FINISTERE PARTNERS WITH ENTREPRENEURS
WHAT WE INVEST IN
We invest in private companies that are doing what others would say is impossible across the agricultural and food value chains. We focus on three investment areas: Life Science, IT and Sustainability. We invest across the company lifecycle but aren’t afraid to get in early.
Life Science
Molecular Biology Traits & Seeds
Biopesticides
Devices / Dx
Animal Health
IT
Precision Ag
Water Management
Inventory Management
Trading Platforms
Sustainability
Biomass
Enzymes
Ag Chemicals
NEWS
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Ireland Strategic Investment Fund and Finistere Ventures Launch €20 million Ireland AgTech Fund
ISIF to invest a total of €40 million in Finistere-managed AgTech venture funds – €20 million in the Ireland AgTech Fund and €20 million in a global AgTech fund Finistere Ventures to open first EU office in Ireland Partnership plans to increase AgTech’s economic impact in Ireland Ireland to become a hub for AgTech start-ups […]
September 6th, 2017 -
Crop Pro Insurance Closes $8 Million Series A to Accelerate AgTech Adoption
Top Ag Investors Back First Insurance and Technology Firm to Help Farmers Alleviate Risk When Deploying Innovative Technologies DES MOINES, IA — August 8, 2017 — Crop Pro Insurance, an insurance and technology firm dedicated to helping farmers manage risk and maximize profitability, today announced the close of an $8 million Series A round of […]
August 8th, 2017 -
Crop Protection: Biologicals vs Chemicals?
By: Spencer Maughan and Kieran Furlong Biological Crop Protection Attracting Interest There has been a flurry of excitement surrounding biological crop protection over the last few years. Chemical pesticides are under increasing scrutiny from consumers and regulators, concerned about stress upon the environment and residuals in the food chain. Biopesticides can provide an alternative or […]
August 4th, 2017
CONNECT WITH US
Finistere Fund
@FinistereAg's Arama Kukutai has a message for Canada's AgTech entrepreneurs https://t.co/QOC8unw0dy
@FinistereAg and the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund Pledge Millions to Agricultural Technology Funds https://t.co/alMQQYHYHL
@FinistereAg and ISIF launch the Irish Agtech Fund, collect $100m for flagship vehicle https://t.co/Zv95IsIwDG
Big things are happening with California-based agtech venture pioneer @FinistereAg. Thank you @globalaginvest… https://t.co/rw3vK68CkT
The Irish Times: ISIF partners with AgTech group @FinistereAg on a €20m agricultural research/ innovation fund https://t.co/Do0wvvJHhW
THE OPPORTUNITY
At Finistere, we recognize that fundamental changes are underway in the agricultural marketplace
MORE PEOPLE
INCREASING WEALTH
COMMODITY PRICE RISES
Unprecedented value in agriculture will be created as the growing population and its changing dietary needs are fulfilled.
At Finistere we are partnering with new technology companies to capture this value.
OUR OFFICES
4365 Executive Dr, Ste 1500
San Diego, California 92121
+1 858 926 3009
+1 858 793 7120
