Rockstart

Rockstart is an accelerator and early-stage impact investor based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with additional offices in Copenhagen, Denmark, and Bogotá, Colombia. Founded in 2011, the company focuses on empowering purpose-driven founders in sectors such as energy, health, agrifood, and emerging technologies. Rockstart provides not only capital but also mentorship, market access, and community connections, facilitating collaboration among founders, co-investors, and partners. The firm has invested in over 350 startups, achieving a notable alumni valuation exceeding $1.7 billion. Rockstart supports various initiatives, including programs like Rockstart Impact Nepal, aimed at fostering entrepreneurship in specific regions. The company's diverse portfolio includes successful exits, illustrating its commitment to driving positive change on a global scale.

Durno L.L.B., Mark

Managing Partner AgriFood

Max Horst

Managing Partner, Energy

Don Ritzen

Interim Managing Partner Energy Fund

Philippe Schuit

Investment Director

Rune Theill

Co-Founder, CEO

Past deals in Food

Endless Food

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Endless Food Co is a food innovation firm focusing on the junction of pleasure and sustainability. Endless Food Co was pulled together by a common idea that the transition to a greener and more egalitarian future food system will be driven by flavor, and having spent the last decade pioneering sustainable gastronomy.

Planet Oliver

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Planet Oliver is a food company dedicated to reducing food waste by selling surplus food that goes unsold by farmers and supermarkets. In addition to its focus on sustainability, Planet Oliver has developed an online platform that facilitates food ordering and restaurant discovery. This platform provides customers with valuable information about dining options, helping them find suitable eateries while allowing restaurants to concentrate on their core operations. By addressing food waste and enhancing the dining experience, Planet Oliver aims to create a more efficient and responsible food ecosystem.

ChefMe

Pre Seed Round in 2022
ChefMe is a peer to peer marketplace making it possible and easy to book private chefs and thus changing the way we host dinner parties and socialize over food

FloVision Solutions

Seed Round in 2021
FloVision Solutions operates a food analytics platform designed to help cafeterias and quick-service restaurants minimize food waste and enhance meal performance. The platform employs advanced machine learning algorithms and compact sensors to provide real-time data on food performance, defects, and process errors. By analyzing this information, it offers actionable recommendations to users, enabling them to optimize food procurement, increase yield and quality, and ultimately reduce their food footprint while saving costs. The comprehensive approach of FloVision Solutions empowers food processors and distributors to achieve greater efficiency and accountability in their operations.

Pantrii

Seed Round in 2020
Pantrii is an online marketplace for direct trading between small food producers and restaurateurs. Pantrii enables people to buy high-quality food wholesale from suppliers directly, with a focus on sustainability, innovation, and social responsibility. Pantrii makes it simple for people to find delicious, local, and high-quality food on the menu of their restaurant or café.

TodosComemos

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Todos Comemos is a meal kit delivery service based in Bogotá, Colombia, that was founded in 2020. The company operates in Bogotá and Ciudad de México, providing customers with pre-cooked meal kits and a marketplace for pre-made ingredients. These meal kits include pre-portioned ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes, allowing customers to prepare their favorite dishes in under 10 minutes, with an average cost of $3 USD per meal. Todos Comemos aims to simplify the cooking process by introducing a new category of groceries focused on pre-made ingredients, facilitating quick and convenient home-cooked meals for busy individuals while helping producers expand their reach.

Miils

Convertible Note in 2019
Miils Healthy Food Suggestion Engine (patent pending) can be implemented to any existing in-store and online food store globally. The guidance of the user happens in a unique way at the point of purchase.

Wenda

Convertible Note in 2019
Wenda is an Italian startup founded in 2015 that focuses on enhancing food safety and sustainability through an innovative collaborative platform for food traceability. This platform automates the collection, analysis, and sharing of supply chain data, integrating seamlessly with existing tools and systems used by clients. By providing real-time insights into temperature and traceability, Wenda's platform supports decision-making for all stakeholders in the food supply chain, ultimately aiming to reduce food waste. The company's technology leverages Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities, blockchain for improved transparency and security, and machine learning to refine process management. Wenda's user-friendly solution is designed to address the needs of food distribution companies by optimizing processes, reducing costs, and enhancing service levels. It offers various modules for different phases of the supply chain, including shipping, storage, inbound, outbound, and delivery, each tailored to improve efficiency and compliance with safety standards. With a focus on global scalability and strategic partnerships, Wenda aims to revolutionize the food supply chain through digitalization and data-driven insights.

ChefMe

Convertible Note in 2019
ChefMe is a peer to peer marketplace making it possible and easy to book private chefs and thus changing the way we host dinner parties and socialize over food

KrishiHub

Convertible Note in 2019
KrishiHub is an agri-tech startup based in Bengaluru, India, established in 2016. The company operates an online platform that connects farmers directly with businesses, enabling them to secure better prices for their produce. KrishiHub leverages artificial intelligence to optimize its supply chain, facilitating farm-to-doorstep delivery in less than 12 hours while reducing vegetable wastage by up to 25% compared to traditional methods. The platform uses proprietary algorithms to streamline delivery routes, minimizing logistics costs and ensuring timely deliveries. By providing a demand-driven marketplace, KrishiHub allows farmers to sell their vegetables directly to various businesses, including hotels, restaurants, and stores, thereby enhancing their market access and profitability.

Pantrii

Convertible Note in 2019
Pantrii is an online marketplace for direct trading between small food producers and restaurateurs. Pantrii enables people to buy high-quality food wholesale from suppliers directly, with a focus on sustainability, innovation, and social responsibility. Pantrii makes it simple for people to find delicious, local, and high-quality food on the menu of their restaurant or café.

VanChefs

Seed Round in 2013
VanChefs is a developer of a food catering platform that allows users to order meals from top-rated local chefs. The platform standardizes catering options by pricing them on a per-person basis, making it easier for customers to plan events. In addition to traditional catering services, VanChefs offers food truck rentals for various occasions, such as company parties, weddings, and festivals. The company also provides a service called Go Celebrate, which facilitates the booking of personal chefs for home cooking experiences.
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