The Beyond Animal Pitch Event is taking place during Plant Based World Expo Europe in London on 15-16 October 2021. The event will host four sessions, during which entrepreneurs from the alternative-protein space will have the chance to pitch in front of an audience of motivated investors and a panel of some of the most active investors in this space.
Attendees will be live in person at the Beyond Animal Pitch Event and online, with the event being livestreamed on the Beyond Animal platform for global reach.
Companies (start-ups and scale-ups) eligible to pitch are those whose products and services accelerate the transition away from the use of animals. The pitch sessions are grouped by size of deal and stage of company, with the final session on Saturday focusing on seeding start-ups.
Meet the Companies Pitching
Friday - Raises above $1million
• Swiss company using single cell micro-organisms to produce biomass rich in protein and vitamin B12
• Swiss company with broad range of protein rich food products made from golden Chlorella micro algae
• France's pioneering cell-based meat company creating sustainable cultivated meat delights
• Clean label and organic gourmet vegan cheese from France
• Protein-rich dairy alternatives made from natural ingredients of yellow split peas, oats. Based in the UK
Saturday - Raises below $1million
• UK-based fast food vegan pizza chain, cutting-edge QSR concept joining the plant-based revolution
• Plant-based ready-to-eat food based in France. Turning the aperitif and cooked salad classics to vegan
• Plant-based alternatives relying on an innovative texturing technology cheaper than extrusion, in France
• Vegan Ready Meals company delivering the ultimate vegan dining experience across the UK
• Plant-based, healthy, functional drinks for busy lifestyles, based in the UK
• UK’s first omnichannel plant-based retailer
• All-natural vegan artisan truffles, low in calories, fat and sugar, based in the UK
• Fermented organic plant-based cheese based in London
Confirmed Panellists
Kanira Shah from Astanor
Andrew Ive from Big Idea Ventures
Brian Ruszczyk from Earth First Food Ventures
Rob Wylie and Judith Camarcat from Five Seasons
Jim Totty from Viridis Capital
Kristen Rocca from Unovis
Paddy Willis from Mission Ventures
Frank Cordesmeyer from Good Seed Ventures
Oxana Kukhaneva from Seventure Partners
Johan Jörgensen from Sweden Foodtech
Jonathan Lander from Volvere
Camilla Dolan from Eka Ventures
James Merryweather from KM Capital
Albrecht Wolfmeyer and Jens Tuider from ProVeg.
How to Attend
To attend, register as an investor with the Beyond Animal platform by completing this short form CLICK HERE.
At a Glance
What: Plant Based World Expo Europe – Beyond Animal Pitch Event
When: Pitches at 10.30am and 2.30pm on 15-16 October 2021. Programme commences at 10am and 2pm both days.
Where: The Business Design Centre, 52 Upper St, The Angel, London N1 0QH
Hosts: Plant Based World Expo Europe and Beyond Animal
Registration and attendance: Register to attend Plant Based World Expo via their website. Attend the Beyond Animal Pitch Event by invitation after registration for entrepreneurs via Pitch with Beyond Animal, for investors via Investing with Beyond Animal.
Information about Plant Based World Expo: www.plantbasedworldeurope.com
@PBWEurope on Twitter