# Economically Focused Vegan Platforms This App Connects Investors & Businesses In the Vegan Sector By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2022-01-14 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-platform References: [vegconomist](https://vegconomist.com/companies-and-portraits/beyond-animal-launches-mobile-app-to-help-investors-entrepreneurs-to-connect/) & [beyondanimal](https://beyondanimal.com/)  [Beyond Animal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinduoduo) has announced the launch of a mobile-based vegan platform that is designed to help bring together [entrepreneurs and investors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/findinvestor) operating in the burgeoning vegan sector, allowing them to connect with each other, work together, forge collaborations and contribute to the growth of vegan-focused business. The app allows users to post and apply for jobs, peruse events, register for conferences and generally network with others operating in the space. Claire Smith, founder of the Beyond Animal platform, says the launch of the brand new mobile app, which is available as a free download on the Apple App Store and Google Play, represents yet another giant stride forward in the mission to help bring together the various players in the ecosystem of plant-based business. "With increasing market demand, consumer and employee engagement as well as the need to attract more investors to expand the industry, there can be no better time for an app that provides [business networking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/badavas-ai) and connects more companies with capital," Smith said. Image Credit: Beyond Animal ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [New Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/newventures) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Vegan Business Networking:** Beyond Animal's new mobile app provides a platform for entrepreneurs and investors in the vegan industry to network and collaborate, creating an opportunity to disrupt traditional business networking practices. - **Plant-based Job Market:** Beyond Animal's mobile app enables job seekers to find work within the vegan industry, leading to a potential disruptive innovation of the traditional job market. - **Vegan Industry Expansion:** The increased exposure of vegan-focused businesses and accessibility to investors through the Beyond Animal app could lead to disruptive innovation in the growth and expansion of the vegan industry. ### Where This Applies - **Mobile App Development:** The development of innovative mobile apps, such as Beyond Animal's platform for vegan business networking, presents opportunities for companies in the tech industry to disrupt the status quo. - **Plant-based Food Industry:** The increased collaboration and investment opportunities provided by Beyond Animal's platform could lead to disruption of the plant-based food industry by allowing for greater expansion and innovation. - **Sustainability and Green Investing:** The Beyond Animal app allows investors to contribute to the growth of the vegan industry, providing a disruptive innovation opportunity for sustainable and green investing practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-In-One Vegan Dining Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veats.md) - [Digital Plant-Based Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggify.md) - [Compassionate Travel Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegius.md) - [Vegan Career Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workveg.md) - [LGBTQ+ Business Networking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/famm-connect.md) - [Vegan Food Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegcheck.md) - [Pre-Launch B2B Startup Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prelaunch-b2b-startup.md) - [Responsible Investment Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/responsible-investment-platform.md) - [Diverse Vegan Recipe Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-biss.md)