Valio Ventures Fund I | 2021 VC Fund

Valio Ventures

cb Email

Status

ACTIVE

Global HQ

Helsinki, Finland

Countries of investment

Finland
United States
Israel
Netherlands
Sweden

Investment stages

Seed
Series A

Industries

Food & Beverage
Agtech
Sustainability

About
Valio Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Valio Ltd, Finland’s largest dairy producer and a global pioneer in lactose-free technology. Launched in 2021, the venture unit is tasked with diversifying the parent company's portfolio into high-growth, non-dairy nutrition sectors. The firm operates globally, seeking innovators who can help define the next century of sustainable food consumption.

Min check size: $500K
Max check size: $5M
Fund size: Unlock
NPS: Unlock

Investment Thesis

Valio Ventures invests in the transformation of the global food system, focusing on The Future of Food and carbon-neutral dairy solutions. Their thesis targets early-stage startups working on precision fermentation, alternative proteins, and sustainable packaging that align with Valio’s R&D. They offer startups a unique advantage by providing access to Valio’s world-class industrial pilot plants and manufacturing expertise.

Lead investor: Unlock
Co Invest: Unlock
Number of exits: Unlock
Preferred contact method: Unlock

Manager's Experience

Led by senior executives from Valio’s core dairy and food businesses, the venture team combines deep industry expertise with innovation and commercialization experience. Leadership focuses on foodtech, sustainability, and applied R&D, bridging corporate scale with startup agility.