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Institutional Investor seed Series A Series B growth Est. 2017

Germin8 Ventures

Investing in FoodTech & AgTech ventures upgrading the food system

📍 Chicago, United States

About This Fund

Investing in FoodTech & AgTech ventures upgrading the food system. The firm partners with founders driving a 21st-century food system upgrade, focusing on companies that address planetary boundaries, producer economics, consumer trust, and nutrition. They invest in companies leveraging technology and innovation to improve the food value chain, from plant-based proteins and sustainable agriculture to digital solutions connecting the grain industry. The firm seeks ventures with a positive impact on environmental sustainability, population health, and the agricultural sector. They provide guidance, resources, and strategic support to help portfolio companies scale and achieve their missions, fostering innovation and sustainability in the food and agriculture industries.

Investment Focus

Sectors
AgTech FoodTech HealthTech biotech AI/ML for agriculture/food/biology crop productivity supply chain optimization microbiome frontier sciences
Stages
seed Series A Series B growth
Check Size $1M-$3M initial (part of $75M fund)
Geography
Global

What They Look For

demonstrated revenue traction or clear path to revenue within 6-12 months, global geography with focus on transformative technologies addressing unmet needs in agrifood and health value chains, high-impact scalable solutions

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