SOSV is a global venture capital firm founded in 1995 and headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey. Specializing in seed-to-growth stage investments, SOSV operates multiple accelerator programs worldwide, including HAX for hardware, IndieBio and RebelBio for life sciences, Chinaccelerator and MOX for cross-border internet ventures, Food-X for innovative food solutions, and dlab for blockchain technology. The firm focuses on investments in revolutionary deep technologies aimed at improving human and planetary health, as well as cross-border markets, particularly in Asia. SOSV invests in approximately 150 startups annually, providing support through its resources to accelerate product development and scaling. Over its two-decade history, SOSV has established a strong reputation, consistently ranking among the top venture capital firms globally.

Big Idea Ventures, LLC is a venture capital accelerator founded in 2019, with offices in New York and Singapore. The firm focuses on investing in startup and early-stage companies that are developing alternative protein sources, particularly in the plant-based and cell-based meat sectors. Through its New Protein Fund, Big Idea Ventures provides capital and strategic support to entrepreneurs creating innovative products, ingredients, and technologies in the alternative protein ecosystem. The firm primarily targets investments of $0.2 million and looks for opportunities in Asia and North America, aiming to address global challenges related to food sustainability and nutrition.

Collaborative V is an early-stage venture capital fund managed by Collaborative Fund, which was founded in New York in 2010. The fund focuses on investing in technology and media within creative fields, emphasizing two key themes: the growing significance of values in consumer and employment choices, and the transition from a hyper-consumption economy to one based on collaborative consumption. These themes highlight opportunities for new technologies, products, and services that can reshape business practices and enhance everyday life. Collaborative V seeks to be a primary source of capital and strategic support for creative entrepreneurs aiming to make a positive impact in the world. Its investors include notable figures from various industries, underscoring the fund's commitment to fostering innovation and creativity.

Y Combinator is a startup accelerator based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2005. It has pioneered a new funding model for early-stage startups by investing a modest amount of capital, typically around $150,000, in a large number of companies twice a year. Over a three-month program, Y Combinator collaborates closely with these startups to prepare them for investor pitches and enhance their business strategies. Each funding cycle concludes with Demo Day, where startups present to an exclusive audience of investors. Y Combinator focuses on various sectors, including business software, education, healthcare, and financial technology, among others. In addition to initial funding, it offers ongoing support through its extensive alumni network. Since its inception, Y Combinator has funded over 630 startups, contributing significantly to the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Silicon Valley and beyond.

SVG Ventures is an investment and advisory firm based in Silicon Valley, established in 2010. The firm focuses on early-stage technology companies and engages closely with its portfolio to foster their growth and success. In addition, SVG Ventures manages the Thrive Fund, a venture capital fund located in Los Gatos, California, which targets sectors such as software, agriculture, ag tech, and food tech. Founded in 2013, Thrive operates a series of accelerators aimed at supporting sustainable agri-food companies. The firm offers a range of services, including acceleration, mentorship, validation, and venture-building, leveraging its extensive network of technology leaders to drive innovation and global expansion for its partners and portfolio companies.

Techstars Central LLC, founded in 2006 and based in Boulder, Colorado, operates as a startup accelerator and venture capital firm focused on supporting early-stage technology-oriented companies. It specializes in a mentorship-driven accelerator program, selecting ten startups each summer to participate in a three-month incubation period, offering funding of $120,000 in exchange for equity. Techstars invests primarily in sectors such as fintech, artificial intelligence, blockchain, augmented reality, and IoT, while avoiding investments in medical devices, healthcare technology, and local service-oriented businesses. In addition to its primary accelerator, Techstars has various specialized programs, including those focused on music, retail, mobility, and social impact, with global reach extending to regions such as Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The firm prefers taking minority stakes, typically between six and ten percent, without seeking board representation or investor rights. Techstars has built a robust network of entrepreneurs, mentors, and corporate partners to foster innovation and growth within its portfolio, which includes over 1,000 companies with a significant collective market capitalization.

S2G Ventures, established in 2014 and based in Chicago, is a multi-stage venture fund focused on food and agriculture. The firm aims to support entrepreneurs whose products and services address the growing consumer demand for healthy, sustainable, and local food options. S2G Ventures identifies various sectors within the food system that are poised for transformation and builds a diverse portfolio through seed, venture, and growth-stage investments. Its investment areas encompass agriculture, food ingredients, infrastructure and logistics, food safety and technology, as well as retail, restaurants, and consumer brands. The firm’s mission is to drive innovation in these sectors to enhance sustainability and health in the food supply chain.

Blue Horizon Corporation, founded in 2016 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, is a venture capital investment firm focused on addressing the global challenge of sustainably feeding 10 billion people by 2050. The firm invests in innovative, tech-driven, plant-based products that cater to increasing consumer demand for healthy options. Blue Horizon Ventures, a fund launched in 2019, specifically targets investments in the agriculture and food-tech sectors across Europe. Committed to environmental, social, and governance principles, this fund seeks to achieve positive impact in areas such as health, biodiversity, and ecosystems while supporting the transition to sustainable food systems.

AccelFoods, founded in 2013 and based in New York, is a private equity firm that specializes in investing in high-growth consumer goods, healthcare, retail, and agribusiness companies throughout the United States. The firm partners with driven founders to provide access to industry expertise and infrastructure, facilitating the development of innovative products and effective go-to-market strategies. By connecting emerging companies with essential resources, AccelFoods aims to foster the creation of enduring brands within the food and beverage ecosystem.

Astanor Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2017 and based in Brussels, Belgium, focusing on early-stage investments in the agri-food and agriculture sectors. The firm is dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs who are innovating within the food system, blue ocean economy, and agriculture, specifically targeting technology-enabled companies that aim to create a nourishing, regenerative, and trustworthy food future. Astanor Ventures manages multiple funds, including Astanor Good Harvest Ventures I, which was launched in 2018 and invests in Europe and North America, and Astanor Ventures II, initiated in 2023, targeting investments in Italy, France, and Ireland. Both funds prioritize impact investments in agtech and foodtech, seeking to support over 45 companies globally while leveraging a strong network of entrepreneurs, impact investors, and experts in the field.