DSM Venturing

DSM Venturing is the corporate venture capital arm of Royal DSM, established in 2001 and headquartered in Heerlen, Netherlands. The firm focuses on investing in start-up companies that develop innovative products and services within the life sciences sector, which encompasses both animal and human health and nutrition. Over the years, DSM Venturing has invested in more than fifty emerging companies across the United States, Europe, and Israel. Its primary objective is to generate strategic options and enhance value for DSM and its broader ecosystem while achieving sustainable venture-grade investment returns.

Rob Beudeker

Investment Director

Scott Horner

Regional Managing Director North America

Erik Rutten

Senior Investment Manager

Past deals in Dietary Supplements

NutriLeads

Series C in 2023
NutriLeads is a startup focused on developing innovative nutritional ingredients with clinically proven health benefits. The company specializes in precision prebiotic fibers derived from crops, which are designed to support physiological processes and modulate the gut microbiome. NutriLeads collaborates with industry partners to identify promising lead ingredients, create sustainable and commercially viable production processes, and initiate scientific and clinical programs that validate the health effects of its offerings. By doing so, NutriLeads aims to enhance nutritional health innovation in the food industry, ultimately providing consumers and patients with access to dietary supplements and specialized functional food and beverage products that deliver these benefits.

VitaminLab

Series A in 2023
VitaminLab develops personalized vitamin regimens by integrating an individual's health history, nutrient testing results, and health data through a proprietary matching algorithm to create personalized supplements. The company designs supplements using natural ingredients such as beetroot, stevia, and prebiotics, tailoring products to DNA, blood markers, and body type. Led by pharmacists and health care professionals, VitaminLab aims to reform the supplement industry by moving away from one-size-fits-all products toward individualized nutrition solutions.

Momentous

Series A in 2022
Momentous is a nutritional supplement company specializing in performance products. Founded in 2016 by Matt Wan and Rob Dyrdek, the company offers innovative supplements designed by sports experts, using high-quality ingredients, free from fillers, certified safe, and gluten-free.

Chinova Bioworks

Series A in 2022
Chinova Bioworks develops natural antimicrobial solutions based on a chitosan polymer derived from fungal-sourced technology, offering broad-spectrum protection to extend the shelf life of juices and other products. The company targets the beverage industry and broader markets, including foods, cosmetics, and personal care items, with a natural preservative designed to reduce spoilage and waste. Founded in 2016 and based in Fredericton, Canada.

OK Capsule

Seed Round in 2022
OK Capsule is a B2B platform that provides the technology, products, fulfillment, and strategic support that makes it safe, simple, and sustainable for companies to launch and scale the delivery of personalized nutrition to their customers.

OK Capsule

Seed Round in 2021
OK Capsule is a B2B platform that provides the technology, products, fulfillment, and strategic support that makes it safe, simple, and sustainable for companies to launch and scale the delivery of personalized nutrition to their customers.

Prenexus Health

Series B in 2021
Prenexus Health, Inc. is a manufacturer of natural prebiotic ingredients, specializing in the scientific research, development, and production of components for functional foods, beverages, and dietary supplements. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Gilbert, Arizona, the company emphasizes digestive health and wellness through its innovative offerings, including XOS95, a highly purified prebiotic ingredient derived from high-fiber sugarcane. Prenexus Health is recognized as a global leader in the prebiotic sector, underpinned by extensive scientific and clinical research that supports its products' efficacy in enhancing digestive and microbiome health. The company serves clients in the fast-moving consumer goods sector, providing them with high-quality functional ingredients to improve their products.

Brains Bioceutical

Series A in 2021
Brains Bioceutical specializes in the production of naturally-sourced active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for various industries, including pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals. Its product range includes CBD oil, capsules, balm, and spray, serving sectors such as health and wellness, skin care, beauty, and veterinary.

Frontier Nutrition

Series B in 2021
Founded in 2017, Frontier Nutrition develops and manufactures packaged food products, focusing on pediatric nutrition research. Their products are localized for traditional diets, optimized for taste, nutrition, and price, aiming to provide affordable nutritious options to low-income families worldwide.

NutriLeads

Series B in 2020
NutriLeads is a startup focused on developing innovative nutritional ingredients with clinically proven health benefits. The company specializes in precision prebiotic fibers derived from crops, which are designed to support physiological processes and modulate the gut microbiome. NutriLeads collaborates with industry partners to identify promising lead ingredients, create sustainable and commercially viable production processes, and initiate scientific and clinical programs that validate the health effects of its offerings. By doing so, NutriLeads aims to enhance nutritional health innovation in the food industry, ultimately providing consumers and patients with access to dietary supplements and specialized functional food and beverage products that deliver these benefits.

Chinova Bioworks

Seed Round in 2019
Chinova Bioworks develops natural antimicrobial solutions based on a chitosan polymer derived from fungal-sourced technology, offering broad-spectrum protection to extend the shelf life of juices and other products. The company targets the beverage industry and broader markets, including foods, cosmetics, and personal care items, with a natural preservative designed to reduce spoilage and waste. Founded in 2016 and based in Fredericton, Canada.

