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
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Website
bigideaventures.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saku Biosciences | May 2026 | Pre Seed | Lead |
| Rheaplant | May 2026 | Accelerator | Lead |
| Bel Group | Mar 2026 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Standing Ovation | Mar 2026 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Cocuus | Mar 2026 | Follow-on Offering | Co-investor |
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
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
