Philip Mertens

Corporate Venture Capital at dsm-firmenich

📍 Greater Boston, United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 7 investments📅 8 years investing🗓 Last invested May 2025
VC🌍 United States
7
Total investments
2
Early stage
2
Mid stage
0
Late stage
8y
Years active

Portfolio

6 investments · sorted by recency
All investments
Early stage
Mid stage
Late stage
Board Member
Jan 2025
Creiamo una nuova materia prima innovativa a base di Esosomi Vegetali provenienti da agricoltura biologica italiana per rivoluzionare i prodotti Nutraceutici e Dermocosmetici. Siamo scienziati con 20 anni di ricerca nel mondo Esosomiale alle spalle. Siamo linnovazione che parte da una ricerca scientifica di base svolta con curiosità e voglia di creare sempre prodotti nuovi per cambiare il mondo. Siamo la sostenibilità che parte dal mondo vegetale biologico.
Board Member
Feb 2024
NC Biomatrix, an NLC/ TU Eindhoven venture, is specialised in the application of injectable biomatrix technology to definitively resolve chronic orthopedic conditions. Our most advanced technology is VitaDisc, a unique, patent-pending treatment for degenerative spinal disc disease. We are working in partnership with leading corporations to develop game-changing biomatrix technologies for other unmet clinical needs — in orthopedics and beyond.
Board Member
Feb 2023
Paleo researches and develops new functional ingredients to improve plant-based meat and fish alternatives. Through precision fermentation, Paleo produces specific meat and fish proteins which are 100% bio-identical to animal proteins and 100% GMO-free. When added to plant-based products our ingredients create an ultimate meat or fish experience. Our primary focus is on myoglobin, a heme protein present in animal muscle tissue. Adding myoglobin makes plant-based foods look and taste more like ‘real’ meat or fish (color, smell, taste, aromatic experience) and provides added nutritional value (essential nutrients). Precision fermentation is a proven, innovative technology that uses micro-organisms, such as yeasts, that are programmed to produce selected target proteins. This technology is versatile, scalable, and already used in many industries such as the production of pharmaceuticals (e.g. insulin). Compared to the conventional farming of animals, precision fermentation has a significantly lower environmental impact (lower greenhouse gas emissions, less land use, less water consumption) and offers benefits for public health (containing no antibiotics or hormones). Paleo contributes to global food security and reduces the negative impact of the conventional production of animal proteins on animal welfare, the environment, biodiversity, and human health. By focusing on sustainability, health and food security, Paleo contributes directly or indirectly to the realization of at least 11 of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. It is Paleo’s mission to be a game changer in today’s international food industry and make future food production more healthy, ethical and sustainable.
Board Member
Sep 2021
S-Biomedic is a life science company focused on skin health by pioneering the development of Pro- and Post-biotic ingredients from true skin commensals. S-Biomedic delivers: • novel active ingredients for use in cosmetic formulations • unique positioning & skin benefits • clinically substantiated efficacy claims S-Biomedic is changing the paradigm in skincare and dermatology by unleashing the natural power of your skin microbiome capitalizing on its breakthrough proprietary technology platform and expertise to deliver novel solutions for a wide variety of skin conditions. S-Biomedic is changing the paradigm in skincare and dermatology by unleashing the natural power of your skin microbiome capitalizing on its breakthrough proprietary technology platform and expertise to deliver novel solutions for a wide variety of skin conditions.
Board Observer
Oct 2018
Miach Orthopaedics is transforming anterior cruciate ligament tear treatment with the BEAR® Implant
Board Member
Sep 2018
ATRO Medical is a spin-out from DSM and Radboudumc and builds on the knowledge developed in the Public-Private Collaboration BioMedical Materials that started in 2010 with a consortium of universities, private companies and financial support from the Dutch government. The collaboration between the clinical, biomechanical and polymer experts has been instrumental in the development of our Meniscus Prosthesis. Artimis® will be the first anatomically shaped polymer based meniscus implant. Please note, Artimis® is an investigational device in development and is not available for clinical use the coming years. More information can be found on www.atromedical.com
Experience · 10 entries
All (10)
Investments (7)
Board (7)
2025
Board Member
May 2025
We are on a mission to make the world a happier and healthier place. With the introduction of Incredo® Sugar, we can empower both delicious taste and improved nutrition, all while curbing the overconsumption of sugar.
Board Member
Jan 2025
Creiamo una nuova materia prima innovativa a base di Esosomi Vegetali provenienti da agricoltura biologica italiana per rivoluzionare i prodotti Nutraceutici e Dermocosmetici. Siamo scienziati con 20 anni di ricerca nel mondo Esosomiale alle spalle. Siamo linnovazione che parte da una ricerca scientifica di base svolta con curiosità e voglia di creare sempre prodotti nuovi per cambiare il mondo. Siamo la sostenibilità che parte dal mondo vegetale biologico.
2024
Board Member
Feb 2024
NC Biomatrix, an NLC/ TU Eindhoven venture, is specialised in the application of injectable biomatrix technology to definitively resolve chronic orthopedic conditions. Our most advanced technology is VitaDisc, a unique, patent-pending treatment for degenerative spinal disc disease. We are working in partnership with leading corporations to develop game-changing biomatrix technologies for other unmet clinical needs — in orthopedics and beyond.
2023
Principal, dsm-firmenich Venturing
May 2023
We are dsm-firmenich – innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty. We bring progress to life by combining the essential, the desirable, and the sustainable. From our master perfumers and flavorists to our expert nutritionists and scientists, our trailblazing teams work closely with customers, supporting their ambitions with 150+ years of R&D expertise. With a passionate and talented team of close to 30,000 employees, we are determined to be a force for good. And to work together to positively impact people and planet. #webringprogresstolife
Board Member
Feb 2023
Paleo researches and develops new functional ingredients to improve plant-based meat and fish alternatives. Through precision fermentation, Paleo produces specific meat and fish proteins which are 100% bio-identical to animal proteins and 100% GMO-free. When added to plant-based products our ingredients create an ultimate meat or fish experience. Our primary focus is on myoglobin, a heme protein present in animal muscle tissue. Adding myoglobin makes plant-based foods look and taste more like ‘real’ meat or fish (color, smell, taste, aromatic experience) and provides added nutritional value (essential nutrients). Precision fermentation is a proven, innovative technology that uses micro-organisms, such as yeasts, that are programmed to produce selected target proteins. This technology is versatile, scalable, and already used in many industries such as the production of pharmaceuticals (e.g. insulin). Compared to the conventional farming of animals, precision fermentation has a significantly lower environmental impact (lower greenhouse gas emissions, less land use, less water consumption) and offers benefits for public health (containing no antibiotics or hormones). Paleo contributes to global food security and reduces the negative impact of the conventional production of animal proteins on animal welfare, the environment, biodiversity, and human health. By focusing on sustainability, health and food security, Paleo contributes directly or indirectly to the realization of at least 11 of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. It is Paleo’s mission to be a game changer in today’s international food industry and make future food production more healthy, ethical and sustainable.
Show all 10 entries ↓
Investment activity
2018–2025 · 7 investments
2018220211202312024120252
Recent (last 2 years)Earlier