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Funding & Innovation Forum at Expo West

March 6, 2025 | 2:30 – 4:30 PM PT | Anaheim Convention Center | Anaheim, CA 

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The Funding & Innovation Forum at Expo West is purpose-built for investors, featuring top innovators from the NCN cohort.

 

Are you a brand seeking purpose-aligned capital? An investor scouting the next big thing in CPG? Or a service provider eager to connect with top innovators and dealmakers? This Expo West session from Nutrition Capital Network offers a focused look at the capital-raising landscape while creating space for meaningful connections.

 

Gain valuable insights from real-world investment and acquisition case studies, learn what has helped NCN’s presenting companies stand out to investors, and explore practical strategies to navigate today’s funding environment based on your objectives. Hear directly from NCN rising stars about their journey since presenting and clear your calendar for the networking happy hour immediately following! Join us at Expo West to connect and collaborate with investors, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders.

 

Attendees receive a list of Exhibiting Brands Seeking Capital, featuring companies actively seeking external partners at Expo West.

 

The brands selected to pitch are determined by benchmarks and leading trends including:

  • Defensible market position and strong business models
  • Outstanding founders
  • Commitment to utilizing business as a force for good

Exhibiting Companies Seeking Capital

We provide investors with a list of Expo West exhibitors seeking capital, partnerships or exits; complete with booth numbers and contact details. Investors use this as a guide when they walk the show floor and for following up with exhibitors after the show’s over.

 

NCN makes this list available to NCN Cornerstone Investors before Expo West and is available to all session attendees.

 

Know of a brand that’s raising capital? Please share with them the link below.

2025 Presenting Company Snapshots

Novel and unique biological process for manufacturing natural melatonin and other related compounds for supplement, pharma food, and other applications.

Middle Eastern-inspired grab-and-go food item that emphasizes flavor and health.

Innovative mental wellness supplement products addressing acute symptoms of stress and anxiety while providing long term brain health support.

Plant-based meal replacement delivering optimal nutrition for people who are struggling with consuming a balanced diet.

Gummies that provide a “full stack” of functional mushrooms, synergistic nootropics, adaptogens, and vitamins to address specific areas of health support.

Mission-driven Organic, gut healthy hydration beverage company and the first beverage brand to be Regenerative Organic Certified.

Event Details

Funding & Innovation Forum at Expo West

March 6, 2025 | 2:30 – 4:30 pm PT

Grand Ballroom F


Anaheim Convention Center

800 West Katella Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92802 USA

Agenda

2:30 – 2:40pm: NCN Welcome   
2:40 – 3:00pm: Keynote – Katlin Smith, Simple Mills
3:00 – 3:25pm: Education Session 
3:25 – 3:40pm: NCN Company Presentations 

  • Recoup Beverage
  • Onya Natural Foods
  • Sperri
  • Noblespore
  • Conarium Biowroks
  • PYM Health

3:40 – 3:45pm: Closing Remarks
3:45 – 4:30pm: Networking 

Have questions about presenting?

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

Interested in Cornerstone Investor or sponsorship opportunities?

Jennifer Pfeifer
[email protected]

(303) 827-6816

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.