Kost Capital

Kost Capital is a Copenhagen-based venture capital firm dedicated to supporting visionary entrepreneurs who are creating innovative solutions in the nutrition, technology, and resilience sectors. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in European companies that are developing ingredients and technologies pivotal to the future of food and the bioeconomy. Their mission is to address critical challenges such as climate change, food waste, and health issues by backing startups that contribute to a more sustainable and efficient food system.

The firm's investment strategy emphasizes sectors like FoodTech, Sustainability, and Fermentation Technology, targeting companies in the Pre-Seed and Seed stages. Kost Capital typically invests between €100,000 and €1.5 million, aiming to empower entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of food. The firm is led by General Partner Bodil Sidén and supported by a network of strategic partners with deep expertise in the bioeconomy.

Kost Capital's portfolio includes investments in companies such as Äio, which focuses on palm oil replacement, Numi, specializing in infant formula, and Nutrumami, a Danish ingredient company. These investments reflect the firm's commitment to backing innovative solutions that contribute to a more sustainable and resilient food system. By combining operational experience with a strong network, Kost Capital seeks to bring better food to more people through strategic investments in the food tech industry.