Profile
Veg Capital is a venture capital firm based in Loughborough, United Kingdom, founded in 2019. The firm focuses on providing early-stage capital to companies developing plant-based, recombinant, and cultivated ingredients to replace animal products in the food system. Veg Capital is a mission-driven fund, with all profits donated to charities that promote plant-based eating and raise awareness about the environmental impact of animal agriculture.
The firm primarily invests in sectors such as Foodtech and Consumer Products, targeting companies that develop meat, dairy, eggs, and seafood replacements. While specific check sizes are not disclosed, their focus on early-stage funding suggests investments typically range from $0-1 million to $5-10 million. Veg Capital's investments are concentrated in Europe and the UK.
Notable investments include VFC Foods - a plant-based chicken producer, Mighty Pea - offering alternative pea-based milk, The VeganKind - an e-commerce platform for vegan products, Clive's Pies - a producer of plant-based pies, and The Pack Pet - a company creating plant-based pet food.