CoinSwitch, Startup Karnataka Announce Blockchain Hackathon, “Building Future Cities”

CoinSwitch, India’s leading Crypto investing app, in association with Startup Karnataka, a Karnataka Government initiative, and Tejasvi Surya, Member of Parliament (Bangalore South), is organizing a blockchain hackathon, Building Future Cities, to recognize and stimulate blockchain-based solutions to everyday problems faced by India’s 1.2 billion people. The hackathon is also supported by Sequoia India.

Centered around the themes of Smart City, Digital Governance, and Supply Chain, Building Future Cities aims to kickstart a Web3 innovation cycle tailored and customized for India.

The hackathon will challenge participants to envision a blockchain-powered India, with a focus on smart mobility, energy credits and trading, decentralized waste management, secure digital identity and certificate management, efficient and transparent vaccine distribution, and farm supplies and supply chain management.

The winners will be rewarded with a prize money of Rs 3 lakh, with the total prize pool of the hackathon set at Rs 6 lakh. Participants can enter the competition individually or in a team of up to 4 members.

“Karnataka is the torchbearer of Digital India. The state has an excellent track record of close collaboration between the government and entrepreneurs. This hackathon enables to Karnataka to carry this success story to the next frontier of technology—blockchain—and empowers young innovators to utilize the power of blockchain for public good,” said Dr. Ashwathnarayan C. N, Minister for Higher Education; IT & BT, Science & Technology; Skill Development, Entrepreneurship & Livelihood.

“The world is looking up to India. Under the able leadership of Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has brought about a digital revolution that has touched every corner of this country. We are now ready for the next big technological leap, to build a blockchain-powered India. I am delighted to partner with CoinSwitch for a first-of-its-kind blockchain hackathon and sow the seeds of India’s future in Bengaluru,” said Tejasvi Surya, Member of Parliament, Bangalore South.

“Blockchain is a powerful technology that will reshape every facet of our life. Building Future Cities blockchain hackathon is our effort to kickstart an innovation cycle in India for India, by equipping and enabling India’s strong pool of developers and innovators. At CoinSwitch, we have always believed that India will be the launchpad of a Web3 world. The hackathon is a step to realize this goal. I am excited to see what the young and smart minds of India bring to the table,” said Ashish Singhal, Co-Founder and CEO, CoinSwitch.

The hackathon will be held in Bengaluru from August 5 to August 6. Registrations are open at https://skillenza.com/challenge/24-hr-hackathon-by-coinswitch

GCPL Unveiled India’s First Ready-To-Mix Bodywash - Godrej Magic Bodywash Priced At INR.45

·         Disruptive pricing of just INR.45 per sachet, comes at the price of a soap

·         A sustainable and environment friendly format

·         Shah Rukh Khan is the brand ambassador of Godrej Magic Bodywash

·         Pledge INR 100 crore to be spent over the next 3 years towards awareness initiatives endorsing the message of environment-conscious lifestyle

In line with its value of ‘Putting Planet before Profits’, Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL), unveiled Godrej Magic Bodywash, India’s first ready-to-mix bodywash at just INR.45. This innovation encourages the habit of reuse and reduce wastage, thereby, empowering people to make sustainable choice for their daily life activities.

Actor Shah Rukh Khan has been roped in as the brand ambassador for Godrej Magic Bodywash and will feature in a mass awareness campaign. Godrej Magic Bodywash, with its ready-to-mix format, is a solution to environmental concerns as well as consumer challenges.

India generates 3.5 million tonnes of plastic waste annually. Due to high water content of skin and body products, tonnes of water is shipped before production and makes the finished product heavier while it is transported. Godrej Magic Bodywash requires just 16% of the plastic in packaging and only 19% of the energy to manufacture as compared to a regular bodywash, and just 10% of the total energy required to make a soap bar. Since the gel-based sachets are small and light, more sachets can be transported in every truck, leading to 44% lesser diesel consumption resulting in 44% lower carbon emissions as compared to transporting a regular bodywash.

From a consumer perspective, they prefer upgrading to a bodywash from a soap, but steep prices pose as the biggest barrier. Godrej Magic Bodywash is available in a single gel sachet and in a combi-pack comprising a bottle and gel sachet. The sachet is priced at INR 45 while the combi pack (bottle + gel sachet) is for INR 65. This product is as affordable as a soap. This product come in two variants - Lavender and Honey Jasmine.

