Agriculture & Agtech Investors
Funding for farms, agricultural technology, fisheries and food production, and the investors who back them.
Agriculture combines land, equipment, seasons and markets, so its funding is often a mix of loans secured by land or equipment, government programs, and equity from investors who understand the sector. Agtech companies building new tools for farmers raise more like technology startups.
- Investor types
- Private Equity Investment Firm (678), Private Venture Capital Firm (448), Small Business Investment Company (13)
- Top locations
- California (132), New York (129), Illinois (53), Texas (41), Massachusetts (39)
- Stages funded
- Expansion (764), MBO/LBO (655), Early Stage (473), Startup (393)
Funding options in agriculture
- Farm credit and equipment loans for land, machinery and operating costs
- Government grants and programs for farming, innovation and sustainability
- Angel and venture investors for agtech: software, sensors, biologicals, indoor growing
- Private equity and family offices for larger operations and processing
- Strategic partners such as processors, distributors and input companies
What agriculture investors look for
Proven yields or results, the cost per unit compared with today's methods, contracts or buyers for the output, and a team that knows the land and the market. For agtech, show farmers paying for the product and coming back each season.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find investors for a farm?
Established farms usually fund land and equipment with loans and farm credit programs. For expansion, processing or new products, look for investors who list agriculture or food as a focus.
What is agtech?
Agricultural technology: tools that help farms produce more with less, such as sensors, software, robotics, biological inputs and controlled-environment growing.
Are there grants for farmers?
Many governments offer grants and cost-share programs for farming, conservation and innovation. They vary by country, state and province, so check current local programs.
Can I list an agriculture business on PitchStreet?
Yes. Creating a profile and posting your pitch is free. Sending and reading messages needs a Paid Member plan.
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