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Exciting news! Join me tomorrow, May 14th, 2024, at 3 pm GMT as I moderate an online TTI Food Systems panel discussion hosted by Top Tier Impact on VC investments in foodtech and agtech startups. Our esteemed panel of institutional VCs including Gareth Asten Brett Wong Erich Sieber Mark Kahn and Harry Briggs will share their insights on investment trends, evaluation strategies, sustainability impact, and the future of foodtech and agtech. Non-TTI members can register to attend via this link: Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/dgysu3Db Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge from industry experts. Register now to secure your spot! #foodtech #agtech #venturecapital #investmenttrends

📢 News from the SFC Capital portfolio! Take a look at this selection of recent funding announcements and achievements from our investee companies: 🥩 Adamo Foods raises £2m to bring the first ultra-realistic healthy alternative to steak made of fungi to market. 🔹 https://lnkd.in/dKDCwBnB 🛰️ UK satellite startup Blue Skies Space looking to sell astronomy data ‘as a service’ reveals plans to launch its first satellite as part of SpaceX’s rideshare program. 🔹 https://lnkd.in/gK_JP-R9 💧 Deploy™ co-founder Beren Kayali receives the first-ever Purple Plaque for her Innovate UK’s Women in Innovation Award at Imperial College London.  🔹 https://lnkd.in/e228GPZA 🏡 Pioneering PropTech startup Viability announces £535k raise, with investment coming from several notable backers, including co-founder Paul Higgs MRICS, SFC Capital, and Clearance Capital Limited, as well as grants from HM Land Registry via Geovation, and Innovate UK. 🔹 https://lnkd.in/dPmQqiUF 💬 Follow SFC for more #portfolionews and insights! #seedfunding #vcfunding #investmentportfolio Capital at risk. For professional investors only.

2024: Another Year of Innovations. So how can we boost their success rate? The food industry's innovation cycle is complex. ↪ Success here needs specific and different strategies. In 2024, the food industry will continue to innovate. With current challenges and a future-focused mindset, these innovations are crucial. Yet, remember: about 90% of innovations fail. We talked with Vincent van Buul, PhD from dsm-firmenich. He's in the middle of innovation, understanding the dynamics within the food industry. His insights: some innovations bring success, others falter. But we can till the balance more towards success, he even gives a real life example with it. Within this talk he also shares how we can ensure better collaboration between startups and big corporates to foster innovation. A true insightful conversation. Learn from the best, Team Tomorrow's Bites 🧡 PS: Which 2023 food innovation were you most excited about? & You can find the full episode link in the comments. 💬 #foodinnovations #strategicgrowth #innovationmanager #startuptips #businesstips #foodandbeverageindustry

🔥 This year, #BEYONDFAFP becoming the event’s biggest highlight and most anticipated segment during BEYOND Expo 2024. As a platform showcasing the power of innovation, it provides startups with invaluable opportunities to connect with investors.   🎉 At the closing ceremony, five selected companies made their final pitches in front of an enthusiastic audience and eager investors. Let’s revisit their best moments in five days to see how they impressed top investors!   🌿 The first episode of “Fund at First Pitch” puts the spotlight on Geb Impact Technology Co. Ltd., a Hong Kong-based biotech company addressing food security issues caused by climate change with natural solutions.   ✨ What are the main challenges Geb Impact faces in developing and implementing its solutions? What is the role of biotech companies evolving in the fight against climate change and food security issues? Don's miss our video to hear James Chang MSc MBA, Managing Director of Geb Impact Technology Co. Ltd., express the company’s vision and hear from our investors' wonderful views.   🙏🏻 Special thanks to our host, James Kwan, Executive Chairman, Jumpstart Media for his wonderful hosting, and our four investors.   Thomas G. Tsao, Co-founder of Gobi Partners Harry Man, Partner at Matrix Partners China I GP GP Jung-hee Ryu, CEO of FuturePlay Michael Z., Chief Investment Officer at Accathon Capital   #Technology #Startups #Investors #ClimateChange #FoodSecurity

What's top of mind for AgriFoodTech investors in 2024? 💸 We took part in FoodHack's Investor Predictions Article to share our priorities for the year ahead here at ICL Planet Startup Hub. Hear from our General Manager Hadar Sutovsky and 20+ AgriFoodTech Investors as we reveal where we're looking to invest next across the sustainable food-tech industry. Dive in here>> https://lnkd.in/eEVNGJM5 #FoodTech #VentureCapital #ImpactInvesting #FoodTechStartup #2024Trends #AgTech #AgriFoodTech

