Food Industry Executive Gil Horsky Launches $80M AgriFood Tech Fund

As reported in an article published by ‘The Circuit’, Gil Horsky, once immersed in the realm of large food & beverage brands, such as: Pepsi & Oreo, and most recently co-founding the Mondelēz corporate venture investment (CVC) and innovation hub, SnackFutures, has shifted gears to co-founded a new venture capital firm, FLORA Ventures (www.floravc.com), that […]

CTEC: FLORA Ventures Secures $50 Million to Foster Sustainable Agrifood Tech Investments

Gil Horsky CTECH

As reported by CTECH, Gil Horsky, and Esther Barak-Landes have recently launched FLORA Ventures, a new agrifood fund to raise $80 million in total capital. They have already secured commitments amounting to $50 million. The focus of FLORA Ventures lies in supporting early-stage startups from both Israel and Europe. They have completed their initial funding […]

Gil Horsky Interviewed on Forbes About the Launch of FLORA Ventures

Gil Horsky

Co-founded by former executives from Mondelēz and Nielsen, Gil Horsky, and Esther Barak-Landes, FLORA Ventures, is a VC fund that aims to invest in innovative technological solutions that address global food production and consumption challenges. With $50 million already committed and strategic partnerships in place, including support from top tier financial and strategic players like […]

Gil Horsky Interviewed on FoodHack about the Co-Founding of FLORA Ventures

Gil Horsky - FoodHack

Gil Horsky, with extensive corporate and venturing experience from leading Food multinational companies like PepsiCo, Kraft, and Mondelēz International, has co-founded FLORA Ventures, a new AgriFood-Tech venture capital firm. Having witnessed the successes and failures of AgriFood startups throughout his career, Gil Horsky believes that having a commercial mindset and problem-solving oriented are essential for […]

Exploring the Future of Food: The ‘Food as Medicine’ Panel at the 2023 HackSummit

Gil Horsky - HackSummit

During the 2023 HackSummit, the ‘Food as Medicine’ panel, moderated by Gil Horsky, Co-Founder of FLORA Ventures, featured renowned food tech experts: Anand Parikh, Dr. Nora Khaldi, Richard Day, and Adam Melonas. The panel discussed the need for culinary innovation through technology, to create delicious and visually appealing food options that promote healthy eating habits. […]

Gil Horsky Explores Israeli Food-Tech Ecosystem at Consiglieri International Food-Tech Summit

Gil Horsky - Consiglieri

Food-tech expert Gil Horsky, Co-Founder of Flora Ventures, recently participated in the virtual Consiglieri International Food-Tech Summit and shared his insights into the thriving Israeli food-tech ecosystem. Horsky delved into the Israeli food-tech landscape, highlighting the key factors that have propelled the nation to the forefront of innovation. Horsky also talked about the importance of […]

Gil Horsky in an Interview with ‘Supermarket Perimeter’ About the Future of Snacking

Gil Horsky - Supermarket Perimeter

In an interview for ‘Supermarket Perimeter’ Gil Horsky, said that he believes functional ingredients, sustainability, and digitization will shape the future of snacking. According to Horsky, the lines between functional foods and snacks are blurring, with ingredients like functional mushrooms, adaptogens, and nootropics making their way into snack products. Horsky highlighted the exciting flavors and […]