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Big Idea Ventures — 2021 Investments

6 investments dated 2021 · listed companies and verified rows first · show all

Groundedgrounded.co.ukinOct 2021 · $2.5M

A dairy-free plant-based protein shake brand that sells nutritional beverages for consumers seeking plant-based alternatives to traditional protein products.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness

Co-investorsLever VCKale UnitedNucleus CapitalPresight CapitalRoute 66 VenturesStray Dog Capital

Jellatechjellatech.cominApr 2021 · $2M

Jellatech uses cellular agriculture to produce functional, native collagen without animals.

BiotechFoodTechNew MaterialsRaleigh, US

Stephanie Michelsen(Executive Officer, Director)inPeter Andersen(Director)

BoardRyan Bethencourt(Director)in

Co-investorsBluestein VenturesbyFoundersGaingelsSiddhi CapitalSustainable Food Ventures

SIMULATEsimulate.com𝕏May 2021acquired by Ahimsa Capital

New York, US

Ben Pasternak(Founder)inSam Terris(Founder)inJoseph Schirripa(Director)Ben Pasternak Sam Terris(Founder)

BoardAlexis Ohanian(Director)in

Co-investorsK2 GlobalLerer HippeauMaC Venture CapitalNvested EquityRainfall VenturesSummit Peak Ventures+4 more

Wild Earthwildearth.com𝕏Series A · Sep 2021 · $23M

Wild Earth manufactures plant-based dog food formulated to meet nutritional standards while reducing environmental impact compared to traditional meat-based pet food.

Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTechHealthtechWellness & Fitness

Ryan Bethencourt(Founder)inRon Shigeta(Founder)inAbril Estrada(Founder)Kristin Wuhrman(Founder)Ernie Ward(Founder)

Co-investorsAt One VenturesBabel VenturesBlue Horizon CorporationCivilization Ventures Management, LlcEvolution VC PartnersGaingels+8 more

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

Luyef Biotechnologiespatch organics

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