FoodTech and AgriTech Startups
Discover FoodTech and AgriTech startups transforming how we grow, produce, and enjoy food. Whether you’re a VC seeking investment opportunities, a corporate looking for partnerships, or simply curious about the future of food, this is your go-to place to dive into what’s next.
Phoenix Carbon
Phoenix Carbon’s technology recycles all composite materials without any material property degradation - ‘Equivalency’. We deliver woven carbon fibre, 50% cheaper with 96% lower CO2 compared to its virgin counterpart. We provide the material in the shape and format our clients are using today: woven roll. Our unique process has enabled us to unlock waste streams which otherwise would be either sent to landfill or significantly degraded. Our proposition is first in class, creating a greenfield opportunity that current recyclers have yet to achieve and perfectly aligns with the manufacturing needs and ESG goals of manufacturers.
Perseus Materials
The design of composites fabrication methods and equipment are constrained by the modes and kinetics of resin cure. Revolutionary new methods require resins with novel curing behavior. Perseus develops a new class of continuous molding with the speed of pultrusion and the adaptability of 3-d printing, enabled by proprietary resins and their unique curing behavior.
NGNT
NGNT combines hybrid polymers and nanodiamonds to deliver extreme protection against temperature, scratches, and corrosion across multiple industrial verticals and applications.
Nandina REM
Nandina REM creates supply chain certainty for critical minerals and materials in advanced manufacturing. Products such as our recovered carbon fibre can match the material performance of virgin materials, at a lower cost, requiring 71% less energy to produce. Our recovered materials are used by manufacturers in products as diverse as aircraft cabin interiors and electric vehicle battery casings.
FOX Composites
A spin-off project of the German Aerospace Center, FOX Composites delivers high-quality lightweight ceramic composite solutions for high-temperature applications towards increased performance, longevity and process efficiency. Their proprietary infusion technology offers serial production capability, for the first-time enabling a volume application of ceramic composites in many industries.
fibclick
At Fibclick, we revolutionize the production of fiber-reinforced lightweight products, making it faster, more efficient, and cost-effective. Using AI-based material simulations and digital twins, our software automates the calculation and design of tools and set-up plans. The current focus is on pultrusion.
ADN Group
ADN develops and designs a technology that combines eco-design with dismantling processes for the composite materials industry, with a particular focus on the outdoor sports sector.
Our goal is to become a leading brand, recognized for excellence in eco-design within the outdoor sports industry, and for offering innovative recycling solutions for the composite materials sector.
We aim to provide turnkey environmental solutions for brands looking to improve their sustainability efforts. Additionally, we want to enable recycling industry players to equip themselves with high-performance dismantling machines that will address the recurring challenges of composite recycling and diversify their activities, offering them a significant growth opportunity.
Tree Composites
Tree Composites aims to accelerate the energy transition through the innovative use of composite materials for joints in offshore wind foundations. As offshore wind parks move into deeper waters with larger turbines, traditional steel welding methods fall short. Our patented composite joint technology replaces welded steel connections, offering over 5,000 times longer lifetimes, reducing steel use by 50%, cutting CO2 emissions by 35%, and doubling production efficiency. After an extensive testing campaign with well-known partners, we are preparing for scale-up.
Strong by Form
Strong by Form is a pioneering composite company shaping the future of wood. Drawing inspiration from nature’s optimization processes, we’ve developed Woodflow, an advanced timber composite technology that replaces concrete, steel, and aluminum at a fraction of their weight and environmental impact. As the only biocomposite capable of scaling to millions of square meters for construction while meeting the weight-to-strength demands of automotive applications, we are driving a sustainable future in collaboration with industry leaders like BMW, VINCI, and Dassault Systèmes.
MCVE Technologie
MCVE manufactures multifunctional fabrics for embedding in composite materials. Our EOPROM® formulation creates electrical Copper circuits and electronic functions for plastic and composite materials. The EopromFlex® process uses screen printing deposition and Copper plating baths on flexible fabrics made of glass or bio-sourced organosheet. We use Copper, a familiar and strong raw material for electronics, ensuring robust connections between printed functions and electronics due to its solderability. Our technology is designed for mass production, reducing industrial costs for embedded heaters, sensors, wiring and antenna applications.
INCAPTEK
At INCAPTEK, we offer a portfolio of technologies to produce advanced high-performance materials targeted towards a variety of specialty applications, from automotive, construction and aerospace to medtech. Our disruptive technologies push the boundaries of what is technologically feasible, providing an unmatched performance for highly demanding applications. We focus on developing tomorrow’s materials with unique properties to help you get one step ahead of the competition.
Flux Polymers
Flux Polymers simplifies plastic surface functionalization with its patented UV-activated polymer coating. This scalable, energy-efficient process forms strong covalent bonds in seconds, requiring no pre-treatment, heating, or hazardous chemicals. The technology enables the introduction of functionalities such as improved adhesion and anti-bacterial properties, supporting applications in food packaging and household appliances while promoting recyclability and sustainability.