We are thrilled to welcome Andres Manzanares as our new Senior Associate. With a wealth of experience in venture capital, investment banking, and strategy, Andres brings a unique perspective and expertise to our mission of building a better food system through investment at the intersection of food and technology. Andres's background includes significant roles at prominent firms where he honed his skills in identifying and nurturing high-potential startups. His passion for sustainable food systems aligns perfectly with our vision at Stray Dog Capital. Join us in welcoming Andres to the team! We look forward to the incredible impact he will make as we continue to support transformative ventures in the food tech space. Welcome aboard, Andres! 🌱🚀 #Welcome #NewTeamMember #StrayDogCapital #FoodTech #Sustainability #Innovation
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We are happy to share that SyncPeak Ventures is now part of the Evertreen planting community! 🎊 🌳 SyncPeak Ventures is a pioneering venture studio with a dedicated focus on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategy. Our mission is to empower and accelerate startups in the ESG industry, aiding them in their growth journey and successful market launch. With a commitment to sustainable business practices, social impact, and strong governance, SyncPeak Ventures stands at the forefront of fostering innovation that aligns with the principles of responsible entrepreneurship. SyncPeak Ventures distinguishes itself by concentrating exclusively on ESG strategy, providing startups with specialized guidance and support in navigating the complexities of sustainable business practices. Their venture studio operates on a global scale, actively seeking and nurturing ESG focused startups from diverse regions. This approach allows them to create a dynamic and inclusive ecosystem that addresses regional ESG challenges and fosters international collaboration. Check them out! #evertreen #syncpeakventures #community #trees #planting #ESG #green #planet #network
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🚀 Join the movement shaping the future of sustainability! Our accelerator program was launched to support the achievement of the UN SDGs and to exponentially fuel the growth of startups developing critical sustainability solutions. Meet John Robinson, Creator and Founder of The Quorum Principle™️, and one of our subject matter experts that guide our startups through every step of their journey through an innovative new approach to business transformation. If widely adopted, it will bring about a paradigm shift in global industry. Learn more about our program and how we are helping our startups succeed here 100accelerator.com AB InBev The Coca-Cola Company Colgate-Palmolive Danone Unilever #100accelerator #sustainability #businesstransformation The Quorum Principle
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🌟 How to Make Your Food-Tech Start-Up Stand Out in 2024! 🚀 As the food-tech sector evolves, catching the eye of investors is crucial. Here’s what top investors are looking for in start-ups/scale ups from the recent article from Food-Tech: Differentiated Go-to-Market Strategy: Ashley Hartman from BLUESTEIN VENTURES stresses the need for an innovative vision and a robust playbook. Your start-up should demonstrate a deep understanding of the market and a solid plan to penetrate it. Integration with Larger Ecosystems: Alex Davisson of PLUG AND PLAY highlights the importance of how your start-up integrates with larger corporate partners. Think about novel ingredients or technological advancements that could be game-changers. Problem-Solving Technologies: Hadar Sutovsky from ICL GROUP emphasizes looking for technologies that address 'must-have' problems in major market segments. Ensure your solution is not just nice to have, but essential. Scalable Market Potential: Richie Gray of MONDELĒZ INTERNATIONAL points out the importance of scalability and a strong market presence. Your business should aim to significantly contribute to the growth of the industry. 💡 Key Takeaways for Your Venture: Focus on creating a unique market strategy. Ensure your technology or product solves a critical problem. Aim for scalability and market impact. Integrate your solutions with larger corporate ecosystems for maximum impact. 🚀 Are you ready to elevate your food-tech start-up? Perform Leader Ltd specialises in crafting strategies that make start-ups and scale ups irresistible to investors. Let’s connect, propel and innovate together! #FoodTechStartup #InvestmentStrategy #ScalingSuccess #InnovationLeadership #FutureFoodTech #dtc #performleader
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📍Amsterdam-based Rockstart, a global early-stage accelerator-VC launches a €50 million agrifood fund to double down on early-stage startups. The latest fund advances the company's mission to finance the shift towards a regenerative and sustainable future. 🌊The AgriFood Fund II plans to invest in up to 50 startups within the coming 5 years. Scaling impactful solutions by leveraging emerging technologies and new business models that improve our food supply system from soil and ocean to gut. 🌀Rockstart’s funding actively pursues investments in regenerative solutions aimed at revitalising our soils and oceans into effective CO2 capture sources. It focuses on responsible and circular innovations that extract value from wasted food, simultaneously reducing food loss. 📊The agrifood fund is transforming the food sector and highlights why innovation is flourishing in the creative Dutch capital, not to mention showcasing its enduring commitment to long-term sustainability. 🔗Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ecWvDhEu #Agrifood #FoodTech #FoodInnovation #Sustainability
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100X.VC Class 09 Portfolio, Happi Planet raises $1 Mn in a strategic funding round from Fireside Ventures. Ninad Karpe Founder and Partner 100X.VC, said “As the first institutional investors in Happi Planet, we are thrilled by their successful completion of the latest funding round. At 100X.VC, we ardently advocate for the availability of safe, non-toxic products for consumers. The escalating demand for such goods underscores a pivotal market trend, and we firmly believe Happi Planet is primed to capitalize on this momentum, propelling their business to rapid expansion.” Happi Planet makes effective, natural & chemical free home hygiene products that get the cleaning job done, without the nasty chemicals with a unique paper packaging, that reduces plastic footprint by 90%. Read More: https://lnkd.in/dAUihfat Nimeet Dhokai Mayank Gupta Sanjay Ninad Yagnesh Shashank Vatsal Utpal Sejal Harshita Prakruti Jainish #funding #growth #success #founders #startups #investors #journey #venturecapital #vc #privateequity #strategy #angelinvestors #pitchday #research #guidance #mentoring #support
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