NEW YORK, Oct. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Big Idea Ventures (BIV), a global investment leader in food technology, agricultural technology, and materials science, invests in six new companies through Global Food Innovation. announced an investment in Fund II (GFIF II). This latest cohort includes a panel of researchers from around the world focused on innovations ranging from fermentation-enabled fatty acid and protein-based flavors, to advances in microbiome and gut health, to new ways to develop cultured meat. Includes innovative start-up companies.
“We are excited to welcome this diverse group of companies to our portfolio. The founders of these startups are some of the most innovative minds in the food industry, and we are excited to welcome them and the Fund. We are excited to work with our investors and look forward to working with them to pioneer the next generation of food solutions, from sustainable fats to microbiome-driven health products. , business leaders, and partners, we encourage you to reach out to the founders of the companies that interest you the most and learn more about the innovative technologies and applications they are developing.” said Andrew D. Ive, Managing General Partner and Managing General Partner. Idea Ventures.
The new fund builds on the success of Big Idea Ventures’ New Protein Fund I, which supports and invests in companies focused on proteins, fats, ingredients, sweeteners, flavors, and single crops. With support from leading food companies such as AAK and Buhler, GFIF II works to improve food security and sustainability around the world.
“The food tech space is seeing a shift towards solutions that improve nutrition and sustainable ingredients, and some companies in this cohort are addressing these trends. From fat solutions to sustainable fat solutions to cultured meat, these startups are driving the future of food. We’re excited to support their journey and integrate traditional industry players into these innovations. We are excited about this,” said Henrietta Haas, Vice President of Global Acceleration at Big Idea Ventures.
Introducing our new cohort:
BiomeMega (Australia): Produces sustainable omega fatty acids from probiotic bacteria with a wide range of applications including food, animal nutrition and cosmeceuticals.
Future Biome (Argentina and Uruguay): We are developing new types of prebiotics that target health issues related to the microbiome, such as chronic inflammation. Their platform customizes precision fungal prebiotics to individual microbiota.
MEATOSYS (Germany): Allows farmers to produce cultured meat on-farm using cells from their own animals. They provide turnkey automated production systems and business concepts to farmers and sell the produced meat to the processing industry.
Nalca Biotech (Chile): Builds a continuous modular production line for precision fermentation. This modern infrastructure is faster and easier to use than traditional batch-based systems.
NanoInGreen (Argentina and Chile): Developed highly absorbable probiotic bacteria-based ingredients. The first product is an iron replacement, with future developments focusing on vitamins, minerals and natural preservatives.
Renew Food (UK): Specializes in protein-based flavor ingredients. The company is currently developing a heme protein that gives plant-based meat an authentic meat taste.
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Big Idea Ventures has made more than 120 early-stage investments in 30 countries and continues to support the development of ecosystems that advance food sustainability and security.
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About Big Idea Ventures
Big Idea Ventures is a leading investor in global food and agricultural technology. As one of the most active investors in food technology, agricultural technology and materials science, we are focused on identifying and investing in the most innovative and sustainable technology companies around the world. We work with universities for technology transfer, combining capital, knowledge and partnerships to drive economic growth and help build food ecosystems. By collaborating with leading companies and governments, we help entrepreneurs, scientists, and engineers solve some of the world’s biggest challenges. Big Idea Ventures has teams in New York, Paris, and Singapore and has invested in more than 130 companies in 30 countries.
Global Food Innovation Fund II
Global Food Innovation Fund II (GFIF II) invests in and supports leading innovators around the world focused on proteins, fats, ingredients, sweeteners, flavors, and monocrops through accelerator programs and direct investments. Masu. GFIF II builds on the success of New Protein Fund I, working with founders, business leaders, governments, leaders and investors to develop an ecosystem that improves food security and food sustainability. I’m working on it. The fund is supported by major food companies and family offices, including AAK and Buehler. For more information about Global Food Innovation Fund II and investment opportunities, please contact info@bigideaventures.com.
Global Food Innovation Accelerator Application
The annual global program is managed by teams based in New York, Paris and Singapore. Selected companies will receive an investment package of US$200,000 and have access to an extensive network of partners and investors. To participate, please submit your application here. For more information about the accelerator program, please visit https://bigideaventures.com/accelerator-home/.
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