Grey Silo Ventures

Grey Silo Ventures, founded in 2022, is the corporate venture arm of Italy's Cereal Docks Group. It focuses on investing in early to mid-stage foodtech and agritech startups, particularly those driving sustainability and innovation in plant-based ingredients. Their mission is to revolutionize the food industry by supporting technologies that reduce reliance on animal-based products. Grey Silo has a strong international outlook, with a portfolio featuring companies like Juicy Marbles (alternative meat) and MicroHarvest (sustainable protein). Their investments focus on B2B food innovations, aiming to develop functional ingredients that enhance sustainability and authenticity. The fund typically backs startups in seed to Series A stages and provides not only capital but also access to Cereal Docks’ vast network, helping companies scale. Led by a team of seasoned professionals, including Managing Partner Giacomo Fanin and advisory board members like Enrico Costanzo, they offer deep industry expertise and innovation support. Grey Silo primarily targets Europe but maintains a global perspective as they push forward their vision of transforming the future of food.