friends2grow

Overview

friends2grow is a Hamburg-based venture capital firm specializing in seed and early-stage investments in the food and beverage sector. The firm focuses on startups and smaller companies within the food, beverage, and consumer goods industries, providing both financial support and active operational assistance to enhance company value. Their sister company, Organic Friends & Sports, offers marketing, sales, and logistics support in the DACH region when mutually beneficial. Founded by entrepreneurs Helge Wieneke and Timo Lehnert, friends2grow emphasizes a professional yet approachable work ethic, focusing on promoting a conscious, active, healthy, and sustainable lifestyle. The firm is interested in all topics that support a conscious, active, healthy, and sustainable lifestyle, reflecting their personal commitment to these values. They aim to work professionally and ambitiously while maintaining a relaxed, uncomplicated, and reliable approach. In April 2021, friends2grow invested €1.5 million in Revo Foods, a company specializing in plant-based seafood alternatives. This investment highlights their commitment to supporting innovative companies in the food and beverage sector that align with their values and investment philosophy.

Investment Focus

• Startups and smaller companies in the food, beverage, and consumer goods sectors seeking seed and early-stage investments with a focus on promoting a conscious, active, healthy, and sustainable lifestyle.

Portfolio Companies