Katjes Greenfood
Corporate VCDüsseldorf · Seed–Late Stage · 2 people tracked
Investment thesis
Katjes Greenfood invests in innovative, high-growth food and consumer-goods companies with the potential to become emotionally resonant 'love brands.' It focuses primarily on scale-ups and established players with clear growth strategies, significant revenues, scalable business models, strong founding teams, a clear unique selling point, and proof-of-concept through initial sales. Beyond capital, it offers portfolio companies access to over 70 years of Katjes Group industry expertise plus operational support in marketing, branding, and finance. Thematically it backs plant-forward, better-for-you food innovations spanning high-protein, clean eating, and low-calorie diets, aiming to create sustainable, appealing alternatives that reshape the food industry.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 2 people
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What they invest in
from 3 of 6 portfolio companiesDirect to Consumer ×3Consumer ×2E-commerce ×2FoodTech ×2AgTech ×1
HQs:Germany×2United States×1
Investments · 6 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBritish maker of gluten-free baked goods; Katjes Greenfood's first majority stake (2022)
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)Hannah Barnstable(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
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
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Katjes Greenfood made?
- Katjes Greenfood has 6 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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