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Helsinki · Pre-Seed–Series A · 9 people tracked
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Investment thesis
The firm backs early-stage deep tech companies working to transform the global food system for the benefit of human health, the climate and the planet. It focuses on solving fundamental problems in food and farming through technology grounded in scientific discovery and engineering — spanning new protein sources, fermentation, agriculture, aquaculture and improved ways of eating. Geographically it concentrates on northern Europe, especially the Nordics and Baltics, and describes itself as impact-driven with a strong commitment to responsible investing.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 20, 2026.
Team · 9 people
from the firm's website & curated & public directories
What they invest in
from 18 of 24 portfolio companiesFoodTech ×10Circular Economy ×7AgTech ×6Biotech ×6Climate Tech ×6New Materials ×6Cleantech ×5Consumer ×4
HQs:Finland×9Denmark×3Estonia×1Sweden×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 11 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×42 founders×13 founders×44+ founders×2
What their founders studiedfrom 12 founders with field-of-study data
Life Sciences ×5Business & Management ×4Engineering ×4
Where their founders worked beforefrom 16 founders with career history
Chalmers University of Technology ×3Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) / Luonnonvarakeskus (Luke) ×2
Investments · 24 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 22025 · 12024 · 42023 · 52022 · 22021 · 216 dated
ÄIO develops sustainable alternatives to animal fats and palm oil using proprietary microbial lipid technology for the oleochemical industry.
BiotechCircular EconomyFoodTechTallinn, EE
Nemailla Bonturi, PhD(Co-founder and CEO)Petri-Jaan Lahtvee, PhD(Co-founder and CTO)
Co-investorsVoima Ventures
Chromologics is a Danish biotech company that uses a precision fermentation platform to produce natural food colours, marketed to food and beverage manufacturers as an alternative to synthetic colourants.
BiotechFoodTechNew MaterialsCopenhagen, DK
Anders Odum(Founder)inGerit Tolborg(Co-founder & CEO)inAnders Ødum(Co-founder & CTO)Klaus Bjerrum(CTO & Founder)inChristian H. Steffensen(CEO)inJens Bergholdt(CFO)in
Co-investorsNovo HoldingsBlue Horizon CorporationCollateral GoodDoehler Ventures
THIC is an alternative chocolate made from upcycled ingredients including brewer's spent grain and cacao shells, designed for both consumer and industrial baking applications.
Circular EconomyClimate TechFoodTechCopenhagen, DK
Max Bogenmann(Co-founder)Christian Bach(Co-founder)inMatthew Orlando(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsRockstart
Pekilo is a mycoprotein-based ingredient that provides digestible proteins and dietary fiber as a sustainable alternative to meat products.
AgTechBiotechCircular EconomyFoodTechImpact & Social GoodFinland, FI
Co-investorsAqua SparkVoima Ventures
Evodia is a Danish aroma company that uses precision fermentation with proprietary yeast strains to produce monoterpenes, the natural molecules behind flavor and aroma, as a sustainable alternative to plant-derived ingredients.
BiotechCleantechClimate TechDeep TechFoodTechCopenhagen, DK
Co-investorsThe March GroupRA Capital
Fiberdom develops Duranova, a wood fiber-based supermaterial made from a small set of natural ingredients using a patented functionalization process, offering a durable, recyclable, and home-compostable alternative to plastics.
Circular EconomyCleantechNew MaterialsVantaa, FI
Hailia develops seafood processing technologies that convert underutilized fish byproducts into high-quality products, serving processors and manufacturers seeking to improve resource efficiency and sustainability in the seafood industry.
Circular EconomyConsumerFoodTechUnknown from page, FI
Petri HeinoinTopi JurvaneninOtto Kaukonenin
BoardPekka Siivonen-Uotila(Chairperson of the Board)in
Happy Plant Protein manufactures plant-based protein and carbohydrate ingredients for food manufacturers using a single-step processing technology that converts plant flours into functional ingredients.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechFoodTechNew Materials
Co-investorsButterfly Ventures
Ironic Biotech develops an iron supplement designed for better absorption and gastrointestinal tolerance, aimed at women affected by iron deficiency.
BiotechFemTechWellness & Fitness
Nélida Leiva Eriksson(Founder)in
Kuva Space develops a hyperspectral satellite constellation combined with artificial intelligence to deliver actionable Earth observation intelligence for decision-makers across agriculture, climate, and security sectors.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningClimate TechSpace Tech
Tuomas Tikka(Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsEarth Venture CapitalVoima Ventures
Melt&Marble uses precision fermentation, microbial metabolic engineering, and synthetic biology to produce fats and ingredients aimed at creating more sustainable food products.
BiotechClimate TechConsumerFoodTechNew MaterialsGothenburg, SE
Anastasia Krivoruchko(Co-founder & CEO)inFlorian David(Co-founder & CSO)inJens Nielsen(Co-founder & Chairman of the Board)inThomas Cresswell(Chief Business Officer)inTue Holdal(Chief Technology Officer)in
Co-investorsBeiersdorf Innovation FundCatalyze CapitalChalmers Ventures ABIndustrifondenLever VC
NanoHalen develops rapid, low-impact testing methods for analyzing the quality of drinking and domestic water.
CleantechConsumerDeep TechHardwareNew MaterialsJoensuu, FI
Paras Aqua develops land-based aquaculture systems focused on fish welfare and sustainable production.
AgTechClimate TechDeep TechImpact & Social GoodHelsinki, FI
Tapio KiuruinKalle SinisaloinJani PulkkineninSondre Høidalen
Ruokaboksi is a meal kit delivery service that provides pre-portioned ingredients and professionally designed recipes to customers, allowing them to prepare meals at home without planning or shopping.
FoodTech
Co-investorsInnovestor VenturesInnovestorTesi (Finnish Industry Investment Ltd)
Zapflow provides a secure portal and reporting platform for venture capital fund managers to centralize LP communications, automate investment performance reporting, and manage investor relations.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Mikko P.(Founder)in
Co-investorsGorilla Capital
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
AquaNabAquaNab SolutionsBioMushEndless Food CoEvodiaMö Foods
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Nordic Foodtech VC made?
- Nordic Foodtech VC has 24 tracked investments, including 4 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Nordic Foodtech VC invest at?
- Nordic Foodtech VC invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Nordic Foodtech VC's typical check size?
- Nordic Foodtech VC typically writes checks of $540K – $2.2M.
- What sectors does Nordic Foodtech VC focus on?
- Nordic Foodtech VC focuses on AgTech, Biotech, Circular Economy, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, FoodTech, Impact & Social Good.
- Where is Nordic Foodtech VC located?
- Nordic Foodtech VC is headquartered in Helsinki, FI.
- Does Nordic Foodtech VC lead rounds?
- Nordic Foodtech VC typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Nordic Foodtech VC co-invest with?
- Nordic Foodtech VC most often shares deals with Butterfly Ventures, Industrifonden, Innovestor Ventures, among 14 tracked co-investors.
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