Nordic-US Food Series: How to Attract US Investors as a Nordic F&B Brand

Despite economic odds, the US Food and Beverage investment landscape is showing signs of resilience with an accumulated 1030 transactions driving deal value to $1 billion in Q1, 2023. Are you looking to engage in this dynamic market? Join us for a conversation on how to strategically access US investors as a Nordic brand and with Analisa Winther – a seasoned Investor Venture Scout and Startup Coach known for her popular podcast Future Food with Analisa Winther.

Time: 14:00 (ICE) / 16:00 (SWE) on Wednesday, June 14, 2023

In this session you will learn:

• Strategies for developing relationships with US investors
• Key cultural differences between fundraising in the US vs Europe
• What US investors look for when assessing startups

Attending companies will be able to submit their materials to apply for a 30-minute 1:1 chemistry session together with Analisa Winther to explore a potential working relationship. If you are interested, please submit your product information here.

About Analisa Winther

Analisa Winther works with startup Founders helping them to nail their sales and investor pitch to grow their business and attract the right investors. She also works with Founders on developing their vision and values for the company. Analisa is a venture scout for corporate venture capital arms and single-family offices helping them find and invest in deals related to the future of food. Her past clients have included IKEA and PINC. Analisa is a frequent speaker and the host of the popular podcast Future Food with Analisa Winther, which has interviewed over 100 stakeholders on how we can build a better future through food.

About Business Sweden

Business Sweden is commissioned by the Government and the Swedish industry to help Swedish companies grow global sales and international companies invest and expand in Sweden. Business Sweden has more than 40 years’ experience in supporting Swedish companies in the Americas and guiding American companies to find investment opportunities in Sweden.

For questions, please contact jessica.connelly@business-sweden.se

About Business Iceland

Business Iceland is a public-private partnership established to improve the competitiveness of Icelandic companies in foreign markets and to stimulate economic growth through increased export and FDI. In North America Business Iceland has a close cooperation with the Consulate General in New York and the Embassies of Iceland in Washington and Ottawa.

For further questions, please contact kristinnb@islandsstofa.is

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Hope you can join us!