Nicoya
Venture capitalStockholm · Seed–Series A · 9 people tracked
Investment thesis
Nicoya invests at the intersection of health, innovation, and food system transformation, where consumer demand and production capabilities converge to reshape value creation in food. It pursues a dual strategy across demand and supply: on the demand side, it builds and scales category-defining future food brands that turn health science into products consumers choose, driving repeat purchase, premium positioning, and margin expansion. On the supply side, it invests in production technologies, ingredients, and food infrastructure that redefine how food is made, enabling scalable, cost-efficient manufacturing and stronger unit economics. The firm aims to capture compounding value from the full transformation of the global food system.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 9 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 7 of 12 portfolio companiesFoodTech ×7Consumer ×4Direct to Consumer ×3Advanced Manufacturing ×1AgTech ×1Hardware ×1Impact & Social Good ×1Marketing Tech ×1
HQs:United States×2United Kingdom×1Sweden×1
Investments · 12 tracked
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Vegan tex-mex brand that moved from food truck to retail.
100% plant-based cooking products for home chefs (also referred to as Farmers & Friends).
Farmers & Chefs develops plant-based cooking products made from selected ingredients, created in collaboration with chefs and farmers to help home cooks prepare vegetable-based meals.
ConsumerFoodTechStockholm, SE
Niklas Ekstedt(Co-founder)
Foodiq builds the Multi-Layer Cooker (MLC), a modular single-tank production system that integrates processes like mixing and pasteurisation to make multiple products from animal- and plant-based raw materials with a small footprint and fast switchover.
Advanced ManufacturingFoodTechHardware
Julienne Bruno makes original food products crafted from plant-based ingredients, aimed at everyday consumers looking to incorporate them into regular meals.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechLondon, GB
Chi San(Founder)in
Co-investorsCherry Ventures
Swedish confectionery and ice-cream maker of 'better-for-you' products.
N!CK'S makes keto-friendly, no-added-sugar snacks and desserts, including protein bars, candy bars, nut bars, and light ice cream pints.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Co-investorsOyster Bay Venture Capital
Splendid Spoon offers a subscription meal-delivery service featuring 60+ plant-rich, frozen ready-to-eat meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks, aimed at busy people who want nutrient-dense food without prep.
Direct to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsDanone Manifesto VentureGATHER VENTURESStreamlined VenturesTorch CapitalRocana Ventures
Vertical Harvest operates vertical greenhouses that grow leafy greens and fresh produce year-round while providing customized employment for people with disabilities through its Grow Well program.
AgTechFoodTechImpact & Social GoodJackson, US
Nona Yehia(Executive Officer, Director)Gingee Prince(Director)Paul Dugsin(Director)Bjorn ?ste(Director)
BoardChristopher Slim(Director)in
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesJulienne Bruno · greenqueen.com.hk · Nov 17, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Nicoya made?
- Nicoya has 12 tracked investments.
- What stage does Nicoya invest at?
- Nicoya invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Nicoya focus on?
- Nicoya focuses on AgTech, Consumer, FoodTech.
- Where is Nicoya located?
- Nicoya is headquartered in Stockholm, SE.
- Who does Nicoya co-invest with?
- Nicoya most often shares deals with Danone Manifesto Venture, GATHER VENTURES, Seedcamp, among 6 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the team60. Christopher Slim - VD Nicoya: Investeraren som bytte ut trygghet mot passion och entreprenörskap
Framtidens E-handel · Christopher Slim
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