Kost Capital

Kost Capital operates as a European venture capital fund and studio, focused on the "nutrition transition." It invests in early-stage European companies developing new ingredients, advancing nutrition, longevity, and technologies for a resilient food ecosystem. A multidisciplinary team, integrating scientific, culinary, and industrial expertise, guides its investment and company-building.

Founded by Bodil Sidén, Kasper Hulthin, Jacob Lee Ørnstrand, and Mark Emil Hermansen, Kost Capital emerged from a shared recognition of critical food system challenges. Their diverse backgrounds in politics, tech, venture capital, and entrepreneurship drove the firm's establishment, aligning sustainable practices with profitable food innovation.

The firm targets visionary early-stage European entrepreneurs redefining food production and consumption for improved health and planetary well-being. Kost Capital's long-term vision is to construct a robust industrial backbone for emerging food technology trends, fostering scalable, resilient, and profitable platforms vital for a sustainable future.