kost
capital
The nutrition transition fund
We champion visionary entrepreneurs leading the nutrition transition.
Based in Copenhagen, we back early stage European companies in nutrition, technology, and resilience.
We back visionary entrepreneurs shaping the future of food.
Based in Copenhagen, we back early stage B2B food companies across Europe.
We back visionary entrepreneurs shaping the future of food.
Based in Copenhagen, we back early stage B2B food companies across Europe.
The Challenge
A system in crisis.
1 in 3 people is malnourished or metabolically ill
The global food economy drives ~30% of emissions and 1/3 of food being wasted
Prices are surging. Supply chains depend on unstable regions and climates,
Food is no longer a commodity business; it’s becoming a knowledge and value business: we are entering the next great industrial shift; the nutrition transition.
The Challenge
A system in crisis.
1 in 3 people is malnourished or metabolically ill
The global food economy drives ~30% of emissions and 1/3 of food being wasted
Prices are surging. Supply chains depend on unstable regions and climates,
Food is no longer a commodity business; it’s becoming a knowledge and value business: we are entering the next great industrial shift; the nutrition transition.
The Challenge
A system in crisis.
1 in 3 people is malnourished or metabolically ill
The global food economy drives ~30% of emissions and 1/3 of food being wasted
Prices are surging. Supply chains depend on unstable regions and climates,
Food is no longer a commodity business; it’s becoming a knowledge and value business: we are entering the next great industrial shift; the nutrition transition.
2025
50%
Of the world's habitable land is already used for agriculture.
2025
50%
Of the world's habitable land is already used for agriculture.
2035
40%
Of all global land area is projected to become degraded, directly impacting half of humanity.
2035
40%
Of all global land area is projected to become degraded, directly impacting half of humanity.
2050
50%
Of the world's population is projected to be overweight or obese, creating a global health crisis.
2050
50%
Of the world's population is projected to be overweight or obese, creating a global health crisis.
2058
10 Billion
People will need to be fed, marking a new peak in global resource demand.
2058
10 Billion
People will need to be fed, marking a new peak in global resource demand.
The Solution
We're changing that timeline.
The Solution
We're changing that timeline.
The Solution
We're changing that timeline.
venture building projects
companies in our portfolio
Our Modus Operandi
Investments
Company building
We invest between €250k to €1M at pre-seed and seed stage.
Our investment thesis focuses on building a more resilient European food ecosystem.
We have a gastro-physicist, a Michelin chef and a food historian in a VC team.
Due diligence on investments
Test kitchen
Event space
Close relationship with academia
Ingredients & Bio
New methods and processes that create the next generation of ingredients.
Nutrition & Longevity
Food innovations that enhance health, performance, and long-term wellbeing.
Enabling Technology
Reducing waste, optimising supply chains, and building resilient production models.
Our Modus Operandi
Investments
Company building
We invest between €250k to €1M at pre-seed and seed stage.
Our investment thesis focuses on building a more resilient European food ecosystem.
We have a gastro-physicist, a Michelin chef and a food historian in a VC team.
Enabling Technology
Reducing waste, optimising supply chains, and building resilient production models.
Nutrition & Longevity
Food innovations that enhance health, performance, and long-term wellbeing.
Ingredients & Bio
New methods and processes that create the next generation of ingredients.
Enabling Technology
Reducing waste, optimising supply chains, and building resilient production models.
Nutrition & Longevity
Food innovations that enhance health, performance, and long-term wellbeing.
Ingredients & Bio
New methods and processes that create the next generation of ingredients.
Enabling Technology
Reducing waste, optimising supply chains, and building resilient production models.
Nutrition & Longevity
Food innovations that enhance health, performance, and long-term wellbeing.
Ingredients & Bio
New methods and processes that create the next generation of ingredients.
Enabling Technology
Reducing waste, optimising supply chains, and building resilient production models.
Nutrition & Longevity
Food innovations that enhance health, performance, and long-term wellbeing.
Ingredients & Bio
New methods and processes that create the next generation of ingredients.
Our Modus Operandi
Investments
Company building
We invest between €250k to €1M at pre-seed and seed stage.
Our investment thesis focuses on building a more resilient European food ecosystem.
We have a gastro-physicist, a Michelin chef and a food historian in a VC team.
Enabling Technology
Reducing waste, optimising supply chains, and building resilient production models.
Nutrition & Longevity
Food innovations that enhance health, performance, and long-term wellbeing.
Ingredients & Bio
New methods and processes that create the next generation of ingredients.
Enabling Technology
Reducing waste, optimising supply chains, and building resilient production models.
Nutrition & Longevity
Food innovations that enhance health, performance, and long-term wellbeing.
Ingredients & Bio
New methods and processes that create the next generation of ingredients.
Enabling Technology
Reducing waste, optimising supply chains, and building resilient production models.
Nutrition & Longevity
Food innovations that enhance health, performance, and long-term wellbeing.
Ingredients & Bio
New methods and processes that create the next generation of ingredients.
Enabling Technology
Reducing waste, optimising supply chains, and building resilient production models.
Nutrition & Longevity
Food innovations that enhance health, performance, and long-term wellbeing.
Ingredients & Bio
New methods and processes that create the next generation of ingredients.
The Team
You're in experienced hands.
The Team
You're in experienced hands.
Passionate about products that focus on the science of food. One of the few frenchman that knows his way around a ranch.
Passionate about products that focus on the science of food. One of the few frenchman that knows his way around a ranch.
Passionate about products that focus on the science of food. One of the few frenchman that knows his way around a ranch.
A background in politics, tech and VC could never have prepared Bodil for her biggest challenge yet - being a Swede in Denmark.
A background in politics, tech and VC could never have prepared Bodil for her biggest challenge yet - being a Swede in Denmark.
A background in politics, tech and VC could never have prepared Bodil for her biggest challenge yet - being a Swede in Denmark.
Our Portfolio
Leading the nutrition transition, one company at a time.
Our Portfolio
Leading the nutrition transition, one company at a time.
Our Portfolio
Leading the nutrition transition, one company at a time.
Insights
What's happening in the world of Kost
Explore expert analysis and insights from the forefront of the bio-economy.
Insights
What's happening in the world of Kost
Explore expert analysis and insights from the forefront of the bio-economy.
Insights
What's happening in the world of Kost
Explore expert analysis and insights from the forefront of the bio-economy.
Join the nutrition transition.
If you’re tackling the toughest challenges in nutrition and longevity, we want to hear your story — and help you scale it.