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FF2032
FF2032 is Lotus Bakeries' corporate venture fund, taking minority growth-equity stakes in better-for-you food and drink brands from San Francisco to...
FF2032
Fast Forward 2032 (FF2032) is Lotus Bakeries' corporate venture fund. We invest in promising companies and entrepreneurs to scale their business
General information
Firm type
Corporate Venture Capital
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Europe
Country
United States
City
San Francisco
Corporate office
San Francisco, CA, United States
Additional offices
Sacramento, CA · Chicago, IL · Atlanta, GA · Prague, Czech Republic · Los Angeles, CA · Belgium
Principals
Jan Boone
Team Member
Isabelle Maes
Team Member
Mike Cuvelier
Team Member
Benoit Graulich
Team Member
Wouter Verstringe
Team Member
Axel Malbrain
Team Member
Hannes Vercauteren
Team Member
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who makes the investment decisions at FF2032?
FF2032 lists a team of seven professionals on its website, including Jan Boone, Isabelle Maes, and Mike Cuvelier, but does not name titles or designate an investment committee. The firm operates as a corporate venture arm of Lotus Bakeries, so final decisions likely rest with the parent company's leadership rather than an independent board.
How does FF2032 source its deals?
FF2032 does not publicly detail its sourcing model. However, its footprint across seven offices in the U.S. and Europe, combined with Lotus Bakeries' established retail and ingredient-supplier relationships, likely generates proprietary inbound deal flow from consumer-packaged-goods founders seeking a strategic partner rather than purely financial backing.
Does FF2032 participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Based on all available disclosures, FF2032 exclusively makes direct minority equity investments into individual companies. There is no evidence it commits capital to external venture funds or acts as a fund of funds. Its portfolio page lists only operating brands.
What stages does FF2032 target?
FF2032 targets growth and late-stage expansion. The firm's own language emphasizes companies that have "already generated traction in the market" and need capital to scale, ruling out pre-revenue or seed-stage startups. Its portfolio — a slate of brands with established retail distribution like IQBAR and Partake — confirms this posture.
How is FF2032 related to Lotus Bakeries?
FF2032 is Lotus Bakeries' dedicated corporate venture fund. It is not an independently raised vehicle; it exists as a unit of the Belgian snack group to pursue minority growth-equity investments that align with the parent's strategic interest in the broader food and drinks industry.
Does FF2032 take board seats or advise its portfolio companies?
The firm's website does not disclose its governance practices. As a corporate venture investor, FF2032 likely gains observation rights or board representation typical of minority growth-equity rounds, but no public record confirms specific board seats at IQBAR, wildwonder, or other portfolio holdings.
What sectors will FF2032 not invest in?
FF2032 explicitly bounds its mandate to food and drinks, with emphasis on better-for-you products, sustainability innovations such as packaging, and food technology. It is unlikely to pursue investments in restaurants, meal kits, or non-food verticals — the portfolio confirms a strict, product-centric CPG focus.
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