Spring Investor Meeting
Stay tuned for our Spring 2026 event details to be announced!
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Recap: Spotlighting Innovation in Health & Nutrition
The Spring NCN Investor Meeting, held on April 30, 2025, at Chelsea Industrial in New York City, successfully brought together innovative companies and active investors in the health and nutrition space. Selected from a competitive pool of over 50 applicants, 17 promising companies showcased their ventures to a curated audience of verified investors.
Event Highlights
Competitive Selection Process: 17 companies were carefully chosen from more than 50 applicants by the NCN team and selection committee, based on:
- Innovation potential
- Market viability
- Growth trajectory
- Business model strength
Industry Insights: The day featured expert presentations including:
- “The State of Innovation: Where Trends Meet Capital” with Jessica Rubino (New Hope Network) and Charlotte Apps (Bain & Company)
- Deep dives into longevity, functional beverages, metabolic health, and protein innovation
- Strategic discussion on navigating global trade challenges and tariffs
Investment Opportunities Showcased
Presenting companies represented diverse sectors including:
- AI-powered nutrition technology
- Sustainable manufacturing solutions
- Functional beverages and hydration
- Novel ingredient development
- Clean-label preservation technology
- Personalized nutrition platforms
For information about future NCN events or investment opportunities, please contact Jennifer Pfeifer, Business Development Manager at [email protected]
2025 Presenter Snapshots
$8-12mil pioneering brand in the non-alcoholic beverage industry, offering functional drinks designed to enhance well-being and social experiences
Nutrient-dense supplements that help improve the health and well-being of people and planet
Preventive health and nutrition company focused on brain and cognitive aging
Clincially proven product demonstrating its ability to significantly improve sleep quality with its cannabinoid solution
Leading-edge B2B developer and manufacturer of quality weight management nutritional supplements
$4-6mil, fast-growing, “better-for-you” beverage brand that is redefining the energy drinks market
Innovator of novel dietary ingredients that act like natural “vaccinations” for stress and metabolic disorders by treating the root cause in chronic inflammation of the brain and body
Personalized, all-natural beverages from beautifully designed fountains in fitness studios and commercial spaces
$3-5 mil Healthy hydration drink mix with 5 electrolytes, low sodium, zero sugar and Vitamin D
$5-7 mil bold, flavor-packed brand bringing restaurant-quality sauces and dips to home kitchens
$10-12 million, global nutraceutical manufacturer
AI-powered SaaS platform delivering real-time nutrition analysis and personalized meal planning using proprietary natural language and machine learning technology
U.S.-based spin-off from extraktLAB (founded 2024) helping brands enhance product claims with its proprietary SNOB™ (Sustainable, Natural, Organic, Bioavailable) and AbsoluteNano™ platforms for clean-label, high-performance ingredients
AI-powered solutions that save time, achieve sustainability and growth goals with precision, and maximize profitability for manufacturers with a mission of revolutionizing smart and sustainable manufacturing in the USA
2025 NCN Spring Investor Meeting Agenda
- Investor Reception at O’Toole’s Way (invitation only)
- NCN Welcome
- The State of Innovation: Where Trends Meet Capital
Speakers: Jessica Rubino, New Hope Network and Charlotte Apps, Bain & Company
Trends either die or they evolve. This session dives into the trends with real traction—from longevity and functional beverages to metabolic health and protein innovation. Backed by investment data and M&A insights, this session reveals what’s rising, what’s plateauing, and where to look next. - Company Presentations
- Navigating Tariffs: Impacts & Insights
How can investors and brands stay ahead of regulatory and global trade disruptions? Join this candid discussion on navigating tariffs, insurance risks and global planning—especially critical for companies importing raw ingredients or packaging. - Company Presentations
- Closing Remarks, Audience Choice Winner
- Networking Hour
- NCN Community Dinner at The Fleur Room
Contact:
Presenter or Sponsorship Inquiries:
Mike Dovbish
[email protected]
(415) 254-1116
Cornerstone Investor or Investor Inquiries:
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.
