Blue Horizon Corporation

Blue Horizon Corporation is a prominent pure-play impact investment firm based in Zürich, Switzerland, singularly focused on transforming the global food system towards a more sustainable and healthier future. The firm primarily invests in companies within the alternative protein and broader food system transformation sectors, aiming to support innovations that address environmental and health challenges. Their investment thesis is deeply rooted in sustainability, seeking to back disruptive technologies and business models across the entire food value chain, from upstream ingredients and biotechnology to downstream consumer brands and food service solutions.

Blue Horizon operates through distinct investment vehicles tailored to different stages of company growth. Their initial fund, Blue Horizon Ventures I (BHV I), successfully closed at $100 million in 2020, primarily targeting early-stage companies from Seed to Series B rounds. Building on this success, the firm launched Blue Horizon Solutions (BHS) in 2021, a growth equity fund with a target size of $250 million, designed to support more mature companies from Series B onwards, including later-stage growth equity opportunities. This dual-fund strategy allows Blue Horizon to provide capital across a company's lifecycle, fostering long-term partnerships with its portfolio companies.

The firm's investment strategy is characterized by its significant capital deployment capabilities within its niche. For early-stage investments through BHV I, Blue Horizon typically deploys initial checks ranging from $1 million to $10 million. For growth-stage opportunities via BHS, the firm's initial investments can extend from $5 million up to $25 million, with potential for larger follow-on investments as companies scale. This flexible approach enables Blue Horizon to be a lead investor in substantial rounds, as seen in their participation in significant funding rounds for companies like Mosa Meat and Redefine Meat, both leaders in the cultivated meat sector. Their commitment to fostering innovation in sustainable food systems positions them as a key player in the global impact investing landscape.