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Omie & Cie is the first European food brand that promotes products from regenerative agriculture. All products are designed with respect for the soil and the men and women who work there.
We choose to invest in Omie & Cie because of their ability to increase consumer awareness of regenerative farming and support farmers in their agricultural transition.
CROPX aggregates data from soil to sky and transforms it into useful information, helping farmers monitor the health of fields and crops. Agronomic insights derived from this information can support farmers to reduce the usage of chemical inputs and freshwater. We decided to invest in CropX because of the demonstrated efficiency gains the products offer and the company’s impressive expertise in smart irrigation management. Smart irrigation management in agriculture is clearly becoming more and more important to safeguard yields and conserve freshwater.
Founded in 2018, and based in Munich, Germany, OroraTech is a leading thermal-infrared data intelligence company. The company employs satellite technology for the early detection of forest fires. This technology aligns with our key principles, as the early detection of fires can mitigate carbon emissions and help preserve valuable ecosystems, which is why we have chosen to invest in OroraTech.
Groundwork BioAg has developed efficient mycorrhizal solutions for row crops, by restoring the soil’s mycorrhizal balance which is crucial to a plant’s ability to absorb precious nutrients. Furthermore, Groundwork BioAg has pioneered methods of production, based on over thirty years of research and development.
We chose to invest in Groundwork BioAg as their solution reduces the usage of chemicals and enhances soil resilience to climate stress.
Klim is a digital platform helping farmers transition towards regenerative agriculture. Klim spreads and shares knowledge throughout the farming community, creating commercial links and thus generating a new income with carbon credits. Klim fosters cooperation across the value chain, from farmers to the agro-food industry.
We chose to invest in Klim as they developed a science based and scalable approach that facilitates the transition to regenerative agriculture.
Gaïago develops prebiotics to stimulate the growth of naturally occurring fungi in the soil, as well as to improve a plant’s potential to intake minerals and fertilizers. Gaïago has also developed a program to help farmers obtain carbon certificates .
We chose to invest in Gaïago because their products significantly increase and accelerate carbon capture in the soil, whilst offering scalable production possibilities and solutions to farmers.
Kite Insights aids companies to transition towards net zero by helping multinational companies’ employees become conscious of their potential contribution to climate solutions.
We chose to invest in Kite Insights because of the importance companies play as role models towards a net zero world. Education is one of the main pillars towards reaching these net zero goals, yet is typically scarce in the discussion around climate and environmental strategies.
MiiMOSA is a crowdfunding and loan platform made for agricultural and food sustainability projects. Their aim is to facilitate access to financing for environmentally high-impact projects.
We chose to invest in Miimosa’s debt fund because they offer alternative financial solutions for smallholders wishing to transition and who might not have access to bank loans or other means of financing.
EFM is a forest fund that, for over a decade, has been investing in and restoring forests through climate-smart approaches focused on natural and sustainable forest management.
We chose to invest in EFM because their forestry practices help preserve biodiversity and the rich ecosystems of forests .
Soil Capital is a user-friendly digital platform that helps farmers enhance revenues through the adoption of regenerative agricultural techniques. The carbon-capturing of each user is then evaluated and retributed by the issuing of carbon credits.
We chose to invest in Soil Capital because of the scalability of the project, as well as the hands-on methodology of the founders.
Visvires Protein is the second project funded by Visvres, who deploy venture capital to back teams developing transformative solutions for a more sustainable food and feed system. Through their funding, Visvires have helped grow some of the most iconic start-up companies revolutionising the world of food and agriculture today.
We chose to invest in Visvires as they have established knowledge of food-related innovative technologies, coupled with a global mind-set. Furthermore, they accompany the management of their investments in their growth trajectory, centring a science-based approach.
The Ecosystem Integrity Fund ‘EIF’ is an early-stage investor in companies contributing to environmental sustainability. EIF aims to use private capital to accelerate the transition towards sustainability, resulting in a healthier planet, healthier communities, and strong economic growth.
We chose to invest in EIF because they socially and geographically complement the vision and mission of Edaphon.
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