PINC Overview

PINC, established in 2018 as Paulig Incubator, has evolved into the corporate venture capital arm of Paulig. It focuses on early-stage investments in European startups that align with Paulig's vision of fostering a sustainable food culture. PINC targets three primary impact themes: improving planetary health and diet within the current food system, developing novel technologies to feed 10 billion people by 2050, and creating a circular system for food and materials. As an evergreen fund, PINC does not have a predetermined exit timeframe and is flexible in its role as co-investor, co-lead, or lead investor, depending on the strategic link to Paulig.

Is PINC the right investor for your startup? Browse their investment focus, stage preferences, and geographic scope to see how well they align with your fundraising goals. Your full match score with PINC, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.

PINC

VC Fund

Investment focus

Invest in

Baltics
Nordics
Western Europe
Southern Europe
Central Eastern Europe

Product type

Software
Software-enabled hardware
Materials
Drugs / Pharma
Other

Industries / verticals

AgriTech / FoodTech
Food & Beverage
Materials Science
Waste Management / Recycling

Stages

Pre-seed, Seed

First ticket size

€200,000 - €1,000,000

How to approach funds like PINC

When approaching PINC, emphasize how your solution can strategically complement or extend Paulig’s core business and sustainability ambitions. Highlight clear pathways for collaboration or integration with a major food industry player, and be prepared to articulate both your technology’s scalability and its measurable impact on food system transformation. Demonstrating a strong understanding of the food value chain and a credible plan for market entry or pilot partnerships will resonate, especially if you can show how your innovation could benefit from Paulig’s resources or distribution network.