199 Ventures
199 Ventures is the corporate venturing group of Hormel Foods, dedicated to partnering with and investing in emerging food companies. It focuses on innovative startups that are developing products aimed at improving consumer lives. By connecting these companies with Hormel Foods' resources and industry expertise, 199 Ventures fosters collaborative relationships and strategic partnerships. The group invests in early-stage food innovations, providing capital, strategic support, and operational expertise. Key areas of interest include alternative proteins, food technology, fueling foods, and new
Investing activity
199 Ventures appears in 1 AI deal tracked by the AI Lounge deals desk. The rounds are mostly Seed, with a median round size of $5M. The most recent is Panora (Seed, $5M, Jul 2026).
199 Ventures most often invests alongside ISAI Cap Venture, 100IN and Kima Ventures, and the companies it backs on AI Lounge are mostly in AI.
Deals
Frequently asked questions about 199 Ventures
What AI companies has 199 Ventures invested in?
199 Ventures's AI investments include Panora. The 1 round on AI Lounge are listed on this page with amounts, dates and co-investors.
Where is 199 Ventures based?
199 Ventures is based in Paris, Ile-de-France, France.
What stage does 199 Ventures invest at?
In the rounds tracked on AI Lounge, 199 Ventures has invested at Seed, with a median round of $5M.
Who does 199 Ventures co-invest with?
199 Ventures's most frequent co-investors on AI Lounge are ISAI Cap Venture (1 deal), 100IN (1 deal) and Kima Ventures (1 deal).
How can founders reach 199 Ventures?
Founders on AI Lounge can see 199 Ventures's contact details in AI Investor Contacts (paid plans), check for a warm introduction through members who worked with the firm under Warm Paths, and add 199 Ventures to their Investor Pipeline to track the conversation.