FoodLabs
FoodLabs is a pan-European venture capital investor and venture studio based in Berlin, Germany. Founded in 2016 by Christophe F. Maire, the firm focuses on supporting early-stage companies that prioritize environmental sustainability and human health. FoodLabs combines venture capital with a venture studio model, helping entrepreneurs and scientists build innovative businesses across the food industry value chain, from agriculture to zero waste. Since its inception, FoodLabs has invested in over 80 early-stage companies, including notable startups in the food and sustainability sectors. The
Investing activity
FoodLabs 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 Cata (Seed, $5.3M, Apr 2026).
FoodLabs most often invests alongside Portage, White Star Capital, FJ Labs and 468 Capital, and the companies it backs on AI Lounge are mostly in AI.
Deals
Frequently asked questions about FoodLabs
What AI companies has FoodLabs invested in?
FoodLabs's AI investments include Cata. The 1 round on AI Lounge are listed on this page with amounts, dates and co-investors.
Where is FoodLabs based?
FoodLabs is based in Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
What stage does FoodLabs invest at?
In the rounds tracked on AI Lounge, FoodLabs has invested at Seed, with a median round of $5M.
Who does FoodLabs co-invest with?
FoodLabs's most frequent co-investors on AI Lounge are Portage (1 deal), White Star Capital (1 deal), FJ Labs (1 deal), 468 Capital (1 deal) and Iterative (1 deal).
How can founders reach FoodLabs?
Founders on AI Lounge can see FoodLabs'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 FoodLabs to their Investor Pipeline to track the conversation.