Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | AgroTech • Retail (& E-Commerce) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Food & Beverage |
Stages | Series A, Series B |
Investing | Germany |
Investment Range | $2,200,000 - $11,000,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $6,500,000 |
Be8 Ventures is a venture capital fund with a focused investment strategy on the future of food. Their mission is to empower innovators to grow the future food ecosystem by investing in startups with potential to shape tomorrow’s food landscape. They concentrate on innovative food and ingredients, emphasizing new sources of nutrition that can sustainably feed the world. Furthermore, they invest in the enhancement of production and supply chains through digitalization, targeting increased efficiency and sustainable changes within the retail sector. Be8 Ventures also foresees the trend towards convenience, thereby supporting ventures in food delivery services that cater to various consumer needs. In retail and gastro tech, they invest in digital solutions that effectively serve the sector and its customers. Be8 Ventures holds strong values for environmentally friendly packaging solutions, addressing the pressing issue of waste reduction in the industry. Their geographical focus includes Europe, Israel, and North America, and they actively look to invest in growth-stage companies with proven business models and demonstrable traction. The specified investment sweet spot for Be8 Ventures ranges from EUR 2 million to EUR 10 million, ensuring they also have reserves for follow-on investment rounds. Although flexible, they generally target an initial shareholding of 5-10%. Companies looking to align with Be8 Ventures should possess a complementary team, defendable IP, a sizable addressable market, and be in a scaling phase, preferably within the food supply chain. Beyond financial investments, Be8 Ventures offers access to their network of experts and partners across the food and beverage industry, aiming to support portfolio companies in scaling their operations. Be8 Ventures is backed by the Oetker Group and operates out of Berlin, where they leverage their expertise in R&D, marketing, retail, gastro tech, and supply chain procurement to enhance the efficiency and impact of their investments.