Brent Ferguson

Antler is one of the most active early-stage investors globally. The firm leads in ‘Day Zero’ investing, an approach to venture capital focused on partnering with founders pre-launch. Antler systematically removes capital and network constraints for early-stage technology entrepreneurs by providing co-founder matching, deep business model validation, initial capital, expansion support, and follow-on funding. The firm is present in 27 cities across most leading technology ecosystems globally and has made over 1,300 investments into early-stage startups. Antler has been repeatedly recognized by Pitchbook as the world’s most active angel and seed-stage investor.

In 2013, China’s grocery market crossed the one trillion-dollar mark and became the largest food and beverage market in the world. Since then, this growth has accelerated even further and it is without a doubt that the future of the world's food industry will be shaped in China. Over half of the population here now lives in cities. The young urban middle class dominates new consumer trends and is hungry for innovation. Their curiosity and open attitude towards new food concepts will decide which companies thrive and which ones fail. Most startups in the food and beverage business do not have the knowledge or financial fire power to set up shop on a different continent. Feast Creative Foods is a strategic investment company. Kind of. We work with innovative F&B brands and bring them to China. We're hands-on, part of the team, committed and true entrepreneurial partners on the ground and at the frontlines in China's supermarkets. We work hand-in-hand with our partner startups to bring their awesome products to the world’s biggest consumer market. Bang!!

First Growth Brands (FGB) was founded in 2018 by Edward Holl, a 30-year Private Equity veteran and current FGB Chairman and CEO. First Growth Brands is the producer of Faire La Fête® sparkling wine from Limoux, France. Faire La Fête is a méthode traditionnelle French bubbles brand that is low sugar, vegan friendly, gluten free, and absolutely delicious.

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Feast Ventures is an emerging Micro VC investing at the intersection of food, health and agtech. Feast targets early-stage investments - particularly in Europe. Ticket sizes into portfolio companies typically range from €150-500k aiming at minority stakes. Founded in 2022, the Munich-based micro fund investor is dedicated purely towards investments along the agrifoodtech value chain – with a particular weighting on tech-enabled B2B solutions. Feast’s mission is to back early-stage products, brands and technologies and to support founders reaching their first institutional funding round - while offering a unique Asia (China) market access angle & vantage point. The initiators of Feast Ventures have been founders, operators and angels in the F&B space for 10+ years while the fund itself is backed by a selection of food entrepreneurs, family offices and selected thought leaders. For more information please visit: www.feast.ventures

Antler is one of the most active early-stage investors globally. The firm leads in ‘Day Zero’ investing, an approach to venture capital focused on partnering with founders pre-launch. Antler systematically removes capital and network constraints for early-stage technology entrepreneurs by providing co-founder matching, deep business model validation, initial capital, expansion support, and follow-on funding. The firm is present in 27 cities across most leading technology ecosystems globally and has made over 1,300 investments into early-stage startups. Antler has been repeatedly recognized by Pitchbook as the world’s most active angel and seed-stage investor.

In 2013, China’s grocery market crossed the one trillion-dollar mark and became the largest food and beverage market in the world. Since then, this growth has accelerated even further and it is without a doubt that the future of the world's food industry will be shaped in China. Over half of the population here now lives in cities. The young urban middle class dominates new consumer trends and is hungry for innovation. Their curiosity and open attitude towards new food concepts will decide which companies thrive and which ones fail. Most startups in the food and beverage business do not have the knowledge or financial fire power to set up shop on a different continent. Feast Creative Foods is a strategic investment company. Kind of. We work with innovative F&B brands and bring them to China. We're hands-on, part of the team, committed and true entrepreneurial partners on the ground and at the frontlines in China's supermarkets. We work hand-in-hand with our partner startups to bring their awesome products to the world’s biggest consumer market. Bang!!

First Growth Brands (FGB) was founded in 2018 by Edward Holl, a 30-year Private Equity veteran and current FGB Chairman and CEO. First Growth Brands is the producer of Faire La Fête® sparkling wine from Limoux, France. Faire La Fête is a méthode traditionnelle French bubbles brand that is low sugar, vegan friendly, gluten free, and absolutely delicious.