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BIV’s Media Reach

Featured in over 700 news articles in 2022!

Social media reach of 900K per year!

Over 2,000 active newsletter subscribers!
Want to Collaborate with BIV?
BIV has a team of agri-foodtech as well as investment experts from all around the world who are available for insights on the industry. We are also happy to recommend and connect you with the startups in our portfolio who are developing various types of innovative products related to alternative proteins.
Take a look at the information on the right to find out more about our team and over 100 portfolio companies. Email our marketing team via the button below to discuss possible collaboration details!
About Us
Big Idea Ventures is the world’s most active investor in FoodTech investing in the best food technology and agritech companies globally. The company has contributed to the development of the growing alternative protein industry since its inception and has become a global leader in food innovation. BIV is backed by a strong network of strategic partners including AAK, Avril, Bühler, Givaudan, Temasek Holdings, and Tyson Ventures, and is partnering with governments around the world working on food security and new food ecosystems. The firm has offices in New York, Paris and Singapore and has invested in more than 100 companies across 22 countries. For more information, visit bigideaventures.com.
Media Resources
Click here to access media resources such as BIV logos, photographs, materials in French and industry insights.
Social Media & Articles
- BIV has 22K followers on Linkedin where we regularly post updates on BIV’s developments, our portfolio companies as well as the global food tech industry. Click here to follow our page!
- The BIV team regularly publishes thought pieces on the alternative protein industry. Click here to find out more and email us if you would like to collaborate with us on an article!
- Click here to view BIV’s Youtube channel to learn more about the work we do with our innovative startups!
BIV Team Members Available for Interviews
Leadership & Investment:
- Andrew D. Ive, Founder / Managing General Partner. Click here to view his profile.
- Tom Mastrobuoni, Chief Investment Officer. Click here to view his profile.
NPF & Accelerator:
- Henrietta Hearth, Vice President of Global Acceleration. Click here to view her profile. (Paris)
- Marion Bazille, Senior Program Manager. Click here to view her profile. (Paris)
- Caroline Mak, Program Director. Click here to view her profile. (New York)
GFRP:
- Frank Klemens, Managing Director, GFRP Fund. Click here to view his profile. (New York)
Technical Team:
- Elaine Lee, Scientific Fellow. Click here to view her profile. (Singapore)
- Leonard Chong, Scientific Fellow. Click here to view his profile. (Singapore)
For any speaking opportunities for our team, please email news@bigideaventures.com.
Portfolio Companies
With the New Protein Fund, Big Idea Ventures invests in the best plant-based, cell-based and fermentation-enabled food, ingredient and technology companies. Click here for more information on our 100+ portfolio companies. To connect with our startups, please email news@bigideaventures.com.
BIV in the News
Both BIV and our portfolio companies are regularly featured in news articles about the global food tech industry. Click here to read some of the articles! For collaboration opportunities, please email news@bigideaventures.com.
Events
The BIV team organises and participates in various Agri-FoodTech events around the world. Click here to find out more! For collaboration opportunities, please email news@bigideaventures.com.

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