Commenting on this launch, Sudhir Sitapati, Managing Director and CEO, Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL), said, “Sustainability is core to our strategy. In doing so, we are committed to make amazing quality products at accessible price points. Our Magic powder-to-liquid handwash introduced in 2018 is a great example of how we have reduced plastic, water usage, and transportation costs. With the new Godrej Magic Bodywash at just INR 45, we are offering consumers bodywash as reasonable as a soap. All this while ensuring it is pocket-friendly and friendly for mother earth. We are pleased to announce Shah Rukh Khan as the face of Godrej Magic Bodywash. We roped in a celebrity for this product to ensure we create awareness around plastic, carbon footprint and upgrade bathing experience of soap users.”

He further added, “I believe that Godrej Magic and other pioneering environmental innovations coming out of India with a green discount and not a green premium are the future. We are pledging INR 100 crore to be spent over the next 3 years towards mass awareness initiatives endorsing the message of environment-conscious lifestyle along with social initiatives.”

Commenting on his appointment as brand ambassador of the bodywash, actor Shah Rukh Khan, said “It’s an innovative product designed intelligently to support an environment-conscious lifestyle and is almost magic! It is a simple and an effective idea that will help reduce plastic wastage and energy consumption. I am proud to endorse it and feel sustainability is a life choice and anyone can adopt it in the smallest of ways”.

Godrej Magic Bodywash infused with delightful fragrances of Lavender and Honey Jasmine, rejuvenates skin and body to keep you fresh all day long. Add water to the bottle, pour the gel in it and shake for vigorously for 1-2min. From a single gel sachet, it can make 200 ml of Godrej Magic Bodywash.

Godrej Magic, from the house of GCPL, is a ready-to-mix brand. In 2018, under the ‘Magic’ portfolio, India’s first powder-to-liquid handwash - Godrej Magic Handwash was launched. Expanding the range, Godrej Magic Bodywash, is the second addition to the Magic range. Along with building the ready-to-mix category, this launch reiterates GCPL’s commitment towards sustainability and inspiring consumers to opt for planet-friendly products.

About Godrej Consumer Products Ltd:

Godrej Consumer Products is a leading emerging markets company. As part of the 125-year-young Godrej Group, we are fortunate to have a proud legacy built on the strong values of trust, integrity, and respect for others. At the same time, we are growing fast and have exciting, ambitious aspirations.

Today, our Group enjoys the patronage of 1.15 billion consumers globally, across different businesses. GCPL ranks among the largest Household Insecticides, Air Care and Hair Care players in emerging markets of India, Indonesia, and Africa. In Household Insecticides, we are the leader in India, the second largest player in Indonesia, and are expanding our footprint in Africa. We are at the forefront of serving the hair care needs of women of African descent, the number one player in Hair Colour in India and Sub-Saharan Africa, and among the leading players in Latin America. We rank number two in Soaps in India and are the number one player in Air Fresheners and Wet Tissues in Indonesia.

But for us, it is very important that besides our strong financial performance and innovative, much-loved products, we remain a good company. Approximately 23 per cent of the promoter holding in our Group is held in trusts that invest in the environment, health, and education. We are also bringing together our passion and purpose to make a difference through our 'Good & Green' approach to create a more inclusive and greener India.

At the heart of all of this, is our talented team. We take much pride in fostering an inspiring workplace, with an agile and high-performance culture. We are also deeply committed to recognising and valuing diversity across our teams.

Accenture Announces New Advanced Technology Center And Intelligent Operations Center In Jaipur, India

Accenture has announced that is it has set up its newest Advanced Technology Center and Intelligent Operations Center in Jaipur, India to expand its global delivery network that drives digital transformation and innovation for clients across a wide range of industries.

Accenture is among the top employers in India, recognized for its market leading people policies, investing in its people’s learning and development, and for offering boundaryless career opportunities across deep technology areas and industry domains. Every year the company spends nearly USD 1 billion on learning and development globally and is widely recognized for its long-standing commitment to building a culture of equality. It is also among the first to set a global goal of achieving a gender balanced workforce by 2025. In India, women represent approximately 47 percent of Accenture’s workforce, and 26 percent of all leadership roles.

