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Food startups in the Netherlands
34 food startups in the Netherlands have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 34 that have raised the most, $308M between them, with Amsterdam the most common home.
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CradleCradle Bio B.V.Cradle Bio B.V.
Founded 2021Amsterdam, Netherlands$73Mlast round Nov 2024 - 2
The Protein BreweryThe Protein Brewery (TPB) is a biotechnology and food-tech company based in Breda, Netherlands.The Protein Brewery (TPB) is a biotechnology and food-tech company based in Breda, Netherlands.
Founded 2020Breda, Netherlands$59Mlast round Jun 2026 - 3
Mosa MeatMosa Meat develops cultured beef products by growing meat from animal cells, eliminating the need for traditional livestock farming methods.Mosa Meat develops cultured beef products by growing meat from animal cells, eliminating the need for traditional livestock farming methods.
Founded 2016Maastricht, Netherlands$27Mlast round Jul 2026 - 4
FounteynFounteyn is a Dutch beverage technology company that offers a connected beverage system designed for offices, hospitality spaces, and growing teams.Founteyn is a Dutch beverage technology company that offers a connected beverage system designed for offices, hospitality spaces, and growing teams.
Founded 2015Naarden, Netherlands$23Mlast round Dec 2025 - 5
VitalFluidVitalFluid is a young innovative company specialised in Plasma Activated Water (PAW), engineering & design of PAW-equipment and application.VitalFluid is a young innovative company specialised in Plasma Activated Water (PAW), engineering & design of PAW-equipment and application.
Founded 2014Veldhoven, Netherlands$20Mlast round Aug 2026 - 6
Laigo BioLaigo Bio is a biotech company based in Utrecht, Netherlands, founded in 2021.Laigo Bio is a biotech company based in Utrecht, Netherlands, founded in 2021.
Founded -Utrecht, Netherlands$20Mlast round Apr 2026 - 7
MeatableMeatable is a Dutch biotechnology company founded in 2018, focused on developing cultivated (lab-grown) meat.Meatable is a Dutch biotechnology company founded in 2018, focused on developing cultivated (lab-grown) meat.
Founded 2018Leiden, Netherlands$14Mlast round Nov 2024 - 8
Rival FoodsRival Foods is a Dutch plant-based food company founded in 2019 by Birgit Dekkers and Ernst Breel.Rival Foods is a Dutch plant-based food company founded in 2019 by Birgit Dekkers and Ernst Breel.
Founded 2019Amersfoort, Netherlands$12Mlast round Jun 2025 - 9
Vox AIVox AI B.V.Vox AI B.V.
Founded 2023Amsterdam, Netherlands$8.7Mlast round Aug 2025 - 10
NoPalm-IngredientsNoPalm Ingredients is a Dutch biotechnology startup founded in 2021, focused on producing sustainable yeast oils as a direct replacement for palm oil.NoPalm Ingredients is a Dutch biotechnology startup founded in 2021, focused on producing sustainable yeast oils as a direct replacement for palm oil.
Founded 2021Wageningen, Netherlands$8.0Mlast round Jan 2025 - 11
WakuliWakuli is a Dutch specialty coffee company founded in 2018-2019 by Yorick Bruins and Lukas Grosfeld.Wakuli is a Dutch specialty coffee company founded in 2018-2019 by Yorick Bruins and Lukas Grosfeld.
Founded 2018Watergang, Netherlands$5.8Mlast round Dec 2025 - 12
AardaiaAardaia is a domestication-on-demand platform focused on innovative crop development by utilizing the untapped biodiversity of the plant kingdom.Aardaia is a domestication-on-demand platform focused on innovative crop development by utilizing the untapped biodiversity of the plant kingdom.
Founded 2025Wageningen, Netherlands$5.7Mlast round Jul 2026 - 13
NutriLeadsNutriLeads is a health ingredients company based in Wageningen, Netherlands, founded in 2012.NutriLeads is a health ingredients company based in Wageningen, Netherlands, founded in 2012.
Founded 2012Wageningen, Netherlands$4.9Mlast round Dec 2023 - 14
SeepjeSeepje is a 100% vegetable and fairtrade detergent from Nepal.Seepje is a 100% vegetable and fairtrade detergent from Nepal.
Founded 2013Den Haag, Netherlands$4.6Mlast round Jan 2023 - 15
SOUSSOUS is an Amsterdam-based AI-powered vertical SaaS platform designed for independent food and beverage entrepreneurs.SOUS is an Amsterdam-based AI-powered vertical SaaS platform designed for independent food and beverage entrepreneurs.
Founded 2022Amsterdam, Netherlands$4.6Mlast round Mar 2026 - 16
Time-Travelling MilkmanTime-Travelling Milkman produce a plant-based cream from sunflower seeds, as an ingredient for dairy alternatives.Time-Travelling Milkman produce a plant-based cream from sunflower seeds, as an ingredient for dairy alternatives.
Founded 2020Wageningen, Netherlands$2.4Mlast round Sept 2025 - 17
Karma KebabKarma Kebab is a plant-powered food startup based in Amsterdam, founded in 2018.Karma Kebab is a plant-powered food startup based in Amsterdam, founded in 2018.
