In this episode of the Investment Climate Podcast, Alex Shandrovsky interviews Dimitris Karefyllakis, co-founder & CEO of Time-Travelling Milkman, a Dutch startup revolutionizing plant-based creaminess. Time-Travelling Milkman recently closed a €2M pre-Series A round led by Puratos, a global bakery and chocolate company that had been a strategic partner after years of collaboration. Dimitris shares insights on building partnerships, raising capital from corporates, and scaling production efficiently.

Key takeaways from the episode include the importance of strategic partnerships, de-risking corporate concentration by having multiple strategics on the cap table, and the value of maintaining valuation discipline. Time-Travelling Milkman's approach to fundraising, scaling sustainably, and building innovative products showcase the power of capital efficiency, technical expertise, and patient partnerships in the Alt Protein industry. Listen to the full episode to learn more about Dimitris' journey in reshaping the future of creaminess with plant-based alternatives.