Good Seed Ventures

Good Seed Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Rheine, Germany, that focuses on sustainable food solutions. Founded in 2018, the firm is dedicated to supporting early-stage startups in the food and agriculture technology space. Good Seed Ventures provides both financial backing and strategic guidance, helping companies develop and commercialize innovative solutions that promote nutritious, sustainable, and delicious food. Their mission is to foster long-term partnerships and facilitate collaboration across the food system, involving industry players, incubators, and academia. Good Seed Ventures has invested in various groundbreaking companies like SuperMeat (cultivated meat), Planted (plant-based proteins), and Formo (fermented dairy alternatives). Their portfolio reflects their focus on companies that aim to transform the global food system, using new technologies to meet the growing demand for sustainable food. Beyond financial investment, Good Seed Ventures leverages its industry knowledge and network to support these startups in areas like supply chain management and scaling growth. The firm's founders, Frank and Jan Cordesmeyer, have built an ecosystem that emphasizes mission alignment and a family business approach. They take pride in offering more than just capital, positioning themselves as “smart money” by providing startups with access to their extensive network and strategic expertise in the food industry. Their long-term vision and commitment to a sustainable future drive their investments, making them a key player in the sustainable food venture space.