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Would you join us in celebrating the active participants of our recent drinks pitch event? Big thanks to the co-producers, our moderator, panelists, startup presenters, our 67 person live audience, and 150+ who registered for the 5th “Drinkpreneurs Collective Pitch Lounge (UK Edition)” (Thu, 12th December 2024 | 5-7PM UK-time/UTC) on Zoom… ...our 75+ pitch event in 58 months 👏🏻👏🏻 *** The event is co-produced by Sascha Dutta (nee Taylor) (Foodpreneurs Collective & FoodHack Dubai), Meiraj A.I. (Pitch Lounge), Jamal Maxey (Pitch Lounge & My Guide Berlin), Emile Ward (Slake VC), and drinks-industry expert Neeraj Singh, MBA. ***   EVENT MODERATOR: Neeraj Singh, MBA (Pitch Lounge)    PANELISTS: Elena Suciu – Founder & CEO (RSVP BUSINESS ANGEL) | Strategic CFO | Startup Mentor (MassChallenge Switzerland / Founder Institute / Village Capital) Emile Ward – Founder & General Partner (Slake VC) | Drinks Startup Scale-Up Expert | Competition Judge (In Drinks Glasgow) | Exited Founder | Beverage Investor Maria Harding LL.M MBA MCIM – Founder (Four31 Digital) | Pitch Coach and Mentor | Marketing & Exports Specialist Ruth Dolby FIFST – Director (FOOD SCIENCE FUSION LIMITED) | Co-Founder (How Many Beans) | Associate of Nutrition (University of Nottingham) | Flavours & F&B Commercialisation Expert   PRESENTING FOUNDERS: Guillaume Poncet (Juno Bamboo Water) Peter Thickett (Pausado Drinks) Ashley Yeater (Bizzi) STARTUP REFERRAL PARTNERS: Elena Suciu & Emile Ward PROMOTION TEAM: Meiraj A.I., Richa Cibbar, and Tanvir Mahil *** 2025 EVENTS Join us on subsequent editions of this event series for feedback and investment from our beverage, investment/finance, and pitch coaching specialists at the “Drinkpreneurs Collective Pitch Lounge” event series every two months. We welcome general attendees to observe, network, and connect with participants at all our events. They're free to watch! Interested in pitching? ☑️ Please submit investor deck via our website for free feedback and event recommendations (see link in the comments) And/or email info@pitchlounge.net with questions *** JOIN OUR COMMUNITY F&B founder, consultant, buyer, or general foodie?  ☑️ Join our “Food & Beverage Pitch Events” https://lnkd.in/dJ4CiXg “MENATI Food & Beverage” https://lnkd.in/gVS6hzWN “Female Founder - Pitch Lounge” https://lnkd.in/e9fWFkN *** #FoodStartup #FoodEntrepreneur #FoodTech #PitchEvent #FoodAndBeverage #FoodBusiness

2024 has been a year of growth and exciting milestones for Bambuyu Eco-friendly Tissues, and I couldn’t be more proud of what we’ve accomplished. 📈 We tripled our growth in 2024, proving the demand for sustainable tissue solutions. 🌱 Launched innovative products that meet the demand for premium, eco-friendly tissue solutions. 📱 Expanded into new channels, focusing on what works. 🤝 Partnered with local concepts like The Ripe Market growing our community (have you been to our bathrooms? 🤩) 🌍 But most of all, made a truly positive environmental impact and influenced behavior change in the market (read all about it here👇🏻) A HUGE thank you to our customers, investors (Homegrown Ventures), corporate clients, retail partners, and friends for trusting our vision. There’s more to come, and I’m excited to continue pushing the boundaries of sustainability, together. 🌱

Thank you to Sonalie Figueiras, Nicola Spalding and Green Queen Media for featuring me in their 3rd edition of the Green Queen Gulf Newsletter. It's so great to finally have a newsletter focused on news in this space in the region as there's a lot going on at the moment! You can read the latest edition here: https://lnkd.in/d98DFXfU #GreenQueenMedia #FoodAndBeverage #Sustainablility #Green

