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  • Icos Capital

    Created in 2005
  • Social networks

    338 3,555
  • Location

    Marconistraat 16, 11th Floor, 3029 AK Rotterdam, Netherlands

    Rotterdam

    Netherlands

  • Engaged entities

    163
    58 109
  • Added in Motherbase

    18 Nov 2021, 5:10 p.m.
Description
  • Value proposition

    Investing in next-level innovations to accelerate sustainability

    Icos Capital is a ClimateTech Venture Capital Fund, backing ambitious founders tackling our most urgent and complex challenges. Specialising in Food systems, Chemical & Materials, Sustainable industry process & digital technologies and Decarbonization, we seek to find the biggest opportunities and most promising solutions for change.

    Since our inception in 2006, we've developed a collaborative venturing model that brings startups/scaleups and corporations together. The corporations we partner with continue to play an active part in our funds and continue to benefit from our extensive global network and deal flow strategy. The startups we've backed have disrupted and led their respective markets and have benefited from the Icos approach of considering financial, social and environmental returns in equal measure.

    Cleantech, Water, Energy Efficiency, Venture Capital, (Agri)Food Tech, (Bio)Chemicals, Alternative Proteins, Food Ingredients, AI, Ag Tech, and Circular Economy

Entity interactions
Entity TypeTweets Articles
Nederlandse Vereniging van Participatiemaatschappijen (NVP) Nederlandse Vereniging van Participatiemaatschappijen (NVP)
Financial Services
Other

30 Nov 2024


Super Climate Super Climate
greentech, cleantech
Other

30 Nov 2024


BioInnovation Institute BioInnovation Institute
deeptech
Other

5 Feb 2025


SmartCap SmartCap
Other

1 Jul 2023


Aramco Ventures Aramco Ventures
greentech, cleantech
Other

12 Feb 2024


Novo Holdings Novo Holdings
Other

26 Feb 2024


Yeastup Yeastup
deeptech
Other

31 Jan 2023


Mello Mello
Biotechnology Research, biotech, deeptech
Other

12 Nov 2024


LIBERSET LIBERSET
Other

30 Sep 2024


POSEIDONA POSEIDONA
greentech, cleantech
Other

30 Sep 2024


Radars
Icos Capital
2 months ago 6 3

🚀 Exciting Highlights from the ICOS Collaborative Summit – Accelerate Sustainability! 🌍💡
We’re still buzzing from an incredible event in Copenhagen, Denmark, where some of Europe’s brightest minds in industrial biotech came together to push the boundaries of sustainability and innovation!
✨ What made it special?
🔬 Cutting-edge biotech discussions with leading startups
🤝 Game-changing collaborations where corporations stepped up to engage with startups
🌱 Bold ideas for a sustainable future
A huge THANK YOU to Novonesis and the BioInnovation Institute for their amazing support in making this summit a reality!
🎥 Watch the highlights and be inspired! Together, we’re shaping the future of sustainable biotech! 💚♻️
#Sustainability #IndustrialBiotech #Innovation #Collaboration
https://lnkd.in/dBwwYD9N

Icos Capital
2 months ago 18 1

🌍 Exciting News: Icos Innovation Summit 2025 🌍

Icos Capital and The Cultured Hub are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated Icos Innovation Summit on March 28th, 2025 in Kemptthal, Switzerland!

This year, we're taking the Summit international once again and partnering with The Cultured Hub (TCH), a pioneering platform set to revolutionize the cellular agriculture and food industry. TCH aims to accelerate the development and market penetration of cellular agriculture products, helping address pressing food system challenges such as environmental impact and food security.

🚀 What to Expect: On March 28th, we’ll be hosting an exclusive event for a selected group of startups, corporates, and industrial & financial partners. Join us for an insightful day of discussions, presentations, and networking.

🔍 Key Topics Include:

➡️ State of the Market: Dive deep into the economics of cell-based meat. What are the current price/costs? What is the future of scalability in the sector?
➡️Regulatory & Acceptance: Where are we in terms of market and consumer acceptance? How do regulations impact growth?
➡️Investor View: What are the financial requirements for startups? What is the investment landscape for cellular agriculture?
➡️State of the Product: Hear from selected startups as they share their achievements and future plans.

🌱 Venue Highlight: Guests will have the chance to tour The Cultured Hub’s state-of-the-art facility, a pivotal location in shaping the future of cultivated food production.

This Summit will be a unique opportunity to connect with leading experts, innovators, and investors in the cellular agriculture space.

✨ Stay tuned for more details! ✨

#IcosInnovationSummit #CellularAgriculture #FoodTech #Investment #Innovation #Sustainability #FutureOfFood #Switzerland

Icos Capital
2 months, 1 week ago 11

With just a few more weeks to go until the Icos Capital Accelerating Sustainability Summit on the 27th of March in Uzwil, Switzerland we are proud to publish the preliminary agenda for this day!

Check out the different sessions, topics and themes which will make up this collaborative day. This program is subject to change and more updates and speakers will be added as we finalize the program.

Icos Capital
2 months, 1 week ago 13 1

🌍 What’s Happening with Exits in Climate Tech and Food Tech? 🚀

In our latest podcast, we dive into one of the most pressing questions facing entrepreneurs, investors, and consumers today:
What is the current state of exits in Climate Tech and Food Tech, and what lies ahead?

🎙️ Join Peter Van Gelderen and Nityen Lal as they share insights, trends, and bold ideas on navigating the dynamic landscape of exits in these critical industries. With a mix of expertise and forward-thinking perspectives, they explore how the intersection of innovation and impact is reshaping opportunities for venture capitalists and startups alike.
Whether you're an investor seeking your next move, an entrepreneur planning your journey, or simply curious about the future of sustainable technology, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways.
We had a fantastic time recording this episode—here’s hoping you’ll enjoy listening just as much!
🔗 https://lnkd.in/evVTe4nh

👉 Don’t forget to share your thoughts and questions in the comments. What are your predictions for exits in Climate Tech and Food Tech? Let’s start a conversation!
#Podcast #ClimateTech #FoodTech #VentureCapital #Innovation #Sustainability #Exits #ImpactInvesting #FutureTrends

Icos Capital
2 months, 1 week ago 10

Staying strong on our new year's resolution to share and discuss our ideas and experience with the market, here is another podcast. I look forward to hearing your views !