Camilla Mazzolini

"Buying food without intermediaries is the most powerful thing that anyone can do to improve conditions for farmers and create a positive impact". Why did we create CrowdFarming? Well, there are two answers, depending on how much time youve got. The short answer: So that you can receive organic products straight from farmers at a competitive price. The more elaborate answer In Europe there are 10 million farmers and 450 million consumers, yet just 10 supermarkets in between that decide what we eat, where we get our food from, and the price that farmers receive for their crops. What inefficiencies does this model generate? Unfair prices and massive food waste. A consequence of a business model based on attracting consumers with low prices and confusing quality with the appearance of the fresh product. Inefficient, highly subsidised agriculture dependent on chemical pesticides. Farmers have no decision-making power in the food supply chain: theyre at the mercy of both their suppliers (the major agrochemical companies) and their buyers (the supermarkets). The European Union allocates almost €1 out of €4 of its budget to subsidising agriculture, but this isnt resulting in an actual improvement in the conditions of farmers. Uninformed consumers disconnected from farming. Most of the European populace is nutritionally poor. Were living in a society where people spend more on technology than on their diet. We spend more on a phone than on healthy food. Weve become used to paying low prices at supermarkets, but are we aware of what were really paying for our food? How does the direct sale of food solve these issues? Direct selling means that farmers get better prices for the produce shipped out. With better margins, farmers can invest in long-term agronomic practices to improve the health of their soils and, therefore, get more nutrition in the food they produce.

011h is a technology-driven company dedicated to transforming the construction industry. It was founded in 2020 by Lucas Carné and José Manuel Villanueva, along with other partners. The companys model is built on three core pillars: industrialized construction using prefabricated components, an integrated network of suppliers to ensure a robust and scalable supply chain, and the full digitalization of the construction process. This approach has already been validated in projects such as Habitat Hospitalet (Barcelona), with 8 homes in collaboration with Renta Corporación; Fioresta (Alicante), 51 homes with AEDAS Homes; Casernes (Barcelona), 56 affordable housing units with IMHAB; and ongoing developments like Distrito Z (Málaga), 73 homes with Terra Green Living; Mar de Calonge (Girona), 54 homes with Culmia; and Ilex (Valencia), 68 homes with AEDAS Homes. With this foundation, 011h is set to deliver over 600 homes in 2026/27. At 011h, we are committed to making construction more sustainable, efficient, and affordable.

We are a sustainable packaging start-up. Ooho and our other packaging solutions are made from Notpla, a revolutionary material made from seaweed and plants that biodegrades in weeks, naturally. 🌱 We have created unique machines and materials to package your products in the most sustainable way.

Typology is a Paris based skincare brand on a mission to disrupt skincare and consumer industry for better. Typology is a Bcorp certified company since inception. Job requests: https://www.typology.com/rejoindre-lequipe Press enquiries: press@typology.com Follow us on Instagram : @typologyparis

Agile Analog is a company with a mission to transform the landscape of the analog IP market space.

$500m AUM seed fund backed by over 130 unicorn founders investing across Europe and the US. Founded in 2017 by Brent Hoberman and Spencer Crawley.

Lendable is a lending platform that makes borrowing money effortless across loans, credit cards and car finance. Using technology, we have trimmed the fat from the traditional loan application process. The result allows us to make an instant decision, offer personalised rates, and transfer funds within minutes. We look beyond just the applicants​ credit scores, offering loans to people with less-than-perfect credit histories. This way, we provide fair rates to a wider range of borrowers. Once customers have accepted our quote, we deposit their loan within minutes and many customers qualify for instant access to their credit card via their mobile wallets. Our technology is brand new so we can deliver best in class experience to customers that previously werent served in the market. The internet has made commerce faster, cheaper and safer. Time for finance to step up. Check out our Lendable loans, Zable credit cards (https://zable.co.uk/) and Autolend car finance (https://www.autolend.co.uk/) for more specific details

"Buying food without intermediaries is the most powerful thing that anyone can do to improve conditions for farmers and create a positive impact". Why did we create CrowdFarming? Well, there are two answers, depending on how much time youve got. The short answer: So that you can receive organic products straight from farmers at a competitive price. The more elaborate answer In Europe there are 10 million farmers and 450 million consumers, yet just 10 supermarkets in between that decide what we eat, where we get our food from, and the price that farmers receive for their crops. What inefficiencies does this model generate? Unfair prices and massive food waste. A consequence of a business model based on attracting consumers with low prices and confusing quality with the appearance of the fresh product. Inefficient, highly subsidised agriculture dependent on chemical pesticides. Farmers have no decision-making power in the food supply chain: theyre at the mercy of both their suppliers (the major agrochemical companies) and their buyers (the supermarkets). The European Union allocates almost €1 out of €4 of its budget to subsidising agriculture, but this isnt resulting in an actual improvement in the conditions of farmers. Uninformed consumers disconnected from farming. Most of the European populace is nutritionally poor. Were living in a society where people spend more on technology than on their diet. We spend more on a phone than on healthy food. Weve become used to paying low prices at supermarkets, but are we aware of what were really paying for our food? How does the direct sale of food solve these issues? Direct selling means that farmers get better prices for the produce shipped out. With better margins, farmers can invest in long-term agronomic practices to improve the health of their soils and, therefore, get more nutrition in the food they produce.

Seaya raised its first funding in 2013 and currently manages over €650 million across five early-stage venture funds. Seaya accelerates the growth of startups by leveraging the founder’s strategic vision, providing them with Seaya’s global platform, its extensive network of founders, investors and multinational corporations, as well as all its experience in the global expansion of companies such as Glovo, Cabify, Wallbox (NYSE:WBX), Spotahome, Clarity AI, Clicars, Alma and RatedPower.

011h is a technology-driven company dedicated to transforming the construction industry. It was founded in 2020 by Lucas Carné and José Manuel Villanueva, along with other partners. The companys model is built on three core pillars: industrialized construction using prefabricated components, an integrated network of suppliers to ensure a robust and scalable supply chain, and the full digitalization of the construction process. This approach has already been validated in projects such as Habitat Hospitalet (Barcelona), with 8 homes in collaboration with Renta Corporación; Fioresta (Alicante), 51 homes with AEDAS Homes; Casernes (Barcelona), 56 affordable housing units with IMHAB; and ongoing developments like Distrito Z (Málaga), 73 homes with Terra Green Living; Mar de Calonge (Girona), 54 homes with Culmia; and Ilex (Valencia), 68 homes with AEDAS Homes. With this foundation, 011h is set to deliver over 600 homes in 2026/27. At 011h, we are committed to making construction more sustainable, efficient, and affordable.

We partner with Planet Positive start-ups delivering a sustainable future. Powered by Founders Factory. Launched 2022: https://www.ft.com/content/7de3e2ba-84cf-494b-b00e-ce3aeaa1324b