Would you celebrate with us Nael Mansi - who pitched InventionsX at the “Food & Beverage Pitch Lounge (MENA Edition)” on Thursday, 19th Dec 2024 | 7-9.30 GST/UTC+4 live on Zoom? Are you a CPG/FMCG F&B startup based in or exporting to the MENA region that seeks investment, partners, or feedback? Or an investor, consultant, or food professional wanting to connect with F&B startups linked to MENA or refer them to the event? Join our LinkedIn Group: “MENATI Food & Beverage” https://lnkd.in/gVS6hzWN “Food & Beverage Pitch Lounge (MENA Edition)” Thu, 19 Dec 2024 | 7-9.30 GST/UTC+4, a Zoom online event co-produced by Sascha Dutta (nee Taylor) from the Foodpreneurs Collective & FoodHack Dubai, Ahmad Shamieh & Nader Amiri (Homegrown Ventures), and Jamal Maxey from Pitch Lounge. *** CAPITAL-RAISING STARTUP InventionsX A US-patented product designed to enhance customer safety and convenience by enabling immediate enjoyment of hot beverages. Co-Founder & Innovation Leader, Nael Mansi Deal Summary: Raising USD $933,333 *** INVESTMENT DISCLAIMER Pitch Lounge is not an accredited financial broker. This post should not be considered investment advice. We merely provide capital-raising news on startups, pitch opportunities, investment fund updates, and support resources for founders with capital-raising efforts. Seek expert counsel before making investment decisions. *** OBSERVE THE EVENT This event has passed. For advance notice about pitch events, please follow our LinkedIn company page (and subscribe to our mailing list - see link in the comments): https://lnkd.in/ewcWWiYN *** WANT TO PITCH? ☑️ To secure pitch slot at a future event, please submit your investor pitch deck via our simple and short website form link available in the comments below or email jamal@pitchlounge.net *** REFERRAL PARTNERS: Ahmad Shamieh & Nader Amiri – General Partners (Homegrown Ventures) Elena Suciu – Founder & Angel Investor (RSVP BUSINESS ANGEL) & Mentor/Judge (MassChallenge Switzerland) *** FUTURE PITCHING OPPORTUNITIES This is the final pitch event 2024 but we are already accepting pitch registrations for 2025 Email info@pitchlounge.net for further details. *** NETWORK WITH OUR COMMUNITY Join our LinkedIn groups (and introduce yourself for a free observer promo code): “Food & Beverage Pitch Events” https://lnkd.in/dJ4CiXg “MENATI Food & Beverage” https://lnkd.in/gVS6hzWN *** The event series team thanks you for joining them! Ahmad Shamieh, Nader Amiri, Dalal AlGhawas, PhD, Sascha Dutta (nee Taylor), Jamal Maxey, Dr. Elif Güngör Reis, Mahmoud Adham, Dr. Dalal., Duygu Yilmaz Koksal, Snehee Chaplot, Sasikanth C. (Adrian M Odgers), Sahar Karoubi, and Nael Mansi. Branding from Meiraj A.I. and marketing support from Richa Cibbar, Yash Annamalla, and others on the Pagoda Projects-Pitch Lounge team. #Pitch #Investor #Founder #CPG #FMCG #FoodStartup #FoodEntrepreneur #PitchEvent #FoodAndBeverage #FoodBusiness #Founder #MENA #Dubai

🎉 A Year of Impact and Agrifoodtech Innovation! As we reflect on the incredible journey of 2024 at StartLife, we are filled with gratitude and pride for the remarkable achievements and milestones reached this year. Here’s a quick overview of our impactful year: 🚀 Alumni Success: Our alumni have had a phenomenal year, raising over €100M! This milestone underscores the ongoing impact and innovation our startups continues to bring to the agrifoodtech sector. 🌍 Demo Days Success: We hosted 2 Demo Days in 2024, both of which were a tremendous success, attracting +400 visitors in Wageningen. These events showcased the cutting-edge solutions our startups are bringing to the table, connecting them with investors, industry leaders, and potential partners. 🤝 New Collaborations: This year marked the beginning of HIC - HortiScience Innovation Center, setting the stage for new opportunities and advancements in agrifoodtech. Co-created with Wageningen University & Research, Delphy, Gemeente Lansingerland, and YES!Delft. Moreover, we welcomed new partners to our network, such as The Hershey Company & Corteva Agriscience. 🌱 Supporting Startups: In 2024, we welcomed 27 new agrifoodtech startups into our community, supporting them through their journey towards innovation and impact. 🌐 F&A Next 2024: The 9th edition of F&A Next brought together more than 850 professionals from 36 countries, creating a melting pot of ideas, partnerships, and collaborations that continue to drive the agrifood sector forward. On to the 10th edition!! 🔍 Looking Ahead: As we close a successful year, we are more committed than ever to fostering innovation and supporting our agrifoodtech startups in making a meaningful impact on global food systems. Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey. Here’s to continuing our mission in 2025 and beyond! #agritech #foodtech #startups

