Female Founders in Food Tech
Are you an early-stage entrepreneur working to make the future of food and agriculture healthier and more sustainable?
The Female Founders in Food Tech Pitch Event seeks founders who have raised less than $1 Million USD in capital.
Why Pitch?
All Star Investor Selection Committee
$25K Equity-Free Grand Prize
Network with industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors at Future Food-Tech San Francisco
Selection Committee
Adriana Embus
Include Ventures
Ashley Hartman
Bluestein Ventures
Camila Petignat
The Yield Lab Latam
Connie Bowen
Farmhand Ventures
Daniëlla Vellinga
Rabo Investments
Heather Courtney
Alwyn Capital
Jessica Murphy
S2G Ventures
Jenn Burka
FTW Ventures
Lucy Wang
Divergent Capital
Nina Meijers
Rabobank
Noramay Cadena
Supply Change Capital
Qiana Patterson
NAYAH
Rini Greenfield
Rethink Food
Sarah Corwin
Ajinomoto
Sarah Williams
Rich Products Ventures
Shayna Harris
Supply Change Capital
Fine Print
Applications are due by midnight EST on Monday, February 10, 2025. Submit here
Five companies will be selected for the finals and must be available to pitch in person in San Francisco on March 13th and 14th, 2025.
The 1st place winner takes home $25,000 in equity-free capital.
Jake Gonzales
Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America
Noramay Cadena
Supply Change Capital
Qiana Patterson
NAYAH
This event is being hosted by Supply Change Capital.
Why? We believe in a community-first approach which helps female founders meet investors, build deal flow, nurture co-investment relationships, advance equity of opportunity in venture capital throughout the food ecosystem, and leave the world a better place for the next generation.
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FAQ
What is the Female Founders in Food Tech pitch event?
The Female Founders in Food Tech Pitch Event (F^3) is for early stage food and agriculture technology companies with a focus on companies founded and led by women.
Who can submit a pitch?
Applications are open to founders innovating in food and ag tech who have raised less than $1 million in capital.
Do I have to be present to win?
If you’re selected as a finalist, you’ll be required to take part in the Finalist Live Pitch event at Future Food-Tech on Thursday, March 13th, 2025 in San Francisco.
What is the timeline?
- Applications are open until Monday, February 10, 2025.
- The Pitch Final Event is in San Francisco on March 13th, with the finalist announced on the mainstage on March 14th.
What are the prizes?
The 1st place winner takes home $25,000 in equity-free capital.
What criteria will be used to judge applicants?
- Early stage technology companies that have raised less than $1 Million USD in outside capital at the time of application.
- Companies incorporated in the United States.
- Companies where at least 50% of founder shares are held by women.
Where do I submit my pitch?
You can submit your pitch here by Feb 4th, 2025.
About F^3
The Female Founders in Food Tech Pitch Event (F^3) is for early stage food and agriculture technology companies with a focus on companies founded and led by women.
We aim to create an environment that is inclusive for all. “Women” and “female” are defined as individuals who identify as women or as female.
We work closely with you and carry out research to understand your needs and wishes.