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Global HQ
New York, United States
Countries of investment
  • United States
  • Singapore
  • France
  • India
  • Canada
  • United Kingdom
Investment stages
  • Pre-Seed
  • Seed
  • Series A
Industries
  • FoodTech
  • Alternative Proteins
  • Climate Tech
  • Sustainable Packaging
  • AgriFood
About
Big Idea Ventures is a global early-stage fund and accelerator investing in alternative proteins, sustainable food, and climate tech. Their programs span New York, Singapore, and Paris with a large portfolio of pre-seed and seed stage companies. The firm combines capital, mentorship, and corporate partnerships.
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Big Idea Ventures is a global venture capital and accelerator firm investing in the future of food, alternative proteins, and sustainable technology. They run accelerator programs in New York, Singapore, and Paris to support founders worldwide. The firm differentiates itself through its global accelerator footprint, corporate LP network, and focus on high-volume early-stage investing.
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Founder and Managing General Partner Andrew D. Ive launched Big Idea Ventures in 2018 after building and exiting multiple food and consumer goods companies, with a career spanning Unilever, Procter & Gamble, and 1-800-Flowers. Partner and CFO Tom Mastrobuoni brings institutional finance credentials from his prior role as CFO of Tyson Ventures. The team of 26 including 5 partners operates from New York, Paris, Singapore, and India, making BIV one of the most geographically diversified foodtech investors globally. With $100M+ AUM across multiple funds and 188 investments, the firm uniquely combines a venture capital model with bi-annual accelerator cohorts.

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Andrew D. Ive – Founder / Managing General Partner

Tom Mastrobuoni – CFO / Partner

Dan Altschuler Malek – Managing Partner

Manuel Gonzalez Ronquillo – Partner

Xuwen Peng – Partner

Portfolio

Gourmey

Black Sheep Foods

Orbillion Bio

Good Catch

MeliBio

Meati

Bayou Best Foods

BioCloak

PlantSustain

DisSolves

UpTerra

Mezcla

Xoxo

Mush Foods USA

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