How to engage institutional capital and the food industry in realizing the true impact potential of FoodTech?

Scaling foodtech is imperative to achieving the impact potential of FoodTech in creating a healthier, more sustainable food system. As an ecosystem, and as an asset class, we are only in the nascent stages of this transformation. Whilst the level of investment from venture capital funds is increasing, a much broader conversation is needed to engage institutional, government and – most importantly – industry players. All have a key role to play in financing and supporting the next phase in scaling the many impactful ideas being proposed by entrepreneurs. In this panel we will discuss (a) what the gaps are in funding the FoodTech revolution, (b) what makes the scaling of FoodTech vital to human and planetary health, (c) what the specific challenges are in scaling FoodTech, and how larger players (PE firms, governments – but particularly large food ingredient- and food manufacturing companies) can get involved.