Grit Road Partners

Overview

Grit Road Partners is a venture capital firm based in Omaha, Nebraska, specializing in early-stage investments in the agriculture and technology sectors. The firm focuses on partnering with teams developing innovative, technology-driven solutions to improve and redefine the agriculture ecosystem. By leveraging the region's strong agricultural history and industry partnerships, Grit Road aims to advance AgTech in the Midwest and establish it as a global hub for AgTech innovation. The firm's investment strategy centers on seed-stage AgTech companies that are solving real problems for Midwest agriculture producers. Grit Road Partners provides capital and support to help these companies achieve growth milestones. While the fund has no geographic boundaries, its primary focus is on innovators addressing challenges specific to the Midwest agricultural community. The grand vision is to make the Midwest the global hub for new AgTech growth and innovation. Grit Road Partners has a combined experience of over 50 years in agriculture, startup, and technology investment. The team has built a robust network of ag-connectors, producers, investors, and advisors to support portfolio companies. The firm also leverages The Combine Incubator and the AgTech infrastructure it provides, a statewide initiative overseen by Invest Nebraska supporting high-growth entrepreneurs in food and agriculture. This program offers go-to-market support through mentorship, capital readiness programs, networking events, and incubation space on Nebraska Innovation Campus.

Investment Focus

• Innovative technology-driven solutions in AgTech
• Early-stage companies addressing challenges in the agriculture value chain
• Teams with high character and cross-functional skill sets

Portfolio Companies