Big Idea Ventures
Overview
Big Idea Ventures is a global venture capital firm and accelerator founded in 2018. It focuses on early-stage investments in the food-tech, agri-tech, and alternative protein sectors, including plant-based, cell-based, and fermentation-enabled foods and ingredients. The firm operates accelerator programs in New York, Singapore, and Paris, providing capital and mentorship to startups. It manages several funds, including the New Protein Fund I ($50M), New Protein Fund II ($75M target), and the Generation Food Rural Partners Fund ($53.7M).
Portfolio Companies
88
Website
bigideaventures.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Actual Veggies | Aug 2021 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Biftek | Nov 2021 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Harmony Baby Nutrition | Oct 2022 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| PlantBaby | Feb 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| PFx Biotech | Jun 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
Andrew D Ive
Founder Managing General Partner
Andrew Thornton
Venture Partner
Emily Linett
Director of Strategic Partnerships, Director of Investor Relations
Marion Bazille
Investor Relations Director
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Big Idea Ventures based?
Big Idea Ventures is headquartered in New York City, New York, United States.
When was Big Idea Ventures founded?
Founding year information for Big Idea Ventures is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Big Idea Ventures have?
Big Idea Ventures has 88 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Big Idea Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Actual Veggies, Biftek, Harmony Baby Nutrition, PlantBaby, PFx Biotech.
What was Big Idea Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Big Idea Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in PFx Biotech in 2025.
What sectors does Big Idea Ventures focus on?
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What company stages does Big Idea Ventures focus on?
Big Idea Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.