Nestlé Startup Programs & Corporate Open Innovation Analysis Foodtech · Food and Beverage
In StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index, Nestlé ranks #207 globally and #4 in Switzerland. It ranks #7 in the Foodtech industry and #6 in the Food and Beverage subindustry.
Nestlé Startup Activity Metrics
Nestlé has supported 41 startups through programs and investments, with those companies raising a combined $3.2 billion over the last ten years. The company currently operates 8 active startup programs.
Explore Nestlé's investments, startup programs, and corporate open innovation activity
The company currently runs 8 active startup programs supporting 41 startups worldwide across industries such as Ecommerce & Retail, Fintech, Foodtech, and Healthtech. Its venture arm Nestlé direct strategic investments has invested in over 7 startups.
The corporate-innovation activity is concentrated in Healthtech, Foodtech, and Software & Data, categories where Nestlé's scale provides outsized leverage to early-stage startups.
Where Nestlé-associated startups operate
Sector, HQ-city and program-location breakdowns for the startups associated with Nestlé. Unlock the full breakdown with StartupBlink Pro.
Nestlé Startup Programs and Corporate Venture Capital initiatives
Nestlé engages startups through 8 active programs, supporting 41 startups in total based on our database.
Top startups associated with Nestlé
Nestlé's top 5 associated startups have raised 94% of the $3.2 billion raised in the last ten years across all 41 associated startups, led by Wonder at $2.4 billion. Nestlé is associated with 39 active startups and 2 exits. UNLEASHED by Purina supports the largest number of startups, with 30 associated startups.
Disclaimer: This is based on general open web search and prone to mistakes.
| Startup | SB Score | Industry | HQ city | Link Type to Corporation | Linked via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Wonder | SB 696 | Foodtech | New York | Direct Investment | Nestlé direct strategic investments |
 YFood Labs | SB 501 | Foodtech | Munich | Acquired | Nestlé direct strategic investments |
 Lassie | SB 501 | Fintech | Stockholm | Cohort | UNLEASHED by Purina |
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