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BRINC x DAYDAYCOOK

Good Food Accelerator

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Overview

In partnership with leading content-to-commerce culinary platform DayDayCook, Brinc is proud to announce a commitment of USD $10M to invest and support 45 food technology companies through the Good Food Accelerator Program. 

The core directive of the program is to help game-changing startups meaningfully commercialise in Greater China, leveraging the online and offline distribution channels of DayDayCook’s core business as well as an extensive network of food corporations, hospitality groups and distributors in the region. Accelerated startups will have access to DayDayCook’s commercial team during the program to explore opportunities for business collaboration, as well as Brinc’s global network of technical mentors and in-house food scientists.

Companies focused on the following verticals are highly encouraged to apply: Alternative Protein, Functional and Novel Ingredients, Sustainable Packaging, Food Supply Chain Innovation, and Consumer Agritech Solutions. 

Startups accepted into the program will receive an initial investment of US $200,000 and will also be considered for follow-on investment based on meaningful traction demonstrated post-program. Join us today to get access from the leading ecosystem of mentors and experts to build a stronger food future together.

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Our Offer

Investment Ticket: USD $200,000+

Advisory Shares: Negotiable

Program Fee: USD $30,000

  • Investment will only be provided to top performing startups. There will be a pre-accelerator bootcamp where teams are invited to formally pitch to Brinc and DayDayCook to determine eligibility for full acceleration. 


Program Overview: 

  • Full Accelerator program duration is 12 weeks, commencing in 2023. Full details to be announced.

Why Join Us?

The program is designed to support food technology startups focused on commercializing in Greater China that contribute to food system sustainable development goals in the following pillars: 

  1. Commercialization:
    Prepare for future commercial opportunities in Asia through educational content while facilitating commercial opportunities through DayDayCook and Brinc’s partner network.
  2. Technical Development:
    Gain insight into food production and supply chain best practices and industry landscapes, as well as access to technical mentors and development vendors in Brinc and Day Day Cook’s network.
  3. Fundraising
    Learn how to build data rooms, financial models, data reporting strategies, and more fundraising best practices. Get tailored introductions to DayDay Cook and Brinc’s investor network. 
 

Offering Startups:

  • Mentorship
  • Pitching Refinement
  • Go-to-market Support
  • Free AWS Credit Support
  • Free Media Exposure
  • Business Model & Product 

Investment Verticals

Global food technology startups focusing on the following fields:

  1. Alternative Protein
  2. Functional & Novel Ingredients
  3. Sustainable Packaging & Supply Chain
  4. Vertical Farming & Agritech

Application Requirements

  • We invest in international startups. Priority will be given to: 
    • Startups located in Asia with a focus on Hong Kong and Mainland China
    • Startups from Asia
    • Global startups looking to enter the Greater China market 
  • Startups that have scoped a product that fits within one of the investment verticals. Other projects will be considered only under special circumstances. Priority will be given to teams that have:
    • Market ready products & services
    • Consumer taste test & trials completed.
    • At least 2 co-founders with relevant industry experience and a clear roadmap preferred
    • Scalable project with high growth potential.

Program Requirements

  • Startups successfully accepted into our accelerator program will need to pay a participation fee for the acceleration program. This fee can be deducted from our investment amount.
  • The program is 100% online and remote. There is no need to be physically present in the location for the duration of the program.

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The Team

Our seasoned team of advisors from diverse backgrounds is critical for your long-term success, delivering value and supporting our founders on their journey to building profitable companies whilst addressing some of the world’s most pressing issues.
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Norma Chu

Founder & CEO, DayDayCook & Good Food Movement Food Tech Accelerator
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Manav Gupta

Founder & CEO, Brinc
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Guillermo Ginesta

Managing Director, Brinc
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Nicole Lee

Program Manager, Brinc
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Elena Sofia Inguglia

In-House Food Scientist, Brinc
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Alfred Cheung

Certified Food Scientist, Brinc
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Estefania Almeida

Portfolio Manager, Brinc
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Minal Mirpuri

Senior Analyst, Portfolio, Brinc
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Olga Dontsova

Legal, Brinc

Mentors & Advisors

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Alex Pestalozzi

Managing Director, Mueller Asia
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Chris Pipe

