Tyson Ventures Spotlights Sustainability Entrepreneurs
19 Julho 2023 - 7:55AM
In an effort to continuously scout and support innovative solutions
for a more sustainable food system, Tyson Ventures recently hosted
its annual pitch event, Tyson Demo Day 2023. Tyson Ventures is the
venture capital arm of Tyson Foods (NYSE: TSN) and is now in its
second year of hosting the startup-targeted event. Focused on the
theme of upcycling, Tyson Demo Day encourages innovators and
entrepreneurs worldwide to apply with breakthrough ideas that can
help Tyson Foods implement sustainable solutions.
“It was inspiring to hear from so many creative entrepreneurs
who have a passion for innovation and sustainability,” said Tyson
Ventures President and Tyson Foods Chief Financial Officer John R.
Tyson. “We have a critical role to play in responsibly producing
food for a growing world and I’m excited to dig deeper into the
startups solutions that can help us feed the world, together.”
As part of Tyson Demo Day 2023, selected startups presented
upcycling business ideas to executive leaders at Tyson Foods on
July 11. Tyson Ventures is focused on being a strategic partner for
innovators who can transform the food industry and provide
sustainable nutrition to a growing global population.
The Ventures Innovation Partners (VIP), which consisted of a
broad cross-functional panel of Tyson team members, selected four
startups – from animal byproducts to digital enablement – to
receive mentorship and other partnership opportunities with
Tyson.
Of the eleven participants, the four startups selected are
GenoTwin, NetZro, SuperGround and ZwitterCo.
Tyson Demo Day 2023 Participants:
- Ancera
- BioVeritas
- Chix Soup Co.
- Dog &
Whistle
- Ecto
- GenoTwin*
- Netzro*
- ReproHealth
Technologies
- ResiLI AG
- SuperGround*
- ZwitterCo*
Since its inception in 2016, Tyson Ventures has invested more
than $100 million in emerging proteins, new technologies for food
and worker safety and sustainable food production. Tyson Demo Day
was created in 2022 to identify and potentially partner in
breakthrough, sustainable technologies for the food industry.
Applicants from over 15 countries applied to be part of the event
and were evaluated based on alignment with Tyson Ventures’
investment strategy and their potential to help Tyson Foods reach
its sustainability goals.
Stay up to date on engagement with these partners by following
the Tyson Ventures LinkedIn account.
About Tyson
Ventures Tyson Ventures is the
venture capital arm of Tyson Foods, Inc., one of the world’s
largest food companies and a recognized leader in protein. Tyson
Ventures aims to be the strategic partner of disruptive innovators
transforming the food industry and providing sustainable nutrition
to a growing global population. Tyson Ventures focuses investments
in three strategic areas – emerging proteins, enabling technologies
and innovations that empower people, protect our planet, and
cultivate smart, responsible agriculture.
Media contact: Kelly Hellbusch| 281-799-9784 |
Kelly.Hellbusch@tyson.com
Category: IR
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