🚀 This year, Forward Fooding expanded its FoodTech 500 Ambassadors Program, bringing together even more passionate advocates from our global network. As 2024 draws to a close, we want to thank these experts for their contributions in shaping the future of food, driving innovation, and championing sustainability. ✨ Meet the trailblazers making an impact in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/eJBfy59x ✨ Ambassadors include: Daniel Skavén Ruben, Lara Nuchowicz, Johan Jörgensen, Anthony Chow, CFA, Iliana Agora, Susie Warran-Smith CBE DL, Miguel Jordao, alia badreldin, Christian Pichler, Rodrigo Hortega de Velasco, Mariya Hristova, Nicole Lee, Alexis Caporale, Semi Hakim, Sascha Dutta (nee Taylor), Dr. Elif Güngör Reis, Antonio Iannone, Diane Fermin Roeder, Jorien Hattink, Mary van Hoek-Hendriks, Hadas Rajchenberg, Mathilde Do Chi, LL.M., Florian Richter, Marit Veenstra, Juan Pablo Orlov, Anne Palermo, Hannah Lester, Rodrigo Ledesma-Amaro, PhD, Varun Gadodia, Rik Posthuma, Stephen O'Rourke, Sophie Pickering, CFA, Diana Rucinschi, Sruthi Sadanand, Noah Petermann, Prithvi Kodialbail, Albrecht Wolfmeyer, Ronald Lim, CED, SEPC, DES, Melissa Ong, Leo Groenewegen, Jamal Maxey, and Balaji Vasudevan. #ForwardFooding #FoodTech500 #AgriFoodTech #Innovation #Sustainability #FutureOfFood

As the co-founder of InventionsX, I’m thrilled to share our journey to creating the #BestLidInTheWorld. The #nelzCoolingCupLid is more than a product; it’s a solution that redefines how we enjoy hot beverages. Follow along to see what’s next in this exciting innovation journey!

Bewerbungen für die EIT Food Entrepreneurship-Programme ab sofort bis zum 21.02.2025 möglich. Wer sollte sich für EIT Food Seedbed bewerben? Teams (gerne auch noch nicht gegründet) mit innovativen Deep-Tech Lösungen (Dienstleistungen, Verfahren und Produkte) aus den Bereichen Agrartechnik, Lebensmittel und Lebensmitteltechnologie, die die Marktfähigkeit Ihrer Lösung testen wollen. Was wird geboten? Ca. 6 Monate Betreuung durch hochqualifizierte internationale Coaches, Trainer und Mentoren, ein Zugang zum größten AgriFood Netzwerk der Welt, € 9.000,00 Förderung, die Teilnahme an drei internationalen Events und vieles mehr! Das Programm wird überwiegend online durchgeführt und ist so gestaltet, dass es mit Eurem Engagement in anderen Programmen, Eurer Tätigkeit an der Universität oder einer beruflichen Tätigkeit gut kombinierbar ist. Das Programm startet ab Mai 2025. Wie bewerben? Informationen gibt’s es unter: https://lnkd.in/e5wQ28v2 . Auf dieser Seite gibt es auch einen Link zur Bewerbung. Das Bewerbungsverfahren ist recht unkompliziert und die Bewerbung schnell erledigt. Interessierte können auch an einem Info-Webinar teilnehmen, z.B. am 11. Dezember 2024 (11:00-12:00) Link zur Registrierung: https://lnkd.in/edCJkP5t Noch Fragen? Wenn Ihr noch Fragen zum Programm habt, könnt ihr mich auch gerne direkt ansprechen. Nutz hierzu entweder die Nachrichtenfunktion auf LinkedIn oder schreibt mir eine Mail an a.maerdian@dil-tec.de Der Innovation Hub des DIL Deutsches Institut für Lebensmitteltechnik e.V. https://lnkd.in/e5s6wPhy ist seit 5 Jahren and der Durchführung des EIT Food Seedbed Programmes beteiligt. Hashtag#Agrifood Hashtag#Entrepreneurship Hashtag#EITFood  

