Last week, our Analyst Aaditi Tamhankar spoke on the "AI for Food Investment Opportunities" panel as part of the AI for Food Global Summit. Thank you to Vinay Indraganti, Founder and CEO of BCD iLabs for moderating, and leading food industry investors Simona Fernandes, Cam Crowder, and Jacob Barry for the lively discussion. Thank you to the BCD iLabs team, The AI For Food Global Initiative, and Edelman for hosting and facilitating thoughtful discussions around AI for food.
Bluestein Ventures
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
Chicago, Illinois 3,930 followers
We invest in the future of food.
About us
Bluestein is a venture capital fund that invests in the future of food. We’re looking for game-changing ventures across the food industry that redefine how consumers achieve their health and wellness. Our investments span the entire value chain – both B2C and B2B – with a focus on four areas: high-growth consumer brands, proprietary foodtech, next-gen commerce, and value-add digital technology. We’re laser-focused on preeminent and defensible brands, services, technologies, and platforms that have the potential to transform the industry - and are led by creative entrepreneurs who are adept, innovative, nimble, and uncompromising.
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- Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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- 2-10 employees
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- Chicago, Illinois
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- Privately Held
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- 2014
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Chicago, Illinois 60654, US
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We're excited to conclude our three-part series on AI’s potential to transform the food industry with our latest deep dive – Food .AI – exploring AI in the consumer space. AI has the power to enable consumers to make more informed, personalized choices about their diet and lifestyle. In this final part of our series, we explore how AI is reshaping the food industry by offering personalized nutrition plans, streamlining meal preparation, and enhancing grocery shopping experiences. Check out our full post here: https://lnkd.in/gv9bk87b We’ve also published our latest Future of Food Series video: ‘Food .AI’ that ties the three part AI series together. Listen as our Analyst Aaditi Tamhankar and former PhD fellow Tarini Naravane discuss AI's potential across the entire value chain. https://lnkd.in/gJ6i65zU Missed Parts I and II? Catch up here: Part I: Food Formulation : https://lnkd.in/gpmVD_ip Part II: Operations: https://lnkd.in/gYayjvC6 What are you most excited about within AI and the food industry? Put your thoughts in the comments below! #FoodAI #ArtificialIntelligence #Consumer
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Our Managing Partner, Ashley Hartman, was featured on the C+B® Compassionate and Beneficial Living™ podcast. The episode explores trends in sustainability, hot takes on the ‘trough of despair’ in the alternative protein space, and how technology can address America's health crisis. Thank you to Erin McCann for hosting and facilitating the thoughtful discussion! Listen to the podcast here: https://lnkd.in/e9mPtGKk
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New podcast episode alert! 🎙️ Excited to share my conversation with Ashley Hartman, Managing Partner at Bluestein Ventures, where we delve into transforming the $4 trillion food industry. Discover how Bluestein prioritizes nutrition, sustainability, and digital innovation through strategic investments. Gain insights into plant-based foods, alternative proteins, and the role of technology in addressing America's health crisis. Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, or food enthusiast, this episode is packed with innovative ideas and actionable insights. Tune in for a deep dive into shaping a healthier, sustainable food system using the links below. 🌱 #foodindustry #investment #podcastepisode -- C+B® Compassionate and Beneficial Living™
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AI has the potential to transform the food industry, and we're excited to share our insights in our latest deep dive – Food .AI – that explores the intersection of AI and food. In Part II of our three-part series, we focus on use cases in operations within the supply chain. AI solutions can streamline operations by breaking down silos, enhancing productivity, and increasing profitability. We delve into how startups are leveraging AI to optimize inventory management, regulatory compliance, and traceability. Companies are facing increasing costs from labor, transportation, and food waste, driving the need for automation and resiliency. Can AI address these challenges and change the game? Check out our full post here: https://lnkd.in/ekbz2Wfv Stay tuned for Part III: Consumer, and if you missed it, catch up on Part I: Food Formulation here: https://lnkd.in/gvMdztqY Thank you to our Analyst Aaditi Tamhankar and former PhD Fellow Tarini Naravane for leading this initiative! #FoodAI #ArtificialIntelligence #FoodTech #FoodScience
