Big Idea Ventures

Big Idea Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 and based in New York, with an additional office in Singapore. The firm specializes in investing in seed-stage, early-stage, and growth-stage companies, primarily focusing on the development of new protein alternatives, including plant-based food products, ingredients, and cell-based meats. Its first fund, the New Protein Fund, aims to support businesses within the alternative protein ecosystem by combining capital with strategic partnerships to foster innovation in this sector. Big Idea Ventures primarily targets companies in Asia and North America, investing approximately $0.2 million in each venture. The firm is dedicated to addressing global challenges by empowering promising entrepreneurs in the food technology and sustainability space.

Mike Lightman

Managing Partner

Caroline Mak

Senior Director of Acceleration

Jack Pearson

Analyst

Qaynat Sharma

Partner

Van Truskett

Investor

Adrien Villalonga

Associate

Past deals in Wood Processing

Thrilling Foods

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Thrilling Foods is involved in the production of plant based bacon intended to provide a meat substitute. Their product line includes plant based and hickory smoked plant based bacon. They allow consumers to directly buy from the seller over the internet using a web browser or a mobile app.

Meat.The End

Seed Round in 2022
Imagine healthier plant-based meat alternatives that offer the texture, flavour, and appearance of animal proteins. Using innovations in enzymatic processing, we develop new protein texturizing technologies that create healthier plant-based products that mimic the texture of animal proteins. The texture of plant-based protein products still poses a barrier to convincing consumers to adopt alternatives to meat. But current approaches to creating plant-based meat substitutes are falling short in building a protein structure that mirrors a meaty texture experience. We help plant-based protein producers satisfy consumers’ desire for meaty texture and appearance. By improving texture, our techniques enhance the eating experience as well as the nutritional profile of plant-based products. The result: a more convincing, satisfying, and healthy alternative to replace animal-based foods.

Mycosortia

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Mycosortia specializes in turning food side streams that are unfit for human consumption into edible alternative protein products using our proprietary microbial biotransformation technology. We supply functional protein powder FibProtTM as high-value green labelled functional food ingredients via B2B partnerships. We also formulate and supply alternative protein food products, such as protein cookies, protein bars, and protein shakes, to customers derived from FibProtTM B2B2C sales.

Meat.The End

Seed Round in 2022
Imagine healthier plant-based meat alternatives that offer the texture, flavour, and appearance of animal proteins. Using innovations in enzymatic processing, we develop new protein texturizing technologies that create healthier plant-based products that mimic the texture of animal proteins. The texture of plant-based protein products still poses a barrier to convincing consumers to adopt alternatives to meat. But current approaches to creating plant-based meat substitutes are falling short in building a protein structure that mirrors a meaty texture experience. We help plant-based protein producers satisfy consumers’ desire for meaty texture and appearance. By improving texture, our techniques enhance the eating experience as well as the nutritional profile of plant-based products. The result: a more convincing, satisfying, and healthy alternative to replace animal-based foods.

More Foods Innotech

Pre Seed Round in 2022
More Foods Innotech is specialized in creating plant-based proteins. By identifying local plants and fungi, sourcing them from local producer groups, and producing through an innovative low-process method to create a sustainable impact for our people and our planet.

The Leaf Protein Co.

Pre Seed Round in 2022
The Leaf Protein Co. is a producer of plant-based food ingredients focused on sustainability and nutrition. The company specializes in extracting protein from leaves, creating a high-nutritional alternative to traditional plant proteins. In addition to its protein offerings, The Leaf Protein Co. develops waste streams that can be repurposed as food ingredients, animal feed, or packaging materials, thereby minimizing environmental impact. By combining traditional practices with modern science and technology, the company aims to support local grower communities while providing healthier options for consumers and enhancing the quality of plant-based foods for manufacturers and brands.

Meat.The End

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Imagine healthier plant-based meat alternatives that offer the texture, flavour, and appearance of animal proteins. Using innovations in enzymatic processing, we develop new protein texturizing technologies that create healthier plant-based products that mimic the texture of animal proteins. The texture of plant-based protein products still poses a barrier to convincing consumers to adopt alternatives to meat. But current approaches to creating plant-based meat substitutes are falling short in building a protein structure that mirrors a meaty texture experience. We help plant-based protein producers satisfy consumers’ desire for meaty texture and appearance. By improving texture, our techniques enhance the eating experience as well as the nutritional profile of plant-based products. The result: a more convincing, satisfying, and healthy alternative to replace animal-based foods.

Meat.The End

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Imagine healthier plant-based meat alternatives that offer the texture, flavour, and appearance of animal proteins. Using innovations in enzymatic processing, we develop new protein texturizing technologies that create healthier plant-based products that mimic the texture of animal proteins. The texture of plant-based protein products still poses a barrier to convincing consumers to adopt alternatives to meat. But current approaches to creating plant-based meat substitutes are falling short in building a protein structure that mirrors a meaty texture experience. We help plant-based protein producers satisfy consumers’ desire for meaty texture and appearance. By improving texture, our techniques enhance the eating experience as well as the nutritional profile of plant-based products. The result: a more convincing, satisfying, and healthy alternative to replace animal-based foods.

Peace of Meat

Seed Round in 2020
Peace of Meat is a producer of plant-based and cell-based meat alternatives aimed at serving the food industry. The company specializes in developing innovative products through cell line optimization and creating animal-free media formulations for cell cultures, with a particular focus on avian fat and liver. By utilizing these advanced techniques, Peace of Meat offers nutritional protein food options that provide a guilt-free alternative to traditional meat products.

Plant Bliss

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Plantkind makes plant-based meat, dairy, and egg replacements designed to be drop-in replacements for any meal or menu. Our products are the perfect solution for busy food service professionals looking to satisfy the increase in demand for plant-based options. Coming soon to a grocery store or wholesaler near you!
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