and charter fleets.

B2B MarketplacesFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainMartinique

Pleeztrypleez.comin

Pleez is a software platform that helps restaurant operators optimize pricing, discounts, and promotional bundles across food delivery aggregators using data-driven recommendations and automated execution.

AI & Machine LearningFoodTechRetail TechSaaS

Co-investorsblueworld.group

PoLoPopolopo.techinMar 2023 · $1.8M

Polopo develops potatoes engineered to naturally produce more protein, using a patented method applicable to any potato variety.

AgTechBiotechFoodTech

Dr. Maya Sapir-Mir(Co-Founder & CEO)inDr. Raya Liberman-Aloni(Co-Founder & CTO)inIdo Eliashar(VP of Business Development)in

Co-investorsSiddhi CapitalCPT CapitalHackCapitalPlug and Play Ventures

Potatopotato.aiinMar 2023 · $1.8M

Potato builds software that connects scientific research intent to laboratory execution, enabling research teams to accelerate the translation from experimental design to hands-on lab work.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechSaaS

Merrit Savener(VP of Commercial)

Co-investorsAllen Institute for AI (AI2) IncubatorEnsemble VCAlumni VenturesBoost VCCPT CapitalDolby Family Ventures+5 more

Project Eadenprojecteaden.comJan 2025 · $15.6M

Project Eaden develops plant-based meat products using advanced food science techniques, targeting consumers who want sustainable protein alternatives without compromising on taste.

AgTechBiotechFoodTechImpact & Social Good

David(Co-Founder Tech)Jan(Co-Founder Commercial)

Co-investorsDeepTech & Climate FondsPlanet A VenturesCreandumHappiness Capital

Reformed Technologiesfeelreformed.com

Reformed sells powdered nutritional coffee and matcha blends that combine single-origin beans or ceremonial-grade matcha with collagen for daily health supplementation.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness

Co-investorsV3 Ventures

Rollo Robotics1rollo.cominJan 2026

1Rollo develops autonomous security robots with 360-degree vision and edge AI capabilities for perimeter and indoor patrol at industrial sites, logistics hubs, and commercial properties.

AI & Machine LearningHardwareRobotics

Sanity Groupsanitygroup.comin𝕏Acquired

Sanity Group manufactures and distributes cannabinoid-based pharmaceutical products under the avaay Medical brand across European markets, including medical cannabis.

HealthtechMedical DevicesBerlin, DE

Co-investorsCasa Verde CapitalCherry VenturesGerman Media PoolSimon CapitalTq Ventures LlcHV Capital+1 more

Shareshare.euin

Share is a certified B Corp that sells consumer products, with each purchase funding social and environmental projects globally.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechImpact & Social GoodBerlin, DE

SebastianBenIrisTobias

Co-investorsSimon Capital

Terraaterraa.coPre-Seed · Feb 2023 · $2M

Terraa operates a logistics network and technology platform to address inefficiencies in Africa's food supply chain, reducing reliance on multiple intermediaries that raise prices and improving quality and hygiene control.

B2B MarketplacesFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainCasablanca, MA

Benoit De Vigne(Founder)in

Co-investorsUM6P VenturesMusha Ventures

The Better Catthebettercat.comin

The Better Cat manufactures nutritional supplements for cats, specifically freeze-dried meat powder toppers designed to increase food acceptance and support digestive health through prebiotics and natural antioxidants.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTech

Niklas Köster(Founder)inRachit Shadra(Founder)in

Torg Sourcing made simpleusetorg.com

Berlin, DE

Ben Holdham(Founder)

Co-investorsSondo Capital

Una Healthunahealth.deinSeed · Feb 2024 · $3M

Una Health offers a prescription digital therapeutic (DiGA) app for adults with type 2 diabetes in Germany, giving users insight into how food and lifestyle affect their blood sugar along with personalized nutrition and lifestyle guidance from qualified dietitians.

Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & Fitness

Co-investorsPeakBridge VC

Van Heron Labsvanheronlabs.cominMar 2024 · $1.1M

A biomanufacturing company with deep expertise in bioprocessing, process development, and chemically-defined media systems, led by a team of scientists with extensive experience in cell therapy and biologics manufacturing.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep Tech

Rebecca Vaught, Ph.D.(Founder)in

Voltracvoltrac.euNov 2025

Voltrac builds Thor, a cabinless, autonomous electric tractor with swappable batteries and four-wheel power for agricultural work across crop types.

AgTechCleantechRobotics

Tom Hubregtsen(Founder)inFran Infante Aguirre(Founder)in

Co-investorsAntlerExtantia Capital

Voltracvoltrac.de

Voltrac develops THOR, an autonomous electric tractor for agricultural use that requires no driver and operates on battery power rather than diesel.

AgTechClimate TechHardware

Fran Infante Aguirre(Founder)inTom Hubregtsen(Founder)in

Co-investorsPUSH VenturesAntler

Vualavuala.co.ukin

Vuala is a bio-robotics company that builds on-site automated food waste systems which lift, weigh, empty, and treat food waste caddies, separate out contaminants like plastics, capture waste data, and convert waste into a stable liquid used to generate renewable energy.

Circular EconomyCleantechRobotics

Abiel M.(Founder)in

W1NNAS Reaching new heightsw1nnas.com𝕏

W1NNAS is a German startup that makes oral nicotine-free pouches containing caffeine, taurine, and vitamins designed to deliver rapid energy and focus for athletes and professionals.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHealthtechSports TechWellness & FitnessCologne, DE

Pablo(Co-Founder)

Win Wineatwinwin.comin𝕏

WinWin makes cocoa-free chocolate using fermentation and food science to convert sustainable, lower-cost ingredients into a product that snaps, tastes and melts like conventional chocolate.

Circular EconomyClimate TechFoodTechLondon, GB

Ahrum P(Founder)

Co-investorsMSM

Yuicyyuicy.com

yuicy sells vitamin and mineral gummy supplements, including biotin "hair gums" marketed for hair health, aimed at consumers.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness

Nicholas(Co-founder)Anna(Co-founder)

Other

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

AheadAtlanticlabsfoodlabsplatformBevyDITTOESGKlimKolumNutraingredientsTupu

Exits · 2

2 acquisitions · showing 1

Kitchacq. by Glovo

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has FoodLabs made?
FoodLabs has 65 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited, including 6 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does FoodLabs invest at?
FoodLabs invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What sectors does FoodLabs focus on?
FoodLabs focuses on AgTech, Biotech, Climate Tech, Consumer, Deep Tech, FoodTech, Impact & Social Good.
Where is FoodLabs located?
FoodLabs is headquartered in Berlin, DE.
Does FoodLabs lead rounds?
FoodLabs has led 7 of the 16 rounds where its role is on record.
Who does FoodLabs co-invest with?
FoodLabs most often shares deals with Simon Capital, 500 Global, Astanor Ventures, among 49 tracked co-investors.
What size deals does FoodLabs back?
Across 5 deals with disclosed amounts, FoodLabs has joined rounds of $1.1M – $61M (median $15.6M).

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Speedinvest

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FLORA Ventures

Flora VC invests at the intersection of agriculture, food systems, and health, focusing on entrepreneurs who advance both planetary and human wellbeing.

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