# Grassa

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/grassa-b-v

- Industry: Industrial Machinery
- Headquarters: Utrecht, Netherlands
- Website: www.grassa.nl
- Total disclosed funding: $2.3M
- Latest round: Series A (Jun 12, 2019)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Based in Utrecht, Netherlands, Grassa B.V. specializes in enhancing the nutritional value of grass, focusing on sustainable feed solutions for dairy farmers and agricultural producers.Grassa B.V. was founded in 2014 in Utrecht, Netherlands. The company focuses on optimizing feed for ruminants through innovative processing methods. Bram Koopmans is the founder of the company, which has completed a total of 2 deals. The latest deal occurred on March 19, 2025, when Grassa raised EUR 3.6 million in funding from investors including Brightlands Venture Partners, Fransen Gerrits BV, and Oost NL, bringing the total amount raised to EUR 3.6 million.Grassa specializes in enhancing the nutritional value of grass through a natural process involving pressing, heating, and filtering, which unlocks its full potential for profitability and sustainability. The company’s primary product, "Ontsloten gras," along with associated offerings such as Graseiwit (grass protein), prebiotic sugar (FOS), and plant-based fertilizers, are designed to optimize the feed efficiency of ruminants like cows. By extracting nutrients that are typically wasted in conventional grazing, Grassa aims to convert these nutrients into high-quality feed for both animals and humans. The company targets dairy farmers and agricultural producers across various geographical markets, focusing on regions where sustainable farming practices are increasingly critical, including Europe and North America.Grassa's revenue model is anchored in B2B transactions, primarily targeting dairy farmers and agricultural businesses seeking sustainable feed solutions. The company engages in direct sales of its products, which are structured to address the specific nutritional needs of livestock while promoting environmental sustainability. While exact pricing details are not disclosed, it is understood that Grassa's offerings, such as its flagship "Ontsloten gras," are sold in bulk quantities tailored to the demands of commercial dairy operations. Through partnerships and collaborations, Grassa facilitates the distribution of its innovative feed solutions, ensuring that clients can effectively reduce emissions while enhancing their livestock's productivity.In March 2025, Grassa B.V. raised EUR 3.6 million in venture funding, which will be utilized to manufacture human-grade grass protein and scale up the production process. The company plans to demonstrate the advantages of its products to dairy farmers as part of its growth strategy. Grassa is also exploring opportunities to expand into new markets, particularly targeting regions that prioritize sustainable agriculture, though specific dates for these expansions have not been disclosed.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jun 12, 2019, $2.3M — Brightlands Venture Partners, Industriebank LIOF, Fransen Gerrits BV

## Investors

- Brightlands Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/brightlands-venture-partners) — Series A
- Industriebank LIOF (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/industriebank-liof) — Series A
- Fransen Gerrits BV — Series A