Food Innovation

collateral good® Food Innovation Fund I

why food?

34%
Global GHG emissions
70%
Global freshwater withdrawals

The Global Food System is accountable for 34% of global GHG emissions and 70% of global freshwater withdrawals. As the world reaches 9.7 billion people by 2050, we must achieve a staggering 70% increase in food production to ensure global food security.

our approach

We back passionate, entrepreneurial teams using science- or
technology-based solutions to
improve the future of food while reducing our
planet’s environmental footprint.

Our investment focus spans the food and agriculture sectors—the
world’s largest industries—where innovation is essential to
address critical challenges like sustainability, resource
efficiency, and food security.

Anchored by corporate partners like:

Investment
focus

We invest globally to find the best solutions, with a bias
toward Europe, leveraging our regional networks and Europe’s
vibrant food-tech innovation ecosystem.

Our portfolio targets late seed to
Series A companies across key innovation areas:

01
Functional & Personalized Nutrition
02
Agriculture & Crop Protection
03
Sustainability & Waste Reduction
04
Advanced Protein & Cellular Innovation
05
Bioeconomy & Sustainable Practices
06
Food Tech & Retail Innovations

Our Expertise

Our goal is to balance exposure to cutting-edge technologies with solutions ready for commercialization, delivering value to our portfolio companies and driving long-term, sustainable change.

By concentrating on food and agro-tech, we’ve built the expertise, networks, and sector knowledge necessary to help founders succeed. We actively support portfolio companies in areas such as:

Science & Technological Assessments

ESG Strategy

Corporate Strategy

C-Level Recruitment

Marketing & Funding

IP Development

Production & Distribution

Exit Strategy