Global WineTech VC Syndicate
We back early stage startups building a more sustainable future for wine & beverage.
The first VC Syndicate investing in the future of wine & beverage
The wine & beverage industry is ripe for disruption, faced with profound shifts that create innovation opportunities all along its value chain. It also has a high global uniformity, which allows exceptional scalability of new technologies.
We are an independent VC Syndicate with a Business Angel mindset, founded by three wine industry specialists and entrepreneurs: Romain, Guillaume & Gregoire. We invest in companies where our knowledge, expertise and network can accelerate growth.
Our ultimate goal is to be a unique catalyst for innovation in the industry, a platform to spread new technologies, investing in the future of wine and beverage.
What’s behind our name
Xinomavro is a fast-growing Greek grape variety with triple digit sales growth, at the forefront of the of Greek wine Renaissance, redefining its category.
That corresponds to the characteristics we look for in the startups we invest in:
Very high traction or potential
Disruption
i.e. the potential to define a category and lead it.
From production to customer experience.
We see innovation & investment opportunities all along the value chain.
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Improve vineyard output and quality using AI, satellites, drones, robots, IoT sensors, data and SaaS. Improve sustainability (carbon footprint, water usage, reduce pesticide usage...)
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Introduce IoT, software, AI and ML in the winery. New wine entrants, new wine products (low/no alcohol, new formulation..)
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Digitise & automate supply chain and beverage retail industry, alternative sustainable packaging. Data and digital from authentication to AI, cloud, tracking, NFT, SaaS
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New and innovative retailing ways to sell and experience wine. Experiences, services, software and devices to help customers identify and drink the best wines (marketplace, data, deeptech..)
Our portfolio companies
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Brand delivering high quality European wines in aluminium cans reinventing wine experiences with a minimal carbon footprint
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Ground breaking irrigation prediction sensors & IoT software that help growers save water
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Unprecedented sensors & software to help winemakers monitor the wine making process
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Revolutionary nanoparticle membrane filters that remove alcohol molecules without altering taste
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User friendly, seamless marketplace facilitating reservations for wine tourism experiences in just a few clicks
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Smart irrigation system that helps growers to save water, improve crop quality and reduce costs using smart valves
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Precision viticulture software through AI applied to satellite imagery & climate modeling
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Collaborative SaaS platform to manage wine & beverage product development
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Pioneering french brand of dealcoholised wines using a unique method that preserves all their flavour and structure
Events we will be attending
Events we will be attending
Sustainability in drinks
15.10. London,
World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit
30.09 & 01.10 London, UK
Transatlantic Leaders Forum
18.10 New York, NY
Vinitech-Sifel
26.11 & 28.11 Bordeaux, FR
Hack Summit
12.12 & 13.12 New York, NY
Join this unique event bringing together producers, suppliers, advisors and thought-leaders for talks and conference around sustainability in the drinks industry.
Join Europe’s leading event for agtech pioneers to meet 1,000 international agri-food professionals in London for two days of dicussions and networking.
Join TLF 2024 an exclusive event from FrenchFounders and co-organized with Tikehau Capital & Goldman Sachs, meeting 500+ investors, C-levels and startups.
45K professionals from all over the world. 850+ exhibitors, 50+ start-ups, 70+ conferences, 100+ speakers present and promote new production solutions& techniques.
Join the largest gathering of ClimateTech builders and investors for two days of networking and deal-making.