Steven Finn

At Plantopia, we are pioneering a new era in sustainable protein production. Leveraging our proprietary "Plant as a Platform" technology, we transform plants into efficient and scalable bio-factories capable of producing complex functional proteins. Our innovative approach combines advances in molecular farming, controlled-environment agriculture, and plant genetics to deliver high-quality solutions that are cost-effective, sustainable, and versatile. The world faces significant challenges in meeting the growing demand for protein, with traditional animal-based and alternative production methods often falling short due to high costs, inefficiency, and environmental impact. Plantopia addresses these challenges head-on by reimagining how essential biocompounds are produced. Our plant-based solutions reduce resource consumption, environmental strain, and production costs while maintaining the quality and functionality of traditional proteins. Our first breakthrough is in producing plant-based casein, a protein essential to the functionality of dairy products, with applications in cheese and beyond. Identical in structure and functionality to its animal-derived counterpart, our casein unlocks new possibilities for plant-based dairy alternatives without compromising on taste or texture. Backed by a team of industry veterans and leading investors in food-tech, Plantopia is at the forefront of reshaping the future of food production. Join us as we pave the way for a sustainable, healthier planet by turning plants into powerful tools for innovation. Let’s grow a better future together.

Fresh-Start FoodTech Incubator is part of the IIA incubators program, as well as the evolving AgriFoodtech cluster in the north of Israel. Incubators partners form a unique balanced syndicate of strong industrial players and track record financial partners: Tnuva is Israels leading dairy and food company, Tempo is a leading beverage company, OurCrowd is one of the largest crowd funding vehicles in the world, and Finistere Ventures is a specialized agrifood tech VC fund. Supported by the added values of each of the partners, Fresh Start is seeking to grow Impact FoodTech Companies from Vision to Scale. Fresh-start offers Strong Industry Orientation, Access to a Full Funding Cycle (from bridging period to round A and further), Leveraged by its Partner’s Global Network, Integration in the Northern FoodTech Cluster Initiative and Inception Specialization of both Food technologies and cross vertical technologies, tailor-made for strategic partners’ needs.

We are a consumer-facing health and biosciences firm working with some of the worlds largest consumer health products and specialty nutrition companies to bring science-backed solutions to the market to address consumer health and wellness.

Plantible Foods is a B2B food technology company with the goal to develop the most functional and applicable plant-based protein in the world using scalable and sustainable aqua-farming and extraction technologies

Matrix F.T. is a manufacturer of customized, plant-based, 100% edible nanofiber scaffolds and microcarriers for the cultivated meat industry.

Liberation Labs was formed to address the growing fermentation capacity gap in cellular agriculture by providing the industry with the infrastructure to commercialize novel protein manufacturing at the scale and cost structure required by the market. Specifically, Liberation Labs is developing a global network of fit-for-purpose precision fermentation facilities located in the geographies that will drive market access for novel protein companies to commercially succeed, enabling them to achieve price parity with animal proteins. Founded by industry leaders with decades of experience in deployment of precision fermentation facilities and commercial expertise in fermentation market dynamics, our vision is to enable the technology that frees the world from the costs of industrialized agriculture.

Ark is developing the biomanufacturing platform for cultivated meat to reach the masses. Our breakthrough technology enables highly versatile and fully automated bioreactors that scale to any size and optimize yields across cell lines. We are on a mission to transition the protein industry towards a more sustainable and better future.

As a Philly-founded Certified B Corporation, we are dedicated to improving your lives and communities through responsible, respectful food choices. We’ve set out to make good choices easier by producing fresh, chef-crafted food in jars. We start by using only whole food ingredients that are locally sourced when possible, to deliver goodness that you can taste in every jar. Our patent-pending packaging technique protects freshness without preservatives – about 2x more than any comparable product. This allows us to provide a restaurant-quality experience in a convenient pre-packaged jars. Our jars are then safety sealed and are intentionally designed to live on – they are durable for reuse or they can be recycled. Our salads can be fully mixed right inside our jars – simply shake for 12 seconds or less to create those perfect bites, without any extra effort, spills, or packaging waste. After enjoying your meal, simply scan the QR Code on the jar and pledge to repurpose, reuse, or recycle your jar. For every pledge we receive, we will make a donation to a feed someone in need from the local community. Simply Good Jars embraces a sustainable business model that empowers everyday people to make a real impact. We strongly believe that together we can enjoy amazing food options, reduce food insecurity in our communities, and reduce the amount of plastic waste being sent to landfills. Eat Well. Feel Good. Waste Less. Get in touch with our team by emailing us at info@simplygoodjars.com

MycoTechnology is a food ingredient company that fuses nature, science, and culinary innovation to transform the future of food. Harnessing the power of fungi, MycoTechnology solves some of the most pervasive challenges in the industry to improve our food system– for people and the planet.

kencko is a smart food company, reinventing organic fruit and vegetable products to help people eat healthier, and waste less. Our no-fuss instant smoothies make it easy to add 2.5 servings of fruits and veggies to your daily routine. The only ingredients we use are whole organic plant foods, flash-frozen and slow-dried to retain their fiber and nutrients. Nothing added, nothing taken out except water. Almost half of the world’s fresh fruits and vegetables are thrown away uneaten. Our process cuts waste by capturing the nutrients of fresh produce in a shelf-stable form, until you’re ready to enjoy them. We also lighten our footprint by using compostable packaging and offsetting all emissions from shipping. kencko’s smoothies come in a rainbow of flavors to suit your unique nutritional needs. Plus, all members can access free coaching from a registered dietitian to provide the support they need to grow their healthy habits with kencko. kencko is currently available in the US, Europe, UK, and Singapore.

