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Gullspång Re:food

Europe, Stockholms Lan, Sweden, Stockholm

Description

Gullspång Re:food is a Stockholm-based venture capital firm dedicated to transforming the global food system. As part of the broader Gullspång Invest family, the firm focuses on enduring investments in entrepreneurs who are addressing structural problems within the food industry. Their mission revolves around fostering solutions for generations to come, emphasizing sustainability and long-term impact across the entire food value chain.

The firm targets companies across various critical areas, including alternative proteins, sustainable agriculture practices, food waste reduction technologies, and supply chain optimization. They typically engage with companies at the Seed to Series A stages, providing crucial early-stage capital. Gullspång Re:food is known for its patient capital approach, aiming to support portfolio companies over an extended period, reflecting a commitment beyond just financial returns.

Initial investments from Gullspång Re:food generally range from $1 million to $5 million, reflecting their commitment to significant early-stage support. They are long-term partners, with an investment horizon typically spanning 7 to 10 years, and are prepared to follow on in subsequent funding rounds to help their ventures scale. Their active portfolio currently comprises over 15 companies, underscoring their dedication to building a diverse and impactful collection of food tech innovators globally.

Investor Profile

Gullspång Re:food has backed more than 20 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 4 rounds, about 20% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Series C, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Switzerland, Sweden.
  • Strong thematic focus on Food and Beverage, Food Processing, Alternative Protein.
  • Typical check size: $1M – $5M.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (40%)
  • Series C (15%)
  • Series Unknown (15%)
  • Series D (10%)
  • Series B (10%)
  • Seed (5%)
  • Convertible Note (5%)

Country Focus

  • United States (35%)
  • Switzerland (15%)
  • Sweden (15%)
  • Denmark (15%)
  • Canada (5%)
  • Israel (5%)
  • United Kingdom (5%)
  • United Arab Emirates (5%)

Industry Focus

  • Food And Beverage
  • Food Processing
  • Alternative Protein
  • E-commerce
  • Retail
  • Nutrition
  • Biotechnology
  • Food Delivery
  • Organic Food
  • Personal Health
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Gullspång Re:food frequently co-invest with?

Cantos
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Blume Equity
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 3
MC
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Co-Investments: 3
Will Ventures
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 2
Vorwerk Ventures
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 3
Be8 Ventures
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 3
Mudcake
Europe, Stockholms Lan, Sweden, Stockholm
Co-Investments: 2
SEB Private Equity
Europe, Stockholms Lan, Sweden, Stockholm
Co-Investments: 4
Northzone
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 3
Better Ventures
North America, California, United States, Oakland
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Gullspång Re:food often collaborate with?

RT
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Shared Deals: 1
PL
Europe, Oulu, Finland, Oulu
Shared Deals: 1
IP
Europe, Southern Finland, Finland, Helsinki
Shared Deals: 1
VH
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
JB
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
CE
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Shared Deals: 1
AB
North America, United States
Shared Deals: 1
EB
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Shared Deals: 1
JT
North America, Georgia, United States, Atlanta
Shared Deals: 1
DH
Europe, Gullbringusysla, Iceland, Reykjavík
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Gullspång Re:food?

The Mediterranean Food Lab

Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel

The Mediterranean Food Lab uses solid-state fermentation to produce natural flavor bases for plant-based meat that increases the taste.

AgTechAlternative ProteinFood and BeverageFood Processing
Series AJan 17, 2024
Amount Raised: $17,000,000
NewLeaf Symbiotics

St Louis, Missouri, United States

NewLeaf Symbiotics is an agtech company focused on developing sustainable agricultural products using bacteria and related microbes.

AgricultureBiotechnologySustainability
Series DDec 19, 2023
Amount Raised: $45,000,000
Pow.bio

Berkeley, California, United States

Pow.bio provides a genetically engineered solution for fermentation scientists.

BiotechnologyGenetics
Series AOct 4, 2023
Amount Raised: $9,500,000
Everytable

Los Angeles, California, United States

Everytable is a grab-and-go restaurant chain with a variable price based on each zip code's median income.

Food and BeverageFood DeliveryRestaurants
Series CJun 27, 2023
Amount Raised: $25,000,000
AllPlants

London, England, United Kingdom

AllPlants is a VC-backed B-Corp on a mission to become Earth’s most forward-thinking food company.

DeliveryFood and BeverageFood DeliveryNutrition
Series UnknownMay 1, 2023
Amount Raised: $12,800,000
Agreena

Copenhagen, Hovedstaden, Denmark

Agreena is an AgTech startup that manufactures, verifies, and sells carbon credits.

AgricultureAgTechGreenTech
Series BMar 30, 2023
Amount Raised: $50,160,459
Elo Health

San Francisco, California, United States

Elo develops a smart nutrition service that uses biomarkers to deliver nutrition for optimal health and aging.

Dietary SupplementsHealth CareNutritionWellness
Series AJan 24, 2023
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
Wayout International

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Wayout offers profitable and sustainable water production microfactories for local coverage of perfect drinking water

Craft BeerFood and BeverageWater Purification
Series AJan 24, 2023
Amount Raised: $6,534,019
Planted Foods

Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland

Planted is a food processing company that specializes in plant-based meals.

Alternative ProteinFood and BeverageFood ProcessingOrganic FoodPersonal Health
Series BSep 1, 2022
Amount Raised: $71,340,415
Motatos

Copenhagen, Hovedstaden, Denmark

Motatos is an online retail store that offers a wide variety of food, beverages, and household products to customers.

Consumer GoodsE-CommerceFood and BeverageRetail
Series DSep 1, 2022
Amount Raised: $37,816,853