Big Idea Ventures

Big Idea Ventures invests in sustainable food innovation, focusing on alternative proteins (plant-based and cultivated), novel ingredients, fats, sweeteners, flavorings, and solutions to replace mono-crops like cocoa, coffee, sugar, and palm oil.

Check Size

$75K - $2.5M

Stages

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Growth

Focus Areas

Foodtech, Agtech, Ai Ml

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Investment Thesis

Big Idea Ventures is solving the world’s biggest challenges by supporting the world’s best entrepreneurs, scientists and engineers through venture capital investment and acceleration. The firm combines capital, mentorship, and a strong ecosystem of partners to support and grow sustainable food companies. Their approach emphasizes hands-on support across R&D, product development, manufacturing, marketing, and growth, with teams of subject matter experts working side-by-side with founders.

What Sets Them Apart

Extensive mentor network of 40+ industry experts who provide pro bono guidance
Global presence across three key locations (New York, Paris, Singapore) enabling world-class support
Portfolio of 100+ companies across multiple geographies with approximately 50% led by female founders
Access to commercial kitchens, laboratories, and testing facilities for portfolio companies
Deep industry expertise from team with credentials in scaling innovative food production
Strategic partnerships with major food corporations (Tyson Foods, AAK, Bühler, Givaudan, Nestlé, Tetra Pak)
Develops ecosystem-based solutions working with founders, corporate leaders, government, and investors