Blue Horizon

Founded in 2016, Blue Horizon is a Swiss investment firm focused on the agriculture and food processing sectors. It partners with farmers, food producers, and distribution chains to invest in companies and support innovation in plant-based foods and food technology.

Tanmay Annachhatre

Principal

Sebastiano Cossia Castiglioni

Partner

Hector Freitas

Partner

Tommaso Gino

Principal

Rafael Gonzalo

Investor

Thomas Kindler

Partner

Roger Lienhard

Founder

Jodi Monelle

Investor

Przemek Obloj

Managing Partner

Solange Silva

Principal

Bjoern Witte

Managing Partner

Björn Witte

CEO

Derek van Brussel

Principal

Past deals in Food Processing

Foodforecast

Seed Round in 2024
Foodforecast is a technology company that develops AI-driven software to help bakeries optimize their inventory management and reduce food waste. Their core product is an intelligent planning application that analyzes historical sales data, forecasts demand for perishable goods, and optimizes production schedules to eliminate stock shortages and returns, thereby minimizing excess production and waste.

New School Foods

Seed Round in 2023
New School Foods develops plant-based seafood products that mimic the texture, flavor, nutrition, and cooking experience of traditional seafood. Their initial product is a plant-based salmon filet, aiming to provide sustainable and healthier alternatives.

Hyfé

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Hyfé is a feedstock processing company that converts food waste and crop byproducts into feedstock for chemicals, materials, fuels, and foods using fungal fermentation. By upcycling waste generated in food manufacturing, Hyfé creates cost-competitive, sustainable alternative inputs that reduce reliance on petroleum and lower the carbon footprint across multiple industries.

Apparo

Venture Round in 2022
Apparo is a food processing technology company based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, founded in 2020. It develops technology to process crops in order to maximize the yield of available nutrients, delivering protein and micronutrients to food, supplement, and nutraceutical brands. The technology focuses on total crop utilization to maximize nutritional outputs, contributing to the sustainability and resilience of the food system by enabling brands to access functional and nutritional ingredients.

Planetary

Seed Round in 2022
Planetary is a global infrastructure platform that designs, builds, and operates upstream, downstream, and formulations capacity and related intellectual property for biomass and precision fermentation. The company enables scalable production of biotech-enabled alternatives to animal-derived foods and other bio-based materials by integrating proprietary fermentation technology with AI-driven optimization. Serving bioprocessing, engineering, product formulation, and food markets, Planetary supports sustainable biomanufacturing at scale by reducing environmental impact through lower greenhouse gas emissions, less land and water use, and efficient conversion of raw materials into high-protein, fiber-rich biomass.

California Cultured

Seed Round in 2022
California Cultured is a food company that uses cellular agriculture to produce cocoa and coffee, with the aim of delivering sustainable, lab-grown ingredients. Its cocoa is described as less bitter and requiring less sugar to achieve flavor, enabling premium quality products with a smaller environmental footprint. The company seeks to address social and environmental concerns linked to traditional cocoa production by avoiding practices such as slavery, deforestation, and child labor. California Cultured was founded in 2020 and is based in Davis, California.

AgBiome

Series D in 2021
AgBiome is a biotechnology company that develops biological products for agriculture by leveraging the plant-associated microbiome. It identifies plant microbes with potential to improve plant health, pest resistance, and yields, using genomics and screening technologies. The company builds a microbial collection and operates a platform to discover ingredients for agriculturally relevant applications, including fungicides and other biologics that target soil-borne diseases, insects, and nematodes. Through partnerships with agricultural players, AgBiome accelerates discovery and global deployment of solutions. It is based in Durham, North Carolina, with a state-of-the-art laboratory and greenhouse facility, and has a substantial research team.

Tomorrow Foods

Seed Round in 2021
Tomorrow Foods is a company based in Pergamino, Argentina, specializing in the development and production of plant-based ingredients and additives for the food industry. Its offerings include solutions for various applications such as sports nutrition, meat extenders, pasta, dressings, soups, sauces, snacks, cereals, functional beverages, dairy substitutes, and baked goods. By providing integrated turnkey solutions, Tomorrow Foods enables clients to launch nutritious and sustainable products efficiently. The company focuses on introducing innovative alternatives that promote a diverse and well-rounded diet, aligning with the growing consumer demand for healthier food options. Through its research and development efforts, Tomorrow Foods aims to contribute to the evolution of food towards more sustainable practices.

