Nicoya
Venture capitalStockholm · Seed–Series A · 10 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 · 10 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 7 of 13 portfolio companiesFoodTech ×6Consumer ×4Direct to Consumer ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1AgTech ×1Hardware ×1Marketing Tech ×1SaaS ×1
HQs:United States×2Sweden×1
Investments · 13 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathVegan 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
A food brand producing cheese products such as Burrella, available through Ocado and in Whole Foods stores.
ConsumerFoodTech
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
Clean-label breakfast and snacking products.
Splendid Spoon delivers plant-based, nutrient-dense prepared meals that are frozen and ready to heat, designed for health-conscious consumers seeking convenient nutrition without meal preparation.
Direct to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness
Owns and operates controlled indoor farms in underserved US communities.
AgTechJackson, US
Gingee Prince(Director)Nona Yehia(Executive Officer, Director)Paul Dugsin(Director)Bjorn ?ste(Director)
BoardChristopher Slim(Director)
Frequently asked questions
- 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.
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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