Investment Horizons: What’s Next for Food-Tech Funding?

24 Sep 2025
Main Stage
Main Stage
  • As global and economic shifts shake up dynamics in the food industry, what are the ramifications on the investment landscape?
  • Will cautiousness continue to reign when it comes to deploying capital, and how are investors thinking differently about technologies, R&D cycles and profitability in this climate?
  • How are sovereign wealth funds, public investment institutions and non-dilutive capital aiding traditional VC in funding sustainable food systems?
  • How can funds operating at the intersection of public and private capital play a unique role in financing food innovation?
  • For CVCs, what does the balance between strategic alignment and financial return look like? How does this shift based on the current landscape?
Chairperson
Vicky Grinnell-Wright
Vicky Grinnell-Wright, Director, Food Tech - LLOYDS BANKING GROUP
Speakers
Akshat Kshetrapal
Akshat Kshetrapal, VP Investment Director - DSM-FIRMENICH VENTURING
Niccolo Manzoni
Niccolo Manzoni, Managing Partner - FIVE SEASONS VENTURES
Alberto Casorati
Alberto Casorati, Investment Officer - EUROPEAN INVESTMENT BANK