Zintinus Overview

ZINTINUS is a Berlin-based venture capital firm founded in 2021, focusing exclusively on the Food Tech sector. The firm aims to support innovative companies in the food industry, particularly those involved in alternative proteins, functional foods, clean nutrition, and food waste reduction. ZINTINUS provides growth capital to startups entering the critical growth phase, offering not only financial backing but also industry expertise and market access. Their investment strategy targets growth-stage startups, typically engaging in Series A and B funding rounds, with investment sizes ranging from €1.5 million to €3 million. The firm operates primarily in Europe and the United States, leveraging its extensive network within the food industry to support portfolio companies in scaling their operations and navigating regulatory challenges. ZINTINUS is committed to contributing to the positive transformation of the food system by accelerating and sustaining innovations that address global challenges related to food production and consumption.

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Zintinus

VC Fund

Investment focus

Invest in

  • Baltics
  • Nordics
  • Western Europe
  • Southern Europe
  • Central Eastern Europe

Customer types

  • Consumers

Product type

  • Consumer goods

Industries / verticals

  • AgriTech / FoodTech
  • Food & Beverage

Investment role

Lead and follow

Stages

Seed, Series A, Series B or later

First ticket size

€1,500,000 - €3,000,000

How to approach funds like Zintinus

When approaching ZINTINUS, founders should highlight strong commercial traction and a clear path to scale, as the firm prioritizes startups ready to accelerate growth. Demonstrate how your solution addresses a pressing market need within food tech, and be prepared to discuss regulatory strategy and go-to-market execution. Emphasize your team’s industry expertise and ability to leverage partnerships, as ZINTINUS values operational excellence and collaborative potential to drive market adoption.

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