Next Gen Foods

Seed Round in 2021
Next Gen Foods is a food-tech startup that offers plant-based meat products. Its plant-based products look and taste like meat and are developed using agricultural food ecosystems helping consumers to have foods that are rich in protein and nutrients. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Singapore.

Mosa Meat

Series B in 2021
Founded in Maastricht, Netherlands, Mosa Meat specializes in developing cultured meat technology. It produces hamburgers by harvesting muscle cells from living cows, aiming to create a more sustainable global food system with reduced emissions and land use.

Mosa Meat

Series B in 2020
Founded in Maastricht, Netherlands, Mosa Meat specializes in developing cultured meat technology. It produces hamburgers by harvesting muscle cells from living cows, aiming to create a more sustainable global food system with reduced emissions and land use.

Mosa Meat

Series B in 2020
Founded in Maastricht, Netherlands, Mosa Meat specializes in developing cultured meat technology. It produces hamburgers by harvesting muscle cells from living cows, aiming to create a more sustainable global food system with reduced emissions and land use.

Cubiq Foods

Venture Round in 2020
Cubiq Foods produces sustainable fats and oils using cell culture technology. Based in Barcelona, Spain, the company specializes in cultivated fat enriched with omega-3, serving industrial clients.

Alpha Foods

Series A in 2020
Alpha Foods is a company specializing in the production of plant-based food products, emphasizing taste, texture, and sustainability. Founded in 2015, it is committed to providing delicious meat alternatives that are derived from non-dairy and non-genetically modified organisms ingredients. The company focuses on helping consumers maintain their health by offering cholesterol-free food options with enhanced protein content. Alpha Foods aims to create convenient, flavorful meals that reflect a return to a healthier diet while promoting sustainable practices within the food industry.

LoveRaw

Series A in 2020
LoveRaw Ltd is a Manchester-based company that specializes in producing and selling innovative vegan confectionery and nutritious snacks. Founded in 2013, the company offers a range of products, including snack bars, food boosters, almond drinks, chocolates, and butter cups, all made without palm oil or dairy products. LoveRaw emphasizes the use of clean, organic ingredients, ensuring that its offerings are not only healthy but also flavorful. The company markets its products through various international stockists as well as online channels, promoting transparency and simplicity in its food production processes. LoveRaw aims to enhance customers' wellbeing by providing natural and wholesome food options.

Algama

Series A in 2019
Algama is a pioneering food-tech company that harnesses the power of algae to create sustainable, nutritious food solutions. Founded in 2013, Algama aims to feed the world's growing population while preserving the planet by developing microalgae-based ingredients for various applications, with a focus on egg substitutes for bakery products.

Fora Foods

Seed Round in 2018
Fora Foods is a New York-based company that specializes in producing plant-based dairy alternatives. Founded in 2017, the company initially operated under the name Aquafaba Company, LLC before rebranding to Fora Foods in February 2020. Its primary product, Fababutter, is a dairy-free butter made from aquafaba, the liquid byproduct of chickpeas. Fora Foods sells its innovative products directly online, aiming to provide consumers with sustainable and healthier alternatives to traditional dairy items.

SuperMeat

Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2015, SuperMeat is an Israeli biotech and food-tech company that produces cultured meat from chicken cells in a controlled environment. This process reduces land use by 99% and water consumption by 90%, minimizing environmental impact while ensuring food safety without antibiotics.

Mosa Meat

Seed Round in 2017
Founded in Maastricht, Netherlands, Mosa Meat specializes in developing cultured meat technology. It produces hamburgers by harvesting muscle cells from living cows, aiming to create a more sustainable global food system with reduced emissions and land use.

New Wave Foods

Seed Round in 2017
New Wave Foods, Inc., established in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in producing and selling plant-based seafood products. The company offers a range of shrimp alternatives, including sautéed, grilled, breaded, and fried options, as well as shrimp tacos and salads. These products are made from sustainably sourced seaweed, soy protein, and natural flavors, providing a sustainable and healthier alternative to traditional seafood. New Wave Foods serves customers in the culinary market across the United States, positioning itself as a leader in sustainable seafood.

Alpha Foods

Seed Round in 2017
Alpha Foods is a company specializing in the production of plant-based food products, emphasizing taste, texture, and sustainability. Founded in 2015, it is committed to providing delicious meat alternatives that are derived from non-dairy and non-genetically modified organisms ingredients. The company focuses on helping consumers maintain their health by offering cholesterol-free food options with enhanced protein content. Alpha Foods aims to create convenient, flavorful meals that reflect a return to a healthier diet while promoting sustainable practices within the food industry.
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