Sanjeevani Heilpilz

Co-Founder Wanted – Functional Nutrition / Fungal RTD Startup
Location: Vienna, Austria

An innovative startup (Sanjeevani Heilpilz) focused on developing RTD adaptogenic protein shots powered by mushrooms, blended with high-quality plant proteins. Our goal is to create a nutrient-dense, sustainable functional beverage that enhances energy, immunity, stress resilience, and performance — a new-generation plant-fungal nutrition solution. We are looking for a motivated, entrepreneurial Co-Founder who shares the passion for functional foods, natural performance enhancers, and sustainable nutrition. You will help drive this idea from concept to market.

Key responsibilities

• Co-develop the product concept, formulation, and go-to-market strategy
• Support branding, pitch decks, and investor outreach
• Collaborate on prototyping, testing, and regulatory compliance
• Help build early partnerships, distribution channels, and market presence
• Share responsibility for strategy, operations, and long-term vision

Requirements

• Austrian citizenship (important for grant eligibility, funding processes, and startup regulatory steps)
• Fluent German (C1+)
• Strong interest in functional foods, nutraceuticals, biotechnology, or food innovation
• Entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to build from the ground up
• Ability to work collaboratively, take initiative, and handle uncertainty
• Background in food science, biotechnology, nutrition, agriculture
• Business development, or startup management is a plus

Preferred skills (not mandatory)

• Experience with product formulation (RTD beverages, plant proteins, adaptogens)
• Knowledge of Austrian/EU food regulatory requirements
• Experience with grant writing (FFG, AWS, EU funding)
• Marketing, branding, or consumer product experience
• Network in food, biotech, or wellness sectors
• Good working knowledge with mushrooms will be preferred

What you’ll get

• Opportunity to shape an innovative, science-driven product from day one
• Access to an emerging functional nutrition market in Central and Eastern Europe
• A chance to build something meaningful and impactful in sustainable nutrition

If you are passionate about plant-fungal synergy, functional health products, and building a bold new consumer brand from scratch — We’d love to connect.

? Interested? Send me a message here on chauhanfst@yahoo.com with a reference of MUSHPRO.