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
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
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 […]
Exploring the Future of Food: The ‘Food as Medicine’ Panel at the 2023 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 in an Interview with ‘Supermarket Perimeter’ About the Future of Snacking
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 […]