Zintinus

What they do

Founded in 2021 by former Metro AG CEO Olaf Koch and a team of seasoned executives, Zintinus is a specialized Food Tech venture capital firm. The firm was established to accelerate the transition of the global food system toward healthier, cleaner, and more sustainable solutions. Positioned as a growth-stage partner, Zintinus is highly regarded in the European ecosystem for its deep operational expertise in food retail, supply chain, and corporate innovation. They stand out by combining traditional venture capital with an extensive network of food industry corporate partners, retailers, and co-investors.

What they look for

Zintinus aims to make a positive contribution to the transition of the global food system. Their thesis centers on supporting the upcoming wave of food system innovations that create superior value generation along the whole chain-benefiting consumers, the environment, and investors alike. They focus heavily on four core pillars: Alternative Proteins, Functional Food, Clean Nutrition, and Food Waste Reduction. Recently, they have shown a strong preference for B2B ingredient plays that address regulatory or supply chain vulnerabilities (e.g., cocoa-free chocolate, functional mushroom extracts, palm oil alternatives) and provide cleaner labels or increased functionality at price parity. They also look for strong ESG alignment, as their fund is backed by climate-focused institutional capital.

Stage

Seed, Series A, Series B+

Sectors

Food and agriculture, Healthcare, SaaS

Based

Berlin, DE