Investor (post-seed): Health-tech, ag-tech, plant based food, climate, energy, mobility, and space
I must admit, I had to wait until my team could try Jack & Annie's products. How did we meet Annie? through... Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes! all the way from Lagos. and we then introduced her to my friends VCs in.... India, where she sources the main ingredient, Jackfruit. Opening doors and making connections is one of the many ways that we add value to our portfolio companies or those that we connect with. #connections #collaboration #investments
July 2024 Deal of the Month jack & annie's Jack & Annie's is in the plant-based meat alternative industry. They offer 11 products that replicate the taste and texture of traditional meat, using jackfruit as the main ingredient. The company owns and operates its farm-to-fork supply chain, working with thousands of small farmers and contributing significantly to their annual income. This model not only ensures high-quality ingredients but also supports sustainable and ethical farming practices. J&As is among the top five brands in the frozen plant-based category at Whole Foods and Sprouts, with an impressive distribution network that has reached 5,000 stores. They are a great example of a company that aligns profitability with sustainability and innovation. #Sustainability #PlantBased #Innovation #JackAndAnnies #ImpactInvesting Alicia Castillo Holley, PhD, MBA, MSci John Hall Jonathan Wu Marian Sabety Jaime Heiss Daniel Chapellin Castillo
Lucie Newcomb
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6moGlad to see this! The power of connections 😊