In this episode of the Investment Climate Podcast, host Alex Shandrovksy interviews Kristian Bennetsen, General Partner of V5 Verde Equity, about the newly launched V5 Food and Ag Bio Fund. With a focus on investing in Northern European companies at the commercialization stage, the fund aims to provide €2B in infrastructure capital to help portfolio companies scale their operations globally. Kristian's unique "Co-Investment" strategy targets companies with proven, operational technology ready for growth, particularly in the cellular agriculture market.

One of the key insights from the episode is Kristian's emphasis on investing in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs) for cultured meat production, rather than betting on individual consumer brands or cell lines. By investing in infrastructure rather than specific products, Kristian believes in the long-term viability and scalability of the cellular agriculture market. His personal investment in the fund also serves as a signal of his conviction and aligns his interests with those of the fund's investors, reinforcing trust and commitment to long-term success.