INFLAVOUR

INVEST

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 portfolio’s, 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 from 11:00 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 (29-30 October), with the best 6 startups qualifying for the showstopping Grand Finale on 31 October.

Want to know more?

CHECK OUT FIVE STAR PITCH FEST

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

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