In addition to Jaipur, Accenture is present in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Indore, Kolkata, Mumbai, National Capital Region (NCR) and Pune. Interested candidates can log onto careers.accenture.com to apply for open roles in Jaipur.

About Accenture

Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Technology and Operations services and Accenture Song—all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 710,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at accenture.com.

Godrej Security Solutions Study Reveal Only 28% Indians Associate Home Security To Being ‘Safe & Sound’

* Boosts investment in technology and innovation to bridge the gap between awareness and adoption of home security solutions

What does ‘Safe & Sound’ mean? Since the pandemic, there has been a massive shift in India’s security habits. Even though the crime rates continue to rise, Indians prioritize health and physical security over home security. Given the increasing gap between the awareness and adoption of home security, Godrej Security Solutions, a business of Godrej & Boyce, the flagship Company of the Godrej Group, has conducted a study called ‘Decoding Safe and Sound: in the Indian Context’. The study reveals that ‘Safe and Sound’ to Indians are based on three key contexts: Health wellbeing, property security and technology safety. 42 % of respondents associate ‘Safe and Sound’ to the wellbeing of their own health and to that of their loved ones.

With the pandemic easing out and people moving out of their homes, it was shocking to know that only 28% of the respondents associated Safe and Sound to their property and possessions. The focus on health wellbeing was re-emphasized when 31% of respondents said that they were most likely to opt for contactless options even while looking at home security solutions. Godrej Security Solutions has in the past two years introduced a range of contactless security solutions. The category has seen a 20% Y-o-Y growth in sales. The study also revealed that men were more disposed to opting for contactless solutions than women.

It must be noted that when a similar study was conducted by the brand in 2021, more than 80% of respondents were concerned about the health and wellbeing of their family members while travelling as against the security of their homes from theft or robbery. In this year’s report, the response is far more balanced. This is believed to be the result of the pandemic easing out.

Mr Pushkar Gokhale, Business Head at Godrej Security Solutions said, “With rising crime rates it’s important to focus on physical as well as network home security. With emergence of technology, there are an abundance of home security solutions in the market. However, what we have gathered from the study is that while there are solutions, there is a huge gap in the awareness and adoption of these technological solutions. The main objective behind this survey was to bring forth to people the need for security, make them aware of the solutions that are there in the market and how home security solutions can lead to a safer, more convenient, and flexible routine.

What emerged from the study was also that the Baby boomer generation clearly prioritized and associated Safe and Sound to the security of their possessions. This was in comparison to 44% of millennials and 40% of Gen Z that responded saying that post-pandemic their number one concern and priority at home is protecting their health and well-being, and hence refer ‘Safe and Sound’ to health and wellbeing. As per a past study conducted by Godrej Security Solutions, majority of homeowners are living in denial and not taking security of their valuables and home very seriously with utmost belief in Karma and a reactive attitude towards securing themselves.

In spite of the global attention to data privacy, only 13.6% of respondents associated Safe and Sound to data security. Last year, Godrej Security Solutions disrupted the home security market by launching India’s most secure range of home cameras that transfer data over secure cloud servers based in India as contrary to most other home CCTV options that store data in severs located outside the country. The brand saw a 40% uptick in CCTV sales in the past one year.

Godrej Security Solutions commissioned this survey across 7 cities in India. A key insight that emerged from the study was that there is a strong need for phygital solutions. The leading security brand will be aligning their product development and communications basis the study.  The brand has increased its investment on technology and innovation by 50% over last year with a strong focus on adopting global technology to bring disruptive security solutions to the Indian consumer.

About Godrej Security Solutions Decoding Safe and Sound: in the Indian Context’ Study Methodology:

The above findings are based on research fieldwork conducted by Innovative Research Services (India) Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, through face to face and telephonic interviews with 2,138 respondents in 7 cities. These 7 cities include Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Kolkata and Pune. Respondents were a representative sample of people from the above cities aged between 18-54 years; respondents represented a wide range of business and professional sectors.

About Godrej Security Solutions:

Godrej Security Solutions is a division of Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd and part of the USD 4.1 billion Godrej Group. A pioneer and leader in the business, Godrej Security Solutions Division is the largest manufacturer and marketer of Security Solutions in India. It is the largest supplier of security solutions to several prestigious banking, corporate and public institutions. For the first time in the category and the industry, Godrej Security Solutions Division has been awarded the Superbrand status. It has also won the “Most Preferred brand” award in the Home Segment. The Division currently exports its products to over 45 countries including Middle East Asia, South East Asia, Far East Asia, East Africa, the US, Europe and the SAARC Countries.