Founded 2018Amsterdam, Netherlands$2.2Mlast round Jun 2023 - 18
WillicroftWillicroft was a plant-based cheese and butter producer based in Amsterdam, founded in 2018 by Brad Vanstone.Willicroft was a plant-based cheese and butter producer based in Amsterdam, founded in 2018 by Brad Vanstone.
Founded 2018Amsterdam, Netherlands$2.1Mlast round May 2022 - 19TAPPTapp is a B2B app for the MSME, Empowering them through our four key drivers: financial inclusion + products + logistics + education.
Tapp is a B2B app for the MSME, Empowering them through our four key drivers: financial inclusion + products + logistics + education.
Founded 2013Netherlands$2.0Mlast round Jun 2023 - 20
Cano-elaCano-ela is a Dutch food technology company founded in 2020, focused on transforming oil-rich seeds, primarily canola, into natural, plant-based ingredients.Cano-ela is a Dutch food technology company founded in 2020, focused on transforming oil-rich seeds, primarily canola, into natural, plant-based ingredients.
Founded 2020Ede, Netherlands$1.7Mlast round Mar 2025 - 21
GreencoveryGreencovery is a Dutch innovation startup based in Wageningen, Gelderland, focused on transforming the food industry towards a circular economy.Greencovery is a Dutch innovation startup based in Wageningen, Gelderland, focused on transforming the food industry towards a circular economy.
Founded 2018Wageningen, Netherlands$1.7Mlast round Sept 2026 - 22
SUNT foodSUNT is an Amsterdam-based startup that makes food products from discarded bananas.SUNT is an Amsterdam-based startup that makes food products from discarded bananas.
Founded -Amsterdam, Netherlands$1.3Mlast round Nov 2021 - 23
Nom Nom NomWe've created a burger that's healthier than a saladWe've created a burger that's healthier than a salad
Founded 2022Amsterdam, Netherlands$1.0Mlast round May 2022 - 24
InsectSenseInsectSense is a Dutch DeepTech startup founded in 2020 in Wageningen, Netherlands.InsectSense is a Dutch DeepTech startup founded in 2020 in Wageningen, Netherlands.
Founded 2020Wageningen, Netherlands$916Klast round Jan 2025 - 25
VoodVood sells plant-based health foods.Vood sells plant-based health foods.
Founded 2020Amsterdam, Netherlands$705Klast round Jun 2023 - 26
YesPleaseYesPlease is a Dutch company that specializes in coffee hospitality solutions tailored for hotels and similar environments.YesPlease is a Dutch company that specializes in coffee hospitality solutions tailored for hotels and similar environments.
Founded 2017Zwolle, Netherlands$645Klast round Sept 2021 - 27
Vini MiniVini Mini is a private company based in Amsterdam that focuses on preventing food allergies in babies through early allergen introduction.Vini Mini is a private company based in Amsterdam that focuses on preventing food allergies in babies through early allergen introduction.
Founded 2021Amsterdam, Netherlands$547Klast round Mar 2024 - 28
Upstream FoodsUpstream Foods is developing a novel fat ingredient to uplevel seafood alternativesUpstream Foods is developing a novel fat ingredient to uplevel seafood alternatives
Founded 2022Wageningen, Netherlands$495Klast round Sept 2022 - 29The Cooking MasterThe Cooking Master is a restaurant where you can dine in or order delicious meals.
The Cooking Master is a restaurant where you can dine in or order delicious meals.
Founded 2022Hoofddorp, Netherlands$450Klast round Mar 2023 - 30
MUCHroomMUCHgroup B.V., based in Amsterdam, specializes in shiitake-based meat alternatives under the MUCHroom® brand.MUCHgroup B.V., based in Amsterdam, specializes in shiitake-based meat alternatives under the MUCHroom® brand.
Founded 2023Delft, Netherlands$439Klast round Jul 2025 - 31
SatelleatSatelleat is a food marketplace and meal subscription company based in Haarlem, Netherlands.Satelleat is a food marketplace and meal subscription company based in Haarlem, Netherlands.
Founded 2020Amsterdam, Netherlands$404Klast round Jul 2022 - 32
EpinutraEpinutra is an OTC healthcare discovery and development company.Epinutra is an OTC healthcare discovery and development company.
Founded 2019Wageningen, Netherlands$252Klast round Aug 2020 - 33
YourKitchenNetwork of delivery / takeaway optimised kitchens that allows restaurants to launch into new territoriesNetwork of delivery / takeaway optimised kitchens that allows restaurants to launch into new territories
Founded -Amsterdam, Netherlands$250Klast round May 2022 - 34
CarbleCarble is a Netherlands-based startup that offers a satellite-powered platform designed for tropical commodity brands, especially in the coffee sector.Carble is a Netherlands-based startup that offers a satellite-powered platform designed for tropical commodity brands, especially in the coffee sector.
Founded 2021Noordwijk-Binnen, Netherlands$82Klast round Apr 2023
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