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Key people at Doehler Ventures.
Doehler Ventures was founded in 2014 by Rodrigo Hortega de Velasco (Founder, Head of Investments).
Doehler Ventures functions as a corporate venture capital firm, strategically investing in early-stage startups within the nutrition and technology ecosystem. It identifies and supports companies developing innovative solutions across health, food, and plant-based ingredients. The firm integrates these advancements into broader ingredient systems and solutions for the global food and beverage industry.
Established in 2014, Doehler Ventures was founded by its parent company, Döhler, a global producer of natural ingredients and technology solutions. The venture arm stemmed from Döhler's insight into fostering disruptive innovations. This allows the parent to support nascent businesses and integrate emerging developments for continuous evolution in food technology.
Early-stage innovators are the primary beneficiaries of Doehler Ventures' capital and strategic mentorship. The firm's objective is to accelerate market readiness and growth for these entities via its industry network. Doehler Ventures envisions itself as a catalyst for future advancements in nutrition and technology, shaping a healthier, more sustainable food landscape.
Doehler Ventures was founded in 2014 by Rodrigo Hortega de Velasco (Founder, Head of Investments).
Key people at Doehler Ventures.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2025 | Chromologics | $8.1M Other Equity | Collateral Good, Rodrigo Hortega de Velasco, Sara Sande, Thomas Grotkjær, Synergetic | — |
| Oct 1, 2025 | RECESS | $30.0M Series B | CAVU Venture Partners, Jared Jacobs | Baukunst, Intuition Capital, Manifold, Torch Capital, Anthony Pompliano, Kevin Weil, Mark Cuban, Craig Kallman, KAS Venture Partners, Midnight Venture Partners, Rocana Ventures, Vanquish, Craig Kallman |
| Mar 1, 2023 | Chromologics | $8.0M Seed | Nordic FoodTech VC, Blue Horizon, Rodrigo Hortega de Velasco, EIFO, Thomas Grotkjær, Synergetic, Thia Ventures | — |
| Jul 1, 2021 | Bower Collective | $3.0M Seed | Doehler Ventures | Dharmash Mistry |
| Sep 28, 2020 | Lyre's Spirit Co | $11.5M Seed | — | DLF Venture, Maropost Ventures, VRD Investment |
| Jan 26, 2019 | Your Super | $5.0M Series A | Daniel Gluck | — |