Head of Nestlé Research & Development China, Nestlé
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Christina Gaw

Managing Principal, Global Head of Capital Markets & Co-Chair of Alternative Investments, Gaw Capital Partners
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Jack Yeung

CEO, OIC Capital Limited
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Louisa Zhang

Managing Director, Vectr Ventures
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Patrick Kwok

CEO China, Nishimoto Wismettac Group
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Sam Lim

Chief Operations and Transformation Officer, Prudential HK Limited
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Sonalie Figueiras

Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Green Queen
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Steven Lam

Co-Founder & CEO, GoGoX
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Wilfred Feng

Senior Counsel, Dentons China
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Xing Liu

Partner, Sequoia Capital
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Minal Mirpuri

Portfolio Support, Brinc
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Glycel Nacinopa

Operations & Marketing Manager, Brinc
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Estefania Almeida

Portfolio Management, Brinc

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Ready to apply?

Applications are now open until February 27th, 2022!

Our founders

We create synergy by pairing founders with the right corporate partners to help spark new thinking and develop ideas that could make a significant difference to both business and ultimately the world.

The Brinc accelerator is the ideal environment for early stage food tech companies. The curriculum covers everything you need to take your business to the next level with interactive seminars on everything from developing your investor pitch deck to defining your value proposition and routes to market.

David Beaver

CEO at Root Kitchen

Brinc kickstarted our plans to work with partners in Asia – helping us close the gap between South Africa and the East. The partnerships are already starting to speed up our plans for scale while the program helped us to focus on what makes Mzansi, Mzansi.

Brett Thompson

CEO of Mzansi Meat

As a pioneer in the alt-protein space, the session with Program Mentor Josh Tetrick was invaluable. His insights, knowledge and feedback have helped shape our path as a start-up company.

Paul Bevan

Founder & CEO of Magic Valley

“With the help of Brinc’s Food Tech program, we were able to identify competitors, strategic partners, and fully understand our own business as our product doesn’t exist in the market.”

Eleana Casado

Founder of Cerealthy

“Brinc paired us with a diverse array of mentors with expertise ranging from fundraising, pitching, food safety, branding, design and F&B hospitality.”

Tommy Leung

Founder of Hakko Bako

“Brinc opened our eyes and gave us insight into how to run a hardware startup from product development to building a sustainable hardware business.”

Liris Maduningtyas

Founder of JALA

We love being in a sensitive environment that challenged us to understand the limitations and opportunities in the food industry.

Riana Lynn

Founder of Journey Foods

Brinc gave us real exposure to different markets. We now have the knowledge & contacts that are required, should we look to bring a product to other markets.

Gabriel Bean

Founder of Grounded

The Brinc accelerator is the ideal environment for early stage food tech companies. The curriculum covers everything you need to take your business to the next level with interactive seminars on everything from developing your investor pitch deck to defining your value proposition and routes to market.

David Beaver

CEO at Root Kitchen

Brinc kickstarted our plans to work with partners in Asia – helping us close the gap between South Africa and the East. The partnerships are already starting to speed up our plans for scale while the program helped us to focus on what makes Mzansi, Mzansi.

Brett Thompson

CEO of Mzansi Meat

As a pioneer in the alt-protein space, the session with Program Mentor Josh Tetrick was invaluable. His insights, knowledge and feedback have helped shape our path as a start-up company.

Paul Bevan

Founder & CEO of Magic Valley

“With the help of Brinc’s Food Tech program, we were able to identify competitors, strategic partners, and fully understand our own business as our product doesn’t exist in the market.”

Eleana Casado

Founder of Cerealthy

“Brinc paired us with a diverse array of mentors with expertise ranging from fundraising, pitching, food safety, branding, design and F&B hospitality.”

Tommy Leung

Founder of Hakko Bako

“Brinc opened our eyes and gave us insight into how to run a hardware startup from product development to building a sustainable hardware business.”

Liris Maduningtyas

Founder of JALA

We love being in a sensitive environment that challenged us to understand the limitations and opportunities in the food industry.

Riana Lynn

Founder of Journey Foods

Brinc gave us real exposure to different markets. We now have the knowledge & contacts that are required, should we look to bring a product to other markets.

Gabriel Bean

Founder of Grounded

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