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Fund profile

Big Idea Ventures

Big Idea Ventures

New York, United States

Leading

About

Big Idea Ventures, founded in 2018, is a leading venture capital firm focusing on the alternative protein and food technology sectors. With over 110 early-stage investments, they have become the most active investor in FoodTech globally. The firm operates through its New Protein Fund and Generation Food Rural Partners fund, supporting innovative companies in plant-based, cell-based, and fermentation-enabled food technologies. Notable investments include companies like Naturannova, which creates sustainable peptide-based flavors using AI, and SoundEats, a cultivated seafood pioneer. Other standout portfolio companies are New Wave Biotech, which develops bioprocess optimization software, and Loki Foods, which produces plant-based seafood using renewable energy in Iceland. Big Idea Ventures runs bi-annual accelerator programs in New York, Paris, and Singapore, providing selected companies with a $200,000 investment and access to an extensive network of partners and investors. This hands-on support helps startups navigate product development, scaling, and market entry. Led by founder Andrew D. Ive, Big Idea Ventures collaborates with strategic partners like Temasek Holdings, Tyson Ventures, and Givaudan, aiming to drive significant advancements in food security and sustainability.

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Average check

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$100K-$500K
$500K-$1M
$1M-$3M
$3M-$10M

Round

Pre-Seed
Seed

Previous Investments

Advertising & Marketing
Agritech & Farming
AI & Deep Tech
Biotech
CleanTech & Sustainability
Consumer Goods & Electronics
Data & Analytics
E-commerce & Retail
Fintech & Financial services
Food & Beverage
Hardware. Robotics & IoT
Healthtech & Wellness
Legal & Professional services
Lifestyle
Other
Pharma
Software & Apps

Geo focus

Israel
MENA
LatAm
Europe
Africa
Southeast Asia
Oceania
USA
Canada

Highlights

$39k

Historical average check

$2.5M

Historical max check

February 2025

Last investment date

140

Investments

Agritech & Farming

Biotech

Food & Beverage

Pharma

Data & Analytics

Fintech & Financial services

Software & Apps

Natural Resources

AI & Deep Tech

Healthtech & Wellness

Other

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Website

bigideaventures.com

Email

info@bigideaventures.com

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