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A world-class jury of food & venture capital experts
Finalists and winners are selected by a jury panel that is a veritable who’s who of experts in food innovation and startup ecosystems . Past and current jury members include directors of major food manufacturers and suppliers such as General Mills, Mondelez International, Givaudan and Roquette, as well as leading companies in the world of venture capital for food startups, including PeakBridge, Five Seasons Ventures, and New Crop Capital .
The Startup Innovation Challenge’s jury panel is also dynamic, changing each year to bring in fresh perspectives and new areas of expertise .
Our jury members are clear about the concrete benefits of participating in the Fi Global Startup Innovation Challenge.
“Personally, I believe the main benefit is to present their innovation and intellectual property (IP) to a unique and large platform of investors and industry partners. Your message will definitely be amplified via the Startup Innovation Challenge, and you will reach potential investors and strategic partners who can accelerate your development.”
Alexandre Bastos,
head of front-end innovation at Givaudan and jury member
“For startups, exposure is essential, not just to find funding opportunities, but also to find industrial partners who can help them scale their solutions. Through the Startup Innovation Challenge, they will gain exposure to hundreds of multinational companies and industry leaders working within the food industry. I find it a great opportunity for any startup working in the foodtech space!”
Mila Valcárcel,
managing partner & co-founder at Eatable Adventures and jury member
“It’s my second or third time at Fi Europe and we see the quality of companies and startups rising each year. This year, I’ve heard startups say that […] they’ve had so many spontaneous interactions and so many networking opportunities at this in-person event. I’m already looking forward to the next edition in 2022.”
Thomas van den Boezem, senior associate at PeakBridge and jury member
“I love the Innovation Hub at Fi Europe and meeting startups and the founders in person. It’s a great opportunity and I’m looking forward to meeting my partners and potential future partners when I take a tour on site here.”
Albrecht Wolfmeyer, head of ProVeg International Incubator and jury member
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