PeakBridge

2017

Founded

14

Investments

Malta

Offices

Venture Fund

Investor Type

About

PeakBridge is a Luxembourg-based venture capital firm specializing in FoodTech investments. Established in 2018, the firm focuses on scalable, proprietary technologies that address critical challenges in the global food system, including climate change, public health, and food security. Operating under the Edmond de Rothschild Private Equity partnership, PeakBridge manages multiple funds with total assets under management exceeding $250 million.

The firm's investment strategy encompasses five key sectors:
- Ingredient Innovations: Enhancing existing ingredients or developing new ones to improve supply, quality, cost, nutrition, and regulatory compliance.
- Alternative Protein Technologies: Providing sustainable alternatives to animal proteins, focusing on technological enablers or differentiated products.
- Digitalization & Food System 4.0: Transforming the post-harvest supply chain, including industry traceability, safety, manufacturing, retail, and consumer data applications.
- Nutrition & Health: Improving nutritional decisions and consumer health through products or services with proven health benefits.
- Alternate Farming Systems: Reinventing food production by altering growing systems for non-crop sources or existing crops.

In May 2024, PeakBridge closed its Growth Fund II at $187 million, bringing its total assets under management to over $250 million. This fund primarily invests in companies at Series A and B stages across Europe, the United States, and Israel. Notable portfolio companies include Tastewise, a generative AI platform for the food and beverage industry; Vanilla Vida, which focuses on stabilizing the supply of natural vanilla through technology; Standing Ovation, aiming for sustainable dairy production; Win-Win, a producer of cocoa-free chocolate; Kern Tec, converting fruit pits and seeds into usable ingredients; and Hyperplan, a crop-monitoring software company.

PeakBridge's team comprises pioneers in FoodTech investing, Agri-Food industry experts, scientists, and financiers, providing comprehensive support to portfolio companies. The firm collaborates with leading food corporates, investors, knowledge institutes, and FoodTech hubs worldwide to drive innovation and impact in the food sector.

Investment Focus

Investment Stage

HQ Locations

Portfolio Companies

Tastewise, Vanilla Vida, Standing Ovation, Win-Win, Kern Tec, Hyperplan, Vow, InsideTracker, Standing Ovation, Kern Tec

Gepgraphic Focus

Europe, United States, Israel

Key Differentiators

Focus on scalable, proprietary technologies addressing critical food system challenges, Partnership with Edmond de Rothschild Private Equity, Comprehensive support from a diverse team of experts

Thypical Investment Size

$5 million to $8 million

Total Funds Raised

$250 million

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Food and Beverage

Series C

Series D

Seed

Malta