Investors in Retail

Newland Syndicate, we are operator-investors actively backing European Food & AgTech entrepreneurs. We specialize in early-stage investments across the entire food supply chain, from farm to fork. Our focus is on identifying visionary teams capable of creating new product categories and refining their execution strategies. We place great emphasis on backing founders who are pioneering novel systems for sustainable trading practices. Leveraging our extensive professional backgrounds in food, agriculture, retail, and technology, we provide invaluable support to entrepreneurs navigating the complexities of agrifood supply chains.

AIV Capital is a private equity and venture capital investor that collaborates with dynamic companies and strong management teams. The firm focuses on identifying promising investment opportunities across various sectors and stages of growth. AIV Capital provides strategic capital, operational support, and industry expertise to help portfolio companies achieve their growth objectives. By partnering closely with management teams, AIV Capital aims to drive value creation, foster innovation, and accelerate business expansion. The firm plays a pivotal role in supporting entrepreneurial ventures and contributing to their success in competitive markets.

Swordfish Investments, now operating as AyBe Capital, employs a comprehensive investment strategy that spans multiple asset classes. We invest directly and through funds across a diverse range of sectors including technology, media, real estate, strategic land, sports, consumer retail, and health. At Swordfish Investments (AyBe Capital), we follow our curiosities and maintain a keen interest in innovative opportunities. If a venture captivates our interest, we're eager to explore its potential. We are dedicated to partnering with ambitious entrepreneurs and founders. We understand that groundbreaking ideas require not only capital but also patience and support. Thus, we prioritize building enduring and impactful long-term relationships with our partners.

Edenred Capital Partners is the venture capital investment arm of the Edenred Group, a global leader in payment solutions for the working world. Specializing in venture capital investments, Edenred Capital Partners focuses on supporting innovative startups that complement Edenred's expertise in payment solutions and employee benefits. They provide strategic capital and operational support to help these startups accelerate their growth and market penetration. Edenred Capital Partners leverages their industry knowledge and global network to identify and invest in promising ventures that contribute to shaping the future of payments and employee benefits solutions worldwide.

SPWOne, we were established by British entrepreneur and businessman Sir Peter Wood to invest in and support a range of innovative businesses across their lifecycle. Led by Sir Peter Wood and our experienced team, we have a global reach and a track record of substantial value creation. We are committed to partnering with ambitious entrepreneurs and driving growth through strategic investments and operational support.

Nordic Eye is a Venture & Growth Capital firm based in Copenhagen with representation in UK, US & Switzerland. We invest in carefully selected and mainly Nordic early-growth companies in the tech and lifestyle domain. We look for ambitious companies with high scalability and innovative business models. In addition to funding, our portfolio companies benefit from access to our talent, global network, and business relationships that can help validate their solutions and accelerate success in the market. Nordic Eye is a driving force behind innovation in the Nordics and California's technology and lifestyle space. Our global team aligns our interests with those of our investors and partners for lasting impact.

Seventure Partners is a long-term equity investor dedicated to supporting innovative companies that generate positive impacts on humankind, society, sustainability, and the planet. With €950 million in net commitments under management as of the end of 2022, Seventure is a leading venture capital firm in Europe, investing since 1997 in high-growth potential businesses across two main areas: Life sciences and Digital technologies. Our life sciences investments span biotech, health & digital health, nutrition, foodtech, blue economy, aquaculture, animal & agriculture, sport & wellness, with a particular focus on microbiome-related innovations across Europe, Israel, Asia, and North America. In the digital technologies sector, we invest in fintech, retailtech, and more, primarily in Western Europe.

The Aventures: Venture capital firm investing in exponential innovation across diverse markets and themes.We are a DeepTech fund investing in pre-seed/seed stage companies. We possess heavy tech oriented backgrounds and provide knowledge capital.

Aarhus based, pre-seed focussed VC fund supporting visionary tech entrepreneurs. As first-cheque investors, we write up to €500k tickets and dedicate significant amounts of time, attention, and care during the early phases of startup life.

Heartland engages in the future and invest in areas such as fashion, retail and technology.Heartland Co-op is a holding company that values people, leadership, and authenticity. They prioritize creating enduring value through a winning yet humble mentality. With a focus on mindset and values, they represent the interests of the Holch family.

Founder-centric venture capital firm focused on early stage startups. Lead by founders. Backed by founders.Czech Founders VC is a community-driven venture capital firm investing into exceptional Central European founders with global ambitions. We typically invest as the first external investors, we are backed by 40+ top European founders who use their knowhow and connections to accelerate the global ambitions of the portfolio founders.

At Rockaway Ventures, we are dedicated to supporting early-stage founders who are driving innovation and disrupting traditional industries. Our focus is on Seed to Series A stage startups, with a core emphasis on the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and Central European countries of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH) but considering opportunities across the world.