Nicolas Stoeckert

Founder

2009

Shanghai-based value-added sales & distribution platform that works with leading international food manufacturers who seek long-term engagement in the imported Chinese food sector. Founded in 2008, ESB offers flexible cooperation models that range from sales agency engagements to value-added trading as well as import & distribution solutions, enabling our supply partners to customize their market participation in China. Focus on wholesale, industry / further processing as well as food service and QSR chains.

Venture Partner

2022

Feast Ventures is an emerging Micro VC fund based in Munich, dedicated purely on investing agrifoodtech start-ups with outsized return potential at the intersection of food and agtech. Feast targets early-stage investments - closing the prevalent funding gap for (pre)seed companies - particularly in Europe. We have been active in the international foodtech landscape since 2008 and have established a unique position and reputation. We merge operational experience with a culture of partnership that sets entrepreneurs up for success. As a result of management’s extensive operational experience and leadership in the B2B & B2C food & beverage sector over the past 10+ years, Feast Ventures is embedded in key strategic advantages in identifying, investing in, and supporting promising early-stage companies

Founder

2019

FEAST Creative Foods is a Shanghai-based operational market-entry platform scouting and raising profitable food and beverage innovations in China with an emphasis on their positive health & sustainability impact. We focus on capturing unique and healthier product propositions that meet the changing needs of the emerging, younger generation of Chinese consumers. We are driven by brand-building, social media data, omni-channel sales approach and supply chain localization – connecting and operating our brands within the digital commerce platforms and influencer ecosystems in China. Our FEAST “playbook” enables to “de-risk” investments for a China market entry by blending global winning innovation with deep local China consumer and market understanding.

Co-Founder

2016

IQC is a professional Sino-German consulting company providing food safety, quality management and sustainable development services to enterprises across the food chain. Its offices are based in Shanghai and Hefei (Anhui Province). As the exclusive China representative for IFS and country partner for GlobalGAP IQC works with clients and stakeholders across farm base, processing, logistics, sustainability, animal welfare to meet their improvement objectives. IQC enables clients to meet and exceed market requirements, strengthen their competitive edge, and grow their business both in China and abroad. IQC is the founding member of CAFA (National Animal Health and Food Safety Alliance), consultant of CCFA (Chinese Chain Store & Franchise Association); and local working group team leader of GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative). Our clients in China include: Mars, Coco-Cola, Pesico, Starbucks, Ikea, Hershey’s, and many other leading brands.

Co-Founder

2016