Spring Investor Meeting

April 16, 2026 | Chelsea Industrial 535-549 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001

Connect. Collaborate. Invest in the Future of Health and Nutrition.

Join us at the Spring NCN Investor Meeting, where innovation meets opportunity in the health and nutrition industries.

The Spring NCN Investor Meeting is your gateway to discovering the next wave of innovation in health and nutrition. This exclusive East Coast event brings together a dynamic mix of forward-thinking companies, influential investors, and corporate strategics, creating a unique platform for collaboration, investment, and partnerships.

Innovative Companies: Approximately 15 cutting-edge companies will present their groundbreaking solutions, spanning categories such as functional foods, supplements, personalized nutrition, and more.
Our NCN team and Selection Committee will carefully select these companies based on innovation potential, market visibility, growth trajectory, and business model strength. Presenting company snapshots will be available closer to the event.

Strategic Networking: Connect with over 75 corporate strategics, investors, and industry leaders who are shaping the future of the health and nutrition landscape.

Unparalleled Insights: Gain valuable market insights, explore emerging trends, and uncover investment and partnership opportunities, including licensing deals, that align with your strategic goals.

This one-day meeting is designed to maximize your time and impact. The event kicks off with an investors-only cocktail reception the evening before, open to all investor members and investor guests. This exclusive networking opportunity allows investors and corporate strategics to connect and collaborate in a relaxed setting, ensuring the next day’s focus is entirely on the presenting companies and their innovations. To learn more about what is happening at the event check out the agenda.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this premier event. Register to be an investor in the room today!

Bonus Opportunity

Make the most of your trip to the East Coast by also attending SupplySide Connect New Jersey, happening April 14-15 in Secaucus. This event is the perfect complement to the Spring NCN Investor Meeting, offering additional opportunities to connect with suppliers, manufacturers, and innovators in the health and nutrition industries.

Emerging Brands & Technologies

Present your business plan and answer live questions from an expert investor panel, then have a chance to network with investors, mentors, and industry veterans.

Deadline to apply is March 9.

Investors

Angels and family offices may qualify for special pricing for this event.

Please contact Jennifer Pfeifer: [email protected]

Sponsorship Inquiries

Your expertise, our network. Nutrition Capital Network is looking for sponsor partners who want to build lasting relationships with our curated community of emerging companies and active investors.

Meet the Presenting Companies for the 2026 meeting

This list is partial, with more additions coming soon.

Animal Biome

$8-12 mil Leading Pet Brand addressing chronic inflammatory microbiome conditions in cats and dogs by integrating microbiome diagnostics, targeted gut health products, and proprietary microbial data

BioActive Natural Health

Vertically integrated biotech company that owns the intellectual property, clinical data and proprietary supply chain behind Khapregesic®, a novel plant-derived anti inflammatory platform

Dr Glitter

Dr Glitter’s ActivCrystal delivery system transforms supplements into brightly colored crystals that are sprinkled onto any meal without changing taste, texture or aroma, whilst also providing added gut health and bioavailability benefits.

Enterobiome

South Korean microbiome biotech company developing Akkermansia muciniphila and Faecalibacterium prausnitzii- based next-generation probiotics (NGP) as clinically validated health functional food ingredients and live biotherapeutic products (LBPs), supported by a globally patented high-density anaerobic cultivation platform and real-world commercial supply capability.

Fichi

$7-10mil Tasty and wholesome fig bites inspired by a classic Italian snack

Green Lab

Scalable bioplatform for next-generation ingredients such as our flagship product – corn-grown brazzein — a natural sweet protein that is up to 1,500 times sweeter than sugar

Grounded Shakes

Grounded is redefining the milkshake for modern consumers — combining indulgent taste with clean ingredients and functional protein. With strong early traction in US retail, we’re building a brand that sits beyond protein drinks and into the $170bn+ indulgent snacking occasion.

Happy Caapi

Botanical wellness holding company commercializing ancestral plant wisdom for the modern human, with brands like Happy Caapi — a commercially-available Banisteriopsis caapi extract (no-DMT) — and a portfolio of precision adaptogenic liquid extracts such as Ashwagandha, Shatavari, and clean natural energy drinks powered by the most studied Ginseng

HEAL

Physician-developed, whole-food plant-based complete meal replacement shake that delivers synthetic-free nutrition

Mochi Love

$2-4 mil innovative line of mochi products

Plink! Hydration

Fizzy, effervescent electrolyte tablet brand designed for daily hydration, delivering a better drinking experience without the high sodium levels of traditional electrolyte powders.

Seed and Shell

First true pistachio butter brand in the U.S., offering premium, California-grown, clean-label plant-based products that redefine the nut butter category.

Sipli

Brand reimagining juice with proprietary tech that removes sugars w/o dilution or additives, creating great tasting juices with 30-80% less sugar.

Stacked Fitness Hydration

Fitness-first hydration products that combine electrolytes with performance-supporting ingredients to help people train better and build healthier habits.

Zalt

First ever electrolyte + B vitamin pouch with no nicotine and caffeine.

Event Details

NCN Spring Investor Meeting

Chelsea Industrial

535-549 W 28th Street, New York, NY 10001

Event Schedule

Wednesday, April 15

5:00–6:30pm | Investor Networking Reception – O’Toole’s Way

Thursday, April 16

9:00-10:00am | Registration Opens, Networking

10:00-10:10am | Event Begins, NCN Welcome

Mike Dovbish, Nutrition Capital Network
Jennifer Pfeifer, Nutrition Capital Network

10:10-11:00am | Innovation to Investment: Where Trends Meet Capital

Join Nick McCoy of Whipstitch Capital and Erika Craft of Nutrition Business Journal to learn how emerging trends in the health & nutrition industries are shaping the ever-evolving capital landscape.

Nick McCoy, Whipstitch Capital
Erika Craft, Nutrition Business Journal

11:00-11:10am | Sponsor Recognition

11:10-12:00pm | Company Presentations

12:00-1:00pm | LUNCH

1:00-1:30pm | Women’s Health in 2026: Current Trends & Future Outlook

This session explores the latest advancements, challenges and opportunities that exist in the women’s health market today. Moderated by Jane Phelps, we will talk with industry experts on the key trends shaping the science, policy and innovations that work to improve outcomes for women.

Jane Phelps, KNOW Agency
Samantha Brewster, Pure Branding
Anna Whiteman, Coefficeint Capital
Allie Egan, Veracity

1:30-2:15pm | Company Presentations

2:15-2:40 pm | Refreshment Break

2:40-3:10pm | Empowering Women’s Health: Unlocking Funding Opportunities

Investment in women’s health initiatives is on the up and up, and in this session we will discover what is driving this growth. Hear from industry insiders to get a better understanding of the key opportunities and outcomes shaping the industry.

Jennifer Pfiefer, New Hope Network
Jan Mills, Artemis International
Jennifer Palmer, JPalmer Collective

3:10-3:45pm | Company Presentations

3:45-3:50pm | Closing Remarks

3:50-5:00pm| Networking Hour

5:15-7:30pm | NCN Community Dinner – Moxy NYC Chelsea

Contact:

Presenter Inquiries:

Mike Dovbish
[email protected]
(415) 254-1116

Investor Membership Inquiries:

Jennifer Pfeifer
[email protected]

(303) 827-6816

Sponsorship Inquiries:

Laurel Rivers
[email protected]

206-715-6582

Sustainability Program

Our Mission

We recognize that Nutrition Capital Network (NCN) has an impact on our local communities and global industry. Through our sustainability program, we are striving to better identify, understand, and proactively address environmental impacts, social sustainability, and sustainable development.