Ayoba is a family owned company that was cooked up in our kitchen a few years after we moved to the United States from South Africa. It was an idea that marinated over the first couple of years as we came to realize that the part of South Africa we missed the most was the food. More specifically we missed the Biltong & Droewors. What makes our products different is the unique recipe & drying process that our ancestors have been using for over 400 years. We start with premium cuts of beef that are marinated, seasoned with only natural spices and dried with air for five to fourteen days, instead of cooking the meat at a low temperature for only 6 hours (like jerky). The result is a tender meat snack with NO sugar and more protein than the average beef jerky. #MeetOurMeat at www.ayobafoods.com

BlueNalus mission is to be the global leader in cell-cultured seafood, providing consumers with great tasting, healthy, safe and trusted seafood products, that support the sustainability and diversity of our ocean. Consumers worldwide have become increasingly aware of the challenges that exist in our fishing and seafood industry. BlueNalu will disrupt the current industry practice, in which fish are farmed or wild-caught in our oceans and seas. Instead, we will produce real seafood products directly from fish cells, in a way that is healthy for people, humane for animals, and sustainable for our planet.

Marqii revolutionizes the way restaurants, bars, coffee shops and dispensaries publish their menus, location data, and specials to potential customers. This process creates consistent and accurate content which leads to an increase in near me searches.

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True Made Foods mission is to create a world where people can enjoy their favorite foods without the fallout. We should not have to sacrifice our health to enjoy backyard cookouts and trips to the ballpark - we can have our BBQ and eat it too. Our mission is to prove that we can keep these important foods and life events and still eat incredibly healthy, because it is not the food thats the problem, it is how the food is made. True Made Foods is a veteran owned company on a mission to make American food healthy.

At Plantopia, we are pioneering a new era in sustainable protein production. Leveraging our proprietary "Plant as a Platform" technology, we transform plants into efficient and scalable bio-factories capable of producing complex functional proteins. Our innovative approach combines advances in molecular farming, controlled-environment agriculture, and plant genetics to deliver high-quality solutions that are cost-effective, sustainable, and versatile. The world faces significant challenges in meeting the growing demand for protein, with traditional animal-based and alternative production methods often falling short due to high costs, inefficiency, and environmental impact. Plantopia addresses these challenges head-on by reimagining how essential biocompounds are produced. Our plant-based solutions reduce resource consumption, environmental strain, and production costs while maintaining the quality and functionality of traditional proteins. Our first breakthrough is in producing plant-based casein, a protein essential to the functionality of dairy products, with applications in cheese and beyond. Identical in structure and functionality to its animal-derived counterpart, our casein unlocks new possibilities for plant-based dairy alternatives without compromising on taste or texture. Backed by a team of industry veterans and leading investors in food-tech, Plantopia is at the forefront of reshaping the future of food production. Join us as we pave the way for a sustainable, healthier planet by turning plants into powerful tools for innovation. Let’s grow a better future together.

Fresh-Start FoodTech Incubator is part of the IIA incubators program, as well as the evolving AgriFoodtech cluster in the north of Israel. Incubators partners form a unique balanced syndicate of strong industrial players and track record financial partners: Tnuva is Israels leading dairy and food company, Tempo is a leading beverage company, OurCrowd is one of the largest crowd funding vehicles in the world, and Finistere Ventures is a specialized agrifood tech VC fund. Supported by the added values of each of the partners, Fresh Start is seeking to grow Impact FoodTech Companies from Vision to Scale. Fresh-start offers Strong Industry Orientation, Access to a Full Funding Cycle (from bridging period to round A and further), Leveraged by its Partner’s Global Network, Integration in the Northern FoodTech Cluster Initiative and Inception Specialization of both Food technologies and cross vertical technologies, tailor-made for strategic partners’ needs.

We are a consumer-facing health and biosciences firm working with some of the worlds largest consumer health products and specialty nutrition companies to bring science-backed solutions to the market to address consumer health and wellness.

Plantible Foods is a B2B food technology company with the goal to develop the most functional and applicable plant-based protein in the world using scalable and sustainable aqua-farming and extraction technologies

Matrix F.T. is a manufacturer of customized, plant-based, 100% edible nanofiber scaffolds and microcarriers for the cultivated meat industry.