Zintinus
Venture capitalBoulder · Growth · 12 people tracked
Investment thesis
Zintinus views the transition of the food system as both one of the greatest challenges and opportunities of our time. As a venture capital fund, it is fully focused on innovation in the food tech sector, seeking to make a positive contribution to transforming the food system. The firm aims to back, accelerate, and make sustainable the upcoming wave of food-related innovations.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 12 people
from the firm's website & curated
What they invest in
from 12 of 16 portfolio companiesFoodTech ×11Consumer ×7Direct to Consumer ×4Wellness & Fitness ×4AgTech ×3Circular Economy ×3Climate Tech ×3Biotech ×2
HQs:United States×3Germany×2Switzerland×1Finland×1France×1United Kingdom×1
Investments · 16 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2024 · 12021 · 12 dated
Co-investorsJoyance PartnersSaxovent
Closter, US
Oded Brenner(Executive Officer, Director)Eugene Lin(Executive Officer)Aviv Schwietzer(Executive Officer)Adam Siskin(Executive Officer)Ofer Koren(Director)Oren Maor(Director)
Co-investorsDMG VenturesHamilton Lane
Blue Stripes makes food and beverage products from the whole cacao pod — shell, fruit, and beans — marketed as a source of antioxidants, electrolytes, vitamins, and natural energy.
Circular EconomyConsumerFoodTech
Co-investorsDMG VenturesPoint King Capital
GEM makes whole-food nutritional supplements in the form of plant-based bites designed to address nutrient deficiencies using real food ingredients rather than isolated vitamins.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumerFoodTechHealthtechWellness & FitnessVenice, US
Sara Cullen(Founder + CEO)
Co-investorsBarrel VenturesCollaborative Fund37 AngelsSequoia Capital
It's Fresh develops packaging solutions and postharvest treatments for fresh produce that extend shelf life and reduce food waste across the supply chain.
AgTechCircular EconomyFoodTechNew Materials
Graham(CEO & Investor Director)Tristan(CEO)
Co-investorsAnterra Capital
KÄÄPÄ Mushrooms produces high-quality functional mushroom extracts and products using proprietary ultrasonic extraction technology and sustainable Finnish forestry practices.
AgTechConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & FitnessKarjalohja, FI
Eric PuroOtso MursulaSeppo Riikonen
Co-investorsPeakBridge VC
Provides high-quality functional mushroom extracts from Finland.
KITRO provides an AI-powered food waste tracking system for professional kitchens that automatically measures and reduces food waste without manual logging.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechData & InfrastructureFoodTechImpact & Social GoodRenens, CH
Naomi MacKenzie(Founder)in
Co-investorsKickstart InnovationLeadX Capital PartnersSICTICTechstarsZiano Ventures
Kraftling produces functional shots designed to support personal wellness and lifestyle goals.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness
La Vie Foods produces plant-based meat substitutes including bacon, ham, sausage, meatballs, sandwiches, and tofu for consumers seeking vegetarian and vegan alternatives.
BiotechConsumerFoodTechParis, FR
Nicolas Schweitzer(CEO)inVincent Poulichet(CTO)in
Co-investorsBleu CapitalEntrepreneur FirstOyster Bay Venture Capital
Lykon offers at-home diagnostic self-tests (e.g. blood tests) that are analyzed in a lab to produce personalized nutrition recommendations and plans for goals like digestion, weight loss, and general wellbeing.
Digital HealthDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsBerliner Volksbank VenturesBridge to GrowthCaesar VenturesRedstoneTane Fund
Co-investorsQC·VENTURESTauros Capital
Partake Foods makes allergy-friendly cookies and snacks designed for people with dietary restrictions including common allergens like peanuts, tree nuts, and shellfish.
Direct to ConsumerFoodTechNew York, US
Denise Woodard(Sole manager.)
Co-investorsBackstage CapitalCleveland AvenueFourward VenturesGold House VenturesPortfoliaWellness Ventures+5 more
Planet A Foods develops alternative food ingredients using food technology to reduce climate impact in the food industry.
AgTechBiotechClimate TechConsumerFoodTechMunich, DE
Maximilian Marquart(Founder)inSara Marquart(Founder)in
Co-investorsBurda Principal InvestmentsCherry VenturesFifty YearsWorld FundY CombinatorNucleus Capital+1 more
Planted produces plant-based meat products sold through various locations for consumers seeking meat alternatives.
ConsumerFoodTech
Co-investorsGood Seed VenturesKickstart InnovationVorwerk VenturesCollateral Good
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesGem Health · modernhealthcare.com · Mar 7, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Zintinus made?
- Zintinus has 15 tracked investments.
- What stage does Zintinus invest at?
- Zintinus invests at the Growth stage.
- What sectors does Zintinus focus on?
- Zintinus focuses on AgTech, Consumer, FoodTech, Impact & Social Good, Retail Tech.
- Where is Zintinus located?
- Zintinus is headquartered in Boulder, DE.
- Who does Zintinus co-invest with?
- Zintinus most often shares deals with Kickstart Innovation, Burda Principal Investments, Collaborative Fund, among 33 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamProtein-Trends und der Genuss von morgen - mit Fabio Ziemssen (Zintinus) | Bistro Bonanza
Aramark Deutschland · Fabio Ziemssen
An interview on the future of food with Olaf Koch, partner at food tech VC Zintinus and ex-Metro CEO
Tech.eu · Olaf Koch
Faculty Spotlight: David Brown - Techstars
University of Colorado Boulder · David Brown · colorado.edu
Episode 3: Featuring David Brown, Founder of Techstars
Net Effects · David Brown · neteffectspodcast.com
How Techstars' Give First Mantra Became a Road Map
The Colorado Sun · David Brown · coloradosun.com
No Vision, All Drive
DavidGCohen.com · David Brown · davidgcohen.com
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Redpoint Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 1999 by former partners from leading venture firms, focusing on early-stage technology companies across multiple sectors. The firm leverages its partners' technology investment experience and an extensive network of entrepreneurs and industry contacts to support portfolio company growth.
Uncork Capital (formerly SoftTech VC) is a seed-stage venture firm that invests early in founders, with a focus on AI-native companies building leverage and scale.
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Caffeinated Capital is a venture firm based in San Francisco and New York that leads seed and Series A rounds and continues investing throughout the life of technology companies.
Inovia Capital is a full-stack venture capital firm based in Canada with a presence in the EU, partnering with founders to build global technology companies.
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Bonfire VenturesPractical Venture CapitalAcrew CapitalTrajectory VenturesFoundrySocial LeverageBAM VenturesWebb Investment NetworkFikaPitbull VenturesPfizer Venture InvestmentsKohala VenturesCSC Venture CapitalSandwith Ventures, LLCFOV Ventures
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