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POV is an entrepreneur-led impact seed fund based in Berlin. We back mission-driven founders leveraging science & technology to solve some of the world's most pressing challenges. We seek early-stage teams across the globe devoted to removing animals from the global food system and sustainably feeding the world.
Overview
Location
Germany, Berlin
Employees
1-10
Founded date
2012
Investment Type
Venture Capital
Investment Stage
Pre-Seed; Seed; Series A
Mentions in press and media 6
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| Jan 24, 2022 | Vegan dog food company acquires $1.5 million in investments | LONDON — OMNI, a vet-backed, plant-based dog food startup announced on Jan. 20 it has raised £1.1 million ($1.5 million) from investors to aid in the company’s plans for expansion. The company was founded in 2020 by veterinarian Dr. Guy San... |
| Mar 25, 2021 | Bluu Biosciences raises cash to become Europe’s first purveyor of lab-grown salmon, trout and carp | A startup from Europe is joining the race to become the first big provider of lab-grown fish. Bluu Biosciences has raised €7 million in a round of financing from investors including Manta Ray Ventures, Norrsken VC, Be8, CPT Capital and Leve... |
| Nov 13, 2020 | VEAT launches vegan vending machines in Sweden following pre-seed round | What comes to mind when you think of vending machines? For a lot of us, it’ll likely be some variation on the following: often tasty, but almost always regrettably unhealthy, snacks grabbed during hurried moments – a convenient rush-hour su... |
| Jul 30, 2019 | Fellowship Program at Purple Orange Ventures for Animal-Free Foodtech | The Purple Orange Ventures Entrepreneurial Scientist & Engineer Fellowship has announced the launch of the 2019 program encourage more top-notch scientists and engineers to join the animal-free foodtech space movement. Purple Orange Ven... |
| Dairy-free cheese maker Stockeld Dreamery scores €16.5 million in fresh cheddar | Stockeld Dreamery, home of the world’s most ambitious cheese, has raised €16.5 million in a Series A round. The fresh cheddar is expected to expand the startups’ product portfolio, increase the team size, and press into new markets. To date... |
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FAQ about Purple Orange Ventures
When was Purple Orange Ventures founded?
Purple Orange Ventures was founded in 2012.
What has the press written about Purple Orange Ventures?
Parsers VC has collected 6 articles mentioning Purple Orange Ventures, among them “Vegan dog food company acquires $1.5 million in investments” (Jan 24, 2022) and “Bluu Biosciences raises cash to become Europe’s first purveyor of lab-grown salmon, trout and carp” (Mar 25, 2021).
Is Purple Orange Ventures still active?
Yes, Purple Orange Ventures is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Sep 11, 2025.