PINC
Overview
PINC is the corporate venture capital arm of Paulig Group, a Finnish food and beverage company. It was established to invest in early-stage startups related to the future of food, with a focus on making the planet tastier, healthier, and more sustainable. As an evergreen fund, it does not have a predetermined exit timeline. PINC's investment themes include agricultural innovation, food security, advanced crop breeding, innovative ingredients, next-generation healthy foods, and technologies like precision fermentation and cell-cultivation. The firm is flexible in its role, acting as a co-investor, co-lead, or lead investor.
Portfolio Companies
17
Website
pauliggroup.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| OlsAro | Oct 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Cotierra | Sep 2026 | Seed | Lead |
| Rainbow Crops | Jun 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Amatera | Mar 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Mycoverse | Mar 2026 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is PINC based?
PINC is headquartered in Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland.
When was PINC founded?
Founding year information for PINC is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does PINC have?
PINC has 17 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in PINC's portfolio?
Recent investments visible on Caplight include OlsAro, Cotierra, Rainbow Crops, Amatera, Mycoverse.
What was PINC's most recent investment?
PINC's most recent investment on Caplight was in OlsAro in 2026.
What sectors does PINC focus on?
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What company stages does PINC focus on?
PINC typically invests at the Early stage.