Astanor

🌟 What makes a successful startup today? In the latest Leaders On A Mission podcast, our Managing Partner, Hendrik Van Asbroeck, shares valuable insights on building impactful startups. Don’t miss out on his—and Astanor's—perspective on leadership, innovation, and creating meaningful impact. Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/eVKwwPp9.

🌟 Join Astanor at IPEM Cannes 2025! 🌟 We’re excited to share that Hélène Henry-Prince, Partner at Astanor, and Camille Grisard, our Investor Relations Manager, will be attending the IPEM Cannes event from January 28th to 30th. This is a great opportunity to connect, discuss ideas, and explore how we can collaborate to drive positive impact in the investment landscape. If you're attending the event and would like to meet with Helene or Camille, don’t hesitate to reach out—they’d love to hear from you! Let’s make the most of IPEM Cannes 2025. See you there!

As we step into 2025, we want to take a moment to thank our incredible portfolio founders, partners, and community for your unwavering commitment to building a better future. 🌍 Together, we’re pushing the boundaries of impact investing and sustainable growth. 🚀 Here’s to a new year filled with collaboration, purpose, and progress. Let’s continue cultivating a healthier planet and a thriving society. 🌱 Wishing you all an impactful 2025!

Exploring the Future of Protein at Food Tech Congress 🌿 Arnout Dijkhuizen, Investment Principal at Astanor, recently joined an insightful panel discussion alongside industry leaders: - David Brandes (CEO & Co-Founder planetary) - James Caffyn (Partner Lever VC) - Mathilde Do Chi, LL.M. (Managing Director/Founder Forward Food Law) Together, they explored how cutting-edge innovations are driving the scaling of alternative proteins and highlighted the biggest opportunities shaping the industry’s growth trajectory. An interesting conversation on the future of food! Watch the full session here: https://lnkd.in/euJW8GUy

🌱 Applications Are Open for Top 50 Farmers!   We’re thrilled to officially announce the launch of Top 50 Farmers – a platform dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the trailblazers of regenerative agriculture.   At Astanor, we are proud to have played a pivotal role in this project, advocating for the recognition of regenerative farmers and supporting the development of this platform. As partner in the Top 50 Farmers initiative, we’re committed to accelerating the shift toward a regenerative future and building an ecosystem where farmers are celebrated for their contributions to a healthier planet.   We want to extend a special thank you to Analisa Winther and Cindie Christiansen, the incredible co-founders of this project. Your vision, dedication, and commitment to uplifting farmers have been instrumental in turning this idea into reality.   Know a farmer inspiring change? Nominate them now at 👉 https://lnkd.in/erV-GSCd. Applications are open, and the first cohort will be unveiled in Spring 2025!   Dive deeper into our vision for this project in our latest Medium article: Top 50 Farmers: Recognizing the Trailblazers in Agriculture. 👉https://lnkd.in/eq_w4Z94   Together, we can accelerate the shift to a regenerative future. 🌍 #Top50Farmers #RegenerativeAgriculture #FutureOfFarming #Astanor

Driving Accountability in Impact Investing: New Handbook is Here ! ⭐️📓   We are glad to announce the launch of the "Impact Accountability" handbook— created through the collaboration of Astanor, ETF Partners, FoodLabs, SET Ventures, and Sofinnova Partners, with invaluable support from the European Investment Fund (EIF) and financed by European Investment Bank (EIB), the European Commission and the Invest EU Advisory Hub.   This handbook is a practical resource for venture capital practitioners, offering a structured approach to linking carried interest with tangible impact outcomes. Created under the leadership of Patrick Sheehan, It represents the collective vision of industry leaders to define impact KPIs and provide actionable guidance for the VC ecosystem.   📓 Download the handbook (https://lnkd.in/eheJAaG8) and join the movement toward accountable impact investing!   #ImpactInvesting #SustainableVC #ImpactAccountability #VentureCapital #EIF

Exciting week in Bilbao as our partner Leslie Kapin represents Astanor in critical discussions on impact accountability, valuation, and financing for regenerative agriculture. 🚀 These discussions are vital for accelerating systemic change—let’s make every moment count! #ImpactInvesting #RegenerativeAgriculture #ImpactWeek

🚨 Don’t miss George Powlick, Partner at Astanor, this Friday at the 11th Annual FoodTech Salon in Bonny Doon! He’ll discuss Cold Chain solutions for Food Waste & Climate Change. https://lnkd.in/gbA8PTQv

🚀 Exciting News from the Astanor Portfolio! We’re happy to announce that Plantible has successfully closed a $30M Series B funding round. Plantible’s mission to transform the agri-food supply chain for the benefit of people and the planet resonates deeply with our vision at Astanor. This new funding will empower Plantible to expand operations and meet growing demand for their breakthrough Rubi Protein™ — a sustainable, functional, and cost-effective solution for food innovation. By helping the world's leading food companies improve the taste, texture, and health of their products while reducing environmental impact, Plantible is proving that bold innovation can drive both profit and progress. We’re proud to support Plantible as they take this next step in their journey toward a healthier and more sustainable food future. Congratulations to the entire Plantible team! 🎉

IV Hub’s Launch Webinar ! ⭐️ Astanor is proud to see the Impact Valuation Hub coming into life. The IV Hub is a result of an amazing collaboration between mission driven impact investors and impact valuation’s pioneers ! To mark its official launch, we’re inviting everyone to a special webinar on November 21st at 3pm CET to learn more about this transformative initiative. The Impact Valuation Hub serves as a foundational platform for both newcomers and experienced investors to build and refine their skills in integrating impact valuation into fund management. It provides practical tools and insights to implement impact methodology at both company and portfolio levels, enabling funds to drive sustainable, measurable outcomes across various industries. Click here for more info and registration 👉 https://lnkd.in/eDuukXaw Let’s drive #ImpactValuation forward and create a more sustainable future together !   #ImpactValutionHub #ImpactMeasurement #SustainableInvesting Social Value International, Summa Equity, Wire Group, Impact Institute, Valuing Impact, Capitals Coalition, International Foundation For Valuing Impacts (IFVI)