Investors in Beverage

We work with innovative partners to invest in, accelerate and incubate the most disruptive startups and pioneering founders. Our team of seasoned venture capitalists and operational partners empower smart capital and founders and put their startups on the path of faster and greater growth.

We're Eutopia, a Paris and New York based early-stage venture capital fund. We invest in consumer startups that are rethinking the way we eat, sleep, dress, exercise, and feel. We empower early-stage startups to grow through investment, in-house expertise, and a network of global advisors. With Europe as our investment playground, and the US as our second home, we invest at seed/series A stage in rounds from €500,000 to €10 million.

Five Seasons Ventures is the premier pan-European Venture Capital fund focused on consumer brands, specializing in food-tech investments across the value chain to foster a healthier, more efficient, and sustainable system. We seek future category leaders exhibiting high growth potential, proven technology, and early commercial traction, typically at Series A or B stages. However, we also consider pre-revenue companies with exceptional promise at the Seed stage. Our initial investment ranges from €2-10 million, securing a significant minority stake and a board seat. We prefer syndicated investments with value-add investors and can deploy up to €20 million per company. With a team boasting over 40 years of cumulative VC experience, including 15+ years in food and ag investing, and over 30 years of operational expertise in the industry, we bring deep insights and networks to our portfolio. Supported by strategic and financial investors, we provide access to critical business and financing opportunities. As long-term investors, we leverage our industry knowledge to create enduring value and aim for successful exits for our portfolio companies.

Agronomics is an investment business specializing in environmentally sustainable opportunities within the growing food industry. They focus on supporting ventures that innovate in sustainable agriculture, alternative proteins, and other technologies that promote ecological responsibility in food production. Agronomics' investment strategy is guided by a commitment to fostering positive environmental impact while generating financial returns. By partnering with pioneering companies in the food sector, Agronomics aims to advance sustainable practices and contribute to the global shift towards more sustainable food production systems.

Vala Capital is a dynamic investment advisory firm led by entrepreneurs, specializing in supporting startups and early-stage companies. With a deep understanding of the entrepreneurial journey, Vala Capital provides strategic guidance and investment to promising ventures poised for growth and innovation. By leveraging their expertise and network, Vala Capital empowers entrepreneurs to scale their businesses and achieve market success. Through a hands-on approach and personalized support, the firm plays a pivotal role in driving the development of emerging businesses across various sectors.

BluFuture has been set up to accelerate the efforts of those who are creating the future of food. We have launched a virtual hub to experiment with innovative and sustainable solutions for the food sector. To this aim, we provide tools, networks, technical help coupled with Barilla’s longstanding experience.

Coca Cola HBC is a Switzerland-based bottler of Coca Cola products operating in 28 markets. They produce, sell, and distribute a wide range of beverage brands, including Coca Cola, Fanta, Sprite, water, juice, and energy drinks. Coca-Cola HBC Ventures is their venturing arm. Coca-Cola HBC Ventures is a strategic investor in and partner to disruptive startups in our geographic footprint and beyond.

Feast Ventures is an emerging Micro VC investing at the intersection of food, health and agtech. Feast targets early-stage investments - particularly in Europe. Ticket sizes into portfolio companies typically range from €150-500k aiming at minority stakes.

Green Generation Fund invests in early-stage companies that focus on sustainability and technology-driven solutions for environmental challenges. They support startups working on innovative approaches to climate tech, renewable energy, and sustainable agriculture. Their goal is to drive positive environmental impact through strategic investments and partnerships.

Good Seed is a venture capital firm dedicated to enabling the production of safe and nutritious food for a growing population. They leverage their capital and industry-specific knowledge to accelerate the transition to a sustainable food system. Creating value-adding partnerships that support groundbreaking food entrepreneurs is what they thrive for. Their ambition is to foster the development and commercialization of industry-transforming food solutions so that everyone has access to delicious and healthy food.

APX is Europe’s leading very-early-stage VC. Based in Berlin and backed by Axel Springer and Porsche, they support and partner with the most ambitious founding teams from Europe and beyond, often as their first investor. They invest up to EUR 500K in startups until a series A, starting with a quick EUR 50K investment, and within a few months, depending on traction and speed, they can invest further. Each month, they invest in new teams who become part of the APX community, which includes hundreds of other founders. Since 2018, they have invested in over 100 startups across more than 20 industries with founders from over 20 countries, together with over 100 co-investors.

SevenVentures is a part of ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE and serves as the group's investment unit. The firm operates a flexible investment model consisting of minority investments and media cooperations. Portfolio companies receive financial support, TV advertising time, and other services in return for equity or revenue shares. This approach can significantly contribute to driving the company's revenue and enterprise value.