Nicoya

Nicoya is a Swedish venture capital firm dedicated to accelerating the growth of food tech companies that aim to create a positive impact on people, the planet, and health. The firm invests in scalable startups and scale-ups developing new protein sources, healthier foods, and more sustainable value chains. Nicoya's mission is to transform the global food system by supporting the next generation of food tech businesses with a focus on sustainability and health.

The firm's investment strategy centers on providing long-term support to mission-driven companies in the food tech sector. Nicoya typically invests between €1.5 million and €3 million in Series A and B funding rounds. The firm operates primarily in the Nordic countries, including Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Iceland, and has expanded its geographical focus to include other European markets such as Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Austria, and Switzerland.

Nicoya's portfolio includes companies like N!CK'S, EL TACO TRUCK, FOODIQ, OATLAWS, INIKA SUPERFOODS, and Farmers & Chefs. These investments reflect Nicoya's commitment to fostering innovative food tech solutions that align with its values of sustainability and health. The firm combines industry experience in FMCG, brand strategy, and finance to make consumer-driven investments in commercially viable food tech companies, supporting them with positioning, product and brand development, go-to-market strategy, and scaling efforts.