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Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
New York, United States
Countries of investment
  • United States
  • Singapore
  • France
  • India
Investment stages
  • Seed
  • Series A
Industries
  • FoodTech
  • Agtech
  • Biotechnology
  • Sustainable Technologies
About
Big Idea Ventures is a global venture fund and accelerator investing in startups focused on alternative proteins, agrifood tech, and climate-resilient solutions across multiple continents.
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$100K
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$20M
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Investment Thesis

Big Idea Ventures invests in alternative proteins and food innovation companies that are shaping the future of food sustainability.
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Manager's Experience

Focuses on innovative foodtech startups, particularly in plant-based and cell-based protein sectors.

Big Idea Ventures Contacts Information

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Team

Van Trusket - Mentor and Advisor

Bill Arnold - Mentor and Advisor

Elsa Swanson Sareen - Mentor and Advisor

Caroline Mak - Mentor and Advisor

Frank Klemens - Mentor and Advisor

Marion Bazille - Mentor and Advisor

Henrietta Hearth - Mentor and Advisor

Adrien Villalonga - Mentor and Advisor

Emily Linett - Mentor and Advisor

Andrew D. Ive - Mentor and Advisor

Tom Mastrobuoni - Mentor and Advisor

Brian Sylvester - Mentor and Advisor

Jeff Beacher - Mentor and Advisor

Ryan Bethencourt - Mentor and Advisor

Mary Kay James - Mentor and Advisor

Chuck Muth - Mentor and Advisor

Dr. Maha Tahiri - Mentor and Advisor

Tim van de Rijdt - Mentor and Advisor

Bette B. Brand - Mentor and Advisor

Fedele Bauccio - Mentor and Advisor

Dr. Mei Horng Ong - Mentor and Advisor

Udi Lazimy - Mentor and Advisor

Dan Dawes - Mentor and Advisor

Portfolio

Shiru

Solar Foods

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