The 2008 American Food Venture Forum will showcase food and nutrition companies representing the entire country. The conference will hold two company tracks presenting concurrently: food production/technology and agricultural food sciences.
AFVF represents the only venture capital and private equity forum in the world focused on food, food technology, nutraceuticals, and the nutritional side of agriculture. The Forum offers a unique opportunity to network with professional investors active in these industry domains. If your food firm plans to raise capital within the next twenty four months, consider submitting your presentation to AFVF.
AFVF has assembled a talented group of screeners to review and select firms for the Forum. Of the large number of submissions expected, the screeners will select 15 companies representing the best across the industry.
We have now closed the application process. Congratulations to the following companies that will be presenting:
Advanced Microbial Solutions, LLC (AMS), Pilot Point, TX has developed an innovative microbial additive technology for the fertilizer market. Seeking $4MM in equity financing. Company estimates 2008 revenues will be $3.8 million.
Asoyia, LLC, Iowa City, IA is the Midwest leader in the production of Ultra Low-Linolenic food-grade soybeans. Our mission is to provide food processors, restaurant chains and institutional food management a healthier soybean oil that allows farmers to impact America's food chain with healthier food choices.
Bochner Confections, Inc., Iowa City, IA is a has its own brand of premium chocolates as well private labeling and contract manufacturing of premium chocolates. Boesen has found a niche between the large mass market players and the artisan chocolate makers. Revenues were $3.5 million in 2007.
Concept Solutions, Inc., Wamego, KS has developedan Omega-3 fatty acid line of beef and pork that is ready for launch. Much of the product will processed in an affiliate company’s facilities in Western Iowa.
Fiber Star, Inc., River Falls, MN, is a Bio-based life science company with unique value added all natural products made by enhancing the functionality of natural plant materials. Trailing 12 month revenue estimated at $3 million-$5 million.
Global ID Group, Fairfield, IA, addresses government and consumer needs for information about food quality and growing concerns about food safety and processing practices.
Invest in Living, Boston, MA , with offices in Iowa Cityprovides a financial incentive for obese individuals to achieve health and wellness goals. The focus being on long term weight loss through nutrition and exercise. The company was founded by three Harvard trained physicians.
Organix, Inc., Walla Walla, WA, provides system to renewable energy facilities located on farms that transforms manure waste into valuable peat moss replacement.
National Pasteurized Eggs, Lansing, IL, eliminates the risk salmonella and other harmful viruses through the pasteurization of shell eggs. The company has $10 million-$12 million in trailing 12 month revenue.
Nurture, Inc. (Happy Family), Brooklyn, NY, makes healthy tasty organic baby cereals, frozen organic baby meals and kids meals.
Venomix, Kalamazoo, MI, has technology that allows the rapid development of innovative agbio insecticide products that meet currently unmet market and regulatory needs.
Wholesome Harvest, Colo, IA, markets organic beef, pork chicken and lamb products, using a network of organic producers and processors.
Zu Chem, Chicago, IL, produces valuable specialty sweeteners and other rare sugars for human health and nutrition.