NCN Connects Ideas with Investors at Vitafoods Europe

Nutrition Capital Network (NCN) is again partnering health and nutrition investors with idea makers to further growth and innovation in the industry. Alongside Vitafoods Europe, NCN is hosting its third annual European investor meeting in Geneva in May 2016.

Sandy Almendarez, VP of Content

February 11, 2016

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NCN Connects Ideas with Investors at Vitafoods Europe

Nutrition Capital Network (NCN) is again partnering health and nutrition investors with idea makers to further the growth and innovation in the industry.

Alongside Vitafoods Europe, NCN is hosting its third annual European investor meeting in Geneva in May 2016. NCN Europe III is a professional investor meeting that connects qualified investors with European and global growth companies in health, wellness and nutrition. The meeting will be on Monday, May 9, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Palexpo the day before the Vitafoods Europe exhibition and conference starts.

Between 10 to 14 companies seeking capital and partnerships will present their businesses to an audience of 40 to 50 investors. After the presentations, companies will have an opportunity to meet one-on-one with investors, scheduled on site. An informal networking cocktail reception will be held immediately following the meeting.

NCN Europe III focuses primarily on science, ingredients and technology related to nutrition and health and wellness. Finished product companies in consumer health, supplements, and natural and organic foods will also be considered as presenters. Presenting companies will be seeking investment, acquisition, or corporate partnerships for technology development, commercialization, clinical trials, distribution or licensing. Successful applicants will be mentored by NCN Principals and members of the NCN Selection Committee.

The next day, May 10, the Vitafoods Venture Den will showcase three companies selected from NCN’s presenting companies as they compete in front of three judges for an array of valuable prizes. The Vitafoods Venture Den is an exciting, fast-paced business pitch contest set on the Vitafoods Centre Stage from 4 to 5 p.m.

If you’ve got a great idea/company that needs an investor, start the free application process. Space is limited and early application is recommended. The deadline for applications is March 28, 2016.

 

About the Author

Sandy Almendarez

VP of Content, Informa

Summary

• Well-known subject matter expert within the health & nutrition industry with more than 15 years’ experience reporting on natural products.

• She cares a lot about how healthy products are made, where their ingredients are sourced and how they affect human health.

• She knows that it’s the people behind the businesses — their motivations, feelings and emotions — drive industry growth, so that’s where she looks for content opportunities.

Sandy Almendarez is VP of Content for SupplySide and an award-winning journalist. She oversees the editorial and content marketing teams for the B2B media brands SupplySide Supplement Journal and SupplySide Food & Beverage Journal, the education programming for the health and nutrition trade shows SupplySide Connect New Jersey and SupplySide West, the education program SupplySide Fresh for industry newcomers and community engagement across the SupplySide portfolio. She is a seasoned content strategist with a passion for health, good nutrition, sustainability and inclusion. With over 15 years of experience in the health and nutrition industry, Sandy brings a wealth of knowledge to her role as a content-focused business leader. With specialization in topics ranging from product development to content engagement, creative marketing and c-suite decision making, her work is known for its engaging style and its relevance for business leaders in the health and nutrition industry.

In her free time, Sandy loves running, drinking hot tea and watching her two kids grow up. She brews her own “Sandbucha” homemade kombucha; she’s happy to share if you’re ever in Phoenix!

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