Global Food Innovation
Emerging managerBuilt from this firm's Form D filings. The firm files no SEC adviser report.
- Website
- https://bigideaventures.com
- HQ
- FL
Global Food Innovation is a venture firm that supports entrepreneurs, scientists and engineers working in the new food space through funds and accelerators. Its team includes a founder and managing general partner, several program directors, investment and venture staff. Portfolio companies mentioned include UpTerra and Standing Ovation.
01 · Says / Does
| Tag | Says | Does |
|---|---|---|
| Stages | Pre-seed, Seed | Not enough dated deals |
| Sectors | Agtech, Advanced materials, Synthetic biology | Not enough dated deals |
| Regions | Global | Not enough dated deals |
Says: what the firm's funds state. Does: from 0 dated deals in the last 24 months.
02 · Fund history
| Fund | Year | Size | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Food Innovation Fund II LP | 2023 | $12.5M (Form D) | Open, writing first checks |
03 · People across funds
- Andrew Ive, Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer
Global Food Innovation Fund II LP (Named on Form D)
- Adrien Villalonga, Investment Manager
- Andrew D. Ive, Founder/Managing General Partner
- Caroline Mak, Program Director, NYC
- Elsa Swanson Sareen, Vice President, Generation Food Rural Partners
- Frank Klemens, Managing Director, GFRP Fund
- Marion Bazille, Program Director
- Oscar Hellier, Venture Associate
04 · Recent deals
No dated deals found yet.
05 · Latest from the firm
No news from the firm's website yet.
06 · Sources
- https://bigideaventures.com
- https://jfnfrr5of5p.typeform.com/to/Sao9IETr
- https://bigideaventures.com/big-idea-ventures-invests-in-five-innovative-startups-through-the-latest-global-food-innovation-fund-ii-cohort/
- https://bigideaventures.com/team/
- https://bigideaventures.com/media/
- https://bigideaventures.com/
Fund dates and sizes are from SEC Form D filings.
Last verified: Oct 25, 2026