
Future Food Fund
Description
Future Food Fund is a specialized Dutch venture capital firm based in Den Haag, dedicated to fostering innovation within the food and agriculture technology sectors. Established as an early-stage impact investor, the fund strategically deploys capital into companies that are actively developing solutions for a more sustainable and healthier global food system. Their investment philosophy is rooted in the belief that technological advancements can address critical challenges across the entire food value chain, from production to consumption.
The fund's investment scope is broad yet focused, encompassing a wide array of sub-sectors within food and agri-tech. This includes sustainable agriculture practices, the development of alternative proteins, solutions for food waste reduction, advancements in healthy food products, and precision farming technologies. Future Food Fund targets companies from the seed stage through Series A, seeking out promising ventures that demonstrate both significant growth potential and a clear, measurable positive impact on environmental sustainability and public health. Their commitment extends beyond mere financial backing, as they aim to provide strategic guidance and industry expertise to their portfolio companies.
Future Food Fund typically provides initial investments ranging from €250,000 to €2.5 million, which translates to approximately $270,000 to $2.7 million based on recent exchange rates. This capital is often deployed as a first cheque, with potential for follow-on investments as companies mature. The firm has demonstrated its growth and commitment to the sector with the launch of Future Food Fund II in 2022, which targets a substantial €50 million. This new fund significantly expands upon their initial €15 million fund, allowing them to support a larger number of innovative startups and scale their impact within the evolving food and agriculture landscape.
Investor Profile
Future Food Fund has backed more than 20 startups, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 8 rounds, about 40% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in The Netherlands, Germany, France.
- Strong thematic focus on Biotechnology, Food and Beverage, Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- Led 3 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $270K – $2.7M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (55%)
- Series Unknown (20%)
- Pre Seed (15%)
- Series A (10%)
Country Focus
- The Netherlands (65%)
- Germany (10%)
- France (5%)
- United Kingdom (5%)
- Australia (5%)
- Spain (5%)
Industry Focus
- Biotechnology
- Food And Beverage
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Agtech
- Retail
- Agriculture
- E-commerce
- Grocery
- Packaging Services
- Sustainability
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