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Valentin Bula

Investor

Head of Studio at FoodLabs

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

About

Valentin Bula is Head of Studio at FoodLabs, where he identifies market opportunities, ideas, and talent across the food sector, spanning direct-to-consumer brands, physical retail models, robotics, and biotech ventures. He connects stakeholders to develop business opportunities within the food industry ecosystem.

Experience

  1. FoodLabsHead of Studiocurrent2026 — presentBerlin, Allemagne
  2. Angels HouseFounding Membercurrent2023 — presentZurich, Switzerland
  3. scaledrive.aiInvestorcurrent2026 — present
  4. DiploToolsInvestorcurrent2025 — presentGenève, Suisse
  5. Combat IQInvestorcurrent2025 — presentZurich, Switzerland
  6. Moneco (YC S22)Investorcurrent2024 — presentParis, Île-de-France, France
  7. YeastupInvestorcurrent2024 — presentZurich, Switzerland
  8. tesseraInvestorcurrent2024 — presentSingapore
  9. Time for the PlanetShareholdercurrent2021 — present
  10. HiveVP of Growth2025 — 2026Berlin, Allemagne
  11. HiveHead of Western Europe (DACH, France, & Italy)2024 — 2025Berlin, Germany
  12. HiveHead of Western Europe (DACH + France)2023 — 2024Berlin, Germany
  13. HiveGeneral Manager France2022 — 2023Paris, Île-de-France, France
  14. HiveBusiness Development Manager2021 — 2022Paris, Île-de-France, France
  15. UpmoteStrategic Advisor2021Geneva, Switzerland
  16. ZoffsiteCo-Founder2020 — 2021Switzerland
  17. PortXLProgram Manager2019 — 2020Singapore
  18. August OneInvestment and Venture Associate2019 — 2020Singapore
  19. GLORAD - Center for Global R&D and InnovationResearch Associate2018 — 2019St. Gallen
  20. NestléCompetitive Intelligence Analyst Trainee2017
  21. A.S.O.Sales Representative Tour de France 2014 & 20152015UK, Belgium and France
  22. Nestlé Nespresso SASummer Intern2013Région de Lausanne, Suisse
  23. FacebookSummer Intern2013London, Royaume-Uni
  24. ServierIntern2010Beijing City, China

Skills & more

Marketing Strategy1Marketing23Event Management22Sales7Public Relations16Sponsorship Activation3Speaker Acquisition4Logistics Management3Market Research4Trend Research2Microsoft Office2Constructive Feedback4
+12 moreTeamworkInterpersonal SkillsVenture CapitalDeal SourcingBusiness DevelopmentFinanceBusiness Intelligence (BI)Lead GenerationInvestmentsDue DiligenceInvestment StrategiesStrategy

Languages English · French · German · Mandarin

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From Valentin's professional profile.

Colleagues at FoodLabs

Adrian Friederich
Principal, Investment at FoodLabs
Ann-Cathrin Schulz
Associate, Studio at FoodLabs
Christophe Maire
Investor at FELIX CAPITAL
Christophe Wagner
Interim CFO at FoodLabs
Darius Zarrabian
Associate, Studio at FoodLabs
Finn Styrnal
Growth Specialist at FoodLabs
Florian Breiner
Operating Partner, Growth at FoodLabs
Franz Crux
Chief of Staff at FoodLabs

Frequently asked questions

Who is Valentin Bula?
Valentin Bula is Head of Studio at FoodLabs, where he identifies market opportunities, ideas, and talent across the food sector, spanning direct-to-consumer brands, physical retail models, robotics, and biotech ventures. He connects stakeholders to develop business opportunities within the food industry ecosystem.
Where does Valentin Bula work?
Valentin Bula is Head of Studio at FoodLabs.
Where did Valentin Bula go to school?
Valentin Bula studied at University of St.Gallen (Business Administration and Management, General); Join Lion (Product Owner); thePower (MBA, Business Administration and Management).

Same school

Also attended University of St.Gallen257

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Also attended Join Lion7

Arthur PuigInvestment Manager at Supernova InvestLydia SeylerSenior Associate at XAngeSelma GascAssociate at 360 CapitalSoraya KremerPartner at Leia CapitalMaxime HurtebizeInvestor at Super Capital VCYotis TonnelierManaging Partner at YOBE Ventures

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Also attended thePower26

David GonzálezController at Inveready Technology Investment GroupFrancesco PomponiInvestor at Extantia CapitalRebecca MillerChief of Staff at OVNI CapitalAinhoa SaraleguiSenior Investor at Acurio VenturesCarlos BuenosvinosVenture Partner - AI & Telecom at Encomenda VCAna ÁlvaroPrincipal at Draper B1

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Shared employers

Also worked at PortXL1

Raymond HannesVenture Partner at Identity.vc

Also worked at Nestlé71

Sydney SloanChief Marketing Officer at Scale Venture PartnersXavier MesnierPartner, Head of Frontiers in Health & Bio Investments at Verve VenturesManpreet RatiaManaging Partner, Portfolio Success at Jungle VenturesEinat NemeshVenture Partner at TAU VenturesErich SieberFounding General Partner at PeakBridge VCPaola BranniInvestor at Extantia Capital

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Also worked at Nestlé Nespresso SA5

Marin LicinaEntrepreneur in Residence at PeakBeata EnwallInvestment Manager at Norrsken VCAgustin EisnerAnalyst at Lucens CapitalMichael SchreinerReal Estate & Treasury Manager at Schütz Family OfficeJeanne ClusetInvestor at Kima Ventures