Rockstart

Rockstart is an accelerator based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, founded in 2011. It specializes in early-stage investments in startups across various sectors, including energy, health, agrifood, and emerging technologies. With a strong focus on supporting purpose-driven founders, Rockstart not only provides capital but also offers coaching, mentorship, and access to markets, expertise, and a community of co-investors and partners. The company has invested in over 350 startups, achieving an alumni valuation exceeding $1.7 billion. Rockstart operates additional offices in Copenhagen, Denmark, and Bogotá, Colombia, and emphasizes impact-driven initiatives, including programs designed to assist entrepreneurs in Nepal. The firm's notable exits include companies like Wercker, Bouw7, and 3D Hubs, reflecting its commitment to fostering scalable innovations that drive positive change globally.

Francisca Sousa Guedes

Investment Manager

Max ter Horst

Managing Partner, Energy

Suzanne Kroeze

Investment Manager, Emerging Tech

Gem Kua

Investment Manager, Energy

Sam van der Linden

Investment Analyst

Don Ritzen

Interim Managing Partner Energy Fund

Philippe Schuit

Investment Director

Frederik Ploug Søgaard

Senior Investment Associate

Mick Valentin

Investment Analyst

Past deals in Restaurants

Endless Food

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Endless Food Co is a pioneering food innovation company dedicated to creating sustainable, delicious alternatives to traditional chocolate. Founded on the belief that a greener, more equitable food future will be driven by great taste, the company specializes in developing upcycled, palm oil-free ingredients that mimic the flavor, satisfaction, and functionality of cocoa beans and cocoa butter, without contributing to deforestation.

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 that facilitates the hiring of private chefs for events and gatherings. The platform allows users to browse a variety of chefs and their menus, enabling customers to book chefs who will prepare meals at their chosen locations. By simplifying the process of finding and hiring private chefs, ChefMe transforms the way individuals host dinner parties and socialize over food, offering a unique culinary experience tailored to their preferences.

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.

Cluvi

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Cluvi offers digital solutions designed to enhance the operational efficiency and profitability of restaurants. The company specializes in creating smart menus that facilitate customer service by digitizing key aspects such as table ordering, reservation management, and an address system. By leveraging these tools, Cluvi enables restaurants to boost sales of specific products, increase customer turnover, and gain valuable insights into consumer behavior through comprehensive data analysis. Additionally, Cluvi provides event management applications that keep businesses informed about recent events, further supporting decision-making and optimizing performance across various sectors, including hospitality and entertainment. Through its data-driven strategies, Cluvi aims to unlock growth opportunities for its clients.

TodosComemos

Pre Seed Round in 2020
TodosComemos is a meal kit delivery service based in Bogotá, Colombia, that launched in 2020. The company specializes in providing ready-to-cook meal kits and pre-made ingredients, allowing customers in Bogotá and Ciudad de Mexico to prepare their favorite meals in under 10 minutes. By offering pre-portioned ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes, TodosComemos aims to simplify the cooking process for its users. Meals are affordably priced, averaging around $3 USD, and the ingredients are designed to be refrigerated and preserved for extended periods, ensuring convenience and quality. Through its innovative approach, TodosComemos is creating a new grocery category focused on pre-made meal solutions.

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.

ChefMe

Convertible Note in 2019
ChefMe is a peer-to-peer marketplace that facilitates the hiring of private chefs for events and gatherings. The platform allows users to browse a variety of chefs and their menus, enabling customers to book chefs who will prepare meals at their chosen locations. By simplifying the process of finding and hiring private chefs, ChefMe transforms the way individuals host dinner parties and socialize over food, offering a unique culinary experience tailored to their preferences.

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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