Investment Details
Investor Type
Venture Capital
Asset Class Focus
Private Equity, Venture Capital
Stage Focus
Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth, Late Stage, Pre-IPO
Geographical Focus
United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Japan, Australia, Singapore, China, India, Brazil, France, United Arab Emirates, Mexico, Indonesia, South Korea, Netherlands, South Africa, Israel, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru
Industries Focus
- Consumer Goods
- Retail
- Consumer
- Health Care
- Food and Beverage
- Digital Health
- Manufacturing
- Sustainability
- Agtech
- Biotechnology
- GreenTech
- Health and Wellness
- Wellness
- Nutrition
- Agriculture Technology
- Food Delivery
- Professional Services
- Food Processing
- Health IT
- Climatetech/Cleantech
- Alternative Protein
- Agriculture Tech
- Animals
Investment Size:
500,000 to 5,000,000 USD
Investor Details Founded: 2018
Big Idea Ventures is a global venture capital firm dedicated to supporting and investing in the next generation of food innovators. Founded in 2018, the firm focuses on identifying and nurturing startups that are developing sustainable, healthy, and accessible food solutions. With a mission to transform the food system, Big Idea Ventures provides funding, mentorship, and strategic resources to early-stage companies across the globe.
The firm's investment philosophy centers on addressing critical challenges in the food industry, including environmental sustainability, health and wellness, and food security. By partnering with visionary entrepreneurs, Big Idea Ventures aims to accelerate the development and adoption of innovative food technologies and products. Notable achievements include the launch of the New Protein Fund, which is one of the largest plant-based and alternative protein-focused venture funds globally. This fund has attracted significant interest from investors and has been instrumental in supporting numerous startups in the alternative protein sector.
Big Idea Ventures differentiates itself through its comprehensive support model, offering not only capital but also access to a vast network of industry experts, strategic partners, and potential customers. This holistic approach enables portfolio companies to scale rapidly and effectively navigate the complexities of the global food market. The firm's areas of focus encompass plant-based proteins, cell-based meats, fermentation technologies, and other innovative food solutions that contribute to a more sustainable and equitable food system. Geographically, Big Idea Ventures operates with a global perspective, investing in companies across North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond.
Requirements
- Focus on sustainable and innovative food technologies
- Early-stage companies
- Global market potential
- Commitment to environmental sustainability
- Health and wellness orientation
- Addressing food security challenges
- Scalable business models
- Strong management teams
- Clear value proposition
- Competitive advantage
- Ability to attract additional funding
- Alignment with Big Idea Ventures' mission and values
- Potential for significant impact in the food industry
- Demonstrated product-market fit
- Clear exit strategy
- Strong resourcefulness
- Integrity
- Humility
Contact
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Portfolio Companies
- Shiok Meats
- Eat Just
- Miyoko's Creamery
- Beyond Meat
- Impossible Foods
- Oatly
- Perfect Day
- Eat the Change
- Good Catch
- New Wave Foods
- Wildbrine
- Uproot Inc.
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