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§ Venture Capital · Kenya
TO Ventures Food operates as a specialized venture capital firm, deploying strategic investments across the food industry. It provides early-stage capital, partnering with founders to scale innovative solutions within the food ecosystem. The firm targets companies bringing advancements to food production, processing, and consumption, fostering long-term partnerships with its portfolio.
The parent entity, TO Ventures, was founded in 2023 by impact entrepreneur Thomas Owen. Owen established the firm to transform high-potential startups into industry leaders through strategic investment. This food focus arose from the insight that early-stage companies, with proper backing, can fundamentally revolutionize critical global food systems.
TO Ventures Food primarily partners with early-stage founders developing novel solutions within the food and beverage landscape. The firm empowers these entrepreneurs with capital and strategic guidance. Its vision is to revolutionize global approaches to food security, sustainability, and efficiency by backing impactful solutions for worldwide challenges.
TO Ventures Food has 2 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $70.0M Series C in Enko Chem in July 2022.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2022 | Enko Chem | $70.0M Series C | Greg Hunt | Tahir Gozel, Alumni Ventures, Anterra Capital, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Eight Roads Ventures, Endeavor8, Finistere Ventures, Germin8 Ventures, Novalis LifeSciences, Rabo Food & Agri Innovation Fund |
| Mar 21, 2022 | Apollo Agriculture | $40.0M Series B | Alexia Yannopoulos | Anthemis Exponential Ventures, Breyer Capital, CDC, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Endeavor Catalyst, Flourish Ventures, Leaps BY Bayer, SBI, Yara Growth Ventures |