The journey starts with ATLANT 3D; super excited to drive scientific partnerships with companies worldwide, with the team 🤝 ATLANT3D Building the world’s first-ever atomic layer advanced manufacturing platform, accelerating the innovation and manufacturing of advanced materials, microelectronics and semiconductor solutions. Our revolutionary tools are built to enhance the whole value chain of advanced micro- and nano-device manufacturing. Our A-Hub solutions enable rapid prototyping, pilots and feasibility studies. DM if you're interested for more info!

We are pleased to announce the startups confirmed to pitch at the “Food & Beverage Pitch Lounge (MENA Edition)” Thursday, 19th Dec 2024 | 7-9.30 GST/UTC+4 live on Zoom. Are you a CPG/FMCG F&B startup based in or exporting to the MENA region that seeks investment, partners, or feedback? Or an investor, consultant, or food professional wanting to connect with F&B startups linked to MENA or refer them to the event? “Food & Beverage Pitch Lounge (MENA Edition)” Thu, 19 Dec 2024 | 7-9.30 GST/UTC+4, a Zoom online event co-produced by Sascha Dutta (nee Taylor) from the Foodpreneurs Collective & FoodHack Dubai, Ahmad Shamieh & Nader Amiri (Homegrown Ventures), and Jamal Maxey from Pitch Lounge. *** Startup 1: Gallivant Mawa Ice Creams The first and only Indian-style mawa ice creams that are made using Ayurvedic principles of dairy processing - their ice creams are available in unique, authentic global flavors! Founder, Snehee Chaplot *** Startup 2: Saledo Produces green banana flour with the philosophy of upcycling, inspired by gluten-free, healthy, delicious and natural. Co-Founder, Duygu Yilmaz Koksal *** Startup 3: Bambuyu Eco-friendly Tissues The UAE's first sustainable bamboo tissue brand. Vegan, tree-free, plastic-free & thoughtfully designed for you and your planet 🌿 Founder & CEO, Sahar Karoubi *** Startup 4: InventionsX   Co-founded InventionsX and developed Nelz, the Cooling Cup Lid, a US-patented product designed to enhance customer safety and convenience by enabling immediate enjoyment of hot beverages. Co-Founder & Innovation Leader, Nael Mansi *** OBSERVE THE EVENT: See Zoom link in the comment below. WANT TO PITCH? ☑️ Email info@pitchlounge.net for a future edition. *** PANELISTS https://lnkd.in/g8zB_NnA *** REFERRAL PARTNERS: Ahmad Shamieh & Nader Amiri – General Partners (Homegrown Ventures) Elena Suciu – Founder & Angel Investor (RSVP BUSINESS ANGEL) & Mentor/Judge (MassChallenge Switzerland) *** FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES This is the final pitch event 2024 but we are already accepting pitch registrations for 2025 Email info@pitchlounge.net for further details. *** NETWORK WITH OUR COMMUNITY Join our LinkedIn groups (and introduce yourself for a free observer promo code): “Food & Beverage Pitch Events” https://lnkd.in/dJ4CiXg “MENATI Food & Beverage” https://lnkd.in/gVS6hzWN Message us for a free ticket! *** The event team invites you to join them! Ahmad Shamieh, Nader Amiri, Dalal AlGhawas, PhD, Sascha Dutta (nee Taylor), Jamal Maxey, Dr. Elif Güngör Reis, Mahmoud Adham, Dr. Dalal., Duygu Yilmaz Koksal, Snehee Chaplot, Nael Mansi, and Sahar Karoubi. Branding from Meiraj A.I. and marketing support from Richa Cibbar, Yash Annamalla, and others on the Pagoda Projects-Pitch Lounge team. #Pitch #Investor #Founder #CPG #FMCG #FoodStartup #FoodEntrepreneur #PitchEvent #FoodAndBeverage #FoodBusiness #Founder #MENA #Dubai