Investors and strategic CPGs will hear business plan presentations from 20-25 nutrition and health & wellness companies seeking capital. Presenters represent categories in natural & organic foods, functional foods, supplements, ingredients & technology, personal care and household goods, and related technology solutions.
See the highlights from NCN XXII
Agenda
Day One
Wednesday, November 13
The Health & Wellness Investor Forum will include a comprehensive view of recent transactions and trends in the nutrition space, expert panels on industry topics, and presentations by NCN alumni. This is followed by a Welcome Reception and Networking.
9:30am—12:00pm Presenter Orientation
This pitch lab is an opportunity for presenters to connect with one another and gain actionable feedback from industry experts before they take the stage on Day 2.
12:00pm Registration Opens
1:00—1:30pm Nutrition Capital Network Introduction and Welcome
1:30—2:00pm Natural & Organic in 2019: The Factors Fueling Growth and What to Expect for Tomorrow
2:00—2:45pm Education Session
2:45—3:15pm Networking & Refreshment Break
3:15—3:45pm Education Session
3:45—4:30pm Education Session
4:30—5:00pm Closing Keynote
5:00—6:30pm Welcome Reception
Day Two
Thursday, November 14
Companies professionally sourced and coached by NCN will present business plans, followed by one-on-one breakout sessions with investors and sponsors scheduled onsite.
7:00am Registration Opens
7:00—8:00am Breakfast
8:00—8:10am Welcome Remarks
8:10—10:00am Presentations – 10+ companies sourced and primed by NCN, present business plans at 10-minute intervals
10:00—10:30am Networking & Refreshment Break
10:30am—12:30pm Presentations – 10+ companies sourced and primed by NCN, present business plans at 10-minute intervals
12:30—1:30pm Lunch
1:30—6:00pm Breakout sessions: Investors, Sponsors and Presenting Companies meet one-on-one in breakout sessions scheduled on site.
4:30—6:00pm Cocktail Reception & Networking
Investors
Investors may register here at a later date or inquire by reaching out to Bob Bush at ncnregistration@newhope.com. Investor attendance requires registration and payment of $2,500. Cornerstone Investor membership allows multiple entries to all NCN investor meetings, as well as access to dealflow, transaction, trend and market data. Individuals, angels and small family funds may qualify for a discount.
Sponsors
Sponsors may register here at a later date using the promo code provided by Megan Haynes. For questions, please contact Megan Haynes at MHaynes@newhope.com or (303) 998-9241.
Presenters
Fill out the free application here to be considered. For any questions, please contact Mike Dovbish at mdovbish@nutritioncapital.com (415) 254-1116.
Additional agenda and meeting details coming soon.
2018's Presenting Company Snapshots:
$4-5 million line of cold brew, K-cups and cascara or 'coffee cherry' beverages
Vegan meat substitutes in cheese-steak and other comfort formats
$5-7 mil in ketogenic lifestyle education, supplements & grocery items
$1-2 mil gluten-free, plant-based and non-GMO cookies with omni-channel strategy
$2-3 mil grassfed ghee and C8 MCT oil products from sustainably farmed and raised sources
Patented, organic, vacum-dehydrated instant tea in 6 flavors of single use sachets
$2-3 mil in weight management lozenges focusing on sensory and cognitive cues
Novel nutraceutical food additive with proprietary science on healthy brain metabolism
$1-2 mil line of plant-based entrees & snacks with wraps and falafel
$5-7 mil innovative nut, seed butters and first-to-market nut-butter oats
$8-10 mil in DTC liquid organic multi-nutrient and probiotic supplements
$2-3 mil in banana chip, nut, coconut, snack mix and other snack products
$8-10 mil in condition-specific supplements in retail and ecommerce
Toxin-free oral care products using effective, plant-based ingredients
$1-2 mil line of infant and adult porridge flour brand enriched with organic moringa oleifera
Large capacity automated drink filling kiosk to enable sustainable packaging
High protein waffles and waffle slider breakfast sandwiches
$2-3 mil DTC line of camel milk, powder, beauty and baby formula products
Savory line of ready to drink soups made of fresh vegetables
Nutritional that mimics the mechanism and effects of gastric bypass surgery
Electrolyte drink mix with an effectiveness of an IV drip
Line of plant-based protein CPG products with a proprietary vertically integrated supply chain
Venue & Travel Information
Venue:
Golden Gate Club in the Presidio, 135 Fisher Loop, San Francisco, CA 94129
Travel:
Hotel options for individuals attending the event include:
Inn at the Presidio (7 minute walk to venue)
The Laurel Inn (8 minute drive to venue)
Monte Cristo Inn (9 minute drive to venue)
Jackson Court (11 minute drive to venue)
The Kimpton Buchanan (14 minute drive to venue)
Hotel Majestic (14 minute drive to venue)