EIT Food
Overview
EIT Food is Europe's leading food innovation initiative, supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union. Established in 2016, it functions as a pan-European Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC) with the mission to make the food system more sustainable, healthy, and trusted. EIT Food invests in projects, organizations, and individuals, providing direct startup funding through equity, grants, and accelerator programs to scale agrifood startups and bring new technologies to market.
Portfolio Companies
130
Website
eitfood.euInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAXA Technologies | Oct 2019 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Onego Bio | Apr 2024 | Series A | Co-investor |
| PFx Biotech | Jun 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| HarvestAi | Nov 2024 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Bluephage S.L. | Nov 2021 | Grant | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is EIT Food based?
EIT Food is headquartered in Belgium.
When was EIT Food founded?
Founding year information for EIT Food is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does EIT Food have?
EIT Food has 130 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in EIT Food's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include VAXA Technologies, Onego Bio, PFx Biotech, HarvestAi, Bluephage S.L..
What was EIT Food's most recent investment shown here?
EIT Food's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in PFx Biotech in 2025.
What sectors does EIT Food focus on?
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What company stages does EIT Food focus on?
EIT Food typically invests at the Early stage.
What is EIT Food's AUM?
EIT Food's assets under management are estimated at over $12.0M.