Ceres Agri-Tech

Overview

Ceres Agri-Tech is a UK-based venture capital fund specializing in early-stage agritech and AI investments. The fund collaborates with leading UK universities and agricultural research institutes to commercialize agri-tech innovations. By providing translational funding and commercialization expertise, Ceres Agri-Tech accelerates high-quality agri-tech research to market. The fund's investment strategy focuses on sectors such as agriculture, technology, and artificial intelligence, targeting seed and early-stage companies. Ceres Agri-Tech's geographical focus is primarily on the United Kingdom, aiming to support the growth and development of agri-tech startups within the region. Ceres Agri-Tech has a track record of supporting various agri-tech projects, including those in plant agri-tech innovations. The fund offers support for translational research projects in plant agri-tech, excluding small molecule agro-chemicals and traditional plant variety breeding. Technologies must be relevant to plant agri-tech and can come from various scientific disciplines, such as plant or crop sciences, genetics, robotics, chemistry, and computer science. These projects must support the crop-based production sector and its supply chains in Lincolnshire and the East of England and have commercial potential. Ceres Agri-Tech's mission is to bridge the gap between research and commercialization, fostering innovation and growth in the agri-tech sector. By partnering with academic institutions and research organizations, the fund plays a crucial role in translating scientific discoveries into practical applications that address challenges in agriculture and food production.

Investment Focus

• Early-stage agri-tech and AI innovations with commercial potential

Portfolio Companies