Amsterdam-based venture capital fund Plantbase, which focuses on alt-protein, has added four new companies to its portfolio — JUST, Mighty Pea, Après, and Purezza. The investments mark a shift into new food categories for the fund.
New Brand ‘Monkeys By The Sea’ Secures Six Figure Investment to Disrupt Global Seafood Industry
Netherlands based startup Monkeys by the Sea has raised its first $500,000 to create a new global plant-based seafood brand, stating: “We believe the world is ready for tasty alternatives to seafood. We love our oceans and we believe we can turn our diets into a force for good to protect Mother Ocean.” The round was led by vegan investor Willem Blom founder of Plantbase VC with participation from seafood veteran Roger Belton, impact investor Liet van Beuningen, vegetable processor Coroos and a group of informals from various countries and industries. Co-founder Thijs Wullems, along with a team of experienced food and retail experts, aims to disrupt the $200 billion global seafood industry with Monkeys by the Sea. He states he is “delighted to announce …