ZeaVision

Venture Round in 2019
ZeaVision develops products for EyeCare Professionals and patients. ZeaVision's mission is to develop and market science-based supplements and vision care products to support healthy vision and prevent vision loss in the lives of many.

Chinova Bioworks

Seed Round in 2018
Chinova Bioworks develops natural antimicrobial solutions based on a chitosan polymer derived from fungal-sourced technology, offering broad-spectrum protection to extend the shelf life of juices and other products. The company targets the beverage industry and broader markets, including foods, cosmetics, and personal care items, with a natural preservative designed to reduce spoilage and waste. Founded in 2016 and based in Fredericton, Canada.

NutriLeads

Series A in 2017
NutriLeads is a startup focused on developing innovative nutritional ingredients with clinically proven health benefits. The company specializes in precision prebiotic fibers derived from crops, which are designed to support physiological processes and modulate the gut microbiome. NutriLeads collaborates with industry partners to identify promising lead ingredients, create sustainable and commercially viable production processes, and initiate scientific and clinical programs that validate the health effects of its offerings. By doing so, NutriLeads aims to enhance nutritional health innovation in the food industry, ultimately providing consumers and patients with access to dietary supplements and specialized functional food and beverage products that deliver these benefits.

Blue Prairie

Series A in 2016
Blue Prairie Brands LLC, based in Charlottesville, Virginia, specializes in the manufacture of inulin, a prebiotic ingredient known for its health benefits. The company produces soluble, indigestible fibers that enhance the nutritional content of various food products, beverages, and dietary supplements. Their flagship product is a gluten-free, non-GMO form of inulin, which supports digestive health when combined with probiotics. Additionally, Blue Prairie's innovative approach to production offers farmers a profitable rotation crop that aligns with their existing agricultural practices. By focusing on functional foods and dietary fiber, Blue Prairie Brands aims to improve the nutritional value of products in the market while promoting a healthy gut environment.

NutriLeads

Seed Round in 2015
NutriLeads is a startup focused on developing innovative nutritional ingredients with clinically proven health benefits. The company specializes in precision prebiotic fibers derived from crops, which are designed to support physiological processes and modulate the gut microbiome. NutriLeads collaborates with industry partners to identify promising lead ingredients, create sustainable and commercially viable production processes, and initiate scientific and clinical programs that validate the health effects of its offerings. By doing so, NutriLeads aims to enhance nutritional health innovation in the food industry, ultimately providing consumers and patients with access to dietary supplements and specialized functional food and beverage products that deliver these benefits.

Natreon

Venture Round in 2015
Natreon, Inc. is a New Jersey-based company specializing in the development and marketing of Ayurvedic products. Founded in 1998, it operates a state-of-the-art research and development facility in Kolkata, India. Natreon focuses on creating dietary supplements derived from traditional Ayurvedic ingredients, with products such as CAPROS, an all-natural antioxidant for cardiovascular health; SENSORIL, an Ashwagandha formulation aimed at reducing stress and enhancing cognition; AYUFLEX, designed for joint health; and PRIMAVIE, a mitochondrial energy booster. The company emphasizes rigorous research and has established multiple clinical and safety studies to support its product efficacy. Natreon holds patents for its offerings in the United States and internationally, reinforcing its commitment to high standards and innovation in the wellness sector.

EyePromise

Venture Round in 2014
EyePromise specializes in manufacturing dietary supplements rich in zeaxanthin, a nutrient crucial for maintaining eye health. Their products aim to reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration and improve overall visual performance.

ChromaDex

Post in 2013
ChromaDex is a global nutraceutical company that discovers, acquires, develops, and commercializes patented ingredients for dietary supplements, food, beverage, skin care, and pharmaceutical markets. Its flagship product, Niagen (nicotinamide riboside), enhances NAD levels for healthy aging.

Provexis

Post in 2008
Provexis plc is a UK-based company that specializes in the development, licensing, and marketing of functional foods, medical foods, and dietary supplements on a global scale. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Reading, Provexis is known for its flagship product, Fruitflow, a tomato extract that helps reduce the risk of abnormal blood clotting associated with cardiovascular diseases, including heart attacks and strokes. Fruitflow is available in syrup and powder forms, which can be incorporated into various food, beverage, and dietary supplement products. Additionally, Provexis offers Fruitflow + Omega-3, a capsule supplement that promotes healthy blood flow and supports normal heart function. The company has a collaboration agreement with By-Health Co., Ltd. and distributes its products through retail outlets and online platforms.

Ganeden Biotech

Venture Round in 2007
Ganeden, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Mayfield Heights, Ohio, that specializes in the manufacture and supply of probiotics and probiotic bacteria. Founded in 1997, the company focuses on developing advanced strains of probiotics that address limitations associated with traditional strains. Ganeden licenses its probiotic technology for use in a variety of applications, including functional food and beverages, dietary supplements, and personal care products. Key offerings include GanedenBacillus coagulans for food and beverage applications, Bonicel for anti-aging cosmetics, and Staimune, an immune health solution. The company has also established a strategic alliance with Sensus America. With a commitment to improving quality of life, Ganeden has successfully introduced a range of consumer products, selling nearly 200 million doses across over 40,000 retail outlets since its product launch in 2003. As of 2017, Ganeden operates as a subsidiary of Kerry Group plc.
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