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Arnout Dijkhuizen

Investment Principal

Arnout has always been engaged with bringing people in motion and impact peoples’ lives positively and sustainably. Before joining Astanor in 2021, he has been leading Engie’s global business to make clean cooking solutions more affordable for the 3 billion people still cooking on wood and charcoal. Prior to that Arnout has led VC and M&A deals in sectors like Access to Energy, Mobility and the Energy Transition spanning Europe, Israel, Africa and Asia. Arnout has a passion for teams and products that are inherently more sustainable, boosting the system to a higher level, and supporting them to grow to successful ventures.

Associated Investments

  • Apeel

    Venture

    Plant-based protection for longer-lasting produce

  • Magrowtec

    Venture

    Grow more by using less, reduced pesticide use with improved spray technology

  • Micro Harvest

    Venture

    A resilient food system, using the power of microorganisms

  • Planetary

    Venture

    Building the bioreactor capacity the food industry needs

  • Source Ag

    Venture

    Feeding a healthier tomorrow with A.I. powered indoor agriculture

  • Spoonshot

    Venture

    Leveraging food science and AI to predict consumer needs, F&B trends, and innovation opportunities

  • Ynsect

    Venture

    World leader in insect production for food & feed