Investors in Sustainable Food
Eleven Ventures
VC FirmEleven is one of the leading early-stage VCs in Southeast Europe, investing in startups since 2012. With 170+ collective investments over 12 years, Eleven’s team has been instrumental in catalyzing the regional startup ecosystem. Eleven supports tech companies in four priority verticals - Fintech, Healthcare, Future of Work, and Sustainable Food. Some of the startups that Eleven has backed include Payhawk, Quantive, Dronamics, SMSBump, and Native Teams.
Systemiq capital
VC FirmSystemiq Capital is an investment firm focused on driving systemic change towards a sustainable future. They invest in sectors critical to addressing global challenges, including sustainable food & materials, clean transport, climate intelligence & finance, and climate restoration. Systemiq Capital partners with innovative companies and entrepreneurs who are developing solutions that mitigate climate change, promote sustainable development, and create positive environmental impact. By combining investment expertise with a commitment to sustainability, Systemiq Capital aims to catalyze transformative change and contribute to building a resilient and low-carbon economy.
Blume Equity
VC FirmBlume Equity is a growth equity firm specializing in climate-tech investments. The firm focuses on investing in companies that are dedicated to driving sustainable outcomes for the planet and people. Blume Equity provides growth capital and strategic support to help these companies scale their operations, expand their impact, and achieve sustainability goals. By backing climate-tech ventures, Blume Equity aims to accelerate the transition to a sustainable economy and promote innovations that mitigate environmental impacts. The firm plays a critical role in supporting and empowering companies that are pioneering solutions to global climate challenges.
Collateral Good
VC FirmSwitzerland-based VC firm that invests exclusively in high-caliber ventures built around innovative technologies. All investments are in alignment with Article 9 of the SFDR (EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation) – thus all portfolio companies have a positive impact on society or the environment at the core of their business. The firm currently manages several funds with total AUMs > EUR 200M: Sustainable Food, Sustainable Packaging and Sustainable Fashion. Collateral Good operates as a corporate innovation platform with anchor investors of the likes like Bimbo Corporation, HAVI, Givaudan, Delivery Hero, Sigma, HUGO BOSS and others.
Lightrock
VC FirmLightrock is a global investment platform dedicated to building a sustainable future. Headquartered in London, Lightrock manages capital across both public and private markets, a significant portion of which is dedicated to climate innovation.
Quadia
VC FirmOur vision is of a Regenerative Economy where people can thrive while respecting social and planetary boundaries. In line with its mission «we finance the solutions for a regenerative economy», Quadia targets companies which have positioned their strategic development on products and service that contribute to a regenerative economy. These transformative companies operate in the areas of clean energy, sustainable food and circular products & materials. Since its creation, Quadia has financed over 40 companies, projects and investment funds for the equivalent of EUR 200 million. Quadia is based in Geneva, Switzerland.
BlueCrow Capital
VC FirmBlueCrow Capital, founded in 2010, manages €570M in assets across 16 investment funds, focusing on structuring and executing project financing strategies while adhering to ESG best practices. The Company operates in various sectors, including robotics, sustainable food, AI, and new technologies, with a strong presence in venture capital since 2016, supporting projects that promote decarbonization, food supply enhancement, and renewable resource optimization.

