Louis Bedwell
Louis Bedwell
Ally since September 2023
About
Specialism
Venture Partnerships and Creation
Occupation
Accelerating growth In the Food and Drink industry | Impact, Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Bio

Louis was leading the development of the programmes and general operations at Mission Ventures. Before Mission Ventures, Louis was community manager at Bathtub 2 Boardroom and, alongside Paddy, built this into one of London's most respected incubators. Louis has developed a vast network of food and technology investors across the UK and Europe and uses this to support the portfolio of brands. Louis led the Good Food Fund programme and relationships with corporates and retailers across the industry.

Mission Ventures is the UK's leading innovation partner for the Food and Drink industry. The company helps existing companies harness the power of entrepreneurship by advising, investing and supporting the growth of emerging innovations.

Current partners include Warburton's, Sainsbury's, and the health foundation Impact on Urban Health. Mission Ventures disrupts and shapes a healthier, fairer, and more sustainable industry through a proven approach and an unrivalled network of retail partners, investors, policymakers, and brands.

With a portfolio of more than 40 brands supported since its inception, Mission Ventures is building a rapid evidence base that it is possible to balance purpose and profit by creating disruptive products that can shake up the industry. A recent programme run by the company returned 320% whilst supporting the sustainable growth of a portfolio of mission-driven brands.

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