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ACTIVE
Global HQ
Brussels, Belgium
Countries of investment
  • Belgium
  • France
  • Germany
  • Luxembourg
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
  • Australia
Investment stages
  • Seed
  • Series A
  • Series B
  • Growth
Industries
  • FoodTech
  • AgriFood
  • Alternative Proteins
  • Regenerative Agriculture
  • Ocean Health
  • Consumer Wellness
  • Biotech
About
Astanor Ventures is an impact venture capital firm investing in transformative agrifood technology companies across Europe and the US. Their thesis focuses on regenerative agriculture, alternative proteins, ocean health, and consumer wellness. The firm supports founders from seed to growth with deep sector expertise and a mission-driven approach.
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Investment Thesis

Astanor Ventures is an impact-driven venture capital firm backing entrepreneurs regenerating the global agrifood system from soil to gut. They invest across the value chain in technology-enabled solutions addressing climate, biodiversity, and human health. The firm differentiates itself through B Corp certification, deep scientific and policy networks, and a systems-level investment thesis.
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Manager's Experience

Co-Founders Eric Archambeau and George Coelho bring over 60 years of combined Silicon Valley and European venture capital experience, having previously launched Benchmark Capital Europe and backed companies like Spotify, Betfair, and Infarm. The senior team includes Managing Partners Hendrik Van Asbroeck and Hans Marteau, alongside Partner Emmanuel Faber (former Danone CEO), giving the firm exceptional consumer food industry depth. With €1B+ AUM and 58 investments since 2017, the 46-person team operates across Europe and the US with a thematic focus on regenerative agriculture and impact investing, backed by anchor LP EIF.

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Team

Eric Archambeau – Senior Managing Partner

George Coelho – Partner

Hendrik Van Asbroeck – Managing Partner

Hans Marteau – Managing Partner

Christina Ulardic – Partner

George Powlick – Partner

Emmanuel Faber – Partner

Leslie Kapin – Partner

Harry Briggs – Partner

Benoit Boisseuil – Partner

Hélène Henry-Prince – Partner

Kathleen Merrigan – Venture Partner

Dan Cohen – Venture Partner

Thomas Nagy – Operational Partner

Eric Bregand – Operational Partner

Peter Eckes – Operational Partner

Arnout Dijkhuizen – Investment Principal

Laetitia De Panafieu – Investment Principal

Pavlos Kalaitzoglou – Director of Research

Portfolio

Ÿnsect

Apeel Sciences

Notpla

Infarm

Monarch Tractor

Calyxia

Stockeld Dreamery

Plantible Foods

v2food

Cervest

ProducePay

Modern Meadow

Aphea.Bio

Smallhold

MeliBio

4AG Robotics

Akson Robotics

TractorJunction

Current Foods

Artemis

SWAP

Garten

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