LONDON, Jan. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Miltrust Ventures, Miltrust International, an award-winning investment firm headquartered in London and Singapore, today announced the launch of Smart protein fundIn collaboration with Earth First Food Ventures (EFFV)A specialized food technology capital platform located in Switzerland, USA, India, Brazil and Greece. This fund invests in alternative proteins, combining MilTrust’s extensive experience in sustainable investment with deep knowledge of the alternative protein sector.
of Smart protein fund It seeks to disrupt the world’s largest industry – food – by transferring climate capital to scale Smart protein companies A clean, healthy end product produced for local consumption. Portfolio companies have significantly lower carbon footprints and reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, while providing attractive returns in a fast-growing industry driven by innovative technologies. of Smart protein fund Invests in protein companies focused on tomorrow Plant-based proteins, lean meats, And Fermentation technologiesAs well as infrastructure to support this growing industry.
Simon Hopkins, CEO of Miltrust International Group, said: “As we seek to address the rapidly growing demand and importance of protein-based diets around the world, few sectors offer the opportunity to completely disrupt the human food chain. scale in a way that does not deplete the Earth’s limited resources.”
“We are excited to build on our successful investment in Roslin Technologies, which sets the course for our new investment portfolio. Smart protein fund In partnership with Earth Food First Ventures. Timing is everything and investments in this growing industry are being rejected as commercial viability becomes a reality. Continued acceleration, from R&D to scale, allows us to produce healthy, low-impact proteins at the pace of demand.
This fund builds on MilTrust’s initial investment in Alternative Protein in 2010. Roslin TechnologiesAn Edinburgh-based food and ag tech company focused on developing and commercializing research into disruptive biotechnologies with major potential in the emerging global processed meat industry. The Smart Protein Fund draws on MilTrust’s extensive experience in the field of climate technology and sustainability.
Brian Ruzczyk, CEO of Earth First Food Ventures, said: “We are excited to begin this project in partnership with MilTrust International. Smart protein fundBuilding on the company’s decades of investing in sustainability across their portfolios. The benefits of alternative proteins are clear: a healthier diet, reduced carbon emissions and ethical concerns about high animal production. By 2035, as consumers, companies and investors push ESG and equity values, alternative proteins could account for 11 percent of the global protein market through organic growth. And the market for meat alternatives, especially chicken and seafood, can still grow significantly, rising from 2% of total protein consumption in 2020 to 20% in 2035, with government support we’re starting to see today. “
Alexander Kallis, managing partner of MilTrust International, added: “It is often forgotten that the food industry represents 26% of global GHG emissions, more than all forms of transport combined. Time is of the essence if we want to reach our zero-zero pressure. At MiliTrust, we are proud to be another key GHG contributor, providing valuable investment-based solutions in the alternative protein sector, providing our investors with significant returns.
About Miltrust International Group
Under the one mantra of Sustainable Prosperity, Miltrust International Group is an award-winning investment firm headquartered in London and Singapore specializing in providing life-changing investment solutions to address some of the biggest topics, including the development of our generation. Emerging economies, increasing demand for food, technological revolutions and climate change. Clients include pension funds, sovereign entities, family offices, entrepreneurs and HNWIs. The firm operates in a fixed capacity in several jurisdictions, including the United Kingdom, Singapore, Ireland and Cayman. www.milltrust.com
About Earth First Food Ventures
Earth First Food Ventures (“EFFV”) is a food technology capital platform focused on investing in ESG/food technologies, impact food technologies, plant-based, fermented and fermented proteins for healthier consumers, cleaner environments, bluer oceans and a better planet. EFFV believes that the world’s ever-growing population is looking for alternative sources of protein that are less harmful to the environment than current animal-based production practices. This important sector needs to be revitalized and funded to improve our planet, environment and national health care system as well as local food security and economic development. Earth First Food Ventures was founded by visionary leaders with decades of experience in global financial markets. https://www.effventures.com/
About Roslin Technologies Ltd
Based in Edinburgh, Roslin Technologies is an ambitious food and ag tech company focused on disruptive biotechnologies. The company’s core capabilities are developing and commercializing animal stem cells for the nascent global processed meat industry. Roslin Tech was founded in 2016 as a joint venture between MiliTrust International, JBI Equity and the University of Edinburgh and owns intellectual property from the University’s Royal (Dick) Veterinary School and Roslin Institute. Animal science. www.Roslintech.com @Roslintech.
More information
Simon Hopkins, CEO Miltrust International Group, UK: +44 (0)20 8123 8316, Singapore: +65 6225 3052;
info@milltrust.com, www.milltrust.com
Brian Ruszczyk, CEO, Earth First Food Ventures, +41 (0)79 680 17 98;
info@effventures.com, www.effventures.com
