Five Seasons Ventures

Five Seasons Ventures is a pan-European venture capital firm based in Paris, France, that invests in early-stage to Series B food-tech and agri-tech startups. The firm focuses on innovations in sustainable production, alternative proteins, and personalized nutrition, typically writing checks ranging from €2 million to €10 million. Across its two closed funds, which include an inaugural fund of over €60 million, the firm has completed 31 investments with a historical average check size of $6.7 million. The organization raises capital from institutional investors such as Nestlé and the European Investment Fund to back consumer food, clean tech, and agricultural sustainability companies. Its active and prior investment portfolio includes notable food and pet care brands like Butternut Box, vly, Impossible Foods, and Beyond Meat. Five Seasons Ventures was founded in 2016 by Ivan Farneti and Niccolò Manzoni.