
Grosvenor Food & AgTech
Description
Grosvenor Food & AgTech (GFAT) operates as the dedicated food and agriculture investment arm of Grosvenor, a privately owned international property group with a rich history spanning over 340 years. Headquartered in London, GFAT leverages its parent company's long-term capital and global network to invest in innovative businesses transforming the food and agriculture sector. The firm's core mission is to support companies that enhance sustainability, improve efficiency, and address critical global challenges within the food system, from farm to fork.
GFAT's investment strategy is focused on growth-stage companies across the entire food and agriculture value chain. This includes areas such as sustainable farming practices, agritech, food technology, alternative proteins, supply chain optimization, and consumer brands that champion healthier and more sustainable food options. They seek out businesses demonstrating strong commercial viability, scalable solutions, and a clear commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. Their global mandate allows them to identify and back promising ventures in key agricultural and food markets worldwide.
The firm typically deploys significant capital into its portfolio companies, with initial cheques ranging from £5 million to £50 million. This translates to approximately $6.35 million to $63.5 million based on recent exchange rates, positioning them as a substantial growth equity investor. GFAT's portfolio currently comprises over 10 companies, reflecting their selective approach to partnerships and their commitment to providing patient capital and strategic support to help these businesses scale. Their long-term investment horizon aligns with the complex and often capital-intensive nature of innovation in the food and agriculture industries, aiming for enduring impact alongside financial returns.
Investor Profile
Grosvenor Food & AgTech has backed more than 54 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 24 rounds, about 44% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series C, Series Unknown, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, Canada.
- Strong thematic focus on Agriculture, Food and Beverage, AgTech.
- Led 2 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $6.3M – $63.5M.
Stage Focus
- Series C (20%)
- Series Unknown (19%)
- Series B (15%)
- Series D (9%)
- Series A (9%)
- Debt Financing (9%)
- Seed (4%)
- Undisclosed (4%)
- Private Equity (4%)
- Series F (2%)
Country Focus
- United States (46%)
- United Kingdom (22%)
- Canada (13%)
- Ireland (7%)
- Australia (7%)
- Norway (2%)
- Country not foundSlovakia (Slovak Republic) (2%)
Industry Focus
- Agriculture
- Food And Beverage
- Agtech
- Biotechnology
- E-commerce
- Farming
- Livestock
- Food Delivery
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Manufacturing
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