NO GRIT, NO PEARLS
Investing in impact driven founders along the food value chain.
OYSTER BAY VENTURE CAPITAL
Our unique Portfolio
We are more than proud of our teams making a real difference in the world by daring to challenge the status quo.
We look for the best impact driven founders working on solving the challenges we as society face along the food value chain, from agricultural tech to ingredients to production, packaging and waste all the way to the consumer and post consumption.
We share the same passion for changing the world and building sustainable companies that deliver both a positive impact and long-lasting results.
Our portfolio speaks for itself and proves that sound financial performance and social and environmental good can go hand in hand.
If you are building a great company in our space – please reach out.
We look for the best impact driven founders working on solving the challenges we as society face along the food value chain, from agricultural tech to ingredients to production, packaging and waste all the way to the consumer and post consumption.
If you are building a great company in our space – please reach out.
Dropz
Drop in. Drink more. Feel good. More taste, more for the environment and more feel good for you.
Hooked
Leading the transition to a harmless seafood system by serving healthy vegan seafood
La Vie
A new generation of meats that is better for us, the planet and of course our buddy Mr Piggy
Peas of Heaven
Meat alternatives made from pea protein. 100% plant-based, soy-free and gluten-free
Nukoko
A food tech company on a mission to make chocolate sustainable and healthier for the planet and people.
Purefood
All organic products, each sale provides one meal to school kids in Burundi (Africa).
INSIGHTS
How we can help
Networkers, Sales Pirates, Marketing Navigator, E-Commerce Captains, Talent Fishers, Exit Strategists
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WHO WE ARE
The people behind Oyster Bay
We are here to help our teams to fulfil their potential and reach their goals. With passion, dedication and experience, we can make a difference together.
Christoph Miller
MANAGING PARTNER
Felix Leonhardt
MANAGING PARTNER
Felix was one of the first founders we at Oyster Bay invested in. He founded one of the first social businesses in Europe, which he exited in 2020. His expertise is in scaling an organization, retail sales and building brands.
Ragne Maasel
HEAD OF IMPACT
Ragne is leading Oyster Bay’s impact and ESG efforts, focusing on strategy, processes as well as working with founders to help our portfolio companies grow in a sustainable way. She has prior sustainable finance and organizational development experience as Head of ESG in LHV – the largest domestic financial group in Estonia.
Philip Stark
PRINCIPAL
Philip is constantly looking for the most ambitious founders who drive the food revolution. Prior to joining Oyster Bay, he gained VC experience at Berlin-based food funds Atlantic Food Labs and Be8 Ventures.
Divya Murthy
PRINCIPAL
Divya’s focus at Oyster Bay is on identifying and supporting early-stage AgriFoodtech founders driving food system transformation. With over a decade of experience in impact investing, M&A consulting, and corporate credit rating, she has worked with startups and corporations globally across different sectors. She holds an MBA and previously led investments at ProVeg Incubator, a global food-tech accelerator.
Anja Sallen
HEAD OF FINANCE
Anja is handling all fund specific finance topics. Prior to joining Oyster Bay, she gained VC experience at BV Capital, Headline, June Fund and July Fund.
Heike Sommer
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Heike ensures that all administrative and organizational matters run smoothly and is always motivated and open to new challenges at Oyster Bay.
Not only does her experience as an assistant to CEO help here, but also her structured way of working.
Flynn Seeger
ANALYST
Elise Schumacher
ANALYST
After completing her studies at the University of Hamburg, Elise joined Oyster Bay as an analyst. Her focus is to find promising deals within the food value chain, driving positive change for a sustainable future
Marie van Hove
ANALYST
After completing her Master’s in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Biomedical Engineering from UCL, She now brings her tech consulting and engineering expertise to Oyster Bay as an analyst, helping to identify and support the most promising founders across Food and AgTech for a sustainable future.
Lisa Thomsen
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Lisa is the Executive Assistant at Oyster Bay, efficiently supporting the leadership team. She optimizes administrative processes, coordinates schedules, and ensures smooth communication. Additionally, she works closely with Heike to create a structured and efficient work environment.
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Become a part of the Oyster Bay
Are you pursuing your dream and looking for a strategic partner and financial resources? Do you want to learn more about us? You would like to show us what you are doing? Then fill out the form, and we will be in touch.
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TESTIMONIAL
This is what our brands say
NO GRIT, NO PEARLS
A natural pearl begins its life inside an oyster’s shell when a grain of sand slips in between one of the two shells of an oyster.
As “pearl farmers”, here at Oyster Bay we strive to provide entrepreneurs with all the support they need to become iridescent gems disrupting the food & beverage value chain.
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