Valerie Christy

Valerie Christy is an Investor at Astanor Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on sustainable agrifood technology, based in the United States. Prior to joining Astanor Ventures, she served as a Founding Member at Almanac Insights, helping establish the firm's investment framework for early-stage food and agriculture companies. Christy also gained operational and strategic industry experience working in Special Projects at Blue Hill At Stone Barns, a prominent culinary and agricultural institution. She holds a Bachelor's degree in International and Global Studies, which informs her approach to evaluating emerging food systems and supply chains. She actively engages with the broader food technology ecosystem, notably serving as a speaker at The Future of Protein Production Summit in 2023. Her current focus remains centered on identifying sustainable ventures that advance modern food technology and alternative protein production.