Big Idea Ventures is a venture capital fund that is dedicated to solving the world's biggest challenges by supporting the world's best entrepreneurs, scientists, and engineers. They operate startup accelerators in key locations and invest in and accelerate top performers in the new food space. One of their main focuses is on the New Protein Fund and Accelerator, where they invest in companies that are working on innovative plant-based and cell-based meat, seafood, and dairy products.

They also support companies developing ingredients and technologies that facilitate the growth of these categories. With a combination of capital, mentorship, and a strong ecosystem of partners, Big Idea Ventures aims to support and grow the world's most compelling plant-based and cell-based alternative protein companies. Additionally, Big Idea Ventures has a Generation Food Rural Partners Fund, which focuses on commercializing university-developed intellectual property in the food, protein, and agriculture innovation sectors.

Their mission is to support economic development in rural communities and drive innovation in university ecosystems across the United States. Big Idea Ventures selects its Limited Partners based on their leadership position and their ability to strategically contribute to their portfolio companies. They also have a consortium of trusted and valued strategic partners that provide local and global expertise to their portfolio companies.

They offer an accelerator program called the New Protein Fund Accelerator, where they invest in alternative protein and ingredients companies and provide them with the resources and support they need to succeed. This includes office space, a team of internal experts, a wide ecosystem of connections, PR and media exposure, a curated investor network, discounts from service providers, and follow-on funding for top-performing companies. Big Idea Ventures invests in the best companies with the most innovative technologies globally and has a diverse portfolio that includes companies led by female founders and founders-of-color.

If you have a Minimum Viable Product in the plant-based or cell-based sector or are a later-stage technology company in the food industry, you can apply to be part of their portfolio