Nordic FoodTech VC

Endless Food Co is a pioneering food innovation company dedicated to creating sustainable, delicious alternatives to traditional chocolate. They focus on developing upcycled ingredients that mimic the taste, texture, and functionality of cocoa, without contributing to deforestation or relying on palm oil. The company, founded on the principle that great taste can drive the shift towards a more sustainable food system, has spent a decade perfecting its approach to sustainable gastronomy.

Happy Plant Protein is a food technology company specializing in plant protein production. It has developed a unique, single-step extrusion process that converts regular flour into high-quality protein and starch texturates, using minimal water and vegetable oil. This innovative method eliminates the need for complex fractionation, enabling local, cost-effective, and scalable production of plant-based ingredients. The company's technology addresses the growing demand for sustainable food solutions, offering a more efficient and environmentally friendly production process with reduced energy use and minimal processing steps.

The emission-reduction benefits of shifting to plant-based eating are well documented. Yet many people are still deterred by the taste of plant-based food. Or rather, its lack of taste. Plant-based food is often missing exactly what people crave the most: umami. This is where we come in. We have developed a natural way of using food technology to create plant-based umami from plant food side products. In this way we also tackle another aspect of the food system that we believe needs to be fixed: wasting edible food.

Melt&Marble is a company focused on enabling the plant-based food industry by providing innovative fat solutions that are both environmentally friendly and palatable. Utilizing precision fermentation, Melt&Marble produces animal fats without the use of animals by engineering microbial metabolism. This approach allows the company to control the structure and properties of the fats generated, enabling the creation of fats that can closely mimic traditional animal fats or even develop entirely new formulations. By generating yeast cell factories through advanced bioengineering techniques, Melt&Marble empowers food manufacturers to enhance the taste and health profile of plant-based foods, aiming to make them as appealing and nutritious as their animal-based counterparts.

The emission-reduction benefits of shifting to plant-based eating are well documented. Yet many people are still deterred by the taste of plant-based food. Or rather, its lack of taste. Plant-based food is often missing exactly what people crave the most: umami. This is where we come in. We have developed a natural way of using food technology to create plant-based umami from plant food side products. In this way we also tackle another aspect of the food system that we believe needs to be fixed: wasting edible food.

Hailia Oy is a food technology startup focused on the development and provision of fish products. The company specializes in creating nutritious and sustainable food options from under-utilized small fish from the Baltic Sea. Hailia aims to enhance the culinary appeal of these fish by offering innovative product development services that promote the consumption of domestic wild fish. In addition to fish products, Hailia provides fish food and wild fish food services, catering to both consumers and the fishing industry. Through its offerings, Hailia seeks to deliver tasty, healthy, and affordable food while supporting local vendors and fostering a sustainable fish business.

Melt&Marble is a company focused on enabling the plant-based food industry by providing innovative fat solutions that are both environmentally friendly and palatable. Utilizing precision fermentation, Melt&Marble produces animal fats without the use of animals by engineering microbial metabolism. This approach allows the company to control the structure and properties of the fats generated, enabling the creation of fats that can closely mimic traditional animal fats or even develop entirely new formulations. By generating yeast cell factories through advanced bioengineering techniques, Melt&Marble empowers food manufacturers to enhance the taste and health profile of plant-based foods, aiming to make them as appealing and nutritious as their animal-based counterparts.