We know and invest in the grower-to-grocer ecosystem — applying learnings, helping to break down siloes and finding the economic case for new solutions.

In light of shifting consumer preferences, the depletion of national resources and increased occurrence of of extreme weather events, we believe those who grow our food have a need for innovation and land-and cost-effective solutions. We see a significant opportunity to drive economic value creation by investing in the transition to a system that provides healthier food, restores the environment, and creates shared wins for farmers and consumers alike.

Examples include:

Agriculture Technology and Products

Technology-enabled solutions present opportunities to achieve better economic outcomes for farmers and the downstream supply chain. These ag tech-oriented innovations help pave the way for increased efficiency, sustainability and profitability.

GreenLight Biosciences

Burro

NewLeaf Symbiotics

Digitalization

Despite being one of the least digitized sectors, the food & agriculture industry has experienced a rapid rate of digital adoption across the value chain. New tools are generating unprecedented amounts of data, while companies work to remove silos and build the analytical capabilities to drive profitability and value for farmers.

Arable

EarthOptics

Sentera

Resilient Supply Chains

Food & agriculture supply chains are facing macro and environmental disruptions. Retailers and distributors now favor products that can weather shocks and consistently meet demand, creating opportunities for novel production systems.

SWARM Engineering

Hazel Technologies

Soli Organic

Consumer Brands

Consumers are increasingly choosing foods based on taste, quality, nutritional benefits and environmental footprint, establishing a market for clean, functional and traceable ingredients.

Farmer Focus

Atomo Coffee

UCAN

Food as Health

Our intake of food and nutrients is a critical driver of individual and population health and a key input to the healthcare system. Investing in solutions that sit at the nexus of food, healthcare, and technology provides emerging opportunities for new innovations to improve human health.

NourishedRx

Faeth Therapeutics

Mend

Outcomes

90M+

pounds of food waste diverted from landfills by Flashfood*

2.2M

pounds of synthetic nitrogen fertilizer avoided by Farmer Focus**

5600

acres converted to organic by Clear Frontier***

“We see a confluence of factors that make investing in food and agriculture not just an opportunity, but also a necessity.”

Cristina Rohr

Managing Director

Food & Agriculture, Venture & Growth