Big Idea Ventures
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Big Idea Ventures is a venture capital fund based in New York City, founded by Andrew D. Ive. It specializes in foodtech, agri-tech, and materials science, with a focus on identifying and scaling commercially viable innovations. The firm has teams across North America, Europe, and Asia, and invests globally across food, agriculture, and materials, working with startups, corporates, and governments. Its team includes founder Andrew D. Ive and Caroline Mak, Senior Director of Acceleration. The firm invests in sectors such as proteins, fats, ingredients, sweeteners, and flavorings, with check sizes ranging from $200K upwards, depending on the stage and program. Stages covered include Pre-seed and Seed, focusing on North America, Europe, and Asia. Notable funds include the Global Food Innovation Fund II. It collaborates with food corporations like AAK and Buhler and is involved in accelerator programs offering mentorship and resources. Notable investments by Big Idea Ventures include BioClé - bEV platform for bioactives, CryoVera - anti-crystallization molecules, RheaPlant - plant cell biomanufacturing, Saku Biosciences - fermentation technology, and XiA’H - enzyme-based extraction for bioactive ingredients.
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