Connecting active investors and curated natural products companies.
We facilitate and foster curated deal flow with a combination of events, unique databases, and year-round networking.
Our community includes early stage and high-growth companies, active investors, service providers and industry mentors. Our participants represent all facets of the industry, including ingredients and technology, natural and organic foods, functional foods, supplements, personal care and household goods, and related technology solutions. We host five annual events, plus provide a year-round virtual platform that helps our community create meaningful connections.
Our Events
All 2022 in-person events will have hybrid elements, giving our community the option to experience the event via our virtual platform.
Event formats may change given local health and safety guidelines.
- Upcoming Events
- Past Events
Investor Kickoff & All-Star Pitch Showcase at Expo West
March 10 | Anaheim, CA
Spring Investor Meeting
April 19-20 | New York, NY
Europe Investor Meeting
May 4 | Virtual Event
Natural Products Canada Investor Meeting
September TBD | Hybrid Event
Ingredient Technology Investor Meeting at SupplySide
November 1 | Las Vegas, NV
Fall Investor Meeting
November 15-16 | San Francisco, CA
News
Recent Transactions in the Global Nutrition and Health & Wellness Industry
October 13, 2021
Savencia Fromage & Dairy buys No. 1 organic hummus brand Hope Foods
Hope Foods (Boulder, Colorado) has been acquired by Savencia Fromage & Dairy (Viroflay, France), a leading global milk processor and cheese manufacturer. Hope Foods was founded over 10 years ago and started by selling at the Boulder Farmers Market.
October 27, 2021
Abbot’s Butcher closes Series A funding
Abbot’s Butcher (Costa Mesa, California) has closed its Series A funding round, led by Melitas Ventures and will participation from celebrities Owen Wilson and Woody & Laura Harrelson.
November 10, 2021
Carbon-neutral brand Neutral Foods gets $4M in seed funding
Neutral Foods (Portland, Oregon), which works with diary farmers to implement strategies to drive down carbon emissions from the production of its organic milk, has raised $4 million in seed funding.
December 15, 2021
Perfeggt plant-based egg company cracks open $2.8M in new investment
Berlin-based Perfeggt, which is part of Lovely Day GmbH, is getting in on the food tech boom, raising nearly $3 million in its first funding round that will support its launch and set the company up for further European expansion in 2022.
Sponsors
Cornerstone Investors
