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Katjes Greenfood
Corporate VCDüsseldorf · Seed–Late Stage · 3 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Katjes Greenfood is the food-focused investment arm of the Katjes Group, positioning itself as a leading 'VegInvestor' in the better-for-you space. It backs high-growth, innovative food and consumer-goods brands that address current and future nutrition trends, whether centered on indulgence, plant-based products, or personalization. The firm prioritizes scale-ups and established companies with scalable business models, significant revenues, clear growth plans, and a realistic path to profitability. Beyond capital, it offers portfolio companies more than 70 years of Katjes Group industry expertise, a strong network, and operational support in marketing, branding, and finance. Since acquiring Genius in 2022, the firm invests through both majority stakes and selective significant minority positions.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 20, 2026.
Team · 3 people
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What they invest in
from 4 of 7 portfolio companiesConsumer ×3Direct to Consumer ×3FoodTech ×3E-commerce ×2AgTech ×1
HQs:Germany×3United States×1
Investments · 7 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathHaferkater sells porridge and coffee-based breakfast options from locations in Hamburg, including outlets at Bahnhof Altona and Dammtor.
ConsumerFoodTechHamburg, DE
Mymuesli sells customizable breakfast cereals and packaged muesli products, including puffed grain cereal with cocoa, directly to consumers in Germany.
Direct to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTechPassau, DE
Hubertus Bessau(Founder)in
Seven Sundays makes breakfast cereals produced with real food ingredients, avoiding artificial or natural flavors, dyes, and preservatives.
AgTechConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechMinneapolis, US
Brady Barnstable(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inHannah Barnstable(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in
Co-investorsClover VitalityStripes
VEGDOG produces plant-based, gluten-free vegan dog food, wet and dry varieties, treats, and nutritional supplements developed with veterinarians and labs to meet dogs' full nutritional needs.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Tessa(Founder)
Co-investorsEuropean Circular Bioeconomy FundGGFGreen Generation Fund
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Cookie BrosGeniusHellotaste
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Katjes Greenfood made?
- Katjes Greenfood has 7 tracked investments.
- What stage does Katjes Greenfood invest at?
- Katjes Greenfood invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Katjes Greenfood focus on?
- Katjes Greenfood focuses on Consumer, Direct to Consumer, FoodTech.
- Where is Katjes Greenfood located?
- Katjes Greenfood is headquartered in Düsseldorf, DE.
- Does Katjes Greenfood lead rounds?
- Yes, Katjes Greenfood leads investment rounds.
- Who does Katjes Greenfood co-invest with?
- Katjes Greenfood most often shares deals with Clover Vitality, European Circular Bioeconomy Fund, GGF, among 5 tracked co-investors.
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