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DSM-Firmenich Startup Programs & Corporate Open Innovation Analysis Foodtech · Food and Beverage

DSM the Life Sciences and Materials Sciences Company Royal DSM N.V. creates innovative products and services in Life Sciences and Materials Sciences that contribute to the quality of life. DSMs products and services are used globally in a wide range of markets and applications, supporting a healthier, more sustainable and more enjoyable way of life. End markets include human and animal nutrition and health, personal care, pharmaceuticals, automotive, coatings and paint, electrical and electronics, life protection and housing. DSM has annual net sales of EUR 9.3 billion and employs some 23,500 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in the Netherlands, with locations on five continents. DSM is listed on Euronext Amsterdam.
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In StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index, DSM-Firmenich ranks #100 globally and #3 in The Netherlands. It ranks #2 in the Foodtech industry and #2 in the Food and Beverage subindustry.

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Corporate Startup Activity Index
#100
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Foodtech
#2
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Food and Beverage
#2
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#3
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DSM-Firmenich Startup Activity Metrics

DSM-Firmenich has supported 75 startups through programs and investments, with those companies raising a combined $962 million over the last ten years. The company currently operates 3 active startup programs.

Overview

Explore DSM-Firmenich's investments, startup programs, and corporate open innovation activity

DSM-Firmenich has deployed more than $150 million in startup investments through DSM Venturing and partnership programs, strengthening its position as one of the leading innovation-driven corporations globally.

The company currently runs 3 active startup programs supporting 75 startups worldwide across industries such as Ecommerce & Retail, Energy & Environment, Foodtech, and Hardware & IoT. Its venture arm DSM Venturing has invested in over 66 startups since it was founded in 2001.

The corporate-innovation activity is concentrated in Healthtech, Foodtech, and Software & Data, categories where DSM-Firmenich's scale provides outsized leverage to early-stage startups.

Activity breakdown

Where DSM-Firmenich-associated startups operate

Sector, HQ-city and program-location breakdowns for the startups associated with DSM-Firmenich. Unlock the full breakdown with StartupBlink Pro.

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Programs & CVC

DSM-Firmenich Startup Programs and Corporate Venture Capital initiatives

DSM-Firmenich engages startups through 3 active programs, supporting 75 startups in total based on our database.

DSM Venturing
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Corporate Venture / Investment · est. 2001
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13 startups
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List of Startups

Top startups associated with DSM-Firmenich

DSM-Firmenich's top 5 associated startups have raised 38% of the $962 million raised in the last ten years across all 75 associated startups, led by Meatable Singapore Pte. Ltd. at $106 million. DSM-Firmenich is associated with 74 active startups and 1 exit. DSM Venturing supports the largest number of startups, with 66 associated startups.

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Startups associated with DSM-Firmenich
StartupSB ScoreIndustryHQ cityLink Type to CorporationLinked via
MomentousMomentousSB 476Ecommerce & RetailPalo AltoProgram InvestmentDSM Venturing
Meatable Singapore Pte. Ltd.Meatable Singapore Pte. Ltd.SB 415FoodtechLeidenProgram InvestmentDSM Venturing
inneinneSB 407HealthtechBerlinProgram InvestmentDSM Venturing
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Corporate Startup Activity Index · 2025

Global Corporate Open Innovation Rankings

Explore the top 372 corporations in StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index. DSM-Firmenich ranks #100 globally and #3 in The Netherlands. It accounts for 11.1% of the measured corporate startup activity in the Foodtech industry and 13.5% of the activity generated by corporations in The Netherlands. Unlock more granular data on each corporation with StartupBlink Pro.

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