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Speaker announcement 9th F&A NEXT Summit 22-23 May 2024   Get ready to explore investment ecosystems together with Michael Jackson and Prince Constantijn of the Netherlands. Moderated by Adam Anders this session will dissect and discuss the nuances of the investment landscape from local grounds to global markets.   A valuable reason to attend: Prince Constantijn of the Netherlands is a leading advocate for startups and innovation with ecosystem insights that can clarify paths for growth and sustainability in the tech sector. Michael Jackson has a mountain of experience in global investments and can bring his perspective to the trends shaping the future of agrifood investments globally. Adam Anders is an expert on investment in agrifood technology and can highlight the changing landscape with and effect on both startups and investors. F&A Next is the leading agri-food summit where pioneers, visionaries and game changers come together to shape the future of food and agriculture. This 9th edition is already for 70% booked. Feed your curiosity and connect with industry leaders by securing your ticket: https://lnkd.in/etrWXAPS  #shapingthefuture #Innovation #FANext2024 #InvestmentLandscape #AgTech #FoodTech #SustainableInvesting #shapingthefuture

Are you leading a start- or scale-up in the agri-food sector? Do you want to understand the perspectives of your peers, stakeholders, government bodies, and investors on the current business climate, funding and ecosystem?     Then this report is a must-read: Enhancing the Ecosystem for Alternative Protein Innovation: Strategies for Scaling Success.   Discover insights on:   - The challenges and opportunities in scaling alternative protein production in the Netherlands.  - The crucial role of shared facilities and government support in overcoming operational and financial barriers.  - How innovative funding mechanisms and collaborative ventures can foster a more supportive and attractive environment for growth.  - The international best practices that can be adopted to strengthen the Dutch alternative protein ecosystem.    Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/eeUXF66J to learn how we can accelerate the protein transition and position the Netherlands as a global leader in sustainable food innovation. #FoodInnovation #AgriTech #SharedFacilities #FoodIndustry #AgriInnovation #Collaboration #ResearchAndDevelopment #SustainableAgriculture #scaleup #startup #InnovationEcosystem #TechInFood #FutureOfFood #ResourceOptimization #InnovationJourney

🌍 #PublicationSpotlight  Global investment in foodtech and agtech startups reached $29.6bn in 2022, witnessing a 44% decline from the record-breaking levels of 2021. Despite this downturn in line with global VC trends, climate-related categories stood strong with year-over-year increases. Notably, African agrifoodtech startups secured a 19% funding boost, exceeding $600m. 📊 Gain valuable insights of the AgFunder Global AgriFoodTech Investment Report 2023! 🌱 Explore in-depth analysis on investment highlights, a spotlight on food waste, funding stages breakdown, and more. 🔗 Read the report here 👉 https://lnkd.in/d5QrZqKi

Step into the future of sustainable food with the Investment Circle at our Sustainable Food Future Seminar at Hall 7! Powered by Impact Circle MY in collaboration with Innovate360 and SPACE-F, this unique segment offers three exciting components: 🚀 Spark Pitch: Watch AgTech and FoodTech startups pitch their innovative solutions to global challenges like food security and sustainable farming. Beyond funding, it's a platform to showcase solutions to global challenges, shaping the future of food and agriculture. 💼 Investor Hours: Discover potential investments at Investor Hours, where startup founders meet investors one-on-one. Delve deep into innovative projects and discuss future collaborations. For startup founders, it's a chance to present their vision and strategy; for investors, it's an opportunity to explore emerging talents in the sustainable food sector. 🤝 Biz Match: Connect startups with industry leaders for impactful partnerships in sustainable food production. Take part in tailored discussions and foster collaborations that amplify innovation, address challenges, and drive positive change in the mission of sustainable food production and distribution. Don't pass up on these amazing opportunities Let's spark change and revolutionize the way we approach food and agriculture. Register for free now 👉 https://bit.ly/49b7lDo Onsite tickets will be priced at SGD 85. #FHA #FHAFnB #FHA2024 #GlobalGathering #Investor #BusinessMatching #FoodStartup #FoodProduction

The FoodTech 500 showcases selected international AgriFoodTech startup and scaleup companies that are acting as a force of good for creating a brighter future of food. With over 1,500+ applicants from over 70 countries, this list celebrates the global entrepreneurial talent at the intersection of food, technology, and sustainability. The 2023 FoodTech 500 list was recently announced and we want to congratulate all of the companies listed! We want to specifically highlight the following CFIN member companies who also made the list (super exciting!): 1) Biofect Innovations 2) Chinova Bioworks 3) CrushDynamics 4) GOURMEY 5) New School Foods 6) Opalia 7) Piecemeal 8) Rainfed Foods 9) Relocalize 10) Renaissance BioScience Corp. 11) Thimus 12) ThisFish Inc. 13) Vivid Machines CFIN is SO excited to see Forward Fooding champion this list of companies and all of their achievements. Here's to the future of foodtech! Read the full list here: https://lnkd.in/eMP64QU #FoodTech500 #Foodtech #Innovation #Sustainability #ForwardFooding

