# DSM

> DSM is a VC fund in Heerlen backing Agriculture and Food Processing. See 1 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Heerlen, The Netherlands
- Total investments: 1
- Last investment: Jun 2019
- Lead investor: 0%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/3108
- X (Twitter): http://twitter.com/dsm
- Website: http://www.dsm.com
- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/dsmcompany

DSM is a VC fund in Heerlen focused on Agriculture and Food Processing. DSM the Life Sciences and Materials Sciences Company Royal DSM N.V. creates innovative products and services in Life Sciences and Materials Sciences that contribute to the quality of life. DSMs products and services are used globally in a wide range of markets and applications, supporting a healthier, more sustainable and more enjoyable way oflife. End markets include human and animal nutrition and health, personal care, pharmaceuticals, automotive, coatings and paint, electrical and electronics, life protection and housing. DSM has annual net sales of EUR 9.3 billion and employs some 23,500 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in the Netherlands, with locations on five continents. DSM is listed on Euronext Amsterdam.

## Contacts

5 contacts available for DSM. Shizune tracks 8 team members at DSM. Sign up free to unlock them: https://app.shizune.co/sign-up/investor-profiles/find-team-emails/dsm?utm_source=investor_profile

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Agriculture | 1 | 100% |
| Food Processing | 1 | 100% |
| Food and Beverage | 1 | 100% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Helen Mets | Executive Vice President Materials | 0 | — |
| Henrik Schulte | Category Manager Marketing and Communication | 0 | — |
| Hugh Welsh | President, General Counsel and Secretary DSM North America | 0 | — |
| Hugo da Silva | Vice President | 1 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/hugo-da-silva |
| Jan Oudeman | Team Member | 0 | — |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Incredo | DouxMatok is a food-tech company. They have developed a proprietary technology that enhances the sweetness of sugars with no after taste - preserving the full "sugar experience" customers are looking for. The enhanced sweetness allows for a significant reduction in the consumption of sugar.The company was incorporated in 2014, and itsR&D center is based in Petach-Tikva, Israel. | $22M | Series B | Jun 19, 2019 |  |

1 of 1 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [BlueRed Partners](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/bluered-partners) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [b2venture](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/btovpartners) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Foodlab Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/foodlab-capital) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Jerusalem Venture Partners (JVP)](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/jerusalem-venture-partners) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- La Maison ITF — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [OurCrowd](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/ourcrowd) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does DSM invest in?

DSM invests primarily in Agriculture, Food Processing and Food and Beverage startups, most often at Series B stage. Most of the 1 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Israel. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact DSM?

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### Who are the partners at DSM?

The team at DSM includes Helen Mets (Executive Vice President Materials), Henrik Schulte (Category Manager Marketing and Communication) and Hugh Welsh (President, General Counsel and Secretary DSM North America), among 8 team members tracked by Shizune. The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

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