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AgFunder

Silicon Valley, CA · Invests in US; Asia; UK; LATAM · Website

Pre-SeedSeedSeries ASeries BFood & BeverageAI & Machine LearningHealthcare & BiotechClimate & EnergyRoboticsHardware & DevicesClimate & Clean EnergyRobotics & AutomationBiotech & Life SciencesManufacturing & Industrial

Thesis

Progress in food, agriculture, and human health lags other sectors due to structural constraints. We invest in deep technologies that remove these bottlenecks at scale—whether AI, biology, robotics, or materials science. We're not intimidated by threats to the status quo.

Likely not a fit for

Single-tech solutions without systemic advantage, incremental improvements, consumer plays without B2B leverage, non-technical founding teams

How they invest

Lead or follow
Leads or follows
Typical decision
~1 month
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$300M
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

3 contacts on file

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Michael Dean

General PartnerCo-Founder, Partner · Primary contact

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Rob Leclerc

General PartnerFounding Partner

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Portfolio

3BeeClimate Clean Energy

3Bee is the leading nature-tech company in biodiversity, nature, and climate protection through cutting-edge technologies. Using pollinators as bioindicators, 3Bee collects and interprets data through innovative proprietary systems. It has developed the first integrated platform for biodiversity analysis, combining satellite data and in-field sensors to provide a comprehensive and in-depth view of environmental health.

AigenAgetech Longevity

Aigen is building a future with no harmful chemicals in food by providing AI-driven, network-connected robotic services for agriculture, powered entirely by renewable energy.

Alpine Bio
Amatera BiosciencesAgetech Longevity

Amatera Biosciences develops a non-GMO breeding platform optimized for perennial crops, accelerating the selection and crossing of plants by pushing the boundaries of in vitro culture. The first application of their technology is on coffee, before expanding to other perennial crops threatened by climate change and massive diseases, such as cacao and grapes.

ApeelClimate Clean Energy

Apeel is a company that develops plant-based protection solutions inspired by nature, aimed at extending the shelf life of fresh produce. Their innovative approach helps reduce food waste and improve the sustainability of the food supply chain.

Aquaconnect
AtinaryBiotech Life Sciences

Atinary is a pioneer in integrating AI and robotics into research and development through its Self-Driving Labs® platform, aimed at accelerating scientific innovation in life, materials, and chemical sciences.

Atomo CoffeeFood Beverage

Atomo Coffee specializes in beanless coffee made from farm-grown and rescued plants, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional coffee with added health benefits.

Bear Flag RoboticsRobotics Automation

Bear Flag Robotics is developing autonomous driving technology for farm tractors. By equipping tractors and implements with technology, Bear Flag allows growers to automate and optimize many of their most common tasks. This addresses the farm labor shortage while removing workers from hazardous conditions. Additionally, Bear Flag provides growers with analytics that help them garner actionable insights about their crops and operations.

Brightseed
CarbonFarmClimate Clean Energy

CarbonFarm harnesses satellites and AI to monitor and certify decarbonisation projects in rice farming, aiming to reduce methane emissions and promote sustainable agricultural practices.

Cellular Agriculture

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Research briefRead more
AgFunder Research Investment Thesis AgFunder is a global venture capital firm operating at the frontier of deep technology applied to food, agriculture, human health, and planetary sustainability. The firm believes that progress in these critical sectors has lagged behind other industries due to structural constraints and systemic bottlenecks. AgFunder's core thesis is that innovation in these dom

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