🚀Invitation to Investors: Shape the Future of Sustainable Food @Investor Hours during the FHA-Food & Beverage 2024 in Singapore Expo (23-26 April 2024), proudly powered by Impact Circle MY and Innovate360. 💵The #InvestorHours offers an unparalleled opportunity for investors to engage directly with the pioneers of sustainability at the forefront of the AgriFoodTech sector. ✨Within the Sustainable Food Future section, the "Investor Hours" have been designed as the epicenter for transformative conversations between investors and the founders of 25 groundbreaking AgriFoodTech startups. 〽️This dedicated platform is not just about pitches; it's a chance for deep, one-on-one dialogues that explore the intricacies of innovative solutions and collaborative potential. 🤜🏻🤛🏻You are able to engage in meaningful discussions with founders, diving into their vision, challenges, and strategic roadmaps and gain a comprehensive understanding of each venture’s unique value proposition. 🌟 Register Your Spot Now 🌟Availability is limited to ensure the quality of interactions. https://lnkd.in/gjJXZ-qR 🔆Join us to spark change and drive progress in shaping a sustainable and prosperous future for our global food systems. 🫶🏻Let’s come together to make a difference in the world, one conversation at a time. John Cheng Sean Mak #FHA2024 #InvestorHours #SustainableFood #AgriFoodTech #InvestInInnovation #Sustainability #FoodTech

Welcome to our journey of innovation and growth in the agri-food industry! In this blog post, we’ll explore the essential steps to develop agri-food ideas into flourishing ventures. From planting the seeds of inspiration to reaping the bountiful harvest of success, we’ll guide you through each stage of the entrepreneurial journey. Prepare to embark on a transformative adventure combining creativity, strategy, and determination to cultivate thriving agri-food ventures. Explore this link to read a more detailed step on how to develop your agri-food ideas into flourishing ventures. https://lnkd.in/dSt4hqmh You can also visit our website by clicking on the link in our bio for more info. Let’s keep the conversation growing! Share your ideas, challenges, and questions in the comment section below. Together, let’s build a more sustainable, and equitable food system for future generations. #agroinfotech #agroinfotechlabs #venturedesignstudio #agrifoodbusinesses #agrifood #agribusinesses #innovativeideas #innovation #agrifoodindustry

There’s been a lot of discussion about foodtech today, but will it translate into action? Attended DNB ‘s foodtech conference in Oslo today: Key takeaways: 🤝there is room for more players for foodtech in Norway 🐾foodtech is in the political agenda following EU’s footsteps 🚀The big players are ready for systemic change and this can happen with collaboration with small players like Moreshrooms AS to drive innovation in the forefront Thank you for the panel discussions (Cindy van Rijswick , Kees Kruythoff , Audun Wickstrand Iversen , Ulrik Hallén Øen , Nicolai Prytz , Johanne Kjuus , Jeanett Bergan , Pär Larshans , Rikke Kyllenstjerna , Arne Hjeltnes , Monica Ødegaard , Ann-Katrin Tottie , Stein Rømmerud ..) Startups like ours are working hard to drive innovation. The big question is: will we receive the necessary support from the industry and policymakers to make a real impact? Food for thought.

Many thanks Samantha Caccamo for inviting me to join the #SocialBusinessConference on a panel discussing what it takes to support the development of #SocialEnterprises and #SustainableEnterprises. This is a topic deeply close to my heart and it was fascinating to be the academic voice in a panel of excellent speakers coming from both sustainable businesses and impact investing. The innovative enterprises that I learnt about, which aim to make the global food systems more sustainable, have been truly inspiring! It was amazing how much the experiences of agri-food start-ups in Switzerland resonated with what I know about #SociaEenterprises and #sustainable/ #green start-ups in other countries and even continents. This re-affirmed my conviction that knowledge sharing can go to great lengths as both challenges and best practices are quite widespread. In particular, key insights and best practice that I believe are worth sharing include: - Any start-up, no matter what #impact it is trying to make, needs to focus on quality first and foremost. Social or environmental impact are not enough to attract mass consumers, but quality (at comparable pricing) - that matches or surpasses what is already in the market - can make a huge difference - Combining profitability (which is essential) with positive #social and/or #environmental impact requires #creativity and #innovation, either in the form of new technologies or in the form of recombining existing ideas and tools in novel ways. - No innovation or creation of multiple value(s) can be done without #partnering with multiple stakeholders in the value chain. When starting, it is probably better to build strong partnerships with like-minded people than to dilute efforts engaging with many potential suppliers and other resource providers. - #Social and #sustainable start-ups cannot make it on their own without a supportive #ecosystem. This involves #policy-makers, #education institutions, #suppliers and #investors all doing their part. From encouraging critical thinking and going to the roots of issues, to supporting attempts of driving #SystemsChange and rewarding those that try to create positive impact alongside profits, with a long-term view. Would be curious to know what social entrepreneurs and impact investors think on all of this and whether there are more best practices they would like to share! Meanwhile, a huge thanks to fellow panel members: Sebastiano Cossia Castiglioni, Aymeric Jung and Freddy Hunziker