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Friends of the Valley Newsletter | April 5 2022 | View online
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Investing in the
future of food
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It's an exciting time to be working on the future of food. The FoodTech500 revealed a huge leap in global funding and the Swiss Venture Capital report showed that 2021 was a record fundraising year for Swiss startups.
Large enterprises like Nestlé are investing in the infrastructure needed to translate knowledge
and expertise into cutting-edge solutions. While cantons like Fribourg and Vaud are creating strategies and programs that allow the most
promising innovations to scale.
In just the first quarter of 2022, numerous Valley members - including NEMIS Technologies, AgroSustain, Vivent, Rebels 0.0% and Luya - have secured the funding they need to drive forward their innovations. Many will now be joining Ecorobotix and Planted in putting pedal to the metal on their international expansions.
As changes in the Swiss policy framework open up further opportunities, investors are convinced that Switzerland is preparing the ground to become a global leader in future food solutions. Indeed, at the launch of our Impact Platforms on sustainable protein last month, we heard that we already have the technologies and resources to make a difference on the issues that matter most. Now we need more collaboration to co-create and accelerate innovation.
The Valley team is working closely with members to strengthen our offer as a food innovation nation and connect ecosystem actors with the Swiss and international partners that can support them on their journey. If this sounds relevant to you, please do reach out - we would love to hear from you.
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AgroSustain kicks off their commercial rollout
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AgroSustain – the Swiss plant protection pioneers – recently secured CHF 4.8 million in their Series A funding round, followed by a FIT Tech Growth loan to the tune of CHF 500,000. Co-founder & CEO Dr Olga Dubey shares her plans for 2022.
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Ecorobotix gears up for further European expansion
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After securing CHF 13.2 million in one of Vaud’s largest funding rounds last year and ranking in the FoodTech 500, the Ecorobotix team is
ramping up their European expansion. We sat down with CTO and co-founder, Steve Tanner, to find out more.
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Earlier this month, 100+ attendees from 12 countries came together at a roundtable event to mark the launch of the Valley’s Impact Platform on sustainable protein. SFNV members will now come together co-create innovative projects in this space. WATCH THE REPLAY ON THE BLOG
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Building on a productive meeting in
December, the SFNV team sat down with Swiss independent accelerators and innovation facilitators to explore the why, what and how of our collaboration and pin down the priority work areas to maximize our joint impact in 2022.
READ MORE ON THE BLOG
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AgroSustain is a one-stop-shop solution for natural plant protection. They aim to reduce food waste and support sustainable food production by developing farm to fork solutions, like natural fungicides and coatings.
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FOOD2050 is focused on improving food consumption in regards to its environmental impact and aims to align and promote the interests of all food system stakeholders in order to contribute to a healthier planet.
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innopearl, a business catalyst for start-ups and scale-ups, helps promising young companies achieve their commercial or
partnership goals with mid-size and large enterprises through proprietary tools, processes and expertise.
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opTEAme offers Swiss-made, scientifically-tested, all-natural nutricosmetics in the form of a delicious tea.
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Plusbiome provides precision probiotics as food supplements, with personalised pills and an app in the pipeline.
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Yumame Foods makes healthy, tasty and sustainable plant-based
food based on fungi and fermentation - all local, minimally processed and sustainably produced.
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