What are we looking for?
- 3Ps; Proven, profitable and protected technology (Unique IP)
- Target IRR of + 20%
- Exit within 3y to 7y
- Market in excess of 500mio with a potential market share >10%
- Can accommodate funding tickets of €1mio to €25mio
- Can cross-fertilize within our network
- Accepts active shareholders (Board representation)
- Predominantly European based
VCs and AIs invested $735mio into 147 deals in 2017
In 2013, VCs and AI had invested $57mio for 71 deals
Recent deals in the market
$200mio Series B - Plenty
$203mio Series D - Indigo Agriculture
$275mio Series D - Ginkgo Bioworks
$40mio Series D - Aerofarm
$50mio - Protix
$105mio - AgriProtein
$305mio - John Deere acquired Blue River
$203mio Series D - Indigo Agriculture
$275mio Series D - Ginkgo Bioworks
$40mio Series D - Aerofarm
$50mio - Protix
$105mio - AgriProtein
$305mio - John Deere acquired Blue River
Active Investors in the field
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Richard Branson
David Chang
Horizons Ventures
Nestle
Cargill
Ikea
Richard Branson
David Chang
Horizons Ventures
Nestle
Cargill
Ikea