AgFunder

2013

Founded

66

Investments

United States

Offices

Venture Fund

Investor Type

About

AgFunder is a venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley, specializing in investments at the intersection of artificial intelligence, agrifood, biology, and climate technologies. The firm focuses on frontier technologies that address core challenges in the world's largest industries, emphasizing solutions that enhance food, agriculture, human, and planetary health. AgFunder's investment approach is characterized by a commitment to first-principles thinking, seeking to identify and support innovations that challenge conventional wisdom and drive meaningful change.

The firm leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to identify promising entrepreneurs and technologies, providing exceptional access to the latest developments in agrifood and deep tech sectors. AgFunder's portfolio includes companies like Modern Synthesis, which develops natural materials from cellulose; Faeth, which creates clinical-grade foods for cancer treatment; MycoWorks, known for producing leather from mycelium; Aigen, which manufactures autonomous weeding robots; and Nium, which produces cleaner ammonia than traditional methods.

Portfolio Companies

Modern Synthesis, Faeth, MycoWorks, Aigen, Nium

Gepgraphic Focus

Global

Key Differentiators

First-principles thinking, Integration of AI and machine learning in investment processes, Focus on frontier technologies addressing global challenges

Thypical Investment Size

Not publicly disclosed

Total Funds Raised

Not publicly disclosed

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Big Data & Analytics

ClimateTech & CleanTech

IoT (Internet of Things)

Robotics

SaaS

San Francisco

Seed

Series A

Series C

Series D

Series B

United States