Over 100 Restaurants Across India Join Hands To Curate Soy-Fed Menus To Increase Awareness About High-Quality Protein

In pursuit of educating consumers about high-quality protein food sources, Right to Protein, the nationwide public health initiative, is collaborating with over 100 restaurants to provide specially curated dishes made of high-quality poultry that is fed high protein soybean meals. Launched across 15 Indian cities, restaurant chains such as Oye Kiddan, Super Bowl, Burgrill, Sardaji Londonwale, Punjabi Nawabi, Farmhouse, among others, will create the customized ‘Soy Fed’ menu that will also be available on leading food ordering apps such as Zomato and Swiggy.

“Indian consumers are increasingly looking to make healthier choices. Most of our consumers not only believe that we are what we eat but also agree that we are what our food is fed or made of! Therefore, we choose poultry that is soy fed to prepare high-quality protein meals. The tailored ‘Soy Fed’ online menu is only the next step to further enable health-conscious consumers to easily choose meals created with soymeal fed poultry,” Shreh Madan, Owner, Burgrill said.

“We have always strived to offer the most nutritious food choices for all our consumers and with this menu, we go a step ahead in helping them exercise their right to high-quality protein! We’re happy to have joined this awareness movement, which we hope will bring a radical change in how our consumers perceive food and are better equipped to make informed decisions,” said Gurmeet Kochhar, Owner, Oye Kiddan.

“It is a delight to see the Soy Fed progress from being India’s first feed label to now also being a novel menu as we continue to raise awareness about the role of soy as a sustainable source of nutrition for humans as well as animals. We remain relentless in our mission to educate people about the importance of adequate protein consumption for better health and well-being and this is yet another step in that direction”, stated Jaison John, Lead - India, US Soybean Export Council (USSEC) and Right To Protein supporter.

Soybean meal is a key protein source in the diets of livestock, poultry, and aquaculture offering a well-balanced amino acid profile, and high level of digestibility among plant-based protein sources. The complete nutritional value in soybean meals assists in maintaining the animals' wellbeing. The ‘Soy Fed’ menu with restaurants across the country, is therefore a radical next step by Right To Protein after the earlier launch of ‘Soy Fed label – India’s first voluntary feed label for animal protein products – towards making consumers identify and choose quality protein food.

About Right To Protein: Right To Protein is India's first awareness initiative to educate citizens about the importance of adequate protein consumption for better nutrition, health and wellbeing. #RightToProtein initiative aspires to build knowledge of different types of protein sources amongst Indians, especially plant protein, to meet larger nutritional goals. Right To Protein aims to develop an ecosystem of professionals to drive protein awareness and debunk myths and misconceptions about protein as a critical macro-nutrient for human health and of many protein foods sources. The ecosystem will aim to improve the production and consumption quality and consistency of both, plant and animal proteins. Right To Protein is supported by several like-minded Indian and global individuals, academicians, professionals and institutions. The initiative is open for those who would like to join and/or contribute in any capacity, including providing knowledge, technical support or as promotion partners. For more information, visit www.righttoprotein.com

BNP Paribas India Recognized As Best International Corporate Bank By Asiamoney

BNP Paribas has been acknowledged as the Best International Corporate Bank in India by leading financial publication, Asiamoney – part of the Euromoney Group.

Since 1860, BNP Paribas has been leveraging its strong international network and local market expertise to help corporates and financial institutions – across the globe– to find business opportunities, either domestically or internationally.

“Whether in promoting lending and acquisition financing, working capital loans, project finance, equity capital market solutions or debt capital market products, the bank provides the entire range of solutions to its clients, making Asiamoney’s best international corporate bank for India in 2022,” Asiamoney said in an announcement. Having syndicated various notable capital markets transactions, BNP Paribas has shown that it is the bank of choice for many of India’s large corporations, thanks to its deep local expertise and international footprint, Asiamoney added.

“We continue to be the preferred banking partner of top Indian corporates, be it for their plain vanilla banking needs or more sophisticated structured and advisory banking products as they forge ahead on their journeys of becoming global champions in an increasingly competitive market landscape. Being European Union’s leading bank, we are proud to serve as the gateway between India and Europe – supporting Indian corporates navigate through the European financial ecosystem; and similarly guiding European corporate clients looking to expand their footprint in India.” says Sanjay Singh, CEO of BNP Paribas India.

