Applications Open for Cohort 12
The deadline to apply is April 8, 2024
FoodFutureCo is a scale-up accelerator for small, yet established companies that provide unique products and solutions across our food system. Our focus areas include consumer products, local food, plant-based food, sustainable seafood, ag tech, food tech, and food waste.
An Accelerator for life
We not only work with your startup during the 4-month program but we continue our support throughout the lifetime of your business. Whether exhibiting at trade shows with our teams to inviting portfolio companies back to pitch at Demo Days, we take our investment and commitment seriously. We are not only an investor, but partners in your success.
Facilitated sessions and 1 on 1 mentioning for:
investor pitch, pitch materials, investor pipeline, financial model, business model, IP, legal and governance, founder mental health, sales and distribution, branding and marketing, strategy, and more.
OUR TRACK RECORD
Accelerator
4-Month Program
- Exhibit at trade shows like Winter and Summer Fancy Foods
- 1 on 1 mentoring with experts and leaders
- Investor introductions, pitch panels, coaching by experts
Investment
Follow-on Fund
- Lead or invest in subsequent rounds
- Bring additional investors to the table
- Have written up to 4 checks in portfolio companies
Network
Industry leaders
- Engaged network of leaders, founders, and CEOs
- Accredited investor network of 4,000+
- Community of leaders who want to work with our teams
From our founders
“The team is the most important part of any successful start-up. FoodFutureCo becoming part of our team gave us an advantage with customers, investors, and strategic partners. They grew our team’s industry expertise and mentor network, all while giving us a bigger voice in the good food movement.”
— Patrick Mateer, Founder & CEO of Seal the Seasons
"We were truly honored to be part of the FFC cohort 11 because they helped us to better understand how to be investment ready and what are the steps that we have to undertake in order to scale up our business."
— Ayissi Nyemba, Founder & CEO of EMKAO Foods
“ Our relationship with FoodFutureCo dates back to 2019 when we were still an early stage company and a participant in their scale-up accelerator program, that program planted the seeds of a relationship that has continued to grow and brought Harvest Returns investments, ongoing mentorship, and even deal flow for our platform."
— Chris Rawley, Founder/CEO of Harvest Returns
“The team is the most important part of any successful start-up. FoodFutureCo becoming part of our team gave us an advantage with customers, investors, and strategic partners. They grew our team’s industry expertise and mentor network, all while giving us a bigger voice in the good food movement.”
— Patrick Mateer, Founder & CEO of Seal the Seasons
"We were truly honored to be part of the FFC cohort 11 because they helped us to better understand how to be investment ready and what are the steps that we have to undertake in order to scale up our business."
— Ayissi Nyemba, Founder & CEO of EMKAO Foods
“ Our relationship with FoodFutureCo dates back to 2019 when we were still an early stage company and a participant in their scale-up accelerator program, that program planted the seeds of a relationship that has continued to grow and brought Harvest Returns investments, ongoing mentorship, and even deal flow for our platform."
— Chris Rawley, Founder/CEO of Harvest Returns
Application Process
Applications close on April 8, 2024, at which point we will downselect to roughly 20 teams to present to the FoodFutureCo team and mentor board. From there, we will select 4-6 teams to participate in cohort 12, which is expected to kick off in mid-May.
Terms
$20k investment plus in-kind services for 6% equity.
Frequently Asked Questions ?
How is FoodFutureCo different than other accelerators?
Unlike traditional accelerators we do not work with start-ups, rather we work with founders and companies that have some proof of concept to "scale-up" to the next stage of growth. Additionally, we work with mission-oriented companies across the food ecosystem.
What types of companies does FoodFutureCo work with?
We help impactful companies that have at least $200k a year in sales with hyper-scaling potential in consumer products, online marketplace solutions, SaaS platforms, food hubs, supply chain solutions, ag tech, and food tech.
Do I have to relocate to New York to work with FoodFutureCo?
No. We understand that you are busy growing your business. While we are based in New York, we work with companies worldwide and can provide support wherever you are located. It is a hybrid program though, with at least 2 in-person sessions (Demo Day, trade show) in New York City.
Does it cost money to participate in the program?
No. We invest $20k per team to participate and in exchange for our investment and in-kind services, we ask for 6% equity.
Will there be other companies like mine in the program?
FoodFutureCo does not intend to work with companies that compete directly in any given cohort. There may be overlap between cohorts, but we make every effort to prioritize our existing portfolio companies while selecting new cohorts to avoid direct competition.
How long does the program last?
It is a 4-month program run twice a year.
Does FoodFutureCo work with international companies?
Yes, we work with companies worldwide.