Organization · Venture Capital
FOODARA
FOODARA is a Lyon-based investment company focused on financing and supporting startups in the agri-foodtech sector, particularly those addressing food transition challenges. It emphasizes minority investments and combines capital with expertise from experienced food-sector executives.
Overview
What FOODARA does
What FOODARA is
FOODARA is a Lyon-based investment company focused on financing and supporting startups in the agri-foodtech sector, particularly those addressing food transition challenges. It emphasizes minority investments and combines capital with expertise from experienced food-sector executives.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Venture Capital
- Founded
- Founded in 2020
- Approximate age
- About 6 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- May 1, 2026
Official channels
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Capability profile
FOODARA as a funder
Investment thesis
FOODARA believes that food systems need to change across the full chain, from farm to fork, due to climate pressure, resource constraints, health, and consumer demand for sustainable products. It supports startups that innovate in food production, transformation, distribution, and consumption.
Focus narrative
Foodara primarily invests in startups with strong growth potential in the food and agriculture sectors, emphasizing innovation, market potential, and management quality. The organization focuses on minority investments, providing up to €500,000 per startup across one or two funding rounds, particularly in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
Value beyond capital
Foodara adds value to its portfolio companies through financial investment combined with hands-on expertise from experienced food-sector executives. This includes mentorship, access to commercial networks, and operational support to help startups navigate the challenges of the food industry.
Terms and economics
- Typical check
- $500,000
- Sweet spot
- $500,000
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Seed · Friends and Family · Angel
- Sectors
- Food & AgricultureAgTech
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 7
Portfolio context
Notable portfolio companies include: Carrés Futés: Offers a range of 100% natural vegetable squares for cooking. Carot: Provides fresh and local meal solutions for employees through connected fridges. NoWW: Develops a packaging deposit solution for food sales, utilizing smart collectors and QR codes. Loutsa: A specialty coffee roaster focused on sustainable agriculture. Atypique: A wholesaler of French, downgraded fruits and vegetables. Agri Lab Leverage: Innovates in transforming plant co-products into bio-sourced ingredients. DOOD: Assists the food and beverage sector in creating value through data and unified digital customer journeys.
Common questions
What to know about FOODARA
Upseed classifies FOODARA under the Venture Capital organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
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Last reviewed
May 1, 2026
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