Qualysense and Urban Farmers on top of this year's European Food Venture Forum
09.10.2014
29 emerging entrepreneurs coming from all around Europe – selected from a pool of more than 50 companies – presented their innovations, developments and needs in front of an investor jury of about 40 business angels, venture capitalists, corporate investors and other industry experts. The TOP 100 2014 and venture kick winner Qualysense and Urban Farmers were chosen as innovation leaders in Europe and received the award of the European Food Venture Forum.
 The Team from QualySense
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 The Urban Farmers Team
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Food technologies play an increasingly important role in Europe’s commercial and healthcare systems, as population demographics change and political focus shifts to disease prevention and healthy lifestyle. The role of entrepreneurs, industry and investors is essential to successful creation of a knowledge driven economy within the European food sector.
The European Food Venture Forum offers a unique platform for food high-growth companies, technology corporations, and international investors to exchange knowledge and build lasting business co-operations. 29 early stage companies from across Europe were selected to present at the Forum by members of the Selection Committee who will asses them on the basis of their business potential, technology merit, competitive position, investment interest and team experience. Two Swiss startups and latest TOP 100 Swiss Startups are under the winners: QualySense and Urban Farmers.
QualySense are pioneers for high-end solutions for grains, seeds and beans sorting aiming to improve quality and reduce waste of food, that will change the quality paradigms of the agricultural commodities worldwide.
Urban Farmers is the leading urban agriculture company with the ability and solutions to develop & finance commercial food production systems in cities, the operational know-how to operate & maintain highly efficient large-scale farm systems and a leading brand that provides a price umbrella to warrant premium prices for fresh and local products.
The European Food Venture Forum offers a unique platform for food high-growth companies, technology corporations, and international investors to exchange knowledge and build lasting business co-operations. 29 early stage companies from across Europe were selected to present at the Forum by members of the Selection Committee who will asses them on the basis of their business potential, technology merit, competitive position, investment interest and team experience. Two Swiss startups and latest TOP 100 Swiss Startups are under the winners: QualySense and Urban Farmers.
QualySense are pioneers for high-end solutions for grains, seeds and beans sorting aiming to improve quality and reduce waste of food, that will change the quality paradigms of the agricultural commodities worldwide.
Urban Farmers is the leading urban agriculture company with the ability and solutions to develop & finance commercial food production systems in cities, the operational know-how to operate & maintain highly efficient large-scale farm systems and a leading brand that provides a price umbrella to warrant premium prices for fresh and local products.