Where F&A startups come to grow…
Introduced through Foodbytes, Rabo Ventures invested in seed and Series A rounds for Vence, an innovator in virtual fencing technology for cattle, which was acquired in 2022 by Merck Animal Health.
The Foodbytes hub is designed to support you at any stage of your development, from communicating your value proposition in a way that corporates understand to making the right connections.
Foodbytes is the entry point for food and agriculture startups into Rabobank’s vast global network. Startups, scaleups and innovators from around the world can set up a profile for free to increase your exposure to 800+ potential partners and funders focused on food and agriculture, all in one place.
Want to learn more about how Foodbytes can help your startup grow?
Corporates
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Global
startups
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Pitch deck downloads
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Social reach
Benefits for startups
Data Accuracy
Control and update your unique company profile
Network Exposure
Be visible to Foodbytes’s global network of corporates and investors
Direct Connections
Discover and reach out to aligned corporate partners and potential investors (up to five introductions per month)
Brand Exposure
Appear in food and ag industry reports, newsletters and social channels
Are you a good fit for Foodbytes?
- Sector: Food, food tech, agtech or climate tech startups
- Stage: Pre-Seed to Series C funding stage
- Mission: Focused on making the F&A industry more sustainable
- Collaboration: Looking for corporate partners and / or investment to grow
How do startups receive a badge?
The Alumni Badge: Distinction given to an exclusive set of startups that participated in our legacy pitch competitions.
The Spotlight Badge: Startups identified by Foodbytes analysts and Rabobank sector experts monthly based on thematic, commercial and sustainability criteria.
In November 2023, we will be focusing on Logistics from Field to Plate, including: circular systems, distribution technologies and automation.
Create or update your profile by November 26th to be considered for a spotlight in our monthly content. Take a look at our other themes here and stay tuned for more details and deadlines.
How does it work?
Set up a free profile to efficiently showcase your solution, impact, milestones, investment and collaboration opportunities. Update your profile quarterly for maximal exposure and include your pitch deck. Complete profiles are considered for inclusion in our reports, which can provide an immediate boost in exposure to our network – with hundreds of additional views from potential partners and investors.
Discover and reach out to aligned corporates and investors via the Network tab. You can request up to five targeted introductions per month. Only startups with completed profiles can access this feature. Foodbytes users have downloaded more than 2,500 pitch decks year-to-date.
Startups with complete and up-to-date profiles are eligible for Rabobank expert review and vetting badges. You could also be featured in our thematic reports, newsletters and social channels. Featured startups gain an immediate boost in exposure to our network – on average, between 50-100 additional views from potential partners and investors.
