BIG IF Start Up Fund

What they do

Big Idea Ventures (BIV) is a leading investor in the "New Food" space, specifically alternative proteins, food technology, and agricultural innovation. Founded by Andrew D. Ive, the firm operates a unique model combining accelerator programs in New York, Singapore, and Paris with a larger venture fund focused on commercializing university IP in rural US communities. They are positioned as the most active investor in the food-tech sector, leveraging a massive network of corporate partners to help portfolio companies scale manufacturing and distribution.

What they look for

Big Idea Ventures invests in companies solving global challenges, primarily in the food system, focusing on alternative proteins (plant-based, fermentation-derived, cell-based meat/seafood/dairy), food technology, and agricultural innovation. They also support rural economic development by commercializing intellectual property from US universities in agriculture, food, and protein to create jobs in rural communities.

Stage

Pre-seed, Seed, Series A

Sectors

Food and agriculture, Healthcare, Climate

Based

New York, US