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Key people at Doehler Ventures.
Doehler Ventures was founded in 2014 by Rodrigo Hortega de Velasco (Founder, Head of Investments).
Doehler Ventures functions as a corporate venture capital firm, strategically investing in early-stage startups within the nutrition and technology ecosystem. It identifies and supports companies developing innovative solutions across health, food, and plant-based ingredients. The firm integrates these advancements into broader ingredient systems and solutions for the global food and beverage industry.
Established in 2014, Doehler Ventures was founded by its parent company, Döhler, a global producer of natural ingredients and technology solutions. The venture arm stemmed from Döhler's insight into fostering disruptive innovations. This allows the parent to support nascent businesses and integrate emerging developments for continuous evolution in food technology.
Early-stage innovators are the primary beneficiaries of Doehler Ventures' capital and strategic mentorship. The firm's objective is to accelerate market readiness and growth for these entities via its industry network. Doehler Ventures envisions itself as a catalyst for future advancements in nutrition and technology, shaping a healthier, more sustainable food landscape.
Key people at Doehler Ventures.
Doehler Ventures was founded in 2014 by Rodrigo Hortega de Velasco (Founder, Head of Investments).
Doehler Ventures has 6 tracked investments across 6 companies. The latest tracked deal is $30.0M Series B in RECESS in October 2025.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2025 | RECESS | $30.0M Series B | CAVU Venture Partners, Jared Jacobs | Baukunst, Intuition Capital, Manifold, Torch Capital, Anthony Pompliano, Kevin Weil, Mark Cuban, Craig Kallman, KAS Venture Partners, Midnight Venture Partners, Rocana Ventures, Vanquish, Warner Music Group |
| Jul 1, 2021 | Bower Collective | $3.0M Seed | Doehler Ventures | Dharmash Mistry |
| Jan 1, 2021 | VECROS | $34K Seed | — | 100X.VC, General Catalyst, Anand Vijay |
| Sep 28, 2020 | Lyre's Spirit Co | $11.5M Seed | — | DLF Venture, Maropost Ventures, VRD Investment |
| Jun 1, 2020 | Showingly | $200K Seed | — | Rallycry Ventures, Gabriel Naouri |
| Jan 26, 2019 | Your Super | $5.0M Series A | Daniel Gluck | — |