In our interview series, we quiz future food investors about the solutions that excite them the most, their favourite climate-forward restaurant, and what they look for in successful founders.

Imagine an energy source that fuels your brain, powers your workouts, and doesn’t rely on sugar or caffeine crashes. That’s the potential of ketones—once developed for military performance, they now offer a possible upgrade to energy drinks, with early research suggesting benefits for both brain and body.

It’s understandably easy to get confused by the latest hype surrounding oils and fats – the current cultural dialogue around oils of all types reflects both shifting dietary trends and a deeper consumer reckoning with sustainability, health, and taste, our 3 pillars at Great Circle Ventures.

As the FoodTech sector grapples with the challenging realities of capital shortages, geopolitical uncertainty, and disrupted supply chains, the urgency to transform our food system remains a north star for hundreds, if not thousands of FoodTech Founders around the world.

Since launching in 2020 and with this latest cohort, Recast has welcomed 109 funds to the program, 79% of which are led by at least one GP who identifies as a woman or non-binary, and 62% of which are led by at least one GP of color.