Another area where BNP Paribas brings its global expertise is in environmental, social and governance. In 2021, India committed to achieving net-zero status by 2070, but many of its corporates had already started to incorporate ESG into their businesses and had turned to BNP Paribas for the best solutions, Asiamoney added.

Shaka Harry, Best Performing Plant-Based Meat Brand Raises Seed Funding of US$ 2 Million

* Shaka Harry Aims At Aggressive Growth Over The Next 5 Years

Liberate Foods Pvt. Ltd., a plant protein company with a meat alternate line, Shaka Harry has received a total investment of US$ 2 M  in  seed funding round led by Better Bite Ventures, Blue Horizon and venture debt fund - Panthera Peak. Other investors include; Dexler Holdings, Chef Manu Chandra and a group of domestic family offices and angel investors.

Liberate Foods is founded by proven founders with prior experience and success in scaling businesses in India and globally. The co-founders include Anand Nagarajan, Sandeep Devgan, Hemalatha Srinivasan, Ruth Renita and Anoop Haridasan. The cofounders and leadership team consists of specialist, functional leaders with extensive experience in the food sector. Shaka Harry, one of the fastest growing plant-based meat brand offers a range of meal and snacking products which are designed around the Indian cuisine and palate. The range includes; snackables and meal accompaniments. The product has a distinct advantage with access to proprietary taste and flavour solutions coupled with the brand’s partnership with Chef Manu Chandra, one of India's top chefs.

Anand Nagarajan, Co-founder, Shaka Harry said, “It is the most exciting time to launch a consumer brand on the smarter protein platform. We are already the best performing brand in the online stores where we have presence. Our products are doing significantly better than competition on taste and customer response. When we think about sustainability, we usually think about energy and transportation. Food is an area that can move the sustainability needle much more. Winning a consumer segment in the food space needs a well-designed product range, deep expertise in taste and flavour and consistent customer experience. The team at Shaka Harry, with in-house flavour and taste solutions coupled with an experienced team is poised to build the market leading brand in plant-based products.”

Sandeep Devgan, Co-founder, Shaka Harry commented, “Plant-based meats have a huge scope of acceptability in India, particularly among the growing flexitarian population. Yet not many brands have been able to make a mark due to the inability to replicate real meaty tastes in vegetarian profiles. That’s where Shaka Harry has been able to make a difference. By partnering with top flavourists, who are masters in recreating impactful meaty top notes using vegetarian ingredients, we have been able to offer Indian consumers a first-of-its-kind ‘just-like-chicken’ & ‘just-like mutton experience’ minus the guilt.”

The company has a monthly customer base of 25,000. The monthly growth expected  for the next few quarters is around 20 to 30%. Shaka Harry aims at aggressive growth over the next 5 years. Shaka Harry range of products are available across Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Ahmedabad and Gurgaon.

Simon Newstead, Founding Partner, Better Bite Ventures said, “As an Asian alt-protein fund, Better Bite Ventures invests in early-stage startups creating a more sustainable food system in the most populous region in the world. And as such, we're particularly optimistic about India's opportunity. The nation has a clear opportunity to become a regional leader in plant-based foods and leapfrog other countries in adopting climate-friendly smart proteins, driven by a growing movement of conscious consumers motivated by taste, health and the environment. Which leads us to our investment in Shaka Harry, who brings a range of crave-worthy, locally resonant plant-based products to market.  We've been impressed by both the team, technology and traction with consumers and channels alike. Anand's vision to have products to enjoy from morning till night, from snacking to main meals, and for everyone resonates strongly. We're excited to support the team for long term success in this important market.”

Bjoern Witte, CEO, Blue Horizon said, “We are very excited about our first investment in India. Shaka Harry is one of the first mover in a new sector offering a wide product range tailored to the Indian cuisine. This will work well not only in India but also internationally. In a very recent study, a large consumer survey conducted by Blue Horizon and BCG, we found that taste, nutritional value and health aspects rank highest when considering to increase the consumption of alternative proteins. Shaka Harry addresses all these points and we look very much forward to working together with this highly focused and impact-driven team.”

