AgFunder is an investment marketplace connecting accredited and institutional investors with global companies, both large and small, throughout the agriculture value chain.
The UN Food and Agriculture Administration estimates that developed countries saw an investment shortfall of over $670 billion dollars into agriculture over the last decade. This gap continues to widen, while demand continues to increase.
By the year 2050, the global population is predicted to reach almost 10 billion people, of which nearly 60% will be middle class. This increased wealth will see unprecedented demand for food, fuel and materials such as wood, bio-plastics, and bio-chemicals. To meet this demand we are going to need to double, perhaps even triple current agricultural production levels.
Crucially, this massive increase in production will have to be achieved with less land, less water, and substantially more sustainable use of inputs such as fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides.
While this is an enormous challenge, it also represents an enormous opportunity to be part of what many very good judges believe will be the most exciting and dynamic investment sector of the coming two decades.
Attracting, sourcing, filtering, and curating deal flow is a full-time job that requires its own expertise and a whole lot of effort. We know, because that’s what we do. We specialize in sourcing and identifying the best agriculture and ag-tech opportunities out there. And so when a company is looking for capital, they know where to go...they come to us.
If you’re a VC, Family Office or a large institution, we remove the pain point of attracting and vetting deal flow to let you focus on what you do best: identify and diligence the leading opportunities from a field of qualified candidates; ask the smart questions; and add value to your portfolio companies through your participation.
If you’re an Accredited Investor, we offer access the best agriculture and agtech opportunities out there. Opportunities that before the commencement of the JOBS Act have until now been out of reach to many investors outside the established institutional framework. By registering with AgFunder, you will have direct investment access to the same opportunities as the big guys.
AgFunder has unprecedented access to dealflow, and we see hundreds of investment opportunities throughout the agriculture sector. It is our job to help filter out the noise and identify those opportunities that show the strongest indications for success.
Our team of agriculture professionals evaluate each opportunity and hand pick those that are listed on AgFunder.
We are highly experienced in venture assessment and are able draw on our team’s insight into the agriculture sector to identify the best opportunities.
We accept less than 5% of the companies that apply to AgFunder.
We look for opportunities backed by a strong management team and other indicators of potential success.
Where possible, we speak with customers, partners, and existing investors before we allow an opportunity onto the platform.
We source opportunities through our extended network and large online presence. Our deep network provides a key source for the best opportunities. These include a wide network of industry professionals, angel investors, accelerators, venture firms, family offices, institutional investors, broker-dealers and investment banks.
AgFunder features both large late stage investment opportunities as well as angel investor opportunities. We review global companies throughout the value chain, from agriculture production, processing, biofuels, as well as agriculture biotech, and robotics and precision agriculture, and well as agriculture investment funds.
Companies apply to join AgFunder and are then evaluated by AgFunder’s team of agriculture professionals. AgFunder will generally look at innovative early stage companies seeking as little as $250,000 to large established companies and investment funds seeking $100 million and beyond.
What is it the company is looking to change, and what impact will their business or technology have? We are interested in the brightest and the best, whether that is a new cutting-edge technology business that will improve crop yields, or a well run agriculture production business that will bring outstanding returns on investment.
We are looking for strong management teams. For early stage innovative companies seeking seed investment, we’re looking for the indications of talent and experience to show us that you have the ability to drive this forward. For those looking for a larger infusion of capital, we look for evidence of past experience starting and running companies of this size.
Many companies will be involved in the sales of products or services and many companies will require follow-on capital.
Valuation and terms are set by the company, but we will pass on an opportunity if we feel that the valuation or terms are unrealistic or unfair to the investors. We are looking for companies that have a solid plan to create value from the use of proceeds.
We look for companies that will have attractive exit prospects to provide liquidity to investors such as a strategic or trade sale or an IPO.
AgFunder selects companies globally and across the spectrum of the agriculture value chain. Whether you are an individual accredited investor seeking to invest as little as $1,000 in an early stage agtech company, or an institutional investor looking for $100 million deals in project finance, AgFunder has what you’re looking for. And if we don’t have it, we’ll find it.
Each company listed has an extensive profile, including a video from the management team, investor presentation and financial information, highlights of the opportunity, press, and resources for investor education and diligence
Gain access to a premium and vetted deal-flow pipeline.
Access both debt, equity and hybrid investment opportunities.
Perform due diligence and get direct access to the company management team.
Invest as little as $5,000 or up to $100 million in some offerings.
Fast, free registration for accredited and institutional investors