Start-ups are now the predominant source of innovation in all categories of food technology. Venture capital can accelerate innovation by enabling start-ups to pursue niche areas, iterate more rapidly and take more risks than larger companies, writes Samir Kaul.
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Kaul, S. Venture capital accelerates food technology innovation. Nat Food 2, 909–910 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1038/s43016-021-00433-3
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