Sustainable Food Ventures

Sustainable Food Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that strategically deploys capital and provides mentorship to companies innovating within the sustainable food ecosystem. The firm focuses on supporting founders developing advanced food technologies, specifically those in the cell-based, plant-based, and recombinant protein sectors. Its investment thesis centers on fostering the growth of businesses poised to significantly impact the future of food production and consumption through scientific advancement and novel approaches.

The firm was co-founded in 2017 by Ryan Bethencourt and Mariliis Holm. Bethencourt, an experienced impact investor and co-founder of plant-based pet food company Wild Earth, brought a strong entrepreneurial and vegan investment background. Holm, a food scientist and entrepreneur, contributed deep industry knowledge. Their combined expertise and shared conviction regarding the urgent need for a more sustainable food system provided the foundational insight for establishing a dedicated investment vehicle for this burgeoning sector.

Sustainable Food Ventures serves early-stage entrepreneurs who are building groundbreaking companies with scalable, sustainable food solutions. The firm's long-term vision is to accelerate the development and market adoption of these innovative products, thereby contributing to a more resilient, ethical, and environmentally sound global food system. It aims to empower a new generation of food companies to transform how humanity produces and consumes food.