In a capital-constrained market, how can brands and founders stand out to prospective partners? How are macroeconomic factors reshaping investors’ standards and expectations?

During Nosh Live 2025 (Dec. 4+5) in Marina del Rey, Calif., a panel of institutional investors will illuminate the major trends in packaged food and finance.

Leaders from top venture capital and growth equity firms will discuss the current funding landscape and the top trends driving dealmaking today and in the year ahead.

The panel includes:

• Genevieve Gilbreath, co-founder and general partner at Springdale Ventures, an early-stage venture fund investing in innovative consumer brands including Goodles, Kooshy, Khloud Protein Popcorn and Feastables.
• Pedro Aldrete, senior financial analyst at Santatera Capital, an investment fund focused on startups driving innovation within the better-for-you consumer products space. Portfolio brands include Cure Hydration, Mezcla and Drumroll.
• Scott Caras, founder and president of Relentless Consumer Partners, investor in Actual Veggies and Luke’s Lobster.
• William Quartner, co-founder and managing partner of Prelude Growth Partners, backer of MadeGood, Bachan’s, Amylu, Banza and Fly By Jing.

Attendees will receive practical, tactical insights on the ever-evolving exit environment for consumer brands.

There are also a number of options for additional education, networking and exposure at Nosh Live, including 1:1 meetings, Boot Camp for startups, Elevator Talk on the main stage, and various sampling stations stationed throughout the event.

Hundreds are already registered, including teams from Walmart, B.T.R. Nation, Sweety Ice Cream, Honey Mama’s, Primal Kitchen, and Sprouts, with more joining every day.

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About Nosh Live

Nosh Live, taking place December 4–5, 2025, in Marina del Rey, CA, is the flagship CPG food event from BevNET CPG Media. Known for its highly curated programming and loyal community, Nosh Live brings together founders, investors, buyers, and service providers in a setting that sparks real partnerships and lasting momentum for food brands.

Attendees consistently describe Nosh Live as “unlike any other conference… the intimate setting gives you the chance to truly connect” and as “hands down the best event I’ve attended for both learning and networking.” It’s an event where sampling reveals what’s coming down the pipeline, conversations with industry leaders feel authentic, and connections with investors, retailers, and influencers translate directly into collaboration and growth.