INFLAVOUR INVEST
INFLAVOUR
Saudi Arabia is one of the most lucrative regions for investors and startups to reap rewards from thanks to the Kingdom’s own projected market growth*, and commitment to its own investment in F&B to expand and create new business.
InFlavour Invest is for investors from sector-focused firms located in Saudi Arabia and around the world to join a community and program that brings new opportunities to grow portfolios, access mentorship, and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in food.
InFlavour Invest is also part of our Five-Star Pitch Fest, you can read more about our startup competition here
WHY INFLAVOUR? WHY FOODTECH?
The Saudi Arabian food service market was valued at USD$27.8bn in 2021 and is expected to grow at a CAGR rate of 7.71% from 2022-2027* (source: Mordor Intelligence).
Globally, FoodTech saw USD$29.3bn in VC investments across 2021, whilst 2022 welcomed 55 unicorns in the sector, the result of investments doubling globally from 2020-2021.
OPPORTUNITIES AT INFLAVOUR
Investors can meet, connect, and collaborate with startups, new business and fellow investors across the industry to drive serious change in aid of stabilizing the industry, developing a sustainable AND profitable sector.
INVEST & INDULGE STAGE
A forum for the investment community to discuss all things food.
Join us each day as we dive into the latest food trends and innovations that are driving a healthier and more sustainable food investment ecosystem.
Visionary funders of agri-innovation and industry thought leaders will join disruptive AgriTech innovators, entrepreneurs, and start-ups to present ingenious solutions to global food security challenges.
FIVE STAR PITCH FEST
Meet the industry’s best and brightest startups.
Across 3 days, 30 startups will pitch live on stage for a chance to win one of four amazing awards. They will be judged by 24 high-flying investors and world-class entrepreneurs throughout the Semi-Finals, with the best 6 startups qualifying for the showstopping Grand Finale.
Want to know more?
ROUNDTABLES, MENTORSHIP
& MATCHMAKING OPPORTUNITIES
Everyone who attends can meet, coach, and learn.
ROUNDTABLES
Come and hear the top IPAs discuss African food security and the future of foodtech investments in the MENA region, curated by top moderators.
MENTORSHIP
Give back and mentor one of the participating startups, with one virtual and one in-person meeting, helping them to grow and thrive in a competitive market.
MATCHMAKING
Arrange dedicated meetings in the Investor Zone with startups, investors, speakers, and some exhibitors by joining the platform, uploading a profile, and bookmarking your preferences.
Interested? To sign up, please register
2023 INVESTORS
Here’s a snapshot of investors who attended InFlavour 2023
Abdalrhman Hassan
Odoo Functional Consultant Sharek Telecom & IT Redefined
Ibrahim Alhejailan
Partner Plus VC
Niccolo Manzoni
Managing Partner Five Seasons Ventures
Hussain Almarhoon
Founding Managing Partner HALA Ventures
Ali Abussaud
Founding Managing Partner HALA Ventures
Huda AlAkkas
Investment Associate Saudi Aramco Entrepreneurship Ventures (WAED)
James Tan
Managing Partner Quest Ventures
Adeel Shahid
Chief Financial Officer Arzan Venture Capital
Sama Alshawi
Head of Events, MENA 500 Global
Bjoern Witte
CEO Blue Horizon Corporation AG
Stephanie Nour Prince
Partner Nuwa Capital
Martin Davalos
Partner, McWin Capital Partners
Derek Handley
Founder Aera VC
Mohammed Altwaijri
Investment Professional Shorooq Partners
Marta Laorden
Director McWin Capital Partners
For any questions, please contact us at: [email protected]
Top Investors
Bloom8
Blue Horizon
Atlantic Labs & FoodLabs
Lever VC
WAED
McWin Capital Partners
SOSV
Kapor Capital
Blackrun Capitals
Beta Labs
Shorooq Partners
Five Seasons Ventures
ASTANOR
500 Global
Big Idea Ventures
Endeavor
Agronomics
Artesian
Aqua-Spark
35 North Ventures