Investors
Future Food Fund prides itself on having been able to raise the funds needed to make these investments, by attracting impact-driven informal investors, family-offices and renowned institutions to their fund.
The Dutch agrifoodtech sector needs funds that play a role in the early phase. For that reason, Oost NL and NOM support FFF, so that the venture capital landscape in NL is further strengthened.” - Ruud van Dijk, NOM
The Netherlands, where FFF is based, is very well positioned as a leader in the food & agri transformation. Knowledge institutes, research and experience, as well as attractive ecosystems and networks are readily available and contribute to the growth of fast growing startups and scale-ups.
"WUR is working with Future Food Fund to foster the growth of startups and encourage groundbreaking innovation. For all agrifood startups, including Wageningen spin-offs, venture capital is crucial to develop their innovations. The fund's network helps them achieve their social and sustainable goals. By actually bringing products to market, they can accelerate transitions and increase impact." - Sebastiaan Berendse, WUR
In the North-East and Eastern part of the Netherlands, numerous companies and knowledge institutions are active in the field of food and agritech. That is where institutional investors now joining this round, operate from and they will now be actively investing together with the aim of creating more synergies, connecting more networks and adding value to the ventures from their respective regions.
“The investment strategy of FFF fits in seamlessly with the ambition of Oost NL to accelerate the transition to a sustainable and healthy food system. FFF has already invested in companies in the East of the Netherlands, such as No Palm Ingredients and Pectcof. With this second fund more opportunities arise for impact-driven startups." - Berg de Bleecker, Oost NL