Investors in Packaging

A global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging for food, beverage, pharma, medical, home- and personal-care, and other products. Amcor works with leading companies around the world to protect their products and the people who rely on them, differentiate brands, and improve supply chains through a range of flexible and rigid packaging, specialty cartons, closures, and services. The company is focused on making packaging that is increasingly light-weighted, recyclable and reusable, and made using an increasing amount of recycled content.

Dow Venture Capital is focused on pursuing strategic investments in attractive start-up companies around the world. Dow Venture Capital is focused on pursuing strategic investments in attractive start-up companies around the world that enable and accelerate Dow’s business growth and value. Dow is a global materials science company providing innovative and sustainable solutions in chemicals, plastics, and specialized products for various industries worldwide.

Amcor Corporate Venturing and Open Innovation invests in innovative businesses and technologies in the packaging space. Areas of interest include recycling systems, alternative barriers, paper-based solutions, smart and connected packaging, biomaterials, and new industry business models. Producing responsible packaging for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home and personal-care, and other products.

BillerudKorsnäs Venture invests in startups that will define tomorrow’s packaging solutions. We look for companies with financially and environmentally sustainable packaging products and services and a dedicated team. BillerudKorsnäs Venture is a wholly owned subsidiary of BillerudKorsnäs.

Switzerland-based VC firm that invests exclusively in high-caliber ventures built around innovative technologies. All investments are in alignment with Article 9 of the SFDR (EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation) – thus all portfolio companies have a positive impact on society or the environment at the core of their business. The firm currently manages several funds with total AUMs > EUR 200M: Sustainable Food, Sustainable Packaging and Sustainable Fashion. Collateral Good operates as a corporate innovation platform with anchor investors of the likes like Bimbo Corporation, HAVI, Givaudan, Delivery Hero, Sigma, HUGO BOSS and others.

Emerald is a globally recognized venture capital firm founded in 2000, that manages and advises assets of over €1 billion from its offices in Zurich, Toronto and Singapore. The firm invests in start-ups that tackle big challenges in climate change and sustainability, with 4 current funds, hundreds of venture transactions and four third-party investment mandates, including loan guarantees to over 100 start-ups.

EIT Food RisingFoodStars, co-funded by the European Union, is a leading accelerator dedicated to scaling innovative agri-food solutions that enhance food sovereignty, sustainability, and waste reduction across Europe. The program provides startups with workshops, mentorship, and access to an extensive network of investors and industry leaders. With alumni having commercialized 33 innovations and secured over €870M in investments, RisingFoodStars is driving transformative change in the agri-food sector, advancing innovations in alternative proteins, sustainable packaging, and net-zero food systems.

Plug and Play is renowned as the ultimate innovation platform, dedicated to constructing the world's foremost innovation ecosystem and democratizing access to innovation worldwide. Their mission revolves around connecting entrepreneurs, corporations, and investors on a global scale. Over the last 15 years, Plug and Play has successfully integrated over 35,000 startups, 500 leading corporations, and numerous venture capital firms, universities, and government agencies across more than 20 diverse industries. With a presence in over 50 locations worldwide, including the U.S., China, France, Germany, South Africa, Singapore, Indonesia, and Brazil, Plug and Play collaborates with its partners to foster a unique ecosystem. This ecosystem facilitates impactful networking opportunities, invests in promising startups, and aligns key stakeholders to drive innovation forward.