The importance of early-stage partnerships for scale was mentioned as critical by a panel on the future of aquafeed at the #BlueFoodInnovation Summit in London. Collaborating with partners on the feedstock supply side, energy supply side, and overall R&D is key, while securing commitments on the offtake side is essential to ensure scalability, said MiAlgae founder and MD, Douglas Martin “If you're waiting for #startups to reach a scale where they can magically drop 50,000 tons into a feed production system, you're overlooking the considerable time it takes to get there. The commitment to scale up is what drives investment and capital for the entire organization. Early commitments in terms of offtakes, with contingencies or otherwise, transform startups into established businesses." Louise Buttle PhD Clément Ray Chris Ninnes Laurent Develle Douglas Martin https://lnkd.in/dVa_GR33

Who's coming to #TONICSummit2023? We're excited to be part of the conversation, focusing on the future of food and what the sustainable food chains of tomorrow will look like! 💡

Yesterday the Tech Tour Europe Event in Gent kicked off. Besides great networking, Stuart Askew from Procter & Gamble , Frank Heessels from SABIC Ventures B.V., Marc Leduc from BASF Venture Capital GmbH, Mridul Pareek from European Circular Bioeconomy Fund (ECBF) and Peter van Gelderen from Icon Capital AS shared their recommendations from an investors perspective for entrepreneurs during a panel discussion.   To all founders or those who want to become one – check it out: 💪🏻 Solve real problems and ensure the clarity in your business model. Understand your value chains and identify suitable partners early to deliver your solutions effectively. 🧠 Focus on the development of disruptive technology and ensure its protection to stay ahead in the market. At any point in time have your intellectual property protected to safeguard innovations and maintain the competitive edge. 👭🏼 Build a diverse management team that is capable of thinking outside the box and adapting to changing environments. 💸 Plan your capital journey upfront. Instead of focusing on solely one investment round, have a clear understanding how much capital you need to grow your business until Exit – that’s what VCs are looking for, too. 🤝 Engage with investors early and build a relationship that is built on trust for further growth and funding rounds. #SharingIsCaring #Founder #Entrepreneurship

African Agrifood Startups Invited to Compete for $1 Million in THRIVE Global Impact Challenge The THRIVE Global Impact Challenge is inviting applications from African agrifood startups for a chance to win a $1 million prize. The goal of the challenge is to help fund the transition towards a net-zero agricultural future. The THRIVE Global Impact Challenge is a global initiative aimed at identifying the most innovative enterprises working to […] More The post African Agrifood Startups Invited to Compete for $1 Million in THRIVE Global Impact Challenge appeared first on Tech In Africa. https://lnkd.in/gWJmDNU5

We are eager to meet the crowd of Italian investors in agrifood, those yet virgin to the sector, and other professionals willing to start exploring this space. Beyond the content you will find startups seeking #preseed investment ranging from €200k to €3M. But we also have a considerable number of #seed stage #fundraising in the €1M to €3M range. We also got some interesting Series-A #applicants. Engage in this full work-day event that will take place in #Milan on June 4 in the Deloitte Greenhouse. Apply free here to join as an #investor (open till May 31): https://lnkd.in/dEdsSDiF Not sure if you know how to invest in agrifood startups? No worries, we have you covered. The morning sessions will be fully dedicated to help you understand how to invest in agrifood startups thanks to learnings and training provided by leading #experts and investors such as Amparo de San José Riestra, Emanuele Preve, Petronio Michela, Antonio Iannone, Emanuele Torlonia and many more. The real play starts in the afternoon with our #pitching and engagement sessions, followed by #networking #cocktail offered by #CleverFood. Here the full #agenda for details: https://lnkd.in/d-wEXudy This event IS NOT a #pitch competition, come to learn, scout, and exchange valuable feedback. See you in Milan and don't forget to register (you have until May 31). More info on the event: https://lnkd.in/duUSapfs This event is brough to you by EIT Food, AgriFood-Tech Italia, @CLEVER FOOD in partnership with IAG Cargo, @Angels4Women, Angels4Impact, and InnovUp. #agritech #foodtech #VC #openinnovation #businessangel #foodinnovation #Italy #susteinability #wastemanagement #circulareconomy Stefania Quaini, Gianmarco Carnovale, Giancarlo Addario, Andrew D Ive, Luigi Capello, Christian Pichler, Luigi Galimberti, Laura Tassinari, Claudia Pingue, Giorgio Ciron, Izaskun Valle Mendieta, Yulia Bodnar, Sara Rigamonti, Marina Calcagno Baldini, Maria Teresa Mosillo, Matthias de Kock, CFA, Juliet Bray, Juan Ignacio Zaffora,