Investments & Finance
Investment Climate Podcast: Felix Leonhardt of Oyster Bay Venture Capital Shares How to Get Funded in 2026
Vegconomist • Dec 19, 2025
In this episode of the Investment Climate Podcast, Alex Shandrovsky interviews Felix Leonhardt, Partner at Oyster Bay Venture Capital, about raising and running a €100M+ impact food/ag fund in today's market. They discuss the importance of fundraising as a sales funnel and the need for consistency and realism in the process. Leonhardt shares insights on the costly mistakes of under-following and the value of having a strong relationship with LPs who understand the food industry.
Oyster Bay Venture Capital's unique approach involves teaming up with founders who disrupt the food system for the better. They have found success by targeting food-industry operators as LPs instead of traditional institutional investors, leading to a strong base of support for their fund. Ultimately, the podcast provides valuable lessons and strategies for founders looking to get funded in the ever-evolving climate tech and alternative protein industries.
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