The Netherlands
Willicroft, founded in 2018 and headquartered in The Netherlands, is pioneering the plant-based cheese sector. Positioned as a Certified B Corporation with the slogan “Planet proof plant-based cheese. Certified B Corporation. Mother Nature CEO.,” the company offers eco-conscious dairy alternatives for cheese lovers.
Tracing its roots to a family-run dairy farm dating back to 1957, Willicroft transitioned from traditional dairy to innovative plant-based offerings, capitalizing on rising demand in Food and Beverage and Manufacturing sectors. Ranked #103 in the Food500, it highlights growth in sustainable consumer products.
The company's financial trajectory includes a notable €2.00M Pre Seed Round investment secured on May 17, 2022, with support from influential backers like Rockstart Accelerator, Doehler Ventures, PINC, and Feast Creative Foods. This backing underscores investor confidence in Willicroft's capacity to scale and disrupt the dairy alternatives market.
