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Big Idea Ventures

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Investor type

Founded

2018

AUM

$249 M

Location

New York, New York, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed

Region of investment

North America Europe Asia

Investor profile last updated: 17 July, 2026

Profile

Big Idea Ventures is a venture capital fund based in New York City, founded by Andrew D. Ive. It specializes in foodtech, agri-tech, and materials science, with a focus on identifying and scaling commercially viable innovations. The firm has teams across North America, Europe, and Asia, and invests globally across food, agriculture, and materials, working with startups, corporates, and governments. Its team includes founder Andrew D. Ive and Caroline Mak, Senior Director of Acceleration.

The firm invests in sectors such as proteins, fats, ingredients, sweeteners, and flavorings, with check sizes ranging from $200K upwards, depending on the stage and program. Stages covered include Pre-seed and Seed, focusing on North America, Europe, and Asia. Notable funds include the Global Food Innovation Fund II. It collaborates with food corporations like AAK and Buhler and is involved in accelerator programs offering mentorship and resources.

Notable investments by Big Idea Ventures include BioClé - bEV platform for bioactives, CryoVera - anti-crystallization molecules, RheaPlant - plant cell biomanufacturing, Saku Biosciences - fermentation technology, and XiA’H - enzyme-based extraction for bioactive ingredients.

Industry

Life Sciences Technology MedTech Pharmaceuticals Other Medical Devices Marketing and Advertising Healthcare Services Foodtech Food and Beverage Fintech Financial Services Business Services (B2B) Biotechnology Agriculture Infrastructure HealthTech AgriTech Fashion/Beauty Media and Entertainment

Big Idea Ventures Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Global Food Innovation Fund II	Venture Capital (VC)	Agriculture Biotechnology Foodtech	Pre-seed Seed	North America Europe Asia	$0-1 m	—	May 2026
Generation Food Rural Partners	Venture Capital (VC)	Fashion/Beauty Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America Asia	$5-10 m	$125 M	February 2021
New Protein Fund I	Venture Capital (VC)	Fashion/Beauty Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America Asia	$5-10 m	$50 M	May 2021
New Protein Fund II	Venture Capital (VC)	Fashion/Beauty Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$75 M	May 2023

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FAQs about Big Idea Ventures

Is Big Idea Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

Big Idea Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed and Seed, writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Big Idea Ventures located?

Big Idea Ventures is located in New York, New York, United States.

When was Big Idea Ventures founded?

Big Idea Ventures was founded in 2018.

What sectors and industries does Big Idea Ventures invest in?

Big Idea Ventures invests in companies and startups in Life Sciences, Technology, MedTech, Pharmaceuticals, Other, Medical Devices, Marketing and Advertising, Healthcare Services, Foodtech, Food and Beverage, Fintech, Financial Services, Business Services (B2B), Biotechnology, Agriculture, Infrastructure, HealthTech, AgriTech, Fashion/Beauty, Media and Entertainment.

What is Big Idea Ventures geographical focus of investments?

Big Idea Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Asia.

At what stages of companies and startups does Big Idea Ventures typically invest in?

Big Idea Ventures invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed.

What is the usual amount of Big Idea Ventures investment?

Big Idea Ventures usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Big Idea Ventures?

Big Idea Ventures has around $249m assets under management.

When was Big Idea Ventures last fund created?

Big Idea Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2026-05-19

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