Generation Food Rural Partners (Big Idea Ventures) Merges TerraSafe Materials and DisSolves
June 24, 2025
Generation Food Rural Partners I (GFRP), a fund managed by Big Idea Ventures, announced the merger of TerraSafe Materials, Inc. and DisSolves, Inc., combining TerraSafe's platform technology with DisSolves' edible, food-grade film technology. The consolidated company will operate under the TerraSafe brand to accelerate commercialization of 100% plastic‑free packaging solutions for the food and consumer goods markets.
- Buyers
- Generation Food Rural Partners I (GFRP), LP (managed by Big Idea Ventures), Big Idea Ventures
- Targets
- TerraSafe Materials, Inc., DisSolves, Inc.
- Platforms
- TerraSafe Materials, Inc.
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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