Alex Davisson
About Alex Davisson
Alex Davisson serves as a Senior Ventures Associate at Plug and Play Tech Center, where he focuses on investment opportunities in the FoodTech sector. He has a background in engineering and has managed numerous corporate partnerships while leading a team of venture analysts.
Work at Plug and Play Tech Center
As a Senior Ventures Associate at Plug and Play Tech Center since 2022, Alex Davisson has played a key role in the FoodTech venture capital ecosystem. He led the creation of a comprehensive value chain report utilizing the organization's proprietary dataset, which identified investment opportunities. Additionally, he defined the investment thesis for the global FoodTech team, emphasizing sectors such as manufacturing technology, synthetic biology, and functional health. Alex also manages over 20 corporate partner relationships, including major companies like Mars, PepsiCo, and Sherwin Williams, and delivers C-suite presentations and tailored introductions to startups.
Education and Expertise
Alex Davisson earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in engineering principles, which he applies in his current role in venture capital. His expertise spans various sectors, particularly within FoodTech, where he focuses on investment opportunities and industry trends. Alex's academic training supports his analytical skills and understanding of complex systems, which are essential in evaluating startups and investment strategies.
Background in Engineering
Before joining Plug and Play Tech Center, Alex Davisson worked as an R&D Process Engineer at Conagra Brands from 2018 to 2022 in the Greater Chicago Area. In this role, he contributed to research and development initiatives within the food industry. Earlier in his career, he gained practical experience as a Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Engineering Intern at Turner Construction Company in 2017 for two months in Springfield, Nebraska. These positions provided him with valuable insights into engineering processes and project management.
Team Management and Leadership
In his current position at Plug and Play Tech Center, Alex Davisson has taken on leadership responsibilities by hiring, training, and managing a team of four venture analysts. This team is tasked with sourcing hundreds of ClimateTech startups, highlighting Alex's commitment to fostering talent and driving innovation within the organization. His management of corporate partner relationships and his ability to present to C-suite executives further demonstrate his leadership capabilities and strategic approach to venture capital.