Maumee Ventures

Overview

Maumee Ventures is the venture capital arm of The Andersons, Inc., focusing on early-stage investments in agriculture and related sectors. Their investment areas include plant nutrients and crop protection, grain supply chain, freight logistics, precision science, food safety and field tracing, and renewable energy. They invest between $500,000 and $5 million in early-stage (Series A/B) companies. Their approach emphasizes building practical solutions that fulfill unmet demands, leveraging their unique position in the agricultural value chain to spot trends and opportunities. They value enduring relationships with growers, built over the last 75 years, and offer distribution capabilities to get products to the right places. Their team of industry veterans provides subject matter expertise to assist and coach entrepreneurs and their teams. Maumee Ventures' investment criteria require a clearly defined product with a unique value proposition, preferably with intellectual property, and a focus on building practical solutions that fulfill unmet demands. They are hands-on and aim to be the entrepreneur's best assistant in building a company. Their approach is different from that of a classic VC firm, unencumbered by a compulsion to “exit” for the sake of earning a quick return. They believe that if you build a compelling and simple-to-use product that solves an end-user’s problem, results and returns will follow. They have a narrow focus and back ideas and teams where they can add significant value beyond a mere capital injection. Their unique position in the ag value chain enables them to spot trends and opportunities that are not always apparent. They take pride in their trusting relationships with the growers built over the last 75 years. Their merchandising and distribution capabilities allow them to get the right products in the right hands at the right place. Their roster of industry veterans with depth of experience are available to assist and coach entrepreneurs and their teams. Maumee Ventures' investment criteria require a clearly defined product with a unique value proposition, and their preference is intellectual property. Their singular focus is on building a practical solution that fulfills an unmet demand. They are hands-on and aim to be the entrepreneur's best assistant in building a company. Their approach is different from that of a classic VC firm, unencumbered by a compulsion to “exit” for the sake of earning a quick return. They believe that if you build a compelling and simple-to-use product that solves an end-user’s problem, results and returns will follow. They have a narrow focus and back ideas and teams where they can add significant value beyond a mere capital injection. Their unique position in the ag value chain enables them to spot trends and opportunities that are not always apparent. They take pride in their trusting relationships with the growers built over the last 75 years. Their merchandising and distribution capabilities allow them to get the right products in the right hands at the right place. Their roster of industry veterans with depth of experience are available to assist and coach entrepreneurs and their teams.

Investment Focus

• Clearly defined product with unique value proposition
• Preference for intellectual property
• Practical solution fulfilling unmet demand
• Hands-on approach with active involvement in company building