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Why Venture Capitalists Are

Banking on Food Startups

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Venture Capitalist (VC)is financial capital provided to early-stage, high-potential, high risk, growth startup companies. The venture capital fund makes money by owning equity in the companies it invests in



What is a Startup?Early stage in the life cycle of an enterprise where the entrepreneur moves from the idea stage to securing financing, laying down the basis structure of the business, and initiating operations or trading.



What is a Food Startup?

Newly formed, fresh, innovative business that involves food. Food startups consists of food lovers, entrepreneurs & thought leaders that are passionate around food & technology.



Is the Market Opportunity for Food Technology Huge?


Food products are some of the highest selling items these days.


Last year, investors poured in roughly $350 million into food startups, according to CB Insights.


And just a few months ago, Seamless and GrubHub announced a merger, bringing even more attention to food startups.

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Many American businesses lost ground over the past few years. In comparison, the restaurant business grew 1.5 percent.



Packaged gourmet foods as well as foreign foods are in high demand, and food co-op membership is at an all-time high.


Venture Capitalists are not immune to this; it is much easier to get an investment in a food business right now than in other projects.


Some INVESTORS are saying that food-related startups fit into their sustainability portfolios, alongside solar energy or electric cars, because they aim to reduce the toll on the environment of producing animal products.



Why are consumers interested in food so much all of a sudden?



Family & FoodHealthGoing GreenCultures



Family & FoodAmerican home life is not what it used to be. Americans want simpler times & food is always the best answer. Comforting gourmet meals delivered to your home can be done quickly and hassle-free.


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HealthObesity is considered a disease in the U.S. Obesity leads to heightened concerns about health & diet. If you’re clever enough to provide a healthy new product with comfort food appeal, consumers will break down your door to purchase it. Smart investors see that.



Going Green Buying organic & locally grown food is a first step to make a difference. Organic food & related items are hugely popular right now. In Los Angeles, some consumers are willing to pay $6 for a gallon of organic milk.



CulturesSampling foreign food is a way to experience a culture. Packaged exotic foods are above all successful right now because they make it effortless for food-lovers to try interesting foods daily. Many Los Angeles catering companies offer ethnic & specialty foods due to many different cultures living in this city.


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Whether it’s gourmet delivering in New York or personal chefs Los Angeles, a food startup

can be a very lucrative business if approached and planned correctly.




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