Nikhil Bhandarkar, Founding Partner & CEO, Panthera Peak Ventures highlighted, “We invest in early stage startups led by visionary entrepreneurs. This is one of the main reasons we have backed Shaka Harry as the founding and leadership team bring in lot of experience and expertise of the sector. The growth of plant-based meat sector in India, coupled with the Direct-to-Consumer boom underscore a massive potential for the Shaka Harry range of products. Further, their vision of becoming a plant based meat platform beyond just a product company opens doors for significant market expansion.”

Experts at non-profit Good Food Institute India work closely with Liberate Foods and across the industry for advancement across science, business, and policy. Varun Deshpande, Managing Director, Good Food Institute India, said "With leading companies like Shaka Harry bringing plant-based meats to consumers across India, the last year has been smart protein's breakout moment in the country. But funding in Indian smart protein companies continues to lag far behind, remaining at a tiny fraction of the $11b invested globally over the last decade. Respected investors like Blue Horizon, Better Bite Ventures, Panthera Peak Ventures and Manu Chandra bring deep credibility and expertise through their food and startup investing track record. Shaka Harry's fundraise is a further mark of the growing momentum in the Indian smart protein sector, as we enter a new phase of growth and centre India in the global landscape - all in service of protecting public and planetary health and improving food security."

Chef Manu Chandra stated, “If I could convert from a skeptic to a believer in plant based futures, I’m sure, so could a lot of you. We’ve come such a long way from the once dreaded rubbery substitutes with dubious processes - to clean labelled and delicious alternatives. Intervening as a chef to take the Shaka Harry product ranges to the next level of taste and texture has been an enriching experience, in realising how far this category can be pushed. The future is plant based, start now.”

India is becoming an increasingly lucrative market for plant-based meat startups, with a large population of non-vegetarians looking to cut down their meat consumption due to a combination of concerns like sustainability and health. Contrary to popular opinion, 77% of Indians self-identify as non-vegetarians as per the latest National Family Health Survey - NFHS 5. The Indian market is ripe for transformation, with consumers looking towards plant-based alternatives for a simple switch, without giving up the delicious appeal of meat. Research from expert nonprofit Good Food Institute India found that 63% of Indian consumers are very or extremely likely to purchase plant-based meat in a cross-country consumer acceptance study. This response from consumers - most of whom are currently ‘early adopters’ of plant-based meat - compared favourably with the U.S. and China.

Shaka Harry has a large assortment of plant based "Ready to Eat" foods range for customers looking to substitute/ supplement their meat intake with plant-based foods. The goal is to offer Shaka Harry as a healthy and tasty meat alternative and to deliver Shaka Harry products to every Indian household to begin a trial.

About Shaka Harry

Shaka Harry is a brand that is here to disrupt the food market with its delicious & innovative plant-based-meat products that not only taste just like meat but are also better - both for yours and the planet’s health. Plant based food has proven to be a rich source of protein and other nutrients essential for humans, with its recipe being all natural and the vegan plant-based category is a healthy choice for people and the planet. Get zero trans-fat and cholesterol-free products.

For more information, visit www.shakaharry.com

About Better Bite Ventures:

Better Bite Ventures is Asia Pacific’s first alternative protein regional fund, backing early-stage founders transforming the world’s largest food market for the better. The $US 15 Million fund has invested to date in 10 high-potential Asia Pacific startups, harnessing plant-based and cellular agriculture technologies to create climate-friendly meat, dairy, egg and seafood alternatives that are better for people, animals and planet. Better Bite Ventures was created by two operators turned impact investors, Michal Klar and Simon Newstead. With a combined 20 years as plant-based, sector expertise including running the Future Food Now newsletter and Vegan Startup podcast, and a track record of investing and venture building in food and tech, both are keen to help power a new wave of startups.

https://www.betterbite.vc/

About Blue Horizon:

Blue Horizon is accelerating the transition to a Sustainable Food System that delivers outstanding returns for investors and the planet. The company is a global pioneer of the Future of Food. As a pure play impact investor, Blue Horizon has shaped the growth of the alternative protein and food tech market. The company invests at the intersection of biology, agriculture and technology with the aim to transform the global food industry. Blue Horizon was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. To date, the company has invested in more than 70 companies. Its business model offers an attractive opportunity to invest in the evolution of the global food system while contributing to a healthy and sustainable world. www.bluehorizon.com