Beyond Impact
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Montreux, Switzerland
Countries of investment
- India
- East Africa
Investment stages
- Pre-Seed
- Seed
Industries
- Plantbased foods
- Cultivated meats
- Fermentationenabled products
- Alternative proteins
- Sustainable materials
- Crueltyfree products
About
Beyond Impact is dedicated to investing in businesses and technologies that promote a vegan lifestyle and reduce dependence on animal products. They support ventures that offer sustainable, plantbased alternatives to traditional animalderived products, aiming to mitigate environmental impacts and improve human health.
Beyond Impact is dedicated to investing in businesses and technologies that promote a vegan lifestyle and reduce dependence on animal products. They support ventures that offer sustainable, plantbased alternatives to traditional animalderived products, aiming to mitigate environmental impacts and improve human health.
Investment Thesis
Beyond Impact invests in companies that accelerate the transition to a compassionate, sustainable, and crueltyfree world. They focus on plantbased and alternative protein ventures, emphasizing products and technologies that eliminate the use of animals in food, materials, and other industries. Their core investment thesis centers on sustainability, driven by environmental, health, and ethical imperatives.
Team
Leadership Team:
Claire Smith – Founder & CIO
Jody Rasch – Partner
Diane Freymond – Partner
Hanna Y. Gabay – Partner
Sagar Tandon – Partner
Advisors:
Tyler Mayoras – Advisor
Katherine H. Ritchie – Advisor
Venture Partners:
Anthony Stam – Venture Partner
William Bowdler Raynar – Venture Partner
Michel Bracké – Venture Partner
Portfolio
Geltor
The Every Company
Paleo
Ingrediome
Gourmey
Mosa Meat
BlueNalu
SuperMeat
TissenBioFarm
Shiok Meats
Yeastup
Renewal Mill
Algama
Back Of The Yards Algae Sciences
Mighty
Wicked Kitchen
Les Nouveaux Affineurs
Plant Veda
Seafood Reboot
Ocean Hugger Foods
Emulate
Mink
SwissDeCode
Livekindly (Exited)