We are Big Idea Ventures
BIV’s Media Reach
Featured in over 700 news articles in 2022!
Social media reach of 900K per year!
Over 2,000 active newsletter subscribers!
Want to Collaborate with BIV?
BIV has a team of agri-foodtech as well as investment experts from all around the world who are available for insights on the industry. We are also happy to recommend and connect you with the startups in our portfolio who are developing various types of innovative products related to alternative proteins.
Take a look at the information on the right to find out more about our team and over 110 portfolio companies. Email our marketing team via the button below to discuss possible collaboration details!
About Us
Big Idea Ventures is a global investment leader within the food-tech, agri-tech, and materials science sectors. We specialize in investing in the most innovative and sustainable technology companies worldwide. We combine capital and partnerships to drive economic growth and build new food ecosystems. By creating and supporting trailblazing companies we aim to reduce the climate impact of food production and sustainably feed the world. Big Idea Ventures has teams in New York, Paris and Singapore and has invested in more than 110 companies across 30 countries. For more information, visit bigideaventures.com
Media Resources
Click here to access media resources such as BIV logos and photographs.
Social Media & Articles
- BIV has 27K followers on Linkedin where we regularly post updates on BIV’s developments, our portfolio companies as well as the global food tech industry. Click here to follow our page!
- The BIV team regularly publishes thought pieces on the alternative protein industry. Click here to find out more and email us if you would like to collaborate with us on an article!
- Click here to view BIV’s Youtube channel to learn more about the work we do with our innovative startups!
BIV Team Members Available for Interviews
Leadership & Investment:
- Andrew D. Ive, Founder / Managing General Partner. Click here to view his profile.
- Tom Mastrobuoni, Chief Investment Officer. Click here to view his profile.
New Protein Funds & Accelerator:
- Henrietta Hearth, Vice President of Global Acceleration. Click here to view her profile. (Paris)
- Marion Bazille, Program Director. Click here to view her profile. (Paris)
- Caroline Mak, Senior Program Director. Click here to view her profile. (New York)
- Karin del Rey, Program Director. Click here to view her profile. (Singapore)
Generation Food Rural Partners Fund:
- Frank Klemens, Managing Director, GFRP Fund. Click here to view his profile. (New York)
For any speaking opportunities for our team, please email news@bigideaventures.com.
Portfolio Companies
With the New Protein Fund, Big Idea Ventures invests in the world’s best food-tech, agri-tech and materials science technology companies. Click here for more information on our 110+ portfolio companies. To connect with our startups, please email news@bigideaventures.com.
BIV in the News
Both BIV and our portfolio companies are regularly featured in news articles about the global food tech industry. Click here to read some of the articles! For collaboration opportunities, please email news@bigideaventures.com.
Events
The BIV team organises and participates in various Agri-FoodTech events around the world. Click here to find out more! For collaboration opportunities, please email news@bigideaventures.com.
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