AcreTrader

Overview

AcreTrader is a real estate investment firm specializing in farmland, aiming to provide investors with access to agricultural assets through its platform. The company offers a marketplace where accredited investors can purchase shares in farmland properties, which are then leased to farmers. AcreTrader manages all aspects of the investment, including property management and administration, allowing investors to earn passive income from annual cash rent payments and potential land value appreciation. Founded in 2018 by Carter Malloy, AcreTrader has expanded its offerings to include various investment vehicles such as farm options, 1031 exchanges, and Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs). In 2023, its subsidiary, AcreTrader Financial, LLC, registered as a broker-dealer, broadening its scope of services and partnerships with prominent agricultural entities. The company has raised significant capital through multiple funding rounds, including a $40 million Series B round in January 2022. In August 2025, Proterra Investment Partners LP acquired AcreTrader, aiming to scale farmland offerings while maintaining AcreTrader's mission to increase access and transparency within the asset class. Under Proterra's ownership, AcreTrader continues to operate as a platform connecting investors with farmland opportunities, offering a range of investment options and resources to both farmers and investors.