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Generation Food Rural Partners Acquires DisSolves, Inc.

PRIVATEJan 30, 2024

Acquiring Company

Big Idea Ventures

Acquired Company

DisSolves

New YorkPittsburghVenture CapitalFood And Beverage

Description

Generation Food Rural Partners I, LP (GFRP) has expanded its portfolio with its agreement to acquire Pittsburgh-based DisSolves, Inc. DisSolves has created a patented technology that uses biodegradable and edible components to create films and packaging materials that dissolve easily in water, milk, and juice. The acquisition aims to advance DisSolves' innovations in edible films and bring their unique vision to the market, reinforcing GFRP’s commitment to driving economic growth and development in rural communities.

Quick answer

Big Idea Ventures is acquiring DisSolves, announced January 30, 2024. Big Idea Ventures is based in New York, United States.

How much did Big Idea Ventures pay for DisSolves?
The deal value was not disclosed.
What does Big Idea Ventures do?
GFRP is a part of Big Idea Ventures (“BIV”), the world’s most active investor in FoodTech, investing in the best food technology and AgriTech companies globally.
Where are Big Idea Ventures and DisSolves based?
Big Idea Ventures is based in New York, United States. DisSolves is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.

Source: Fundz verified event record.

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Company Information

Company

Big Idea Ventures

Location

New York, United States

About

GFRP is a part of Big Idea Ventures (“BIV”), the world’s most active investor in FoodTech, investing in the best food technology and AgriTech companies globally. BIV has teams in New York, Paris and Singapore and has invested in more than 100 companies across 30 countries and manages the New Protein family of funds and GFRP. For more information, visit us here.

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Who acquired DisSolves?

DisSolves was acquired by Big Idea Ventures, based in New York. The deal was reported on January 30, 2024. GFRP is a part of Big Idea Ventures (“BIV”), the world’s most active investor in FoodTech, investing in the best food technology and AgriTech companies globally. Big Idea Ventures is privately held and operates in Venture Capital.

When did Big Idea Ventures acquire DisSolves?

Big Idea Ventures's acquisition of DisSolves was reported on January 30, 2024. Generation Food Rural Partners I, LP (GFRP) has expanded its portfolio with its agreement to acquire Pittsburgh-based DisSolves, Inc. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.

What does DisSolves do?

DisSolves, Inc. is a material science company that has created a patented technology using biodegradable and edible components, recognized as safe to create films and packaging materials. It is privately held, operating in Food And Beverage, and is based in Pittsburgh.

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