Supporting Food Entrepreneurs
Lagos, Nigeria
International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. Creating opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in emerging markets is a key priority of IFC. New Venture Advisors is assisting IFC in evaluating support services that may enable Nigerian SMEs in the food & beverage sector to successfully access and compete in the formal supply chain. Learn more about our strategic consulting services
The Hatchery
Chicago, IL
In partnership with IFF, Accion and the Industrial Council of Nearwest Chicago, New Venture Advisors assessed the market demand for a large, innovative food business incubator to be developed in East Garfield Park and serve as a job creator in this lower income neighborhood. The incubator will combine private production kitchens, a shared-use kitchen and comprehensive business support services, filling a much needed gap for food entrepreneurs in Chicago. Learn more about food business incubators
Northwest Kansas Food Hub
Bird City, KS
The Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation and Northwest Kansas Economic Innovation Center, Inc. are assessing the feasibility of a food hub to be located in the region. The project will be instrumental in discerning whether a permanent food hub is a viable option for bringing more fresh produce to the Kansas market. The project team is conducting the study using our Do-It-Yourself Feasibility Study Toolkit that features coaching from New Venture Advisors through a 10-step work plan. Learn more about our DIY Feasibility Study Toolkit
Our Services
New Venture Advisors designed a multi-stage process to uncover the needs of our clients and opportunities within their markets, and help them develop solutions through new food ventures. We conduct Food Systems Assessments, lead Feasibility Studies, develop Business Plans and help businesses grow through customized consulting. Learn More
Our Expertise
New Venture Advisors has led more than 60 projects across the country in food systems and food enterprise development. In doing so, we’ve gained expertise in designing customized models of local food hubs and distribution systems, food business incubators, food processing operations, food enterprises focused on health access and equity, and small grains ventures, to name a few. Learn More
About Us
Our team brings a multi-faceted perspective to the sustainable food industry. We combine sharp business acumen with real-world entrepreneurial experience and a passion for impact to help our clients build businesses that are socially and economically sustainable. Learn More
Toolsite Spotlight (3 of 6): The Local Produce HubSizerⓇ
A microblog series on the HubSizerⓇ and MarketSizerⓇ tools from New Venture Advisors. This week we’re looking into how to use the Local Produce HubSizerⓇ tool to estimate the economics and potential markets of a produce food hub. For this post, we’ll take you on the...
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Toolsite Spotlight (2 of 6): The Rural Grocery HubSizerⓇ
A microblog series on the HubSizerⓇ and MarketSizerⓇ tools from New Venture Advisors. This week we’re digging into how to use the Rural Grocery HubSizerⓇ tool. This tool was designed for an owner and/or operator of an independent grocery store that has at least some...
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Toolsite Spotlight (1 of 6): The Local Food MarketSizerⓇ
We are so excited about the launch of the NVA Toolsite and to get these tools into the hands of food system professionals, farmers, entrepreneurs, store owners and all of the hard working planners out there! Over the next six weeks, this NVA Toolsite Spotlight...
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