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We're thrilled to share our latest deep dive – Food .AI – that explores the intersection of AI and food. AI is poised to revolutionize the food industry, and we’re excited to dive into its potential across the entire value chain, starting with food formulation. In Part I of our three-part series, we explore how AI can enhance food formulation to meet rapidly evolving consumer preferences around health and taste. We delve into how startups are combining public and proprietary datasets to train AI models and unlock new solutions. Each year, $15 billion is spent on R&D among the top 25 food conglomerates, yet 80% of new food products fail. Can AI change the paradigm? Check out our full post here: https://lnkd.in/gvMdztqY Stay tuned for Part II: Operations and Part III: Consumer. #FoodAI #ArtificialIntelligence #FoodTech #FoodScience
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Yesterday, our Managing Partner Andrew Bluestein and Analyst Aaditi Tamhankar attended a climate innovation dinner organized by EnVest. It was a great opportunity to discuss the latest trends and innovations in sustainable investment with fellow investors and industry leaders. Thank you to Silicon Valley Bank for sponsoring the event!
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Yesterday we brought together over 50 women founders, VCs, and ecosystem partners working in human and planetary health as a part of Chicago Tech Week. Thank you to our Analyst Aaditi Tamhankar for organizing, Madison Jade and Andrew Gunderman for sponsoring and co-hosting the event, and TechChicago & P33 Chicago for planning a wonderful week showcasing the vibrancy of the Chicago tech ecosystem.
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Our Managing Partner, Ashley Hartman, will be judging the pitch competition finals as part of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) 2024 Annual Expo on Wednesday, July 17th at McCormick Place. The Expo brings together over 1,000 exhibitors and thousands of attendees working to transform the future of food. We’re looking forward to checking out the latest innovations. Give us a shout if you’ll be there.
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We are excited to announce that Bluestein Ventures has been recognized as a Fire Starter by Chicago Inno as part of the 2024 Fire Awards! This award celebrates the top 50 innovators shaping the Chicago tech scene.
These are the #Chicago companies and people you need to have on your radar...Meet the 10th class of Chicago Inno Fire Award honorees: https://lnkd.in/g7t_2EDx The companies on this year's list range from early-stage startups that are already making a name for themselves to those ready for the late stage of their startup journey. We will announce the Blazer winners — the top firms in each category — at the Fire Awards' triumphant return to an in-person event on Aug. 27. In the meantime, check out the 50 companies and organizations that have made big headlines this past year. #fireawards #chicagoinnofire #chicagoinno #startups #founders #chicagostartups Tempus AI Eric Lefkofsky Tegus ShipBob dhruv saxena Relativity Kin Insurance Augmedics Phil Saunders Andrew Bluestein Jason Pritzker Meghan Doyle Benjamin Seidman Jennifer Fried Mark Hanson Chris Gladwin Ocient Daniel Muller Andrew Gostine, MD, MBA Ben Weiss Marc Yoskowitz Colin Falls Matt McKinney Joanne Rodriguez, LEED AP, FitWel Amb, CDT Anna Lisa Somera Alaina Harkness Alex Zorn Jim Dallke Invesco US TechNexus Venture Collaborative Allison Lechnir Manu Edakara Glen Tullman The Garage at Northwestern University Chicago Quantum Exchange Cube Group, Inc. Azul 3D, Inc LanzaJet Hallow Nucleai
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Big congratulations to Alex ❄️☕️ French and Andrew Healy of Bizzy who were honored as the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 for the Heartland region! We’re inspired by your leadership and glad to see this well-deserved recognition.
Congratulations to our CEO, Alex ❄️☕️ French, and COO, Andrew Healy, for winning the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 award for the Heartland region! Their leadership and dedication continue to inspire us all.
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